ShannonK

Started my pre-op regimen today. Using chocolate Creme Bariatrics Best supplement for the two Meal Replacement shakes. Bought the magic bullet to blend it up good....first 2 sips were weird - not bad for the rest. 1 - 8 ounce shake has 30g Protein and 1g sugar...... so 2 of those a day and a protein and veggie dinner.....Hope to get me protein way high! I still feel like it's a dream (or nightmare!) I ate an Arby's sandshich yesterday and was thinking....I will never have this again.... I am guzzling Water, I feel like I can't get enough water...and I know I will have to SIP forever.....freaking out!! I will be okay - I know.... Weight this morning 306.4 I need to figure out how to put one of those cute little tickers on the bottom of this....it won't let me load before pics in the albums either!!! Technical advice would be great!!!

I have 3 daughters...ages 11,9 and 5. My oldest 2 are against it - they have seen an aunt lose 120 pounds (and is very thin now) from a bypass.....and she looks like a stranger to them. They both wrap their arms around me and say they like me soft and cuddly. I get that. I tell them it's not a "skinny" thing - it's a health thing, and that I want to go horseback riding with them and ride roller coasters...they give in some...but not much. The heart break for me is my 5 year old. She is overweight. SHe has been picked on. SHe has asked if I would love her more if she was skinny.....sheeesh - shoot me now. Through this whole thing I am emphasizing health....it's hard with kids - especially daughters I think.

I have a mac....and other than my profile pic, I can't get my other photos to upload. They are jpeg, not too big, and I either get an error message or the first one starts uploading, then stops....FRUSTRATED!!!!! Is there a glitch on here...or with my computer? The error message is Upload Skipped (error I0)....tried to attach a pic to this post!! AAARRRRGGGG!!!!

ALright! I just have to figure out how to add "friends" on to this thing!! I look forward to our journey together!

Mine required 6 consecutive months of a "medically supervised diet". I saw my family doctor, she told me to eat 1800 calories a day and exercise...I said okay. I lost....and gained back 8 pounds.... Paperwork sent to my surgeon, insurance approved. Psych eval for me was a breeze....I think the main things that are no go's for my Dr. are smoking, eating disorders, and bi-polar due to non-compliance issues. They also want to make sure you have a good support network (partner, family, etc.....) Major recent changes might flag you (death, divorce....) Not sure...just things mine asked me about.... Good luck!

I am also a teacher - 4th grade! I am scheduled for June 5th!! I bet LOTS of teachers are done in the summer!!!!!

That's a good idea! Thanks! I am hoping I will be back to "normal" withing a few weeks - energy wise anyway!!

Hi Moregan - I have been jumping through the hoops for my insurance since September - met with psychologist, nutrition classes, 6 months supervised diet, yadda yadda yadda! It's okay though as I am a teacher and didn't want to miss work...and I will have the summer to get a handle on my new life and eating! Keep me posted about your dates!!