ShannonK

You look great - I bet you feel even better!! I am wondering if you could message me some help.....I can't get pics to load! I use jpeg, I have a MAC - it just isn't working.....any help would be appreciated!

I am on Day 9 of 14 and the Magic Bullet blender helps a lot! I use ice, water and 2 scoops of bariatrics Best or Unjury for 30g - 42g of protein in 1 eight oz shake. I drink 2 a day and eat a high protein low carb dinner and I have lost 10 pounds..... The crushed up ice make the difference for me....no ice= no good!!

WOw - send me your name so I can pray for you!! May God's peace be in your mind as you make the decisions in front of you..... Love and peace, SHannon

I feel your pain...and have posted on here with similar concerns...but I have decided to look at it like childbirth! It's going to suck - but have great results!!! I also read other's stories and think - if they did it, I can do it..... I know it is the best choice for me....and yes, I am scared. But this forum is a great place to voice your concerns and have support - Good luck!

I am right there with you! I woke up last night asking myself "Are you NUTS??!!" WHy would I cut out a perfectly good organ. I just need more self control, I can do it on my own, this is crazy! Bit for me, the truth is - I can't do it on my own. I know it will still be hard, but I am starting to think of this surgery as a back gate....that even if I try to mess up, it won't let me. I know, I know....any surgery can be "bypassed" - but I am talking about how easy it is right now to just walk into my kitchen and make a bowl of pasta....Not so easy later. Good luck - I understand your fears - let logic help you.....

I have mine on Tuesday, preop Thursday, then Surgery Tuesday June 5th!!!!!!

I am on Day 4 f 14, and I have lost 4 pounds so far. I bought the magic bullet - LOVE IT!! I am using the powder my surgeon sells in his office - a Bariatrics Best brand. It has 30g of protein in each shake. I should be eating a low carb high protein dinner....not doing as good on that! I am a work in progress!!! I feel like I am doing so good for breakfast and lunch - a little carbs for dinner isn't going to kill me....hence why I weigh 300 pounds!! SO I will try harder this evening - hopefully get through the weekend okay. I can do this!!!

I am on day 2 of pre-op diet. I hate it...I am thinking of all the food I WANT to eat. I feel like a 2 year old having a temper tantrum over not getting what I want....I know it is for my health, I know it makes the operation "easier", I know it is only for 2 weeks...but I am so jealous of people (even heavier than me) that aren't doing this....just depends on the doctor. Maybe I should have doctor shopped for this!! Just kidding.... Just my frustration speaking.... 12 more days, then surgery... Hurry up June 5th!!!!

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!!

Hello! I am scheduled for surgery on June 5th. I am using Dr. McDaniel in Victoria,TX. I start the pre-op diet of 2 shakes and a high Protein meal with veggies starts on May 22nd..... I am very excited...and nervous. My biggest worry is the lack of energy after surgery. I have 3 young daughters - and we are very active. I know I will be constantly sipping Water...but I worry how long I will be "down" concerning our beach trips, camping, swimming, etc.... I have tried downloading a bunch of before pics...keep freezing up. I am really hoping to utilize this site for support! Hopefully I will make some new friends with similar experiences and we can help each other through the tough times.... I already have a blog.... www.mightaswellbenow.blogspot.com Not sure if I would start a new blog on here though.... Well - Looking forward to meeting y'all!