Texarkolina

Hi. I am kinda sneaking in here to the POST surgery forums before my surgery--ssshhhh...don't tell. How long after your surgery were you able to drive short distances? Thanks losers....

I understand that the naysayers may really think they are being helpful. What I would like to say is, "oh crap! Eat less and exercise more? WTH didn't I think of that?" ....and go from there with some sarcastic remarks about them being on the verge of a great discovery that could change mankind forever and having the means to end obesity once and for all with this amazing knowledge. But I don't. What I often say is, "If I could do it on my own I would have done it by now." That one shuts them up pretty fast. I have also prefaced my sharing about the surgery with, "I am telling you not because I want your approval or blessing, but because you are important to me and I would like your support with this very important decision I have made." That one is for family and good friends that will be supportive but concerned for my safety.

That is something that I have been thinking for a while. Mention weight loss surgery and everyone has something to say....

I think the key is to feel free to do something like 6 Oreos once in a great while then get right back on track. It isn't the one cheat that hurts you--it is the ones that follow. Besides.....everyone has a way to break a stall....some exercise more, some eat less....Before sleeve dieting strategy for me to break a stall was to sleep 10 hours a day for a couple of days and have one really bad for you meal. Worked every time.

I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I can lose the weight on my own. I know that I can start on a very low calorie diet and become a gym rat and eventually lose the weight. How do I know? Because I have done it many times. However, I also know, without doubt, that I will also eventually gain each and every pound back and they are likely to bring their nasty little friends. How do I know this? Because I have done it many times. I know the same behaviors and eating patterns will result in weight loss with or without the sleeve. What I am looking for is something permanent that I can keep with me that will help me keep weight off. I do not feel like I have failed but rather like I have taken control.

Thanks for all the support and tips everyone. One week to go until I will have tool to help me!

I am on day 7 of my pre-op diet. I woke up with the thought, "It's Sunday. I want to go out to eat." Then I spent the next 30 minutes looking online about how a cheat in the middle of a VLCD would affect weight loss. I have played with the different options for restaurant meals in my mind and said to myself, "it's now or not again for a few months." Truth be told, I am not physically hungry. I just WANT to eat. So THIS is Head Hunger!

Right behind you guys on the 23rd!

I should tell you not to and it is a bad idea---it will make the whole 2 weeks harder.....but honestly, I am in the middle of my 2 week pre-op and I may eat something before surgery. Realize that if you do, however, you will pay for it.....it will make it harder to get back on track. Good luck whatever you decide.

Pepper spray........... :ph34r:

There is actually a group on here that you may want to check out that is specifically for that topic. Go to forum--then forums home and scroll down a couple of pages. The Forum is Pregnancy with...... Good luck!

I haven't been sleeved yet, but I am in the same situation of needing to travel for work pretty soon after surgery. My surgeon said I should not get on a plane for 6 weeks if at all possible. Driving is ok but only if I stop every hour. You may want to ask your surgeon's office and see what they advise.

Day one for your brand new baby tiny little stomach--day one of a better, healthier life for you. Congrats.

Sweet!

I got my date of July 23 in the middle of May. Lots of people want to do it in the Summer so my surgeon is booked up.

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You look amazing! How is your energy level at 6 months out?

If I may ask, what size are your sisters? Realize that it is really hard for siblings to process a major life change for each other. I have a sister that is around 190 or less--with a great shape so she looks pretty good at 190. I told her I was having the surgery and she was happy for me. We are really really honest with each other--after expressing her support she also said, "And I hope you will give me time to adjust if I have trouble dealing with you being small and maybe even smaller than me." See,I have always been the fat one and she has always been the pretty one. I am so lucky to have her be able to be honest about what she is feeling. She has always wanted good things for me, and now is no different, but she recognizes that this may change things and there will be an adjustment. I know without a doubt that I can lose this weight on my own--I've done it before--and I also know without a doubt that as soon as I have a major life change/stressor I will start gaining and wind up right back where I am now--plus. The deciding factor for me was that I am ready for the permanence of the sleeve. Took a while to get there.

Celebrate! You deserve a bubble bath!

Pre-wondering....LOL

Congrats! I call those old skinny clothes my "I have a dream....." wardrobe. If I were you I would wear my outdated "I have a dream" wardrobe proudly until they are saggy. It will make the moment when you HAVE to buy something because NOTHING fits so much more exciting!

I was told something similar by the insurance company but still had to do a few things to get approved. I had to see a psychiatrist, nutritionist, go to a class (did mine online) and have my PCP clear me for surgery. It wan't too bad. What they probably mean is that they don't require a pre-op diet. Good luck on whatever you decide!

I am soooooo with you. I am on day 6 and the pounding, disabling headache went away on day 3. Perhaps yours will too. The entire liquid diet got easier on day 3. If you can, sleep. Run your family off and get in bed. I was allowed to have diet soda, so I had one when it got really really bad and that helped a lot. I took Tylenol--didn't help. Excedrin Migraine helped a lot. I know today blows, but it does get easier a few days in--most people say at the end of day 2 or 3. Don't be too hard on yourself. I was a whiny emotional wreck the first couple of days, but I feel so much better now.

Wow--that is awesome. I would love to see some before and after pics!

Welcome! Lurk around on the boards and you will get all kinds of information. I have not been sleeved yet--9 days to go--but if there is anything I can help you with yell!