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Desperate for a Buddy (10/22)
acyum2008 replied to acyum2008's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also heard that I shouldn't take a robe. And that we will be so out of it we won't remember half of the things we bring. As far as shakes I still haven't found a favor or brand i like. All of them give me a horrible after taste. But I know I better get it together bc I will need my protein post op. I have stocked up on broth. Congrats to those of you being sleeved in the morning. I cam so proud of all of us for making this life changing decision. I wish I could reach and hug all of you. #Happsunday 4 more days the anticipation is killing me. -
Does your program require a pre-op diet. I was 414 when I applied and 412 DOS. I didn't have a pre-op diet of any kind. I have Keystone 65 (a BC/BS in Philadelphia). Post op wasn't hard because at first your aren't hungry and my program didn't keep us on any stage too long. It was challenging, but not hard. Lose skin depends on genetics, age, race and exercise. So far I don't seem to have any but I think I may end up with some on my thighs. I work out 4 -6 days a week and wear compression yoga pants. I also keep my skin hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and moisturizing well. I figure once I hit goal, I'll look at things and decide if I need plastic or not. In the meantime I am doing as much as I can to not need it, but there are no guarantees.
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It's been a hell of a journey to get here, but I am finally three days away from my surgery, but now I'm having second thoughts. Maybe it's cold feet? All I know is that I feel angry. To me food = fun . You know, going out for dinner with friends, having popcorn at the movies etc. I don't feel like I can have fun now bc I can't eat! Does that sound strange? I feel like I'm going to regret the surgery bc I won't be able to have fun anymore! I miss food. I feel like I'm dealing with a break up and I'm sad and angry. Did anyone feel like this before surgery? Do you regret the surgery? Please tell me everything gets better lol
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Thank, Boss. Very relieved and glad to be here. I'm going to push hard and make the very best of this opportunity. No excuses, no BS and no slacking off.
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Anyone having surgery in Oct ?
shamel811 replied to Jenaenae84's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am day 3. I didn't have any gas pain at all I was however very nauseous every time I got up and down. That lasted 2 days. I am really struggling with getting the fluids in. I just emailed my but bc I was freaking out that I would get dehydrated. It is a job. It takes me 10-15 min to drink one ounce . If I take 2 big of a sip I have to get up and move around b it totally feels like it is gonna come right back up. I also didn't start my vitamins as of yet. When I take the other pills that I was discharged with they take me forever to get them down big pills with little sips one pill fills me up. My nut says that I can wait a week or so to start the vitamins and that as I heal the 68 oz will be easier ( I know she's right but right now I'm like omg) she said as long as I sip sip sip and get over 40 oz I should be ok and all this is very normal. I have to say my surgery went well and I was up and walking with no issues -
I am on iron supplements and these are the culprit for me. My bowels move maybe once or twice a week. Usually just once. Babywipes help get you clean, but don't flush them. I had a plumber tell me not to flush even the flushable ones! Increased liquid helps, and for me, coffee with creamer or cream and sugar. For some reason that makes me go. The dr office said it was the warm water but hot tea doesn't work. So it is something about that combo that does the trick. I was dying for the first 3weeks or so bc of no caffeine, decaf coffee wouldn't do it either and black coffee doesn't do it. Good luck!!
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His bowels stopped working. So they had to use the tube to suck the stuff up from his stomach.. It was building up in there which caused him to vomit. They didn't want that bc he had just had back surgery and committing could have caused a hernia Just wondering if this has happened to anyone with WLS.
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Unsupportive Relatives
heidikate replied to heidikate's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
BLERDgirl, You are so right. I heard it said. You treat others the way you were treated .. I believe my mom gives tough love bc that is what she was given.. She and dad came out of the war era and it's always "Nobody helped us, boy..." She doesn't take into account that things were different for them.. We've had this "family business " For 25 years and my brothers and I have been there the whole time.. It's always been however that my parents never really thought that anything their kids went through was anywhere near as hard as what they've gone through.. But believe me.. My husband and I have been through stuff my parents NEVER had to deal with! My mom (and dad [was]) is VERY narcissistic. I really did turn a corner yesterday.. With the whole realization that I don't have to react I don't have to own this. I have a wonderful son and daughter. What I don't understand is I would NEVER say the things my mom says to me to my precious daughter!!!! -
Unsupportive Relatives
heidikate replied to heidikate's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Babbs, Believe me, I've thought about it. My brothers moved away from her to Texas bc if her abuse. She lives in Reno and I live in East Bay SF. As far as the inheritance.. We need it financially right now. But we're building our business and making it a goal to in one year to one and half years to be able to financially walk away if she threatens again. It's like this is the only control she has so she uses it. Quite frankly I worry for her.. She's 82 years old..My brothers and I wonder why she doesn't relax a bit -
4 days after surgery and don't have that full feeling
tootie09 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, I am 4 days post surgery and in a full liquid diet. I haven't gotten that "I am so full" feeling yet. Some have said that is normal bc my insides are still healing and the nerves aren't really there yet, plus I'm not eating solids which are the foods that make you "full" ... Did any body get the full feeling right away? Or does it take some time to come on? -
Waiting on Aetna to Approve (How long did you wait)
acyum2008 replied to acyum2008's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
just keep your head up I honestly wasnt expecting an approval bc I called early this morning and it was still pending... Praying with you @ -
My mother fat shames me all the time and tells me that I've let her down and she's disappointed in me bc of my weight. I'm at the point where I want to have this surgery, and lose the weight and never see my own mother again! She's actually told me before that she doesn't want to see me until I'm thin. It's really bad. I've only gone to see her once this year (Mother's Day ) She keeps trying to give me incentives.. A whole new wardrobe.. If I lose weight.. She's very wealthy and I get an inheritance from my Father who passed away 6 years ago.. But my mother holds all the cards. She has threatened me several times to not give me the money if I don't lose weight. (My home situation is such that getting a job making less than my inheritance gives is not an option for me) I was at my lowest weight last year (40 pounds less than I am right now) And my mom still fat shamed me bc I hadn't got to my perfect weight yet after all these years.. She bettered me in front of a friend. I've forgiven her bc she asked me to. But then it seems she hurts me again. This last time of fat shaming was a week ago. Yet other times she tries to be supportive... It's a strange relationship.. Thank the Lord I have such a wonderfully supportive Husband and grown children. Also, I'm learning: When she says something negative To say to myself: "I don't have to own that I don't have to react" It goes much better when I follow this and it's empowering and freeing
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Yes, as of this summer, Blue Shield has much easier requirements above a certain BMI, but below it, they appear to still be cautious. However, because of their new "No strict guidelines", they say they are being more flexible. It was certainly my experience -- I went from first consult/info session to approval in 2.5 months. And BS's response on the pre-auth is 5 days. That's their policy now -- you get an answer back in 5 days.
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Today was a really bad day for me... the past couple of weeks I've had been on a pretty good eating diet. No soda at all... nit really any sweets... I eat almost 6 times a day... but has anyone got sick while starting there diet.... I've had the worse headache all day. It was so bad I got really nausea... mind everyone I'm on heavy medicine so I really don't like to take anymore then what I'm plus I really don't like medicine... so it took me almost 8 hours to finally take something it was so bad... would I have got this because I cut off the caffeine of soda that I would usually drinks or bc I used to cut off my snacking that I used to do? Any ideas on what I should do...
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Queen of Crop! Thank you for your reply! I will immediately download your book!!! Last year I weighed 201! Now I weigh 241! I'm tired of the up and down My highest was 269 My height is 5"5 I'm VERY much looking forward to this but a part of me keeps playing: O just eat healthy.. You can lose weight without this! I'm almost 54. I've lost weight and haven't got to my ideal weight and haven't yet kept off what I have lost. I'm trying to run my home business representing health and skin care products, I have people in Sweden and many places but I'm lacking the confidence to do this bc of my weight. My parents became multi millionaires with this company and I'm expected to carry it on.. I see myself having a dream life, but don't feel it's possible until I get this under control.. Sorry for rambling ???? So happy for you and your success! Heidi
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Creamed honey?! I've never heard of that. I do buy local honey here in NorCal, because my daughter likes it with tea and my husband prefers honey in his coffee. I'll have to look for that. I honestly only have the need/want for a touch of sweet in my coffee and tea. But even at that with my coffee I've been managing perfect by adding Protein to it bc it gives it just that touch of sweetness I wantedIf you're in near Sacramento, Sacramento Bee Keeping has some creamed honey and it is amazing!thanks I am a tish south at Travis AFB I don't know any place near there. I'm sure you can find something though.
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Creamed honey?! I've never heard of that. I do buy local honey here in NorCal, because my daughter likes it with tea and my husband prefers honey in his coffee. I'll have to look for that. I honestly only have the need/want for a touch of sweet in my coffee and tea. But even at that with my coffee I've been managing perfect by adding Protein to it bc it gives it just that touch of sweetness I wanted If you're in near Sacramento, Sacramento Bee Keeping has some creamed honey and it is amazing! thanks I am a tish south at Travis AFB
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Creamed honey?! I've never heard of that. I do buy local honey here in NorCal, because my daughter likes it with tea and my husband prefers honey in his coffee. I'll have to look for that. I honestly only have the need/want for a touch of sweet in my coffee and tea. But even at that with my coffee I've been managing perfect by adding Protein to it bc it gives it just that touch of sweetness I wanted If you're in near Sacramento, Sacramento Bee Keeping has some creamed honey and it is amazing!
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I know the feeling! Honestly I didn't feel like eating anything just water it was weird!! But ultimately I had to get it through my head that it would only last a week. For me I was allowed, water, calorie free sports waters, propel, isopure and the broths. It was very important to keep hydrated. I literally counted down the days till I could go to phase 2 which was creamy soups, protein drinks with less than 5gm of sugar and 150 cals. It was harder to maintain the 60oz of water and 40-60oz of protein needed but they said not to strain myself. After 2 weeks of that I'm finally on phase 3 of blended/pureed foods (which is gross!) But it helps trick your mind into thinking you're eating in a way they gave me recipes to help sort it out and stuff. Only in phase 3 (22 days after surgery) was I allowed to have yogurt so deff check with your doctor before trying that out! After 2 weeks of this comes phase 4 where you can eat solids, (FINALLY) just gotta keep your eye on the prize! Maybe make a little mark down sheet or something I have a countdown on my white board for the 26th when I'll finally be abls to eat solids! Trust me when you start incorporating solids like soup, take it easy, I did a booboo and kind of rushed a bit bc I really wanted to have it BAD and it hurt it was like a major cramp lol just take small sips! Use a baby spoon if you must
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Creamed honey?! I've never heard of that. I do buy local honey here in NorCal, because my daughter likes it with tea and my husband prefers honey in his coffee. I'll have to look for that. I honestly only have the need/want for a touch of sweet in my coffee and tea. But even at that with my coffee I've been managing perfect by adding protein to it bc it gives it just that touch of sweetness I wanted
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@@OKCPirate thank you! I was so excited bc I didn't have to pay anything out of pocket due to my deductible and max oop being met. I'm going to cross my fingers and say that if it doesn't go through, there was a reason for it. Then keep on trucking along for the next few months.
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Hate edema! Not loosing weight this week bcs of it
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Not tolerating protein shakes. Thrush. Nausea
StephOnTheMove replied to StephOnTheMove's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
about 32 ounces... its hard bc I feel like I'm nauseous because Im dehydrated and I'm dehydrated because I'm nauseous... also my antidepressants can cause dry mouth. Idk but... I'm uncomfortable. I'm going to try Isopure and this proteinX they suggested and try to increase my Water... -
A body area that stops you dropping a size
jess9395 replied to Beachsprite's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I second that, exercise helps. I run and do yoga and stay pretty much in proportion. That Said my calves are pretty muscular so skinny jean and boots are hard! Other than that, once I got to goal it became my hip bones of all things! I can find jeans that are baggy in the waist and butt and hips but can't go any smaller bc of my hip bones! Weird -
Thank you for the fed back. I had some concerns about blood clots and sitting for so long too. I remember the surgeon mentioning that in a seminar. Good thing is that we would be doing a lot of walking in DC. This may be good or bad. I will be asking my surgeon too. Thank you again for your responses. Much appreciate it.
