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Today .... Happy. Nervous. Excited. Jesus Take The Wheel
Simpley_ke posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So today starts my two week pre op diet !! I just got really hungry at 1115 and ran to the waffle house and just finished eating .. Now its 1205 and I seriously am shaking in my boots. But on another note 17 days til surgery !! -
3 appointments today
Cindy2013 replied to Cindy2013's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So all went well with my appointments yesterday. The nutritionist visit was an eye opener. My pre-op diet will be 700 calories per day, and I'm expected to lose a minimum of 12 pounds during that 2 weeks. So what if I don't? Apparently my surgeon has actually taken patients to surgery, looked at their liver, and closed them back up with the instructions to do the 700 cal diet for another week or two. So I think I'll definitely be sticking to the 700 cal per day diet! I can't imagine the disappointment those patients had. The nutritionist explained the first 6 weeks post op to me. It won't be easy, that is for certain. But so many of you have done it--I can too. I go back today for the written testing with the psychologist stuff. I also have an appointment with the pain doctor regarding a pain pump, so it was really nice that they fit me in for the testing while I'm in town. Things are moving along! All sorts of emotions going on in my head. Am I sure I want to change my lifestyle so drastically? Do I have a choice if I want to get back to living a productive life? -
Excited, Nervous, Thinking too Much!
Newme4ever replied to petra1124's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Petra 1124, you took the words right out of my mouth. I felt the same way this past week. I'm scheduled for the 24 th and all fear and concerns have played over and over through my mind a million times over . I decided that I was not going to tell anyone except for my husband and my children. I don't want to hear anyone's negativity . This is not the easy way out like I've heard when I expressed to a friend that I was interested in doing this. And guess what even if it is so be it, this is for our health and well being,I want to enjoy my children and do what I love to do with them, just like you, I am nervous that we can't eat the things that we used to but I keep telling myself that is what got me here in the first place. I'm sure in time we can eat what we want in super small portions ( works for me) . Once we start losing weight everything will fall into place . We will do great ! Good luck and don't let anyone discourage you. We are finally doing something for ourselves. ( at least for me everyone else came first and I put myself on the back burner , not any more) ttys -
PreOp Diet - is green smoothie okay?
Back2Petite replied to makeyourself's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 5 weeks post op and I am a long time GS fan!! I drink them regularly and would just just be concerned about them during a clear liquid phase. -
On the books for 1/30/2013!
gingerRN replied to skinnygirlinside's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats !!! They changed my surgery date a week sooner the day they got my approval letter. My stomach started flipping and knotting with nerves and excitement up until they put me under!! Kinda of funny, as if my stomach was talking to me. Now there's not enough stomach to feel any excitement!!! Anyways was the easiest surgery I every had. Sore yes, diet YUCK, days off awesome, but all worth it. Good luck!!! -
Approved - Sleevie Here I Come!
crickee replied to crickee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am hoping the week of November 3rd, or before Thanksgiving, I should find out tomorrow. All I have left to do is surgeon visit and hospital bloodwork. It took my insurance a little over a week and I was on pins and needles even though I knew they had everything they needed, I was afraid they would find a reason to deny. Good luck and hang in there! -
So, my doctor, Dr Snow in Hurst, Tx, put me on a 5 day diet before my surgery on Friday. Today is day 3 and I have the WORST headache! I can't get rid of it. . . I even tried a Starbucks singles packet (with a scoop of vanilla Unjury protein powder, of course) this morning! My pre-op instructions say to avoid aspirin or anything that will thin my blood this week! Any suggestions? I'm dying here. . .all I want to do is close my curtains and lay in my bed ALL DAY; but I have things to get in order (family meals, last minute house work, etc.) before the big day!
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Had My Egd...kinda Bummed.
BewhoGodcreatedmetobe replied to Babysteppin's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dont give up! During these 2 months, you can learn how to take care of yourself and love yourself for who you are. The surgery is important so that we can be healthy. p.s. 8 weeks isnt that long. -
Last friday i will ever be bandless
finallytime replied to finallytime's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ugh. In a weird way I wish my pre op had no solids at all. Dr allows one solid meal a day. And for 5 days I have been perfect! Today, not so much. I mean a week ago this would have been a great day, but.... I had two spoons of my toddlers Mac and Cheese that he didn't finish and two Dots when we were making a gingerbread house... So frustrated with myself. I logged it all and have to remember that a week ago it would have eaten three boxes of Dots, all of his Mac and cheese and a dozen other bad things in just one day. Hoping this is the only set back I have!!! -
Have Anyone Taken Any Control Your Appetite Pills Will Doing The Liquid Diet?
sars replied to iris26's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would not do that. When is your surgery? The phentermine could affect your heart & EKG results. Sounds like your sx is just a few weeks away, if you are fighting hunger cravings, call the Nut & see what they suggest. Mine basically said we could have as much Protein and veggies as we want. -
Weight loss week 2
Jessiegirl30 replied to auntiemel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep sorry to say it is very normal the first week I lost 15lbs then nothing for 3 weeks!! It was my body catching up and adjusting to all the changes I am 6 months out and I still have stalls like last week I stayed the same it will get there don't feel to bad and remember your body is going thru a massive change -
I can't keep up this preop diet living on jello and three shakes a day. I am jittery and have horrible a headaches plus I have to work. Did anyone else have trouble? I don't feel comfortable telling my employer and my elderly parents have any of you felt the same way?
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Prayers Welcome! Papers submitted today :)
jamari replied to jamari's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks a lot Traci. I will give them a week, I will start calling them next Wednesday. -
Gain 2 pounds and surgery on 12-12-12
mokee replied to Breeg89's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Was like a yo-yo. Finally the last month the doctor said if I did not lose 4 lbs in the next month he would not operate. Well, then I lost 6. Now I am post-op 2 weeks and enjoying a 27 lbs weight loss so far. I had food funeral after food funeral. Everything that I saw that I liked I ate. I don't regret it now. I will be able to eat my favorite things again 1 day in moderation. Everyone does the nutritional part in their own way. Whatever is comfortable for you. Best of luck. -
Gain 2 pounds and surgery on 12-12-12
tzepeda replied to Breeg89's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I lost 10 lbs first week of Pre op now have been gaining .2-.4 lbs everyday for four days. Not cheating at all. Sometimes our bodies just don't do what we want them to do. Those little gains remind me of years and years of struggles dieting and makes me want my surgery Friday even more. -
Surgery date Dec 21st!! Nervous!
Banjo257 replied to Pana'sNewStart's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc only said one week also. So we can't conplain! Others have it much worse. -
Long Did Ur Abdomen Hurt After Surgery?
Myndkandi posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thought I was fine til I started playing w my 4 year old and my abdomen started hurting in that sore kind of way. I called and asked my Dr if I was stil on the 15 lb restriction, and she said til my 8 week appt! Is my abdomen really going to be this sensitive that long? How long til u could function w/o ANY pain whatsoever? -
Bariatric surgery and depression
jacileggs replied to wyjcole's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I have suffered from depression for 14 years since my divorce. On and off medication through the years. I am three months post op for gastric bypass. Down total of 75 lbs. I am currently off my cymbalta and feeling better than I ever have in my life. Hope it continues. -
Long Did Ur Abdomen Hurt After Surgery?
jen_1381 replied to Myndkandi's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It was about the three week mark before I could run/jump/move like normal. Remember, to place the band, they cut through a layer of muscle in multiple spots. You use your abdominal muscles for a lot more than you think you do. For the first couple weeks I felt like I had done a thousand sit-ups the day before. It does get better though! If I was really sore I would use a heating pad. -
Long Did Ur Abdomen Hurt After Surgery?
Shira replied to Myndkandi's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had surgery a little over 2 weeks ago and I still can't bend over to pick anything up without having discomfort (that's where my kids are coming in handy these days!) I still sleep with a heating pad at night sometimes because of the soreness. It definitely improves day by day, but it takes time to heal. No matter what anyone tells you, it's a MAJOR surgery!! Best wishes. -
Alrighty thanks I am 6 weeks post op but wasn't sure when to start bars
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Surgeon's nurse called this morning.
1stBabeBorn5th replied to 1stBabeBorn5th's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you. They told me two weeks too but surprises are always awesome -
Pre- op diet stinks
☠carolinagirl☠ replied to emeryhns's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i remember well starting my liquid pre op. i had to do 2 1/2 weeks being a southern gal and lots of hubs biker friends over at the house on weekends and us (frying everything) i was thinking there is no way...but you know what.....i managed to pull through it and so will you. to me, the first 4 or 5 days were the hardest....it showed me that there is something called head hunger (i wanted to eat because they were eating) and i also found out quickly that i was stronger than i thought i was and so are YOU. keep drinking stay busy stay positive -
Will my knees stop hurting?
SerendipityHappens replied to musiclover's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 41 and work 50 hours a week on my feet all day. I used to come home straight after work and put my legs up and cry from the pain in my feet, ankles and knees. When I gave up wheat in November I noticed a great improvement even without weightloss though there was still some pain after my shift. Now it's getting better and better. I now work all day, go for a three mile walk, come home, prepare dinner and THEN put my feet up.. yeah my knees and ankles still do ache a bit but NOTHING like before. -
Weight Flictuations
Ms skinniness replied to suzjag's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Actually I can fluctuate between days about 3 to 4 lbs. It is frustrating, I will weigh in at 149 lbs today, and tomorrow I will weigh in at 146 or 150. So I really need to weigh myself l time per week but since I'm doing the maintenance thing, I see a lot of fluctuation.
