Me and why and no more Why me!!!

[Raine 170]

Hi Everyone,

I decided to get the GVS because of various hereditary medical malfunctions as I like to call it. I am one of six kids in my family and the middle of 5 girls. Out of my sisters and my brother I have everything my parents and grandparents have ever had. I am 44 years old and have been obese for my entire life. Varying stages, but still what the docs call obese. Between the T2 Diabetes, High Blood Presure, high cholesterol, Massive Trygicerides, panceantitus, and now the kidneys are starting to show stress. My sibs for the most part are relatively healthy, two have T2 Diabetes and one has High Blood Pressue. I kept asking myself, why me??? Why do I have to be in pain and not know what normal feels like anymore? Why do I have deal with all the BS?? Why me, why me, why me and not them? (Not that I would wish it on them ever!) In my 20's my highest weight noted was 280lbs, I wouldnt get on a scale after that so I am sure that I was more. In my 30's my average was around 240ish, Now in my 40's it is on average 220ish. Because I carry my weight well people say you are too small to have WLS, but my answer is you don't know whats going on inside my body. I am doing this to save my life. When people ask if I am alergic to anything, my answer is food. I love it but it is killing me slowly, and I didn't know how to get a handle on it. Then I decided that I want to live, I want to see my son grow to be a man with a family, I want to grow old with my husband of 14 years so far. And that is when I started the journey and decided to do this. I don't believe it is the answer to all my conditions but it will help a tremendous amount and get me to a point where I am not taking 20 pills a day just to keep the numbers in check. So here I am, day 4 of the pre-op liquid diet. It stinks but I am doing pretty good so far. The Protein is the part that I need to get a handle on and am trying different drinks but am not a fan of most. My next step is try the unflavored powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury, I have read really good reveiws about the stuff, so lets see. I am a clear fruity sweet person and not a shake lover when it comes to sweet things. Mostly, I am a fan of savory flavors more so I thought I would see how it tastes in my broths and Soups. We shall see. I'm not sure how many fat grams I should stay under, I was told 60 but for some reason that sounds like a lot to me. I am keeping them under 30 so far just to make sure. Any suggestions and experiences will be welcomed. My surgery date is set for April 27, 2011. Excited, scared and nervous all at once, but I expect that is normal. Thanks for listening to me and talk to all later.

[iegal 460]

Do you have a pre-op diet plan which lists all of this information for you? If not try these vsg diet plans:

http://www.cornellweightlosssurgery.org/pdf/dietary_guidelines_sleeve_gastrectomy.pdf

or

http://www.hopkinsbayview.org/bin/c/a/nutrition_sleeve.pdf

Hope this helps and is the guideance you are seeking. Good luck on upcoming surgery!

[meggiep 57]

Do you live near a costco? I have been told their ready to drink Protein drinks (premier) are liked by almost everyone- and they are relatively small for 30 grams of Protein. The unjury of course is also highly recommended.

One thing I can say- dont invest in too much of anything until you see if your taste buds change after your surgery! I have heard that is a problem. I plan to have the costco premier shakes in the main, as well as some syntax nectar ( that comes in a variety of fruity flavors).

There are some great resources in the nutrition part of this board that rate the various protein powders and also make all kinds of great recommendations.

[swizzly 901]

I see it as so highly positive and awesome that you want to get control of your health in this way. It's nice to be skinnier and buy smaller clothes of course, but it's even better to toss out the BP meds. You can see the years ahead of you getting more enjoyable and not so full of tablets and hospital stays and, god forbid, dialysis etc.

You have a great attitude -- best of luck!!