Hi, to all WNY'ers!!! I, just know I'm not the only one out there, lol! I'm 6 days post op, overall, doing well!!! So, how's everyone else doing???

@@fortheloveofme

@ Jenngf5

I guess that is the difference every Doctor and Hospital runs differently. My husband has

been the one that has gone to my appointments with me. I also choose to only share the

news of my surgery with a very few people. I agree with you , nice to have someone thinking

of questions I didn’t think of.

So, what if you have a spouse who isn't super supportive and are away from family?... I get that they want someone there to help you grasp all that is said, but I'm disappointed that they made it mandatory.

@@Jenngf5 who was your surgeon and how was your experience?

I understand the spouse thing. My husband though married 20 yrs and very supportive in my recovery (surgery 1/19) cannot possibly comprehend the struggles with weight loss and keeping it off. This is why I chose my mom.

My experience was/is good overall. I had dr Hoffman and is say my biggest complaint is that he's a fast talker. Lol

If you need a support person let me know and I can maybe help you and go with you to the info session. Im not sure how (yet) but I think we can private message on this forum. Please don't let this discourage you from checking out buffalo general or with your journey.

Hi Buffalo friends! Happy Friday and be careful on the roads out there. My kids are sooooo thrilled there is some snow.. :-/ lol

Butterfly125 Any update. What was the pre op for you?

I am still waiting on the surgery date. I am sure the wait will be worth it. Where do you live?

It fits! 11 days post op! My husband says it's cold try on your Columbia jacket of which I Haven't worn for two winters cuz it didn't fit- I said no no no...feeling bad cuz he bought it for me. Well I put it on (without my heavy cardigan) and it zipped with ease! Feeling hopeful and less round in the middle!

Success success success. Feeling good.

Yay... That is Awesome @@Jenngf5!!!!

@@Jenngf5

Congratulations on the your achievement.

You must be thrilled and proud of yourself. Three sips for you.

@@lavendermom3

Pre op at ECMC went very well…..little blood work….EKG and Chest X-ray. Went very fast was in and out

within a little over an hour.
Just spoke with one of the girls from my workshop and she too is still waiting for a date. My fingers are

crossed hoping you get a call soon. I am in Tonawanda.

Thanks Butterfly! I haven't been this excited since my last child was born!

@@lavendermom3

It is just hitting me that in less than two weeks the wait will be over. I know what you are

saying. I will keep reminding myself of this on Monday when liquid diet starts...lol

Butterfly125 I worry about the accidental bite of real food.

I am sure however, You will do great. What a gift to be able to have the surgery. A lady at my old work at the band done a few years back. She eats chips all day and drink pepsi. I just think its wrong. She isn't even trying to do the right thing for herself.

My personal goal is to just follow the dr. orders.

@@lavendermom3

I know what you mean, it won’t be easy to cook for others when you can only drink. I don’t
understand why someone would go through something like this and then shoot themselves in
the foot by going back to old ways. I hope I do well and will try my best to follow
doctor’s orders. I know there will be some bumps in the road but hope I can get over them.
Have you gotten all your requirements done? I had to do an extra week of food journals.

I am pretty much done with everything and got insurance approval last wednesday in the mail. Waiting on Snyergy to call with a surgery date. The waiting is the worst.

@@lavendermom3

Hope you get a call soon. The two other girls in my workshop are still waiting for that call

too. Fingers crossed.

the nutrition(workshop) class?