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marielalovesherfamily03    6

marielalovesherfamily03
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hey everyone.

Guess what? I GOT A DATE!!! April 9th. Whoot Whoot! Now I'm nervous but excited. Having all these weird feelings. I see overweight people

Dining out or walking, I Ask myself... Why not get the surgery??? How can you live your life that way?? Is it unfair for me to think this of others because I'm going thru this?? Weird feelings?!!!

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iggychic    1,405

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Yup it is. You made this decision for you, knowing your circumstances. You don't know theirs. They might not be able to afford it. They might not want to take the risks because they have small kids at home. They might be ok in their skin. They might have a medical condition that precludes them having surgery.

The trouble with VSG is that people think it's magic and it's for everyone. It's not. In fact that kind of thinking is dangerous. My mother is over weight and she is very clearly NOT a good candidate for this surgery because she knows she won't stick to the rules and would snack her weight back on. She also knows someone who nearly died having it, so she'll just be one of the people you see. But my mom is happy and healthy in her life, so don't wish this on her :) Just take care of yourself.

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alli_dino    14

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It is unfortunate that not everyone has the resources to have this done. You (and I and many of us) are very blessed :)

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marielalovesherfamily03    6

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Yup it is. You made this decision for you' date=' knowing your circumstances. You don't know theirs. They might not be able to afford it. They might not want to take the risks because they have small kids at home. They might be ok in their skin. They might have a medical condition that precludes them having surgery.

The trouble with VSG is that people think it's magic and it's for everyone. It's not. In fact that kind of thinking is dangerous. My mother is over weight and she is very clearly NOT a good candidate for this surgery because she knows she won't stick to the rules and would snack her weight back on. She also knows someone who nearly died having it, so she'll just be one of the people you see. But my mom is happy and healthy in her life, so don't wish this on her <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> Just take care of yourself.[/quote']

That's for bringing me to reality! I think that I have these racing thoughts because honestly I have always seemed to be unhappy and I am assuming that everyone is the same.

Thanks :)

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marielalovesherfamily03    6

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It is unfortunate that not everyone has the resources to have this done. You (and I and many of us) are very blessed <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Absolutly RIGHT! I think that if it was not for my insurance. I would not have this opportunity at this tool! I would be totally a MESS! :)

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Colemon70    87

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Congrats!!

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iggychic    1,405

iggychic
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BTW :) I do wish you the best.

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Colemon70    87

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I'm so glad I found someone going to the same surgeon!!!

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marielalovesherfamily03    6

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I'm so glad I found someone going to the same surgeon!!!

Me 2... We need to talk some

More. Lol

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Colemon70    87

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I know right! We need to compare notes and get through this together! I go for my Endoscopy Friday. I started panicking today :(. I think I'm over it now and ready to get this started!! So happy for you on getting your date! I started crying and almost crashed my car into a trash can when I found out lol. Needless to say, I thought I was going to have to wait 6 months. I was pleasantly surprised!

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marielalovesherfamily03    6

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I was extremely surprised too. I thought I was going to have a longer wait. My endoscopy is

Scheduled and prop is scheduled as well. I am thanking the LORD for this opportunity and hope

Everything goes well! We need to keep in touch as you are going in on the 2nd and I am on the 9th. HOW Exciting'

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marielalovesherfamily03    6

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I was extremely surprised too. I thought I was going to have a longer wait. My endoscopy is

Scheduled and prop is scheduled as well. I am thanking the LORD for this opportunity and hope

Everything goes well! We need to keep in touch as you are going in on the 2nd and I am on the 9th. HOW Exciting'

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Colemon70    87

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So happy for you!! Yes we do! I'm going to try to make it to the workshop next Thursday night. Michele just sent an email for it. Very exciting. I hope all goes well. My Endo is tomorrow. You take care and ill talk to you soon!

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marielalovesherfamily03    6

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I know right! We need to compare notes and get through this together! I go for my Endoscopy Friday. I started panicking today :(. I think I'm over it now and ready to get this started!! So happy for you on getting your date! I started crying and almost crashed my car into a trash can when I found out lol. Needless to say' date=' I thought I was going to have to wait 6 months. I was pleasantly surprised![/quote']

U know what, maybe we can meet there . I got the invite too... That will be nice.

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Colemon70    87

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Awesome! Ill be there! My husband will be with me :) I hope to meet you! Maybe Dr. Beekley will be there!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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