33 days and counting!!!! Excited beyond words, dreading starting the liquid diet in 2 weeks. Who else is looking to change their lives in February?????

I am getting so antsy!!

CW: 235lbs Surgery Date: 2/11/13 Goal Weight:130lbs

I am getting so antsy!!

CW: 235lbs Surgery Date: 2/11/13 Goal Weight:130lbs

Lol we are so goofy . I'm TRYING to stay busy but my mind keeps wandering back to this....plus my parents decided to kidnap my son last night and his BFF is begging for him to sleepover tonight so my companion and playmate isn't around this weekend much to entertain me way too much time on my hands.

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 241.6

Hi all got my surgery time for Monday. I go in at 530 am. So I'm the first of the day. Thank goodness no bowel prep only I day clear liquids. I think it's because I haven't gained any weight since I first saw the doctor in 2011. But not sure. Last day of work today and will be packing tomorrow. So excited

Ok I can't take these shakes anymore. Today not even 2 min after choking down the last sip it all came back up, plus all my Vitamins.

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Kelly it's not until Monday. Just stick w it and at night only have sf Jello or sf Popsicles at note. The preop diet is to also retrain our minds and how we think of foods... We are to eat to live not live to eat. Our past cheats added up and got us in health and weight troubles....

It is hard. I am starting therapy to address dealing w stuff (highs and lows) w food or cheats.

When I cleared out my kitchen pantry and fridge of any fattening or sugary stuff and only bought healthy stuff to cook or eat on the go. Getting everyone in on better family health helps w accountability partnering.

I too am going to start therapy with a weight loss therapist. She wanted to see me after the first week of the pre-op liquid phase, which i think is great because I am sure I will need extra encouragement.

I don't know why more people don't do this...I believe it can really help and change your life/eating habits by getting to the root of the problem.

My son spent the night with my parents (I think they're convinced I'll starve him to death right now). When they dropped him of he looked at me and said 'have you been sick,you look tired' even the 8 year old can tell things are a bit rough right now!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 241.6

Ok I can't take these shakes anymore. Today not even 2 min after choking down the last sip it all came back up' date=' plus all my Vitamins.

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Feel your pain, I have 10000 varieties and even the ones I liked are barely tolerable right now....the only thing that tastes normal is Water. One more day, tomorrow is clear liquids any way so really just gotta make it through dinner tonight. Bleh!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 241.6

Hi all got my surgery time for Monday. I go in at 530 am. So I'm the first of the day. Thank goodness no bowel prep only I day clear liquids. I think it's because I haven't gained any weight since I first saw the doctor in 2011. But not sure. Last day of work today and will be packing tomorrow. So excited

Me too!!! We're totally surgery twins!! Update when you can!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 241.6

So sorry about your sugar #'s

Would crystal light help w the crashing?

For therapy did you look for someone that specializes in bariatric/food issues or just any therapist? I want to find someone and the psych they had me see before was a joke. He kept talking about his own diet which is nothing like I'm going to be able to eat.

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For therapy did you look for someone that specializes in bariatric/food issues or just any therapist? I want to find someone and the psych they had me see before was a joke. He kept talking about his own diet which is nothing like I'm going to be able to eat.

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I saw a weight loss specialist/therapist. We have made arrangements for us to meet afterwards as well. I would call your docs office and see if they can recommend someone.

I too am going to start therapy with a weight loss therapist. She wanted to see me after the first week of the pre-op liquid phase' date=' which i think is great because I am sure I will need extra encouragement.

I don't know why more people don't do this...I believe it can really help and change your life/eating habits by getting to the root of the problem.[/quote']

Exactly. No long lasting change can come without personal insight, resolution & follow through on your retrained way of thinking.....

For therapy did you look for someone that specializes in bariatric/food issues or just any therapist? I want to find someone and the psych they had me see before was a joke. He kept talking about his own diet which is nothing like I'm going to be able to eat.

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I asked for a female therapist that deals w issues that contributed to my weight gain. I have been seeing her for these inner emotions for a few months now. plus as a therapist its advised that u have a therapist of your own....

But overall their Job is to delve into the why with u and help u process and create new ways of thinking, reacting to the issues that are bigger than the food.... It also helps if u ask for a list of contacts of licensed counselors & then call them and ask. U can speak to the majority of them directly.

February 20th in Virginia. I also did not have to wait. I am curious what factors play into the quick decisions v. several appeals. My blood work came back great, my heart is wonderful (in fact I just had a surgery un-related and I did great). Other than the obvious BMI of 41 and having never been overweight before having kids, I have a joint issue (too many sports over the years--knees) and was diagnosed with cancer that was recently surgically removed. I had the surgery the day after Christmas (hysterectomy) and was up and running a few days later. Obesity is one of many causes related to cancer. I had already begun researching WLS before I found out about the cancer so when I found out obesity contributes to it, I was no longer on the fence about doing WLS. My insurance pre approval was submitted on 1/22 and approved on 1/24. But I read about people who have more serious circumstances than I and its awful to hear how many times or how long people have to wait to get approval. I have BCBS with the Federal Government. I wonder if some delay is related to which insurance someone has or if joint and cancer were enough to be approved so quickly. Thoughts?

10 days to go!

February 20th in Virginia. I also did not have to wait. I am curious what factors play into the quick decisions v. several appeals. My blood work came back great, my heart is wonderful (in fact I just had a surgery un-related and I did great). Other than the obvious BMI of 41 and having never been overweight before having kids, I have a joint issue (too many sports over the years--knees) and was diagnosed with cancer that was recently surgically removed. I had the surgery the day after Christmas (hysterectomy) and was up and running a few days later. Obesity is one of many causes related to cancer. I had already begun researching WLS before I found out about the cancer so when I found out obesity contributes to it, I was no longer on the fence about doing WLS. My insurance pre approval was submitted on 1/22 and approved on 1/24. But I read about people who have more serious circumstances than I and its awful to hear how many times or how long people have to wait to get approval. I have BCBS with the Federal Government. I wonder if some delay is related to which insurance someone has or if joint and cancer were enough to be approved so quickly. Thoughts?

10 days to go!

February 20th in Virginia. I also did not have to wait. I am curious what factors play into the quick decisions v. several appeals. My blood work came back great' date=' my heart is wonderful (in fact I just had a surgery un-related and I did great). Other than the obvious BMI of 41 and having never been overweight before having kids, I have a joint issue (too many sports over the years--knees) and was diagnosed with cancer that was recently surgically removed. I had the surgery the day after Christmas (hysterectomy) and was up and running a few days later. Obesity is one of many causes related to cancer. I had already begun researching WLS before I found out about the cancer so when I found out obesity contributes to it, I was no longer on the fence about doing WLS. My insurance pre approval was submitted on 1/22 and approved on 1/24. But I read about people who have more serious circumstances than I and its awful to hear how many times or how long people have to wait to get approval. I have BCBS with the Federal Government. I wonder if some delay is related to which insurance someone has or if joint and cancer were enough to be approved so quickly. Thoughts?

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BCBS federal is about the easiest insurance to work with and one of the very few that will approve WLS over night....you got really really lucky with your coverage!!! We joke at the clinic I work at, last time I married for love and got screwed over, next time I'm marrying for blue cross federal! And welcome to the group!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 241.6