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December Surgeries!?!?!?

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buff1973    2

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Glad everyone made it ok. I'm having mine on the 19th! What was your diet for the day before surgery?

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Getting-used-to-new-me    119

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It is a glorious feeling!! Holidays for those who have had thw surgery and those whom have yet to be. I am a week done and eventhough I had some issues..it was worth it! I am happy to have given myself anothwr life and look forward to being healthy. I was unfortunately having my surgery during a nurses strike. But I am.home and recovering. Was not expecting it this hard or really boring....

Me too! And for those who think this was the easy way out, they have NO IDEA! And for their sakes, I hope they never do. But I could always appreciate a little more compassion from them! ;-)

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Getting-used-to-new-me    119

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Mkmb and others I was diabetic on five shots a day , blood pressure meds etc! So far I have not taken an insulin shot or blood pressure meds since surgery! That should be some encouragement for some of you! I wish you well!

That's what I'm hoping for, no more meds!

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Greenize42    62

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I will take Vitamins and even a metformin over shots and all the pills I had to take! ????

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Aggie72    11

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I was sleeved Dec 10, haven't had any complications, and have lost 15lbs in 6 days.. A bit of an emotional roller coaster right now , excited for the quick weight loss, but sad to be so restricted..

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Mkmb2006    41

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Glad everyone made it ok. I'm having mine on the 19th! What was your diet for the day before surgery?

Mine is Thursday too! Sticking with the pre-op diet all the way (even though part of me wants to inhale a whole pizza)!

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HeroOfThisStory    24

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Each day gets easier. The only "pain" I have is from my incision. Gas and stomach are fine. I get my staples out Thursday. Hoping I'll be able to venture out and shop a little tomorrow. The only problem is waking up in the morning. I'm sleeping on my back still but can't wait to be able to make it to my side. Have had no problem getting in my Vitamins and all my Protein but I'm 24 living at home during recovery and my parents are on me every few minutes to drink, drink, drink lol. I feel like I'm always hungry and mentally I'm a little screwed up but sticking to my three tiny meals and lost 12 pounds in 5 days so I'm sure I can look past some of the struggles as each day passes. Good luck to all the upcoming surgeries and everyone who has already had it!!

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elleinfl    17

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Had a really rough day at work. My boss has made this super hard on me, including asking me to postpone my surgery when i had it scheduled last month, and today He was just down right cruel. Criticizing my work, asking "what's wrong, too hungry? " Insinuating that my diet has made me incompetent. I cried for over two hours. He knows my surgery is on Friday. And that I am stressed and scared. I don't understand how he can be so mean.

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Getting-used-to-new-me    119

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Had a really rough day at work. My boss has made this super hard on me, including asking me to postpone my surgery when i had it scheduled last month, and today He was just down right cruel. Criticizing my work, asking "what's wrong, too hungry? " Insinuating that my diet has made me incompetent. I cried for over two hours. He knows my surgery is on Friday. And that I am stressed and scared. I don't understand how he can be so mean.

Harassment and hostile work environments are against the law where I live. No one should have to endure either. Is there a legal or personnel authority you could contact?

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HeroOfThisStory    24

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Had a really rough day at work. My boss has made this super hard on me, including asking me to postpone my surgery when i had it scheduled last month, and today He was just down right cruel. Criticizing my work, asking "what's wrong, too hungry? " Insinuating that my diet has made me incompetent. I cried for over two hours. He knows my surgery is on Friday. And that I am stressed and scared. I don't understand how he can be so mean.

So sorry to hear that. That is cruel, screw him. I'd continue with your surgery. He can't dictate you like that.

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Greenize42    62

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I agree that he cannot harass you like that and I would NOT put off my surgery especially after that! I am proud to say that my work family has been VERY supportive of me especially during that time! If you have an avenue for reporting him go for it!

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I'm losing it!    19

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Today is Tuesday, December 17th. I am leaving home in 30 mins to check in at the hospital at 12PM (PST) and my surgery (RYGB) is scheduled for 2 PM. I am excited. I am emotional. I am nervous. I am anxious. I can honestly say I am not hungry though...lol...go figure. I have done EVERYTHING the doctor requires from me. All pre-work up and clearances. A three week LOW carb and HIGH Protein diet. An internal cleanse (mag citrate) and a clear liquid diet yesterday. I am READY!!! Today is another step along the way with this weight loss journey. I will check in later tonight or tomorrow and give a report. I thank you all that have offered feedback and support on this site since I have joined. I have met one new friend thru this that lives in my State (Washington). I have a great support system at home and I am so very thankful for that too. Please keep me in mind at 2PM today (PST). Thanks!!! Kari Jo

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Greenize42    62

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Good luck to you! It is well worth it and it is sooo very important to have those around you supportive! May God bless the drs hands and all medical staff around you!

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    • Alisa_S

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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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    • Alisa_S

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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. 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.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        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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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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