Any december surgies out there???

Oh and I am from the Deep South !!!

I forgot that too! Im in Richmond Va!

So I am trying to prepare for the meals that might happen..It sounds like there needs to be protein shakes to make up a great deal of the meals. Is this true? I also am concerned as I read that there is only soft foods for awhile. But it has to have protein correct?

So I am trying to prepare for the meals that might happen..It sounds like there needs to be Protein shakes to make up a great deal of the meals. Is this true? I also am concerned as I read that there is only soft foods for awhile. But it has to have protein correct?

Minimum of 60g a day. In the beginning it is impossible to get that in without some sort of protein supplement (added powder or shake). Once you move to the next phases you always eat protein 1st to make sure you get enough. If you eat a veggie or starch first you may get too full to fit the protein.

I am super excited to think I won't have rough room after my protein!!! One minute I am worrying the next I can't wait for my surgery! Anyone else do this?

I am super excited to think I won't have rough room after my protein!!! One minute I am worrying the next I can't wait for my surgery! Anyone else do this?

Every second! I had another appointment today. All steps are completed. 6lbs left to lose. Next appointment is Oct 31. If I am down the 6lbs they will schedule me with the surgeon and I will get my date. Its surreal. I was also told I am cleared for the sleeve even though I have a hernia. I'm excited but terrified for the actual surgery. I will def need my forum buddies to survive! xx

I am super excited to think I won't have rough room after my protein!!! One minute I am worrying the next I can't wait for my surgery! Anyone else do this?

Every day. One moment ibread about people being able to cross their legs, buying new clothes, looking amazing and Im so excited to know that will be me. Then u start worrying that maybe I cant do it or something will go wrong so then I worry and ive ever said ugh nevermind..ill just stay overweight( that thought only last a few seconds!) But my husband has been amazing bringing me back around!

I originally was going with the sleeve but after my dr visit I am doing the gastric. I need some prayers from u guys because this next Wednesday I have an egd. I have what they call a benign gastric leimyoma. Where it is positioned and what it looks like determines several factors of my surgery. I could just have a pouch if the think it could reoccur in my lower unused stomach! Also hopefully it is not by my esophagus because then we have a BIG Problem!

I already take meds for my gastritis and the dr said the sleeve would make it worse so that is why I am doing bypass

Yeah I am so happy for you LuminousLife, I am trying to get all my stuff done so that I can get my surgery in December, but not too sure. I am trying to make it before the insurance company changes and the deductible is back to zero. Sounds bad doesn't it. I have to pay for the 2 night stay and the dietitian visits. So that is already a payment. And on top of that I have been having some car issues, so that money saved is now spent on repairs. I really just want a light at the end of the tunnel to be my light. I have been working on this my whole life. I completed my labs. The only 'bad' thing is the glucose (diabetic) and then the psych eval on Monday. I have been cleared from my PEBB group and now just have to wait (I think) for my insurance.. I am on the waiting list like you

not too sure what is up with the last reply

U no it are u talking about mine? I was the one who originally posted about worrying to which she replied! I am saying what my worries are. Thanks

Yeah I am so happy for you LuminousLife' date=' I am trying to get all my stuff done so that I can get my surgery in December, but not too sure. I am trying to make it before the insurance company changes and the deductible is back to zero. Sounds bad doesn't it. I have to pay for the 2 night stay and the dietitian visits. So that is already a payment. And on top of that I have been having some car issues, so that money saved is now spent on repairs. I really just want a light at the end of the tunnel to be my light. I have been working on this my whole life. I completed my labs. The only 'bad' thing is the glucose (diabetic) and then the psych eval on Monday. I have been cleared from my PEBB group and now just have to wait (I think) for my insurance.. I am on the waiting list like you[/s']

We are in the same boat for sure. The psych eval was hilarious. They showed me ink blots, they all looked like bats to me hahaha

I originally was going with the sleeve but after my dr visit I am doing the gastric. I need some prayers from u guys because this next Wednesday I have an egd. I have what they call a benign gastric leimyoma. Where it is positioned and what it looks like determines several factors of my surgery. I could just have a pouch if the think it could reoccur in my lower unused stomach! Also hopefully it is not by my esophagus because then we have a BIG Problem!

We have lots in common! I was dead set on the sleeve until mybinsurance disagreed but after speaking with the surgeon he said the gastic bypass would be the best for the weight I needed to lose. After doing more and more research and I am very hapoy with my decision. My date is either 12/10 or 12/18. Onky 60 days away!!!! I cant believe it!

We are in the same boat for sure. The psych eval was hilarious. They showed me ink blots' date=' they all looked like bats to me hahaha[/quote']

Oh man I wish I had ink blots!! Haha. They asked me the most random questions and all I could think was people actually say yes to these questions ???

I love that our group is growing and we are able to go through this journey together! Hope everyone keeps us updated! Only 2 months away guys!! Figured Id start a new topic... what about the people around you ? Friends, Family , Spouse ? Kids ? What is their opinion or reaction on your decision ?