March 2014 Surgery!

[SugarFreeMe 293]

To all who are having surgery this week, congratulations on your journey to date but especially for your surgery this week. I can officially speak as a loser when i say that everything you will experience during you recovery may not be the most pleasant experience of you life but it is going to be worth it. Every time i feel a twinge or bite in my tummy i remind myself that this one week of discomfort will result in so many more years for me. I'm already off my diebetes meds and cholesterol meds. My blood sugars are actually better then they were with meds, who would have thought that could be possible inside of 2 days post-op? So know that you're doing the right thing for yourself. Best wishes and good luck. :-)

[Dolfinldy1 69]

To all who are having surgery this week, congratulations on your journey to date but especially for your surgery this week. I can officially speak as a loser when i say that everything you will experience during you recovery may not be the most pleasant experience of you life but it is going to be worth it. Every time i feel a twinge or bite in my tummy i remind myself that this one week of discomfort will result in so many more years for me. I'm already off my diebetes meds and cholesterol meds. My blood sugars are actually better then they were with meds, who would have thought that could be possible inside of 2 days post-op? So know that you're doing the right thing for yourself. Best wishes and good luck. :-)

Thank you so much, that was so nice!!!

[Dolfinldy1 69]

I have to say I've never seen a nicer group of people than those that participate on this site. You've all been a true inspiration and its been great to share with others who have had or are having this done. Mine is tomorrow at 12:30, will keep everyone posted. I totally anticipate a complete success and transformation! Congratulations to all of us.

[shannon26 41]

I have to say I've never seen a nicer group of people than those that participate on this site. You've all been a true inspiration and its been great to share with others who have had or are having this done. Mine is tomorrow at 12:30, will keep everyone posted. I totally anticipate a complete success and transformation! Congratulations to all of us.

Good luck tomorrow! It will be over before you know . Keep us posted, and take chap stick!

[Dolfinldy1 69]

I found a new app for us! It's called Eat Slower. Designed for us who have to eat slow from now on. Honestly don't know much about it but I downloaded it and going to check it out.

[Sharman 2]

I'm scheduled for gastric bypass the 26th and am finding it interesting how much the pre op diet varies depending on the doctor. I feel for those of you having to do full liquids! I'm feeling quite excited in a good way but am crying at the drop of a hat too. I wish you all the best

[desig1814 17]

I'm scheduled for gastric bypass the 26th and am finding it interesting how much the pre op diet varies depending on the doctor. I feel for those of you having to do full liquids! I'm feeling quite excited in a good way but am crying at the drop of a hat too. I wish you all the best [/quote

By this time tomorrow I will be on the losers bench! So surreal! So many emotions! 5:15 am it's about to get real!

[Blue614 133]

http://www.obesityaction.org/educational-resources/resource-articles-2/weight-loss-surgery/baby-steps-emotional-adjustments-after-weight-loss-surgery. Found this article...I thought it was a good read.

[desig1814 17]

http://www.obesityaction.org/educational-resources/resource-articles-2/weight-loss-surgery/baby-steps-emotional-adjustments-after-weight-loss-surgery. Found this article...I thought it was a good read.

THANK YOU FOR THIS! Everything my heart would say if it could speak!!!

[Srreeder 78]

I found a new app for us! It's called Eat Slower. Designed for us who have to eat slow from now on. Honestly don't know much about it but I downloaded it and going to check it out.

I wanted to share a few of my favorite things that I have found in the search of a healthier me:

My Basis health tracking watch 2014 edition, it tracks many items (steps, calories burned, heart rate, sleep analysis) but the best part is you don't have to have the chest strap for heart rate monitoring like you do with the Loop or FitBit. $199 from mfg. or Amazon.com

fusion Bariatric Complete Vitamins on sale for year supply for less than $300 at bariatric fusion.com

Protein Plus vanilla powder at SAMs for around $20. Best protein/carb ratio I have found for a good price.

HEB green Soup (kale, spinach, green Beans, broccoli! Mixed with Unjury unflavored protein for a non sweet lunch during pre-op.

Hope you find these useful! I spent many hours researching a lot of items and these are my favs and go to's!

[shannon26 41]

http://www.obesityaction.org/educational-resources/resource-articles-2/weight-loss-surgery/baby-steps-emotional-adjustments-after-weight-loss-surgery. Found this article...I thought it was a good read.

Thanks blue! I couldn't have read that at any better time, I needed that! Thanks a bunch!

[Blue614 133]

Not sure if you guys caught wind of this story. Poor baby hope it works for her . http://www.wxyz.com/news/alexis-shapiros-gastric-bypass-surgery-live-tweeted-to-bring-attention-to-12-year-olds-disease

[sarah.gibson 50]

I have to say I've never seen a nicer group of people than those that participate on this site. You've all been a true inspiration and its been great to share with others who have had or are having this done. Mine is tomorrow at 12:30, will keep everyone posted. I totally anticipate a complete success and transformation! Congratulations to all of us.

Safe travels and we got this tomorrow!

[sergio23 15]

I'm getting nervous an excited my surgery is schedule 545 am tomorrow good luck to everyone that's having surgery tomorrow

[KristinaRnY 455]

I'm getting nervous an excited my surgery is schedule 545 am tomorrow good luck to everyone that's having surgery tomorrow

Mine is at 545 am tomorrow too!!!! Good luck and best wishes!