APRIL 21st Sleevers!

[gixxergirl 85]

More shopping. I need to stay home. Lol

Edited April 18, 2014 by gixxergirl

[gettinbacktome 104]

More shopping. I need to stay home. Lol

What u been buying? Lol

[gixxergirl 85]

I bought some cream of shrimp Soup and instant cheese grits. Egg poachers, 1/2 cup storage bowls, frozen fruit, chia seeds, more soup, sugar free Hawaiian punch packets, more Premier Protein shakes, instant oatmeal and mashed potatoes. I shouldn't need anything for at least four months. Lol

[gixxergirl 85]

Also, this lady that I work with told me to buy Papaya enzyme. She said if she takes too big a bite and/or the food doesn't sit well, the chewable papaya enzyme helps digest it.

[gettinbacktome 104]

Also, this lady that I work with told me to buy Papaya enzyme. She said if she takes too big a bite and/or the food doesn't sit well, the chewable papaya enzyme helps digest it.

I will work on that stuff when I get to soft foods. My post op is much more strict. I'm Clear Liquids for 2 weeks. But I will look into that papaya enzyme. Where do you get that from?

[gixxergirl 85]

Walmart. I'm liquids until week 3. I was just being overly prepared. I already had my broths and Isopure.< /p>

[seattleslew 36]

April 21st!!!!! I'm joining this thread on the tail end, Ladies, but glad to find you all.

I am 43 - I wish that I would have had this done when I was in my early 30's. Being almost 6' tall, I have always been a large person, but could hide an awful lot of weight on such a big frame. I was 230 when I became pregnant and 300 when I had my daughter. I haven't left the 300's since. At the height, 360# and I was having knee surgeries. Got myself back down to 315 by doing south beach for 2 years, but I am so tired of fighting to get under 200. This is my 12 day on pre-op diet and I am a cranky, impatient woman. Ready to get this rolling, ready for the changes I need to make even if it means I'm heading down a rough few months. I let myself stay fat for wwaaaayyy to long, so those of you in your 20's making this happen, good for you especially. No looking back!

[seattleslew 36]

Oh, and just to chime in on the support issue? Let me tell you I am fortunate to have a husband & daughter cheering me on and both my older sisters. But when I told my parents, I should be embarrased to even tell anyone - but they said "Do you really think this is going to change anything?" And when I came home from the store, they had left but my mom had left me a homemade pecan pie on the counter. If ever a pie could say something ugly, it was that one. (I didn't eat it )

Perhaps I'm not the one who needs counseling, right?

[gettinbacktome 104]

Oh, and just to chime in on the support issue? Let me tell you I am fortunate to have a husband & daughter cheering me on and both my older sisters. But when I told my parents, I should be embarrased to even tell anyone - but they said "Do you really think this is going to change anything?" And when I came home from the store, they had left but my mom had left me a homemade pecan pie on the counter. If ever a pie could say something ugly, it was that one. (I didn't eat it )

Perhaps I'm not the one who needs counseling, right?

Seattle slew Welcome! I'm 41 so I understand how you feel. Better late than never. I had a child this time last year and my weight never left. Packed on more actually. Even if your parents may not have your back at least your hubby and kids do. My hubby is my biggest cheerleader. He even did the pre op with so I wouldn't be by myself. He caved yesterday. Lol. I don't blame him. My mom is very supportive and so is my aunt. But other than a few friends that's all that knows and I am fine with that. We are here to support each other.

[SummerWheeler 8]

April 28th for me. Wish all of u the best. I do read a lot of these threads and feel even though we r all over the country, we all share a common bond that can express what others don't understand. 5'7" 260 lbs. we'll wishes for all!

[gixxergirl 85]

I woke up with thus banging headache. Just my luck when I can't take anything.

[gettinbacktome 104]

I woke up with thus banging headache. Just my luck when I can't take anything.

I woke to a crying wet 1 year old. Same as a headache right. Lol

My doc told me we can take Tylenol. Its the stuff with aspirin that with mess with our procedures. Today is liquid day!! Happy Easter to me! My famiky does big holiday meals. I will go visit for a while stocked with my broth.< /p>

[gixxergirl 85]

Lol!

I thought I couldn't even have Tylenol the day before. Let me find my packet. You gave me hope.

[gettinbacktome 104]

Lol!

I thought I couldn't even have Tylenol the day before. Let me find my packet. You gave me hope.

The doctor gave us a packet of everything we should and shouldn't have. No meds after midnite

[gixxergirl 85]

Yep. I can have Tylenol but this Atkins Cafe' Caramel shake must have just enough caffeine in it. My headache is easing up.