May 2014 Sleevers

[skellertx 14]

Tomorrow I start my pre-op diet--no more than 30g carbs, no fewer than 70g Protein. I'll do this for three weeks, working to get into ketosis and shrink my liver (hmmm . . . where did I put those old ketostix from when I did Atkins 15 years ago?!?).

Looking forward to surgery--sort of feel like I'm at the top of the ski slope with my skis pointed down, just tottering about to commit to the downward ride

[Ladybug123 33]

How is everyone preparing? Have you told your friends, family or coworkers. I have told very few people because I don't want anyone giving me added anxiety or reasons not to so it. The people I have told are supportive and that's enough for me.

You guys?

I've only told my husband, sons, one sister in law (because she's had the sleeve done) and reluctantly, my mom (who doesn't think I should do it). I will not tell my brothers, one thinks this surgery is the easy way out and I don't want to hear his b.s. I've decided not to tell friends before the surgery.

[Maltese gal 63]

It's looking like I'm a May Sleever! Just got the call that I have been approved!!! MAY 22nd !

So exciting getting that call!

[QueenBeeBee 94]

Hi marvelous May sleevers I'm on the 1st of May! I spent the last two ish weeks replacing Breakfast and then lunch with the shakes and now I'm going to give it a rest until next week when I officially start my Meal Replacements I can eat non starchy veggies and 100g lean Protein a day... I will start next week during the Easter break so I'll be home and can have a rest if I need to...very nervous and anxious but excited....

[skellertx 14]

Day 1 of three-week pre-op diet. Morning report: soft-boiled egg went down just fine. coffee tastes good. I need to take my measurements today.

Hope you all are feeling fine!

[Ashley D. 5]

How is everyone preparing? Have you told your friends, family or coworkers. I have told very few people because I don't want anyone giving me added anxiety or reasons not to so it. The people I have told are supportive and that's enough for me.

You guys?

The small amount of people I told are the ones I thought would support me however I only have this group and just a few people I've told, the rest I've told aren't happy I'm doing this, I guess they don't understand, oh well I'm happy for me and I have all of my bariatric family here which is plenty and enough for me! XOXO

I have told just about everybody about my surgery. I am completely shameless and I think you should be too! I've also had people tell me "You're not that big." or "You don't need surgery." The truth is they don't realize how difficult life is when you're obese. I am 22 years old and I weight 250lbs. Being my size is a horrible way to live, but people that have not battled their weight throughout their entire life will never understand. I am so glad that I found this forum. All of you get what I'm going through and we can all talk freely here. It is such a wonderful feeling to have complete strangers support you.

[Ashley D. 5]

I GOT MY SURGERY DATE FOR MAY 12TH!!!

I am so excited! My two week pre-op diet doesn't start until April 28th but I have already made the decision to start a mild diet and eat smaller portions. I'm hoping that if I start eating smaller portions now then I wont be as hungry during the pre-op diet. I purchased a food scale to measure the amount of food that I eat and I also purchased smaller plates and cups. I'm going to begin hitting the gym at least three days a week and stop munching in front of the tv. I'm also going to start chewing each bite 20-25 times and not drinking 30mins before or after a meal. My book 'The Emotional First Aid Kit: Life after bariatric surgery' has a million great suggestions for before, during, and after surgery. I recommend this book to everyone that is thinking about or preparing for a gastric surgery.

[abrooke1976 16]

I will be on May 27th. Seems like forever away but I know it will be here before I know it.

[Dawn2680 30]

I have told just about everybody about my surgery. I am completely shameless and I think you should be too! I've also had people tell me "You're not that big." or "You don't need surgery." The truth is they don't realize how difficult life is when you're obese. I am 22 years old and I weight 250lbs. Being my size is a horrible way to live, but people that have not battled their weight throughout their entire life will never understand. I am so glad that I found this forum. All of you get what I'm going through and we can all talk freely here. It is such a wonderful feeling to have complete strangers support you.

Me too!! I've told 5 of my Co workers and we talk about my surgery as if it were an exotic vacation I'm going on, lol. Every morning I have been writing how many more days I have left on a post it note and stick it to my monitor at work. We're all counting down the days. My date is May 6th and we have 27 days left. That's less than a month!

[Maltese gal 63]

I will be on May 27th. Seems like forever away but I know it will be here before I know it.

I'm May 28th! Good luck to us

[Alicia_Anne 10]

Hello there, I have my date and it's set for May 7th, and I'm getting scared as heck! I've been doing food funerals! I'm excited and darter watching the procedure, ghost watching everyone..I'm ready for the change!

My Birthday!

[Alicia_Anne 10]

How is everyone preparing? Have you told your friends, family or coworkers. I have told very few people because I don't want anyone giving me added anxiety or reasons not to so it. The people I have told are supportive and that's enough for me. You guys?

I have told more friends & coworkers than my own family. I feel like they will be judgement mental. Everyone has been supportive to my face no negativity.

[irishcailin68 9]

I have told just about everybody about my surgery. I am completely shameless and I think you should be too! I've also had people tell me "You're not that big." or "You don't need surgery." The truth is they don't realize how difficult life is when you're obese. I am 22 years old and I weight 250lbs. Being my size is a horrible way to live, but people that have not battled their weight throughout their entire life will never understand. I am so glad that I found this forum. All of you get what I'm going through and we can all talk freely here. It is such a wonderful feeling to have complete strangers support you.

Me too!! I've told 5 of my Co workers and we talk about my surgery as if it were an exotic vacation I'm going on, lol. Every morning I have been writing how many more days I have left on a post it note and stick it to my monitor at work. We're all counting down the days. My date is May 6th and we have 27 days left. That's less than a month!

I'm May 6th too!!

[JaneyB 28]

May 20th here!

[MB Ready to Change 18]

The reason I don't tell is because I don't want other peoples opinions and judgements and recommendations and anxiety ! I have my own issues to deal with pre op.

Agree or disagree?