I am currently preop although I have done all my clearances and have my surgery date (9/21). Just looking for some preop friends to talk with up until (and after) surgery. We could help keep eachother on track diet wise, and could help ease any fears we are having. (we all have those fears that our non-overweight friends or spouses just don't quite get). I am located in upstate NY but I am open to talking to anyone from any location. I do have facebook etc if you prefer chatting that way. Who knows, we may become great friends!

I'm pre op. I've got about 45 days til we submit to insurance for approval. Looking at a late Oct. time frame probably.

@@mlmanney yes, I was surprised by how quick the process was too. I definitely am not complaining, but I was also shocked and a bit in awe that I went from an informational seminar to having surgery and post op appointments booked in less than 4 days.. They move with a quickness..

I have to say that while I didn't have to go through it, and I would probably be really irritated if I did have to; I'm not so sure that the 6 month diet is a horrible idea for surgeons to require. I feel like it is much easier for some to change everything and lose the 20lbs required, have surgery, drop the weight and then fall into old bad habbits vs. losing weight and having to keep it off for a period of time before surgery. It is kind of forcing you to retrain yourself although I do totally get the frustration because like I said, I would be so irritated if that was my program too.. lol

The thyroid thing is sooooooooooo annoying..I was diagnosed with it in 2009 and only because I was sleeping like 16 hours a day, always tired, and couldn't keep any type of food down although I suspect I have had it much of my life because I have been heavy my entire life and never had a thyroid panel run on me until 2009. I actually made them test me not just because of the sleeping, but because I was doing weight watchers, I was working at a gym at the time and working out like 3 or 4 hours a day but gaining weight. Not like gaining muscle and losing inches kind of weight either.. It didn't matter how little I ate or how much I worked out, I wouldn't shed a pound. I am still very much like that now as well up until following my surgeons diet. I would lose 5lbs one week and gain 15 the next and not have changed anything in my diet or regimen. I still have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism eventhough I am on meds for it, so I recently just got switched to synthroid (brand) vs Levothyroxine (generic) by my doctor hoping that that would make a difference. As far as the symptoms go, it has but as far as levels go, it hasn't done much. It seems like everytime I have bloodwork done, they have to raise my dose. For all intensive purposed I am on a pretty low dose (100mcg) but I started on 25mcg... It is just annoying, and I definitely go through spurts of getting mad at my medicines and refusing to take it because it "isn't making a difference" which of course as you can imagine, doesn't help anything either..lol I don't know about the meds just yet, I was due for bloodwork about 3 weeks ago and went to the hospital to have it done for them to tell me that my doctor forgot to call in the order the month previous... So at this point in time, I am frustrated with her and called asking for it to be sent to me at home, yet haven't received the order. So, it is possible that she will need to change it if I ever receive the order, we will know for sure. On a side note, I was taking metformin 3x a day for insulin resistance (eventhough I wasn't technically diabetic) and I have had to lower that to only 2x a day because I was getting blood sugar drops and getting light headed... So that is a plus I suppose..

We ALL have days like you described... I had 2 pieces of fricken cheese pizza on Sunday... I didn't even care... lol BUT I tried to make up for it on Monday with a clear liquid/protein shake fast. I didn't gain anything from it, and still lost 3lbs so that's a plus. I was also still under my calorie goal for that day, carbs not so much, but who's counting those pesky things anyway.. I totally mourn food too... Like I really thought about rescheduling my surgery so that I could have cider donuts in September LOL!!!! Sweets have never been my thing, but cider donuts... ohhhh man.... Especially after finding the best cider donuts in the area last year... It will be torture, nothing short of it come September/October.. I'll be sitting there sipping my broth while everyone is eating donuts, and I'll secretly be hoping they choke on it.. or not so secretly depending on my filter that day...hahahaha...

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@shuttergirl. I have crazy migraines. I spoke with my surgeon and my nut about them. Both were very supportive and gave me some ideas. Pm me if you want to talk about this! I'm so sorry you deal with the Beast (as I call my migraines)!

congrats @@Sajijoma that is so exciting!

@ I see your surgery countdown says 9/2. Does that mean you finally got your date for surgery the other day like you were expecting? If so, that is GREAT! Only a few weeks left, it will fly by..

YES! I finally got it! I spent the day crying and smiling! I was very full of emotions. Thank you girl!

@ I see your surgery countdown says 9/2. Does that mean you finally got your date for surgery the other day like you were expecting? If so, that is GREAT! Only a few weeks left, it will fly by..

YES! I finally got it! I spent the day crying and smiling! I was very full of emotions. Thank you girl!

Congratulations Nikikins! I know that feeling and it is fantastic!

@ I see your surgery countdown says 9/2. Does that mean you finally got your date for surgery the other day like you were expecting? If so, that is GREAT! Only a few weeks left, it will fly by..

YES! I finally got it! I spent the day crying and smiling! I was very full of emotions. Thank you girl!

I am SO happy for you!! I know they say that your life changes the day you have your surgery, but honestly I feel like mine changed the day they handed me that paper with my surgery date on it. It all felt so final and I was excited up until that point, but then it was like you really start thinking about just how different everything will be and excited doesn't even begin to explain it anymore.. There have been MANY times since given my date that I have just burst into tears randomly for one reason or another. Most of the time it's because I realize one more reason why this surgery is so important to do and succeed at, other times it's "what if" fears... The next few weeks will definitely fly by, but also be filled with emotion for you I'm sure..

Hey I'm Trudy also from upstate NY! I restarted the process after going through all steps in 2014---

Hi Trudy! I'm in Rochester. nice to meet you.

Hi @@trudycarle4! I am from Lake George NY. Glad to meet you.

I am SO happy for you!! I know they say that your life changes the day you have your surgery, but honestly I feel like mine changed the day they handed me that paper with my surgery date on it. It all felt so final and I was excited up until that point, but then it was like you really start thinking about just how different everything will be and excited doesn't even begin to explain it anymore.. There have been MANY times since given my date that I have just burst into tears randomly for one reason or another. Most of the time it's because I realize one more reason why this surgery is so important to do and succeed at, other times it's "what if" fears... The next few weeks will definitely fly by, but also be filled with emotion for you I'm sure..

@ I see your surgery countdown says 9/2. Does that mean you finally got your date for surgery the other day like you were expecting? If so, that is GREAT! Only a few weeks left, it will fly by..

YES! I finally got it! I spent the day crying and smiling! I was very full of emotions. Thank you girl!

It has been nothing but a roller coaster of emotions since I got the date. I too am having those "what if" cries and those "oh my gosh, I might be able to actually ride a roller coaster and not have to get off" cries ..all sorts of feels! LOL

Thank you so much for your support. It has been amazing having all of you to come and chat with about this stuff. I am scared to death and more excited than I can ever imagine and knowing that I'm not alone helps GREATLY!

Hi Trudy! I'm in Rochester. nice to meet you.

heyyyy still learning how to manuver these forums lol! @@Cervidae u out of Highland ?

@@trudycarle4 I am indeed out of Highland. I'm going to the MONARCH support group meeting tonight at 6:30. I'm pretty sure they have one every month, so if you won't be at this one but can make the next one, it would be cool to meet you and say hey!

@@kaplanlyn congrats on the completion of your nutrition classes! I am looking at a surgery date in the 4th week of September too. (I am scheduled for 9/21). I was pushing to have it done before year end because in my field of work year end and/or the 1st quarter of the year is never a good time to be taking time off (I work in accounting). So I am very grateful that it has worked out the way it has.. Best of luck to you!!

Thanks ShutterGirl! Glad for you on timing! Hope mine works out as well as yours! Good luck to you too! Can't wait to see how everyone here does.

It has been nothing but a roller coaster of emotions since I got the date. I too am having those "what if" cries and those "oh my gosh, I might be able to actually ride a roller coaster and not have to get off" cries ..all sorts of feels! LOL

Thank you so much for your support. It has been amazing having all of you to come and chat with about this stuff. I am scared to death and more excited than I can ever imagine and knowing that I'm not alone helps GREATLY!

Really happy for you. Prayers for smooth sailing through it all! I cannot wait to hear how everything goes for you! ????