I finally made the thread for those of us who are scheduled for May 15th. It'll be fun to hear how all of us are doing during our journeys. Feel free to share!

There are many of us on pre-ops now and some have a few days. Just about a week left!!! How awesome and exciting it is! ?

Dont forget to FOLLOW the thread!

7 hours ago, Apple1 said:

I am sitting at 167.3-167 the last few days. I am amazed at how I only bounce by about .3 of a pound now. I have a feeling that these last 10 pounds are gonna be so slowww.

But at least you're just about at goal or did you meet it already???? This is awesome.

7 hours ago, Apple1 said:

The doctor said in most cases it doesn't mean anything is wrong, but they want to be sure. This pregnancy thus far has been a roller coaster for her. I keep praying everything is going to be fine and at least after having the amnio we will know for sure.

I was told something similar. Personally it didn't bother me about any kind of genetic disorders. I just prayed for a healthy, breathing baby no matter what, my baby will be loved just as God made her. Although nothing was disordered, I believe that all babies are precious gifts from the Lord, what a nice gift to have!

(and an expensive and sometimes pulling your hair out gift! LOL)

I hope all goes well for your daughter and new grand-baby though.

Edited September 11, 20178 yr by Newme17

49 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

I was told something similar. Personally it didn't bother me about any kind of genetic disorders. I just prayed for a healthy, breathing baby no matter what, my baby will be loved just as God made her. Although nothing was disordered, I believe that all babies are precious gifts from the Lord, what a nice gift to have!

(and an expensive and sometimes pulling your hair out gift! LOL)

I hope all goes well for your daughter and new grand-baby though.

We feel the same way. All children are gifts from God. The doctors just keep throwing something new at her every week and I think she is getting emotionally weary with worrying. I think they order all of these tests to cover themselves from getting sued for malpractice.

45 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

But at least you're just about at goal or did you meet it already???? This is awesome.

I am almost there. I need to get to 160 to be a normal BMI. If I lose more ok but I am going to be happy there. I am pretty dang happy now ?

46 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

We feel the same way. All children are gifts from God. The doctors just keep throwing something new at her every week and I think she is getting emotionally weary with worrying. I think they order all of these tests to cover themselves from getting sued for malpractice.

Has she considered refusing some? refused some of them myself.

42 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

I am almost there. I need to get to 160 to be a normal BMI. If I lose more ok but I am going to be happy there. I am pretty dang happy now ?

I had gained about ten lbs when I met my husband and was 160 when I married ten years ago. Even then I thought I was fat, smh...I'll be pretty darn happy too to be at that again. Lol

8 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Has she considered refusing some? refused some of them myself.

Yes!! They wanted to do sonograms every two weeks and she told me today that she was only going to agree to once a month. She felt like it was excessive and expensive. She already has her regular OB appts. and now the appointments with the specialist every month also... That is why she wanted me to go with her today to help her speak up and ask questions...

1 hour ago, Apple1 said:

Yes!! They wanted to do sonograms every two weeks and she told me today that she was only going to agree to once a month. She felt like it was excessive and expensive. She already has her regular OB appts. and now the appointments with the specialist every month also... That is why she wanted me to go with her today to help her speak up and ask questions...

awww....I'm glad you went with her! ?

Weighed this morning. Same! I'm stuck on 200. Maybe tmi, but it's that time of the month too so I might be holding for a couple of days.

I went to the gym last night. My foot is still bothersome after my fall off the steps, but not that much. I just do the elliptical, since it feels better than the treadmill. I did 2.1mi on it. Need to keep log and update the challenge...guess I should see what the rules are.

Hope y'all have a blessed day!

4 months post op y'all in three days!

Hey guys so how do u know if your dehydrated?

On 9/12/2017 at 8:58 AM, Newme17 said:

Weighed this morning. Same! I'm stuck on 200. Maybe tmi, but it's that time of the month too so I might be holding for a couple of days.

I went to the gym last night. My foot is still bothersome after my fall off the steps, but not that much. I just do the elliptical, since it feels better than the treadmill. I did 2.1mi on it. Need to keep log and update the challenge...guess I should see what the rules are.

Hope y'all have a blessed day!

You could probably log it on your phone.

I used to hate that time of the month I was always bloated!! So glad I'm done with all that. I feel for you and I am hoping the scale moves before the 15th. It would be awesome to be in Onederland by 4 months post-op

2 hours ago, patty0715 said:

Hey guys so how do u know if your dehydrated?

If your urine is dark in color and your peeing less. I think you get tired and light headed also.

I hope you aren't dehydrated. Are you having trouble getting your fluids in?

If your urine is dark in color and your peeing less. I think you get tired and light headed also.
I hope you aren't dehydrated. Are you having trouble getting your fluids in?

I drink about 32 ozs of water maybe 40 a day. I have been extremely tired and thirsty to the point that I can't seem to drink enough but at the same time I can't drink a lot. I don't go to the bathroom often. I haven't felt dizzy though. So I'm not really sure if I need more sleep or what is going on.

1 hour ago, patty0715 said:

I drink about 32 ozs of Water maybe 40 a day. I have been extremely tired and thirsty to the point that I can't seem to drink enough but at the same time I can't drink a lot. I don't go to the bathroom often. I haven't felt dizzy though. So I'm not really sure if I need more sleep or what is going on.

Have you tried putting an electrolyte in your water to help? My lips always get chapped, urine too dark, and I always feel "hungry" when I'm really just thirsty. I have made a point to drink as much water as I can these last few days, I feel like I've slacked on my liquid intake. It's really easy to forego the drinks.

I had lots of dizziness on Sunday, but I didn't associate it with lack of water. Maybe that's what it was. ???