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browneyez42    280

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Just joined this group and so happy to read all these inspirational stories. My surgery is in six weeks and I'm beginning to get excited about this, new phase of my life. I'll gladly accept any and all advice, tips, etc.

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Don't invest in BitCoin.

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johnsons13    359

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I'm having surgery April 3. We can do this!!

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My surgery is April 18th. It is getting real for me, too.

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browneyez42    280

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After reading a lot of things here, I'm panicking because my process has been quick.

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After reading a lot of things here, I'm panicking because my process has been quick.

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I think it's natural to "panic" to a degree. Every surgery I've had in my life including 3 c sections, I've had times of panic and worry.

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I went to the seminar in December and then had my appointment with the surgeon a few days later. At the appointment, they scheduled my surgery. His coordinator said she knew all the requirements my insurance needed. I had my endoscopy last week and scheduled my preop appointments for the end of the month.

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Everyone's insurance is different. My cousin and my cousins wife got approved and had surgery in no time. It has taken me almost exactly a year to reach the requirements and have surgery. I was approved in November, but my surgeon had some kind of surgery so my first appointment with him was this month. Thankfully my surgery is in less than a month though.

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browneyez42    280

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That's awesome. I'm ready for this new journey. I've struggled with my weight far too long.

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johnsons13    359

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I know the feeling. I'm the same way. And it seems I keep getting bigger. I'm looking forward to this life changing tool

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browneyez42    280

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We share the same feelings. I'm trying to get ready for the two week liquid diet by doing it one to two days per week. How do you feel about it?

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We share the same feelings. I'm trying to get ready for the two week liquid diet by doing it one to two days per week. How do you feel about it?

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That's a good idea. I've been waiting. Getting the things I need pre op and post op. Today or tomorrow I'm going to make out a list of things I need and write a sample menu of what I like. I got one, but not exactly of things I'll drink.

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That's a good idea. I've been waiting. Getting the things I need pre op and post op. Today or tomorrow I'm going to make out a list of things I need and write a sample menu of what I like. I got one, but not exactly of things I'll drink.

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My nutritionist gave me a 14 day pre-op diet that includes Protein Shakes, Soups, sugar free jello/Popsicles and of course, lots of Water.< br>
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My nutritionist gave me a 14 day pre-op diet that includes Protein Shakes, Soups, sugar free jello/Popsicles and of course, lots of Water.

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That's what I got too. I have to drink so much Protein Drink (I bought different than the sample because they had pre mixed drinks and I bought powder). I have to drink certain approved things every 2 hours, then I have my free items like Water, flavored sugar free water, sugar free Popsicle, Decaf tea or coffee.

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      1. Selina333

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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