July 2023 buddies

[Colin from California 2]

20 hours ago, Carissa.virlea said:

My surgery date is the 31st too!!!! Twins!!

Nice! We will have to keep in touch. What are you doing in these next 4 weeks to prepare??

[FifiLux 132]

On 6/30/2023 at 1:35 AM, Ct06033 said:

General question….why are you doing the gastric sleeve and not trying the medicine (weegovy / Mounjaro)?

i was planning on a gastric sleeve but now I think I’m going to try the medicine (wegovy/ Mounjaro). Im curious to hear your thoughts.

I have to pay out of pocket for the medicine and about $5000 for the surgery.

I think the drugs are too new to know about long term impact on health and how the body will cope after stopping injections and I don't want to wait for more studies before I take my health and weight under control. I was on other weight loss drugs from my doctor many years ago that did not work long term and also caused other issues (insomnia and rapid heartbeat).

I know for me the surgery is the best option as this a life long change I want and need to make. Plus I don't have to pay for the surgery as it is covered by the national insurance here.

[chefDea 10]

hello if I can tell you anything LEARN TO SIP sipping is your friend. Set a goal to sip 1oz cup five times a day. Set up sipping challenges. You will need this after surgery. I just had surgery last Monday.

[FifiLux 132]

5 minutes ago, chefDea said:

hello if I can tell you anything LEARN TO SIP sipping is your friend. Set a goal to sip 1oz cup five times a day. Set up sipping challenges. You will need this after surgery. I just had surgery last Monday.

Thanks for the tip. It is something I am trying and failing at and it is one of the things that worries me as I am so used to gulping down Water. I am kinda hoping that once I have my surgery next week the necessity to do all these things liek sip, eat small and slow, chew till liquid will just happen like magic!

I did by 1oz cups from Amazon to use as my guide once I am home after the surgery.

I hope you are doing well after your surgery

Anyway I am off for my last meal out with a friend for a long time seeing as tomorrow I have to prep to go to hospital on Monday afternoon.

[Midwest Grateful 48]

3 hours ago, chefDea said:

hello if I can tell you anything LEARN TO SIP sipping is your friend. Set a goal to sip 1oz cup five times a day. Set up sipping challenges. You will need this after surgery. I just had surgery last Monday.

Thanks for the tip! How are you doing, @chefDea ?

[OBXTrouble 3]

Hi! Just got a date of 7/19 for the sleeve. It feels so real now and not gonna lie, I’m nervous, especially now that I have a date. I’m taking in all the tips/notes from this site, so thank you all for that!

[Inspectorjh84 39]

Hey there OBX mine is this week nervous as well, but nothing to much to worry about I think.

[Faith23 18]

I have my surgery Monday at 9:00am. So nervous but excited as well. I’m afraid I’ll be the one person who doesn’t lose weight 😬🙄

[NettyD 93]

Faith23 you got this 🙌🏽🙏🏾

[NYCxCoco 23]

3 minutes ago, Faith23 said:

I have my surgery Monday at 9:00am. So nervous but excited as well. I’m afraid I’ll be the one person who doesn’t lose weight 😬🙄

i’m monday at 730am we got this !

[Sherry Bo Berry 1]

Hi everyone I am new here, my first post. I am having the sleeve on july 12th, i am nervous and excited, my weight has been holding me back, looking forward to travelling again and being able to walk for extended periods, also worried about not being prepared.

[NYCxCoco 23]

what are you planning to take with you to the hospital?

[FifiLux 132]

6 hours ago, NYCxCoco said:

what are you planning to take with you to the hospital?

I will be in for three nights in total so am bringing a small pillow, lip balm, lip balm mask for nighttime, ipad, phone, face wipes, dry Shampoo, deo wipes, day & night cream, silk eye mask for night, earplugs, a hand fan, slippers, pjs and a kaftan. I am also bringing a loose sun dress to wear home.

[LibrarianErin 28]

Excited for your surgeries this week - @FifiLux, @NYCxCoco, @Inspectorjh84, @Faith23, and @NanaNette!!! Praying for no anxiety, smooth processes, and speedy recoveries!

[LibrarianErin 28]

On 6/28/2023 at 9:32 PM, Clary said:

Hopefully this lifestyle change will improve our confidence and change our way of life for the better! Good luck on your journey!

This is everything! Yes yes yes!!