Well, today, I had my consultation with the nutritionist. That was last on my list of things to do before I get my pre-op visit with my doc! My EKG, blood work, psych consult and now this was all I had to do (no exercise visit because doctor felt like I was okay without it). I've already gained weight since my last visit! YUCH! :ohmy:

I am still looking into the sleeve versus the band, but I am leaning more heavily towards the band at this point. I have to have all my questions answered before I make a decision. I talked to one of the office folk today and she is going to send me a series of EMMI videos to watch.

I feel so much better about the whole PB/Slime thing. It's just gonna happen and I'm gonna be prepared for it. I talked to the nutritionist at length about it and how to prevent it. I think the hardest things for me will be: 1) giving up diet soda, 2) not drinking with meals, 3) emotional-in-between-meals snacking. I have so much support from my family for this to work. I have such high hopes. I am super scared about it though.

Thanks for all the support from you guys. This site has been a life saver!

K

Pre Op appointment - March 27th

Highest weight 250 (10 years ago, lost it with exercise and refusing to diet - just eating better)

Current weight 218

Goal 145

Edited March 20, 200917 yr by KMCD

Hi and welcome. It sounds like you are well on your way. You definitely need to review your options, and decide which surgery best fits your needs. You don't want to regret your choice later.

I was a major diet coke addict and thought I would go crazy without it. But, to be honest, it hasn't been a problem for me at all. You get used to not having it.