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Words Of Encouragement Needed Please

I have jut been feeling blah lately and am eating everything under the sun. I should be having surgery no later than October and know that I need to get on the right track and start eating healthier. It' like my body knows that something is going to change soon so I am eating more than ever. Has anyone been through this and if so how did you stop it?
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Why Pre-Op?

Do everyone have to go on a pre-op diet before surgery, and if so for how long? Also why does the liver have to be shrunk before hand?
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Update(Venting) Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Ok, I am a little frustrated so let me just try to calm down first....................................ok here goes. So I went to my PCP to get my clearance from him and of course there was a problem. He couldn't clear me without seeing all my test results. So I call the hospital I am having the surgery at and of course no one is there but the receptionist because it is after 5:00pm. She was very helpful though and told the doctor that in the morning she will let them know that they have to fax my results over to him.   Not that I don't trust her but I wrote out everything that has to be done and as soon as I get to work in the morning I am faxing it over myself, I know you guys do not blame me right? So, as of now the surgery is still*HOPEFULLY* on for the 5th. My pcp saw me getting upset and was like no stay positive. As soon as they fax him the paperwork he will fax them the clearance. So I am keeping my fingers crossed for that. But I am sure that shouldn't be a problem. I just wished the hospital had let me know the procedure because I thought I was going to get the clearance today.   Next who else is tired of going to appts after appts. I have went to so many appts from May to now that I don't know what to do and am honestly just worn out and tired. The only high light of it all is that I did loss 8 pounds on my pre-op so far. Thanks for letting me vent, sorry this was a long one.
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Today's The Day

Today is the big day and I am excited. Getting ready to soak in me a bubble bath and slowly but surely getting ready to be at the hopsital at 10:00 for my 12:00 surgery. This seems surreal because it has happened so fast, I am excited and just a tad bit nervous. I will check in when I get home from the hospital. Thanks guys for all the love and support you have given me.   XXOOXXOOXXOO   Lisa
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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This Sh*t Is Harder Than I Thought It Would Be

I am on the first day of my all liquid pre-op diet, and OMG it is way harder than what I thought it would be. Thank goodness I just have to do it for two days. I am peeing out everything I put into me*sorry if that was TMI*. It is weird the regular pre op diet didin't bother me at all, but it has just been half a day on the full liquid and I am starving. This has got to be a head thing.I am not worried about it though because I am definitely going to do it. Have this happen to any of you guys?
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Swallowing

OMG, are any of you guys experiencing this, it feels so funny when I swallow anything. I can actually feel the liquid go down my throat into my pouch and if I try to do anything other than sip is feels so uncomfortable and hurts. It's so funny before surgery I didn't even take notice to these things. I also feel empty inside like I know most of my stomach is gone. Is this crazy or do you guys feel me on this.
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Surgery

I received my surgery time for tomorrow and it is at 12:00pm. I will be at the hospital at 10:00am.
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Stir Crazy

Hey guys. I have two weeks off from work and am going stir crazy*lol*. I wish that I went back today instead of the 24th*ok that was a drama queen moment*. I can't believe how well I am feelig. Yesterday I surprised my mom and went to see her and we had a great visit. I have a appt to see my surgeon next Monday, so that means one more week on the liquid diet which I am sick of already. I am not hungry nor do I have a appetite I just don't want anymore liquids and jello*poking out tongue* I am actually getting in all of my required protein and my liquids. I am just sick of it. So how are you guys doing?
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Sonogram

So, I am scheduled to take a sonogram in the morning. Have any of you guys had to take one, and if so what is the reason for it.
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Sharing My Update................................................now Tell Me Yours

Hey guys, I am in a really good mood. I meet with my nutrionalist today and she said that with my insurance Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield she believes that my weight management diet is just 3 months*YIPPEE*. She says of course losing weight is great while on the program, but as long as I maintain and don't gain they will be happy with that. I am planning to lose some weight by following the eating habits that she gave me. Hell it is better to start now before the surgery and get used to it.   So now that you guys know what is going on with me, tell me, what is your latest update and how have you been?
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Seeing The Psych..................................

I am so excited. I see the psych on August 1st and after that I get my appt with the surgeon to set up my date for surgery. The whole process has gone faster than I ever imagined. I am nervous, scared, a little anxious, but more so excited about the new me that will be emerging soon. What are some of the things you are feeling as you get closer to your surgery.
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Questions

We all get to see our surgeon one last time before our WLS. What are some of the questions that you asked him/her before the surgery that was helpful too you?
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Pysch Evaluation...........................................

Well, today was the day. I went to see the pysch, and....................................................HE CLEARED ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was so quick. It took me longer to fill out all the paper work then it did to see him. He talked to me for about ten minutes then start printing out papers and was like ok here is your copy to keep for your files, and I will e-mail a copy to your surgeon. Then he was like good luck and have a great day. Talk about someone who walked out there with a chesire cat grin on their face.
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Piercings............................................

I have quite a few piercings, some you can see and some that are let's just say.............................I am very fond of them*lol* . Is it true that I have to take them ALL out for my surgery? I heard that I can put retainers, but don't know if that is true or not, please advise.
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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One Step Closer..................................................

Hey guys how are you all doing out there? I was just sitting here thinking about this journey I have started on May 21st, and how smooth the progress is going along, and God is good all the time. I feel sorry for those who doesn't realize that. Tuesday I go to my PCP and they are going to take an EKG, no worries, nothing is wrong it is just routine . My surgeon told me if I get a copy of it, I won't have to take another one on their end which is wonderful, so that means other than getting my appt for the pysch all my test will be completed.   So this had me thinking.............................do you realize that each thing we do gets us one step closer to reaching our goals and to having surgery, and that is just a great feeling. With this said if any of you are feelin discouraged, please don't give up because your time is going. Every little step we take is really a huge one if we look at it. I so can't wait to be on the LOSERS bench, and just wanted to share this feeling with you. Continued blessings. :wub:
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Not Hungry........................but

I AM SO FREAKIN SICK OF THIS DAMN LIQUID DIET*lol*, Monday can't get here fast enough just so I can start the puree stage of my diet. How many of you guys know what I am talking about?
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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My Last Fat Girl Meal*lol*

So you guys all know that Wednesday is my surgery and I have been on my pre-op diet for almost 2 weeks. Tomorrow I start 2 days of just liquids leading up to the surgery and I am not worried about that because I have been really good with this pre op diet. So this is where my problem starts. I want to have a double cheese burger, with fries and ice cream for my meal today because I know I will not have that again in a long time.   Did any off you guys have a last meal*so to say* before surgery,and if so what did you have? Was it worth it? Did you feel guilty afterwards? More importantly did it effect your surgery in anyway?
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Motivation Needed................................please

I am a few months away from getting a surgery date, but so far I have met with my surgeon, had my blood work done, get my sonogram next week, have my first meeting with the nutrionalist at the end of the month, and did my first support group meeting, so it is moving at a steady pace, and I am happy about that. Now here is the problem, I don't like working out. I joined a gym in April and am ashamed to say I have not went yet, not one time. The sad thing is, the gym is just twenty minutes away so there is really no excuse not to go.   I live in the Bronx and work in Jersey so when I get home from work I be so tired. The love of my life, my mother is in a nursing home so I go spend every Saturday, all day with her. So Sunday is really my only day to rest, and relax. The gym is open 24/7 and I know that I really need to try to go but I just can't, someone please help. I guess I really need motivation to make that first step and to get there, any suggestions?
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Killing Herself

One of my best friends had the gastric sleeve surgery last Feb. She has lost about 130 lbs, and now weighs in at 165lbs. Personally I wish she was still a big girl, the reason why is because she was healthier when she was fat. She had surgery for all the wrong reasons and didn't do anything the doctor told her to from day one. Since she had her surgery, I believe she has been to the doctor only 2X.......................seriously are you freakin' kidding me?   She doesn't follow any of the rules, that you suppose follow after WLS and the only thing she eats is a sh*tload of candy and junk food. Oh and salads. She might nibble on a piece of fish here or there ands when she tries to eat real food which is probably once or twice aweek, you guessed it, she throw up immediately. I am so worried about her and keep telling her that she needs to go to the doctor or go talk to a therapist or something...............................................her answer is, I AM SKINNY SO I AM HEALTHY!!!!! No you aren't healthy when you look sick and fragile. The kicker is she still think she is fat and want to lose 25 more lbs.   Now that I have started my journey I can not worry about her. I don't mean to sound uncaring but she is older than me and she knows better, am I being selfish feeling this way? I have been trying to get her to go check on herself since last year and obviously you can led a horse to water but can't get it to drink. She is happy about me getting surgery and was like oh we are going to be throwing up together when you can't eat, and I was like sorry but no we arent because I am going to follow what my surgeon and nutrtionalist tells me from A-Z.   A part of me feels bad that now I feel like whatever will be will be with her. The other part is telling me that I have done all that I can do and have to concentrate on me and what I have to do for my surgery when it comes up. Thanks for listening guys.
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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God Is Good All The Time

So I found out yesterday when I signed my consent that my co-payment for the hospital stay is $250.00. How sweet is it that the owner of my company said he is going to pay it for me because he is so proud of what I am doing to improve myself and my health. God is truly good, all the time.
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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Feeling Sad

I am feeling sad. My niece and I started this WLS journey a few months apart, to be honest it is because of her wanting the surgery, that I started looking into it and decided that it was the best thing for me. Well I called her excited telling her about tomorrow and me signing the consent and now she is talking about she might not have her gastric sleeve.   Issues has come up along the way for her, she has gall stones, something may be wrong with her kidneys(they have to test it again) and she have a low B1 level. So now she is saying if she doesn't have surgery this year she isn't going to have it. I feel as if my balloon has been deflated and tried to give her a pep talk and she said that she doesn't want to hear it.   I feel so guilty that everything is going smoothly for me and not for her, I don't want her to be mad at me, especially since it is sorta because of her that I decided to do this. I don't know what to do, is it wrong that I am still excited for me? I am just confused right now, any advice will truly be appreciated.
Thyckness718

Thyckness718

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