marypenny

Thank you! It's honestly such as yours that is keeping me on track. Thanks for reminding me of all the future benefits. I'm afraid to think on them for fear this doesn't work (although I know it is going to work!). Fear of success? Yes, I think so. Thanks again. Mary

Thank you, Denise, that has really helped me. I am not binging, in fact, I am really keeping to the liquid Protein diet, but I am SO torn about having to 'give up' all those wonderful foods. Great to hear I won't want them, eventually. And congrats, by the way, on your terrific numbers. I am looking forward to that sort of success also. Mary Good Morning I had my sleeve April 7th and I know what you are going through. But the closer you get to surgery you will realize that binging is the worst you can do. You want your liver not to be enlarge and not being on a weight reduction program will not help this. Once i had my surgery I have not been hungary, I eat by seeing what time it is. I used to love sweets and the other day took a crumb of a chocolate chip cookie which I loved before surgery and I thought ohhh how gross. I had to spit it out. I don't care if I ever eat junk again. Now they do not do surgery on our minds so mentally you think you want these things but after you start loosing which happens quick you get into shopping for new clothes and the complements seem to replace the food. You will be fine but what your going through is normal. Denise

Best wishes, truly. Best wishes. It really is going to be an adventure, isn't it? We all just have to get past the actual surgery (mine sched. 10/19). I really can realate to the "Take care, sip, sip, walk, rest, repeat."

I certainly understand! I have just been so anxious (read: terrified) about this whole life-change. Surgery is next Wed. 10/19. Spoke at length yesterday with my surgeon & he was very helpful. I am choosing to go see a counselor next Monday. I just want to be sure that I have made a clear decision here and that I understand my motives and buy into the changes I will have to make. Your concerns and fears are very understandable and I'm not trying to make light of them at all. Keep the faith. Be strong. Hold on to good thoughts. I do believe that you can manage this. Best wishes. Mary

I've seen some ads for a place just 2 mi. south of the border in Tijuana called Mt.Zion. I spoke with them. They pick you up & transport you to & from the airport in San Diego. I have no information about the quality of their work but the gal with whom I spoke was Anglo and seemed to be very knowledgeable and understanding about my fears. I ended up choosing a surgeon in Orange County at significantly more money but I thought I'd share what I learned about the place in Mexico. Hope that helps.

Prayers. You got 'em. I will remember you in my prayers. Sincerely, Mary

Good for you, Mike! I am scheduled for 10/19 also. I've only been thinking about it for two years. Your comment about 'recreational eater' really hit home. That's what I do and like you I am not allowing myself to think "try WW or Slim Fast, or something else" this time. THIS time I am going to change my life. Way to go, Mike. I admire your insights. Sincerely, Mary

Hello there. I am scheduled for surgery on Oct. 19th. Like you, I have told only two very close friends but none of my family. I've got a brother-in-law... well, let's just say that I really don't want to hear him trying to be helpful! His helpful comments fall into the hurtful category. Aside from that, and being very anxious about surgery itself, I am looking forward to this. I have begun on the protein drinks for two meals a day & have cut carbs way down. I've done this to sort of ease into the all-liquid regime. At the 2-week bell I will go to all-liquid protein, per my surgeon's orders. I want to lose 100 pounds. Exercise is going to be the hardest for me so I've started by increasing the amount of walking I do each day; I am parking further out in lots, and deliberately climbing the stairs in our house faster than I would normally do. My surgeon wants me to swim & we've a neighbor who has a pool, but I'm cautious about that... moi in a bathing suit? I don't think so! I'd love to hear from others who are pre-surgery. I would be nice to know that I'm not a raving loony by keeping this quiet.