Afro_Cyster

I agree with the others, he does sound like a nice guy. Since he is concerned about your diet, this seems like a good idea to discuss what your progression diet (meaning the different stages to a normal diet). Let him know how you'll feel about him eating certain foods in front of you while you are progressing.....such as your trigger foods. Mine are pastries sodas, and fried chicken fingers. If you have one, show him a copy of your progression diet, he may feel as though he can join in near the end of the diet since it is less restrictive and allows you to bond with him. When you are out of the progressive diet, he may also continue your weightloss diet with you, albeit with bigger portions. Your hubby definitely sounds like a winner.

Try 100% Apple Juice and cut it with water or 100% Apple Juice with reduced sugar. The fibers in apples are good for you.

Awww....I posted something earlier, but I guess it didn't take. Anyway, I agree with you. Always look at the glass as being full (half water + half air = a full glass).

So you guys put fear in me and I completed the surgery yesterday. It was a breeze. My doctor was Joshua Goldberg at Ochsner main campus in New Orleans. I chose him due to his bedside manner, online patient recommendations, wonderful nursing staff, returned calls, and the cuteness factor. My surgery was a breeze. Since they knew I got nauseas due to anestesia, they gave me Zofran before the surgery and after I woke up so it was no issue at all. Also, when I woke up, I was shivering uncontrollable so the nurse warmed three blankets and wrapped it around my head, body, and tucked it around my feet (talking about going above and beyond). I was soooo ultra comfortable. The only hiccup was post-op, two nurses and an anesthesiologist couldn't find a suitable vein for my IV -- I got stuck five times. Luckily, before they stick you they give you a shot so you don't feel the large needle they insert. After they obtained the assistance from an OR doctor, we were good to go and they wheeled me out. They allowed me to rest without interruption. And although they were ready to have me released, I requested another IV because I knew I would be dehydrated when I left the hospital due to my tummy and them having me fast the night before AND IV's make our skin look beautiful. So, they gave me my next set of pain pills and allowed me to rest again until I woke up. After that I was on my way home without issue. I think that either I choose excellent doctors or my body responds well to surgery, but I swear it doesn't feel like anything happened to me at all. My team has a softball tourney Saturday that I'll miss due to recovery, but the way I'm feeling, I could play. Nooooo....I won't because ya'll won't let me, but I feel like nothing's stopping me. I would like to thank all of you (including those who stalked this page and PMed me) for your honesty and concern. I am still upset that an organ was removed, but with the rate of my recovery, I'll assume it was for the best and move on with my life. Thank you, Afro_Cyster

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What is the BMI requirement? How long would you have had to be at that BMI? I would eat all day at Pizza Hut to get to a 40 just so I would qualify for the surgery and get it free.

Thank you all for your honest opinions.

You are beautiful as you are. Your smile is contagious.

I don't like sugar substitutes, but I do find that I can use Truvia (which is true sugar of a different plant) in a few things. However, it is extremely sweet so I use it cautiously.

The gowns I used were huge so I'm assuming that they'd fit someone up to about 350lbs. If you are larger, you could do what terrapin suggested. I also brought a robe because we all know how cold hospitals can be.

Congratulations!

Congrats! Don't buy too many, you may find that a 14 is right around the corner.

Don't be afraid to tell your PCP. Leave your PCP if they don't care enough to assist you. Remember, YOU pay them for your care. You are an adult and don't need their permission to make life changing decisions. I know it may be challenging to find a good doctor, but if they cared, they will be there.

I drink socially and haven't seen it impact my weightloss. Although, the drinks that I've had didn't have a high alchol content. I haven't gotten a buzz by them......although I sip on one glass for the entire time I'm out and I dance off the majority of it.

Congratulations! I don't have experience with Dr. Ponce, but Trish is awesome!

It's funny how the stories go. I'm not a mom, but my energy level only improved 2 days after surgery. My mom actually had to tell me to slow down. I had surgery in the middle of the week and was back to work the following Monday. Although I did not pick up on anything over 10lbs, so I'm sure that will be difficult when you have small children depending on you.

No. I wish I had this option. My doctor found a stone in my gall bladder recently. It hasn't given me any problems yet, but I know it will if I don't do anything about it. I got him to prescribe Actigall to see if I could avoid surgery, but he's not very optimistic due to it's size.

I'm LOVING it!!! I was apprehensive about them before, but you are a true testament. I will be purchasing a pair.

Thank you for your question DJ. I am sure that you weren't the only person who had this on their mind. Feel free to ask more questions whenever you are ready.