goldenraisin214

...because you've (we've) wanted it so badly for so long, and you're SO CLOSE! Others may disagree, but I would suggest leaving the scale alone for a few (a couple?) of days, or even a week if you can manage--at the very least it'll increase your chances of seeing 199 (or less!) when you do weigh yourself again...sending you calming, sane vibes

thanks for the suggestions...yep, i take a centrum chewable twice a day, and i used to put a lemon or lime slice in my water before surgery--maybe i should try that again!

I also used carecredit to finance part of my surgery (used the credit union for the rest)--got approved within a few minutes online...hope everything works out!

just voted for you--good luck!

Just wanted to share that I went to my consult with the surgeon today and was scheduled for 2/9! :woot:So now I'm really excited and nervous--ish just got real! Ok, now I have to be about the business of telling my parents and brother, and in-laws (well, I know I don't have to tell people, but I will). The in-laws will be here this weekend, so I'll be doing all of the cooking and none of the good eating It'll all be worth it though--yaaay!! :Banane09:

Wow, Dooter, that is impressive! You reminded me that I forgot to do measurements when this all started (I'm also a month out)--I guess it's never too late though...anyway-congratulations! Woot-woot!

Hi AKMama-- Things are going well overall for me too--so far down 26 lbs, so I'm a quarter of the way to goal . there have been a couple of days where my tummy didn't feel quite right (threw up once I think from eating cream of wheat too fast), but they've passed in a day or so. Just started eating salmon over the weekend, and I can only get about an oz in before I feel full--so weird! Thanks for starting the check-in, hope the other 2/9-ers are doing well!

YES!! Cute dress too!

Hi kittenkate, My surgeon required that I be off the pill for 1 month prior to surgery and wait until 1 month after to start taking them again. So at this point, I'm just waiting for AF to show herself so I can start back up. Problem is, my cycle was like clockwork before surgery and now I'm about a day late--I'm definitely not with child, but I wonder if the surgery has already thrown my hormones out of whack. And I know one day is like nothing, but still, I don't feel signs that it's coming either--hmmmm...

Mine started the day before surgery--same as the others, they gave me these mesh-like panties and a pad and it was all good. No worries, they've seen it all

I tried that 42g protein shot before surgery and it was the WORST! Tasted like cough medicine...My surgeon said we can only absorb about 25 g at a time anyway, so I switched to a 24 or 26g version that isn't quite as bad. I'm 25 days out now, and am finding that I'm afraid to eat. I feel pretty good, but it's hard to really know when I'm full, so I often end up eating less than I probably could. Having trouble getting the 70g of protein without those little shots since I'm not eating meat yet, but once I can get some fish in (next week), I should probably be fine. Some trouble with liquids too, but I attribute a lot of that to having to wait an hour after I eat to drink--there just aren't enough hours in the day! Glad to hear others are doing well!

Ok, so I have this lightweight jacket (kind of like a cross between a trench and a peacoat) that I love and have been wearing for a couple of years. Ihe problem is that the sleeves are a bit tight up top and prior to surgery, they would cut into the top part of my arm--near the armpit, sometimes to the point I had to take the jacket off. I was even considering pulling some of the seam out of the armpit to make it more comfortable. Well yesterday I wore the jacket, and I got all the way to work before I realized that my arms weren't hurting! I was totally comfortable, even with a long sleeved shirt underneath! I wore it again today with a long sleeved shirt plus a light sweater, and while it was a smidge tighter--still no pain! YAY! I'm only 3 weeks out and have lost about 20lbs (including 4 pre-op), but this was a nice treat for me to feel better in clothes that have previously made me suffer. Woop-woop!

I've been under twice. My biggest issue was the IV needle in my arm (I HAAATE needles), but if you can make it through that, it's like falling asleep and waking right back up (though a lot of time has passed while you were napping ). I requested a patch that they put behind your ear before surgery and leave on for 2-3 days for nausea. Had it for both surgeries and didn't have to battle with feeling nauseous. It is perfectly normal to worry on some level about this stuff, but like others have said, if you are religiously/spiritually inclined, or even if you meditate, that can help with the anxiety as well. Hope this helps.

Thanks, guys! I'll be sure to post when the jacket goes to the Goodwill!

that's awesome--congratulations!!

I was told 3 weeks for cardio (treadmill, elliptical, etc,) and to wait for my next appt (which will be about 5-6 weeks from surgery) to ask about weights and ab exercises.

awww! glad it made you feel good to hear (and believe) that you're a lovely lady!

The difference is the impact. The elliptical machine is low to no impact on your knees and whatnot. With the treadmill, there's much more banging/jostling around. I feel the same way, even when I was 100 lbs lighter, I could feel the difference. You're not crazy

You go girl!

Sometimes sipping warm drinks is a little easier (tea, broth,etc). I hope you get to feeling better soon! *hugs*