mommyof3sweetboys

You are gorgeous!

Good luck today! Prayers for a pain-free and comfortable recovery! One week from today I will hopefully be finished with my surgery!

I think it's completely normal to have doubts. It's major surgery. I am a week away from my surgery and I'm not allowing doubt to come in anymore- I've made my decision and I'm sticking to it. I just keep praying for peace and protection- that's what will get me through. Good luck!!!!

I'm on day 5 of pre-op all liquid diet. I have surprised myself at how well I've handled it. However, I'm struggling right now! It's Friday night and we would normally eat out. Instead, I am cooking a yummy meal for my family at home (which they will love). When I stopped for groceries on the way home I realized that I had forgotten to drink my 2:00 shake and I was hungry (maybe the 5th true hungry I have felt this week)! So, grocery shopping that hungry was hard! I got home and began prepping the meal (cooking has been strangely helpful this week as it keeps me busy and after I cook and clean up I don't feel like eating). I fixed a cup of coffee with unflavored protein- I had to force it probably because I let myself get over-hungry. I popped a big popper full of popcorn for my kids (who am I kidding- I wanted to smell it and savor the scent)....it's never smelled so delicious! I ate 6 kernels and I'm so mad at myself. I've been the pre-op diet saint! I just needed to come here and confess and apologize

My surgeon's office knew my insurance company had 48 hours to respond and they did almost exactly in 48 hours. I am thankful for the speediness!

Starting day 4 and surprisingly none of the things I feared have happened- I imagined headaches, fatigue, grumpiness, etc. I feel amazing and I've only experienced true hunger pains like 3 times! I'm on complete liquids for 2 weeks: I drink GNC lean shake or advantEDGE shakes 3x daily, broth for lunch and sometimes dinner, sugar free jello/Popsicles and of course 64 oz Water daily. I expect to hear from dr office today about insurance approval. They told me not to worry that there wouldn't be any problems but I can feel anxiety creeping in! Surgery scheduled for March 10. 5'4" Highest weight/starting weight 235

Got the call- APPROVED!!!! Pre-op Monday!

I feel like today is the first day of the rest of my new life! That great feeling overshadows anything negative about all liquids (so far. ) I took all my measurements last night and took time to gather all my necessities for work this week so I feel I'm prepared. Surgery is March 10th, barring any insurance issues. Good luck to all! Who else is a March 10 buddy?

I may be cranky after while when my family is chowing down on spaghetti. I purposefully chose things for supper this week that aren't my favorites, lol! Good luck to you on the 5th!!!

Here's another March 10- whoop whoop! All liquids now for me too. Yay for Protein shakes and sugar free gum! Oops- I already posted to this thread! Sorry. I'm just excited!

I start today on liquids. Surgery March 10! Excited but nervous about how I'm going to do this for 2 weeks (lots of prayer I'm sure)!

This thread was just what I needed this morning. Start liquids Monday and I am scared to death. I am normally not a fearful person. I am a Christian, believe that God will take care of me, and know this is the right decision. I am just struggling with the "what ifs"- what if I am one of the rare complications, etc. I have 4 children and a wonderful husband that need me. But they need me to feel better, both physically and mentally. I just want to be on the other side, knowing what it feels like to be in control and losing these pounds. I am glad it is normal to be scared. It is not helping that my family is (of course) worried and they can't really be my cheerleaders right now for fear. My goal is to go through my 2 weeks of liquids with no complaints or even talking about it. I don't want anyone (especially my mom) to say "I knew you wouldn't be able to do this".

Congratulations on being through with surgery. Mine is on the 10th so I'm getting nervous. Keep updating as it gives me comfort. I hope I don't have to give myself shots but I will if have to to be safe! Glad you are doing so well.

Things are moving along for me quickly. I go Tuesday morning for the scope (dreading), and then I have 1 more visit with surgeon, nutrition, exercise guy, and counselor. Also a visit with my family doc for surgery clearance. Then it's submit to insurance and hopefully show time. I'm hoping for March 7 because I'm a teacher and want to use spring break for recovery. I'm excited still but my nerves are beginning to try and get to me. I've been trying to read everything I can about the surgery and potential complications. I came across a very disturbing blog from someone who is so anti-bariatric surgery and talks a lot about post-bariatric surgery syndrome, etc. and it also talks negatively about long term health and results. I wish I hadn't seen all that but I'm trying to be open to all the positives and negatives to be prepared. I'm worried also about the 2 week diet. I know I can do it I just don't want to be mean to everyone because I'm starving lol. Just checking in with everyone and I look forward to being on the other side of this!

EGD done. No problem whatsoever! Glad that it's behind me and only 1 more visit until I can get the big day scheduled.

I have had my first of 3 visits. I'm contemplating and thinking about everything they said. I guess my main question is for those of you who have been through it and are just living your new normal life. Do you struggle with head hunger every minute or does it get easier? I have just been trying to be very observant of my hunger lately and trying to determine what's true hunger vs. head hunger. Honestly, lots of times I think it's in my head. I need tips on how to begin psyching myself up to overcome that. I'm also worried about meshing with my family. There is lots of focus on food and I worry about them treating me weird because I can't partake of their food fests. I can just hear my mother- in-law now....... Im trying to think of this all very deeply and begin to confront the things that will soon be my reality.

You look amazing. Such an inspiration!

Today is a milestone for me. I have made the appointment to start my 3 month supervised diet with the surgeon/nutritionist/counselor. I have so many feelings- but mostly I feel relief. Relief that I am finally going to be able to do something to help me feel better and get my life back. I have be blessed with 4 beautiful children and I want to feel like doing all the things they need and want me to do. I am 5'3" and weigh 225ish; no co-morbidities (yet) to speak of but lots of things coming from my being too heavy (bladder problems, joint problems, pain, etc.) I have considered this for 2 years and researched and prayed. I think it is finally going to work out this time. I have been a lurker on this forum forever and it gives me so much hope to see all of the success stories. It is also scary to read of something going wrong but good to be informed of everything. Just wanted to check in and let you all know that I am joining you on the journey.

Oh, I live close to Tupelo and I'm just getting started. I went to a seminar in Oxford with Dr. Michael King.

I went to a seminar and the surgeon said the beauty of a sleeve over other options is that if you are going to have a complication (I.e. leak) it will almost always be within 30 days of the surgery. He alluded that leaks were fairly rare. I'm new and just getting started with my journey so I don't know a lot!