Shape_Shifter

Is it sad that this is my only real concern...all this time and money and one more failed attempt to loose weight. But I also know it's not going to change on its own. I have spent more than this over the last 17 years trying to loose weight. It's just a lump sump and I'm getting a tool to use.

gallbladder! excellent idea. unless of course i have to have my gallbladder out later. that would atleast let me use my sick leave instead of vacation leave. However, i think the only filter that would work for my boss is duct tape

You look great! I would love to loose 50 lbs. in 3 months. Did you exercise alot? My problem with exercise, as usual, is time. I'm going to try to squeeze in the 30 minute walk daily or atleast the 5 flights of steps.

Hmmmm. my boss has no patience for brain fog .... mostly because he "does no wrong" and I need to remember everything for him. Worse case, he fire's me. I've already quit once this year. I just dont feel like dealing with his crap.

If you're anything like me you were probably squeezing into the 12s before. Right now I'm in a tight 16 (if i have to be honest). Sounds like you're doing great! Good luck with the medications.

Dorrie, I see I have similar stats to you before surgery. May I ask how much weight you lost in the first 90 days?

I would suggest continue reading and asking questions. Some people have been in this process for years, others, like me, just had enough and are taking a leap of faith. We all have our tipping point. Weigh the risks of continuing as you are vs. possible side effects. for me it was the future of diabetes, the fact i couldn't walk without pain, the fact i couldn't get decent health insurance due to my weight, impending high blood pressure, etc. etc. I have spent thousands on diets up to this point and all it has done was get worse. I finally saw the writing on the wall that I needed drastic help.

Pam, first, thank you for the list. I will add it to my list of things to prepare for. 1. did you get english versions? my mom lives in annapolis, maryland and they only had spanish versions on hand. lol 2. what do you mean about paying Omar for things included in his duties? In our line of work we don't want our guys being tipped directly because we were finding out some of them began hinting to clients that it was expected. Is this the kind of thing you are talking about? I'm not sure of the tipping customs of Mexico. But if someone is going above and beyond to make my stay more enjoyable I would atleast like to treat them to lunch/dinner, etc. However, I don't want to step on toes either.

I haven't had it yet but you can be sure I will find out in 7 weeks. If anyone else knows the name fess up.

I too started to go caffeine free. today was much better than yesterday. got all my water in. 1 medium diet coke in morning and one glass sweet tea tonight. Peed constantly. I think this is the biggest challenge in preparing for the surgery. I have also ran out in the middle of the night for a soda and ALWAYS immediately stopped to get a drink once in the car. LIke cigarettes to others i guess. hoping once my system is clean i loose the craving all together. But nothing sets my morning up like a tall cold glass of fizzy soda. I will miss you DC!

I've been with my PCP for 17 years. He is always ready to give free samples and only charges $35 per visit (we had no insurance). Tried various methods for weight loss surgery. However, when I was having problems with my feet and ended up doing laser surgery I hadn't seen him until afterwards. I could see the disappointment in his face like I had wasted my money and should have seen him first (BTW up until i started wearing heels again it was the best medical decision I made). I am a low BMI. I've made this decision after doing a lot of research and talking with a friend who has been through WLS (not sleeve). I fail at every diet I've ever done. I know once I do this I can't go back. I know the complications. Bottom line, I'm not asking. Not him, not my husband, not the 4 nurses in my family. I will see PCP before going just to update him incase of emergency and get prescriptions filled, etc. before leaving. I do not think he would be supportive. But he has also seen me baloon 60 lbs in 17 years, so maybe he would be supportive. Not taking the chance.

full-coverage briefs -- nope, but "regular" and call them suckers thongs. lol

The one excuse I don't miss. I will never again wear panty hose unless i absolutely have to. But youre so right--panty hose at this weight is an absolutely miserable experience and must have been invented by a scrawny man.

thank you everyone. I was planning on only bringing capris due to August heat but if i get to wear the glorious stockings guess i'll want sweats instead. never would have thought of tampax since my TOM is unpredictable. Will be sure to pack.

I have been in contact with Omar several times since Sunday. After calling him (due to problems with my computer emailing) he immediately emailed me information. He texted to follow-up on a couple of questions I had. However, when I tried to email back my email was rejected. I finally emailed my information to his alternate email address. I would highly suggest calling. He is extremely friendly and helpful. I am always leary about putting my phone number out there due to sales pressure, unwanted calls, etc. I have not had any regret calling them. Good luck.

Don't think I'm interested in 5k. I like to be able to do it and know that its a choice (lol) not too. However, there is a Zombie obstacle course run that I would love to do. However, ever seen those shirts "I don't have to run fast, just faster than you" or something along those lines to survive a Zombie attack. (Yes, big walking dead fan). I do not want to be Otis!

Even though I am not going to a local surgeon i attended one of the free seminars. The doctor explained that he used staples AND he over-sewed the staples. Does anyone know if the doctors in Mexico do this as well?

You look great!

Decided not to quite go cold turkey. Usually start with a large McDonalds diet coke in the am and then a couple of sodas throughout the day, ending with sweet tea at home with dinner. Yep. hurts to say it. Anyway, got a medium diet coke this morning and 4 bottles of Water so I could accurately count my water. I'm only down 1 bottle and I'm alrady feeling ill. haven't even got to the future headache yet. don't know why plain water makes me feel so damn ill. going to the store to get flavored add ins. Hoping to make it so I appreciate 1 diet coke a day for now and caffeine free in the evenings for a week or two.

Nothing like grabbng a size that should fit, trying to get it on only to discover that the evil clothing manufacturing devils have once again put a label on it but forgot to proportionaly increase the arms/bust ratio for that size person! So you have a 1x shirt with 12 arms. Evil people. Now you are stuck, overheated and royally pissed! You just wanna go hulk on the damn shirt and leave it in questionable shreds in the changing room.

I can wear a mask. lol

--ankles! the bone should protrude. --being able to shave bikini area without guessing --enjoying a short skirt...one thats not attached to a bathing suit --thighs that don't rub together like a damn cricket and pants that don't wear out there first due to friction. --being able to buy stretch jeans because it makes them comfy--not out of pure necessity otherwise you have to admit you are larger

Thought of one other guilty dream...go to Mardi Gras and end up with ALOT of beads. lmao Doubt they'd be perky enough though lol

now this is getting interesting. i like the idea of having a video of my surgery. don't know that i could watch it but...it would be tempting. especially if it was AFTER it was done. hmmmm i'm getting excited. texted Omar not expecting to hear from him today since its his day off. he texted back, told me my date that i want was free and told me i don't need to rush and get a passport. just need my birth certificate and drivers license. one less thing i need to worry about. now i need to figure out how to begin to get ready. approx. 6 weeks out. 1. need to stop my caffeine addiction. 2. once caffeine is beat i need to beat the diet soda addiction. i don't smoke. not sure what else i should be doing to prepare. any ideas?

not me i want to get out of the shower and let it all hang out, not try to cover it. lol