Darkkyss

Did he not get an insurance card? it should have numbers on the back to call. that is what I did. I called the back of my card and asked them if they covered the VSG

Ok, start fresh NO FOOD, do liquids starting now........ don't drink anymore the stuff that makes you poop!! You will be fine. they want you to do liquid diet to help your liver shrink.

My mom went to the seminar with me, did not really say anything to the rest of my family till I was approved. I would say there is only a hand full people know I had surgery. I am more of a private person. It is up to you. I had one nosy woman walk up to me and ask me if I had weight loss surgery and it was the only time I lied I looked at her and said NO and walked away. I do not want people walking up to me asking me that kind of question with out knowing me. Most people thinking I am doing it myself I started working out and dieting 4 1/2 months before surgery and I lost 20lbs so people seeing me trying before hand so it was a little easier, and most people are not so rude to ask that question so directly.

Look on facebook or ask around, where I live we have sites for exchange clothes, household items, baby stuff........ LOVE the sites.. I belong to about 5 helps so much.

I was only allowed to carry 10lbs for 2 weeks so that is the biggest thing, It would depend on your child and how much they want to be carried around

Call your insurance company Monday and ask questions can't hurt............ I did......... I pushed every step of the way, from first appointment till surgery was 3 months

Leak you will have a fever, be sick, you can do a search on here about leaks. I never had a scan or anything. Yes you can stretch your pouch down the road. I am out 4 months and I can maybe get 4oz of dinner down combo of meat, and vegs. Liquids is a little easier and can do more ozs but not worried about stretching from liquids unless it is carbonated.

treadmill the best right now, you have a weight restriction and swimming is a no no right now. do you have a 2 week follow up? ask the doctor then but I know I was on 10lb restriction for 2 weeks then it went up to 25lbs for 3 months. Good Luck

The pre op diet is to shrink your liver, 1 day will not hurt you. Your doctor is right. jump back on the pre op diet and you will be fine!! Good luck on surgery

It happened to me also, its ok....... and the other thing are you close to your monthly?? I gain about that time too.... You will do fine... I know it scares the heck out of you but it will be ok.

So I am 205 and counting......... ok so really I am 207 this am but really I was 205 this week LOL........ I started my monthly and was so darn mad when I got on the scales this am!!!!! I know its just cause of my monthly pain in my butt time...... I keep telling myself its OK, you have 3 weeks till Kauai. Been going swimming except for last week such a crazy week with Christmas coming and all. I think my biggest issue is from swimming I am Soooooooooooo tired I am going to bed like at 7ish or so........... today I laid down at 6pm and woke up at 10pm Just GREAT!!! I hope everyone enjoys there holidays, Remember if you fall off just get back up and say I can start a new day tomorrow!! Enjoy and don't stress if you eat something that you normal wouldn't as my NUT says everyone is entitled to a little goodie time!

Dont be nervous, I am not "young" but O do I wish I would have done this at your age instead of 44...... I think about all the things I could done!!! Keep the positive side all the things you will be able to do and wear!! Good Luck!

I had to do 2 weeks before surgery of protein drinks, and Yes I started earlier. My doctor did not have any problems with me using Protein for a meal. I decided after surgery that I wished I had only done 2 weeks because you need the protein drinks so long after words and with out meat, Seem to make it so long and you get so sick of protein drinks.

Great Job!! Keep it up!!

I had this about the same time, I ended up missing a couple days of work cause it was so bad....it lasted a couple days. I started taking prilosac cause someone said to try that..... I did not push the protein.l did keep drink water as much as I could....

If you read my other blogs you will know I went to the casino last weekend........ Lost my butt... LOL....... would have been ok if I would not have woke up at 430am and wanting to gamble cause I won 160.00 off the $ machine and blew that the following morning.... My son flew in Tuesday night.... I was almost nervous to see him..... was afraid he couldn't tell I have lost weight.... I know silly of me.. but I think we all still see the chubby person.. He was like WOW mom you are looking good........ keep it up!! Made my night....... Spent most of Wednesday with family, Thursday he went to visit his dad and friends........ then left today!! such a quick visit, been down since he left but at least he is not leaving the states.... He did tell me he might have to go back to Afgan... gosh I got mad!!! I was like I THOUGHT they said they were pulling everyone out....... He said no the President signed a 10 year deal to keep troops over there.......almost ruined my day yesterday!! Thanksgiving was not to hard for me since I am so picky anyways...... I did enjoy a pumpkin bar my dad made, but did not eat the frosting! So we did the early shopping today my son was able to pick up a few presents for his girlfriend, and for my 50lb mark we bought a new tv for the bedroom!! So we all know I want to be 200lbs by Jan. gosh, I hope I make it..... I have 46 days to lose 13lbs....PLEASE NO STALLS!!! My next goal is to be 175/180lb by April going to plan a trip to the Oregon Coast for reward!! The down side to all this is my hair is falling out bad, I have to clean my brush daily. pretty nervous about that......hoping it slows down soon... Anyone else notice there memory is not the greatest??? I can't believe I have to ask someone to refresh my memory on work I been doing for 2 years!! I have never had to take notes because I would remember after the first time being shown something and now I have printed cheat sheets to help me get into my programs!!! The biggest advice I could give is make sure you go to the dentist ever 3 months, because I did not tell my dentist about my surgery but she kept going on and on how she could tell something was different with my teeth. She told me to get toothpaste that is SLS Free, Amazon has it. I was thinking my teeth would be great, you know with giving up pop and candy....thank goodness No cavities! I said something to the NUT. she said yes some people end up with teeth issues because of the surgery and not getting enough Nutritiousness (cant spell right now) Well I hope you all have a good weekend!