twobluecats

Yep, started my preop yesterday! I too have been having all my favorite foods. Way bad! But, surprisingly, today was not bad at all. I'm drinking the Premier protein drinks (30 grams each!) from Costco as someone at the support group meeting suggested. They aren't bad at all, and I'm not one to like sweet things. I'm glad we get one reasonable lean meat/veggie meal a day compared to some folks! I'm really nervous about surgery still. That's just me..it wouldn't matter what kind of surgery it was! However, I have to admit that knowing that a huge chunk of my stomach is going to be removed sorta freaks me out!

Howdy! My husband indeed works for Mary Kay. Are you here in Dallas? Yes, my insurance is United through Mary Kay. I submitted nine years worth of medical documents and also my Weight Watchers information showing six months of meetings and weigh ins this year. Surprisingly, I heard back immediately that I had been approved.

Sorry for the big time delay in my response. I was away from the boards for a while!

Done! December 14! Woo Hoo! I will start my preop diet the day I get back for Walt Disney World. I'm so ready for a new life. And, yes, knowing that we can look at January 1, 2010 in a whole new way is absolutely energizing.

Well, take care of yourself. I'll report back after my appointment tomorrow!

Not yet. My consult is tomorrow, so I'm hoping to have a surgery date then. We leave for Disney World on Friday and gone all next week. I suspect I will do the pre-op the two weeks following Thanksgiving week. I know it's all Slim Fast type shakes and one meal of 5oz meat and 2 cups veggies daily.

Just a note to say that you've been in my prayers today. I hope all went well with surgery number one (okay number two......)...

Sleeve, no question. Ever since I found out about it, I've known it was the one for me. I just got home this morning from a sleep study. I don't think I have sleep apnea; I don't snore. But, he apparently scheduled it. I am going to take the rest of the year, about 2 1/2 weeks off. I think you are smart about the holidays; that is why we moved Disney to Thanksgiving. I sure didn't like the idea of having surgery before we went or even just after as I'm sure I would have been on liquids either way. And, my husband is having his second shoulder surgery on December 28. I really wanted to do it this year.

Great news, Barbann! My insurance approved my surgery, and I have my consult with Dr. Nick on Thursday. I expect to have surgery the week of December 14. We are headed to Disney World on Friday and gone all next week. So, I'll get back and do my two week liquid diet. It's so hard to believe that I'm doing this, but I think I'm ready! Glad we get to go on this "ride" together.

Will do! I'm ready to get going. This is exciting (and terrifying), but I do feel somewhat at peace about it.

Hello there! I was wondering how your consult went with Dr. Nick? I have one this coming Thursday. Were you able to schedule surgery?

Not a thing. I was hoping she would post and let us know what Dr. Nick said. Have you tried to PM her?

Hi, Norma. I am expecting to have surgery in December, and I would LUV to begin therapy around the same time. My hope is I can find a therapist in the Dallas, TX area that focuses on eating issues. I just want to ensure that I'm doing all I can to beat this unhealthy relationship with food. Any advise on therapists in the area? Many thanks, and I hope all is well with you!

Thanks so much for your feedback. This is pretty much where I'm at right now as well. I know in my heart of hearts that I've tried to be successful in keeping the weight off in the past without success. Folks who know me can't believe I am going down the WLS path as I've always been so determined to do this on my own. But, you are right, I'm just so tired of not being the person that God created because I hold back on things because of my weight. Security and self worth are not a problem, but, as you know, there are so many things that we put on hold "until I get the weight off." I'm READY TO LIVE! Thanks again for your thoughts. It means a lot.

Hello! You know, It's killing me to wait around for the doctor's office to get back with me on my insurance benefits. And, the longer I wait, the more I go back and forth on whether I'm selling myself short to go the surgery route. That said, I know in my heart of hearts that my history speaks for itself when it comes to my success rate. You are such an inspiration, and I could really use some right now. Did you struggle with the decision, even the with the band? Do you recall what your deciding factors were? I'm terrified of surgery, and I know going in to remove a major portion of my stomach is not a light thing to consider. But I'm SOOO TIRED of my weight dictating every aspect of my life. Words of advise, honesty would be greatly appreciated as your story and your success and apparent zest for life are all something I really connect with. Thanks for listening!