charmichelle

I recently got my surgery date and let only my closest friends and family know. My mom knows the struggle with being diabetic (she's NEVER weighed more than 162) but she sems really leary. My close friend said "its just not natual" (like being obese is). And my sister (always thin) said she didnt expect it to be so soon and she has to find a new eating partner. My bff (who has had lap band....FAIL) is the only really supportive person b/c she is planning for the rny. BTW..... my boyfriend thinks im having gallbladder surgery. He's super fit and i just couldnt tell him b/c he's super fit never been fat and believes the gym solves everything. Any advice??

Hi Belinda! Im scheduled on August 10th for surgery! Good luck!

Hi Belinda! Im scheduled on August 10th for surgery! Good luck!

I've heard about taste changes. I also learned on this site that you can test the shakes out at GNC but I havent tried it yet. I'm hoping that my sweet tooth goes away. I dont want any of those temptations. But a "poke chop" tho......? I don't think its going to get that bad for me. But I know I will miss sushi.... I weigh myself everyday and I can't wait to see a change. Yesterday I took all of my clothes out of the closet that were too small and lets just say....I won't have to shop for clothes right away. I held on to those size 10's and 12's for awhile. So you stayed in the hospital 2 days? The Dr. Yu's assistant told me one night. Hopefully I will find out more when I go for my pre-op appt. and group. Were you sore for a long time? I have a pretty high tolerance for pain (Cramps have trained me well). Did you notice any difference in your skin. My bff had lap-band and it seemed like her skin was lighter and glowing a few weeks after surgery. I guess it was the toxins from the processed foods and junk leaving her system.

Three weeks is a long time. I'd hate to be out that long. I've heard of the food funerals but I'm just ready to cremate my fat clothes. I'm 5ft3 and 240 (whew.....I said that outloud). Aside from being healthy (getting rid of this dang PCOS, and prediabetes), my goal weight is 130-140, I want to rid myself of the muffin top, and wear pretty bras. My hair is natural and of course I'm worried about hair loss. I've been natural for a couple of years now and I've just started taking Biotin and I'm thinking about throwing in some MSM. I mainly do protective styles for a week or two at a time. I live in Raleigh but I work in Durham. Duke Raleigh isnt a Center of Excellence yet so I'm having my surgery at Durham Regional. Any suggestions for low sodium broth and Protein drinks. What did you have for your 3 wk liquid diet?

I've been lurking around the boards for about 2 months now to gather information. I attended an informational in June and went for my surgical consult, psych, and nutrition information last week. I have an upper gi, ekg, and chest xray left. The good thing is I dont have any other issues going on Healthwise. My dr's office called today and gave me a surgery date of August 10th!!! I didnt even know i had insurance approval yet. Has anyone else had this happen?

You're right. I may just extend it to 2 weeks

I've been scheduled for Aug.10th

I do plan to tell him but not right now.

*scribbles down hiatal hernia on list of worries* So glad i joined this site! Hopefully everything works out. I m submitting my leave of absence to my job today. Im only requesting a week

I am scheduled for the upper gi chest xray and ekg on monday morning. I dont have any hernias heart problems or anything like that so i hope all goes well

Thanks!

No not yet. Idk if they are going on the confidence that it will be approved or not.