Savedbyamazinggrace

Is it due to malnutrition? That would seem to be the reason considering the diet change..uggh

beautiful family ,all of you...great job ! Thanks for the photos

South Texas near Corpus Christi....on the coast !

wow that was quick ! Awesome news !

Soooo happy for you ! How exciting that its done and you dont have to worry about "the surgery" ! Does your throat hurt or does the liquid hurt your stomach ?

awesome ! You can do this !

you will lose weight over your whole body......

Wow...only a week ? ! You can do it !

Hello everyone ! I'm finally scheduled for my surgery . I am both excited and scared as I'm sure everyone else was. I just barely fit into the requirements and so many people are giving me a hard time about the surgery. Most say I don't need it that I'm not fat enough. I'm very thankful for this place where I can voice my fears,excitement or whatever comes my way. I will have 17 days off of work . One of my biggest worries is that it won't be enough ! Ok, I have to go get myself a ticker .....exciting !!!!

Better to take care of it now than wait until we have additional health problems. My doctor agrees : ) Im only going to get older and my metabolism will continue to slow so its only going to get worse .

Yeah! Good luck and keep us informed !

I was going to get the band but after much reading called and told my doctor I wanted to be sleeved instead. I agree with others...the band is not totally reversible due to the damage it leaves behind. I also didnt like the idea of having this thing inside of me for life...Who knows if i will always have a job or insurance???? I would hate to think of an emergency coming up with the band and me not having insurance. With the sleeve, I am done.....no maintenance

Sorry you are having such a hard time. I will start mine in late October.

I would have to think that you are already great testament by just walking around 117 pounds lighter.......quite an accomplishment : ) THAT alone has to have great impact on her. And I imagine you would be there for her if she did decide to and it sounds like the people encouraging her would also be there for her. I don't have anyone encouraging me , quite the opposite actually. I'm going for it anyway LOL!

Good new is...you are closer than I am to having this done and over with : ) I have to do a 14 day liquid diet.

ok, just saw your earlier post...

Wow on the weight loss ! Happy for you. How are you feeling and what cant or can you do? I took 17 days off of work and am worried it might not be enough.

Glad to hear everything went well ! Well, except for the hiccups : )

Can't wait to hear your good news tomorrow : )

Congrats! Sorry, Im on November 9th but still wanted to express my happiness for you: )

no, can you use a different doc. ?

Uggh,I hate leg cramps. Do the drinks help you enough?

I'm scared too but I think if I back out it will be just another failure for me or feel like one. YOu have to make up your own mind about this as it is such a BIG decision. I think drastic times are here because this is where we have led ourselves to. My suggestion would be to pray , I do. We are here for you. Post away ! I will follow and support you : ) You can do this ! my date is November 9th so I'm not totally freaked yet. I'm sure I'll go there though LOL!

When is yours? What protein powder did you buy? I bought Unjury Chocolate and chicken.

Awesome, it will be great having someone to talk to ! Have you bought your protein powder yet? I'm actually excited about starting the liquid pre-op diet.