TwinsMama

Great idea, didn't think about that!

Congrats on the weight loss!

I think it depends. Normally when I eat well I lose fast (more you weigh the faster it comes off I've heard). However in my 4 months pre-surgery I've only lost 6 lbs. Slowest ever for me. So yes, you are doing fantastic!

I haven't had surgery but I've found that if I deny myself I always do bad long term. Maybe instead of NO sweets you do a sensible/small desert once every two weeks. Then phase to once every month, then eventually only at certain events.

Congrats to both of you!

Hope you feel better soon.

Best wishes for a successful surgery!

You're almost there. 16lbs is good. This has felt like the longest 4 months of my life. Even longer than pregnancy. I think I want this sooooo bad that I am like you...ready to be done!

Praying everything works out well for you!

Brilliant! I have been playing with trying different Proteins in water. I love love love the idea of using tea instead of water. Almond milk is working for me but I'd like to get down to water just in case. I'm trying tea tonight!!!

Congrats on doing well and having a good heart! Funny how Drs assume larger people don't work out. You showed him...hehe! Hope you are done with the hoops, keep us posted.

Hi JustSleeveIt, I'm still pre-op but my friend had RnY and had to do the same thing. I also just got that assignment from my Nut. My friend told me that after her surgery she was literally always sipping. She still has a fear of being dehydrated over a year out. Looking back I remember her always having a water bottle. She was either sipping protein or water at any given moment. She even had all her bottles for the day measured out and ready to go. She did really well with that. She didn't stick to any times (other than the half hour rule) though like the assignment they have us doing.

I'm month 4 on my 6 months requirement. Yes it is hard and initially I even wanted to change from Kaiser to shorten the amount of time I had to qualify. Then I realized that the longer I do the pre-op process the more time I have to get rid of bad habits I know I have. Best wishes to you and try your best to enjoy this process.

So agree with this. I've told my closest friend who had RnY and I plan to tell the others in our close group at our next get together. I've told my husband (of course), Mom, and sisters, my Dad will worry so he will find out closer to the date. Also, as far as extended family, I doubt they'd care one way or another as long as I am healthy. Extended friends, if they ask I'll proudly tell but I tend not to broadcast everything to everyone about most anything in my life. I know some of my close friends will worry but that is for them to get past. I can't think of anyone who would down my decision although I know that is a strong possibility. I've come to realize that some people who may seem like they are unsupportive may be masking concern/fear for you. While others will be unsupportive due to their own self-acceptance issues.

Thanks for your comment DaybyDay. I'm probably going to be Feb too. I love the Egg Face blog. I never saw that quote, I like it.

Yesterday I had my visit with my Nut. She didn't fuss express any complaints. She was glad I understood and did research on what would be required at each stage of post-op. She also weighed me. After my last meeting of 5 lbs down, I was very disappointed to only have lost 1 lb. this last month. I have been following the plan and even reduced my calorie intake as suggested. Exercise has been consistent. Today I woke up very tempted to just diet until my immediate pre-op diet starts. I have a goal (self-imposed I'll admit) to get down to 300 lbs by my surgery date. Since I don't know when that will be (most likely late Jan/ early Feb), I want to get this first 50 or so lbs. off. I realized that I still have some mental crap stuff to get over. Logically I know that this is a marathon and not a sprint. It is going to take time to lose just as it took time to gain...years to be exact. But man would I love to have only 150 lbs to lose post-op. Why 150? Because I like round numbers. Also, because I've read that sleevers don't lose as much or as quickly as Rny patients and well I'm scared that in the first 6 months I won't lose much. I know I will continue to lose but I worry what it will feel like to lose 50 lbs and then have to lose the remaining 100-130 at 2 lbs a week for another year and a half. That type of slow weight loss has never kept me motivated or going. The faster I lost the more motivated I was to keep eating well and exercising. I also know I have problems keeping weight off so that is a whole other side of this. I've come to realize if I'm only going to lose 2 lbs a week, heck that is the same as any other low calorie, low carb diet. Why go through with surgery for such a slow loss rate? Sure, I'll have the extra tool of the sleeve but I really worry after all this is said and done I will not have reached my goal. I understand this goes back to my fears. I also get it that I need to take a major chill pill. I'm really trying to get my head right for this and know today's recurring thought of not reaching my personal goal is hurting more than helping. So I'm going to chill wayyy down and go have some tea. Has anyone else felt like this? I'd love to know I'm not the only person so particular about how much I lose before surgery to make things "easier" after surgery.

Congrats!

Me too...this is the new FB!

Wow, I love this site! This was my fear too. In researching the sleeve (I learned about it in my seminar) I found it used to be the first part of a Dudonal (?sp) Switch surgery. It started off with the sleeve and then later you went in for a bypass. That's what they give many people who have lots of weight to lose...at least until they found out the sleeve was successful on its own. I am also 5'10.5" in my 30s and am opting for the sleeve. My friend (not quite my height) had RnY and the amount of Vitamins she takes scares me to death. Plus at any given time I worry she is going to throw up or choke. Dumping is not a joke! That's part of the reason I put this off for over 2 years from when I first considered WLS. 300poundsdown.com is the BEST! She is a real motivation and her courage is amazing...all while being a single Mom. I love her site! I started at 375 lbs. So although I'm not exactly at the same starting point, I have over 200 lbs to drop. I was shooting for 150-160 lbs (last weight I felt my best). I'm in this for the long haul and I'm sure you'll be successful Andrea!

Yup, I sure did. Then something just told me...really, you're not dying you're just eating healthier. Just wait until later once you've already learned and retrained your body. You probably won't even want it then. I started thinking okay, if I had a toddler, would I let him/her eat this? That's how I normally (when I'm not mentally breaking down) look at this process. I'm getting a reset. So in the end it wound up not being worth it. However, Thanksgiving will be a challenge...

Wow...congrats and great job!

I wondered this too. I plan to tell my kids, they are a bit older. I figure...I better tell them something. They'll ask a million questions and worry if they don't know why I'll be in pain, or moving slower, or can't play/cuddle like we normally do. You could tell him that your tummy hurts (post-op). That way he'll understand that he has to be careful around your stomach and also it is a child-friendly way of telling him the bottom line.

TheCurvyJ wow..you are down to only 8 lbs left before your personal pre-op goal? Fantastic! I'm glad I'm not the only one who set my own goal. Good for you for sticking to it and making it. Wow...just wow! Great job!

LezzieLez I agree, wow, you already have your date, that's great! If I could get under 300 I would be glad. Good luck to you and yes, making the changes now seems like it would make for a smoother post-op process. You've given me motivation I needed today. Thanks for that!

Today I meet with my Nut. It is part of my 6 month pre-surgery requirement from Kaiser. I have a secret... I really don't like meeting with my Nut. Okay there I said it...My Nut and I were kind of thrown together. I originally met with another Nut (A). She was great. Honest but firm and helpful. She treated you like a partner and held you accountable. I had my first meeting with Nut A where she sat and helped me come up with a plan. I then had my second meeting with her where we decided I would pursue surgery. We tweaked my plan and she scheduled me for a third. That's when the problem started. She is just too darn popular. Everyone (or at least most in my area) wants to work with her. Again, she is great. However, to meet with her you literally have to schedule 2-3 months out. By the time of my 3rd appointment, she didn't have anything available for 2 months. I didn't want to add even more months to my 6 month process so I agreed to meet with another Nut (. Nut B is the exact opposite of A. She makes you feel lousy no matter how well you do. It is like she tries to not be happy. At my last appointment I lost 5 lbs. This was major for me. Not because I haven't lost weight before, but this time I didn't do anything crazy extreme. I was proud that I stuck to the plan (from Nut A) and increased my exercise. Her response? I'm going to pause here to let you know something - - that little lady almost caught big time attitude. I think time stopped for about 30 minutes as my mind processed how to not show my tail in there. I didn't get rude, rather I reminded her that I ALWAYS wear my walking shoes to each meeting because I come directly from work and have to take public transportation. You see, she is simply not easy to work with. In fact, at my last meeting with Nut B, she received a call that someone else (apparently this is common) is leaving her to work with Nut A. Instead of being phased she proceeded to insult the guy - in front of me. Wow! - - and these 2 examples are the "nicer" ones regarding my interactions with her. My point for writing this...it is a challenge that I'm having to overcome. Working with her is actually helping me to see that this really is for me...not her or anyone else...me. It gives me perspective that not everyone cares that I am losing weight. Not everyone cares that I stick to my plan. Not everyone wants to hear my crap (good or bad) regarding this change in my lifestyle. Sure, my Nut should want to be more of a partner with me but her job is to supervise my progress and provide correction to my plan when needed. Her job is to ensure that I stick this through and meet Kaiser's requirements and not to be my friend. Her stand-offish (is that even a word?) behavior helps me to keep my focus on doing this for me and not for someone else's approval. I stick with my Nut (such an appropriate name sometimes) because she does have a high success rate. Very high, even though she is not the most liked. Her people tend to be very independent and exceed their set goals. So there is a method to her madness.