simplejaxgirl

its sooo nice to see you again! (NOT) So, I am about 10 days before surgery date and I cannot keep these crazy thoughts out of my head. I have been advised to stop all medication except for a multivitamin, and that includes stopping my anxiety medication. I feel like my anxiety and head is all over the place with crazy thoughts of the good and the bad 'could happens' of surgery... Am I making the right decisions? Am I loosing enough weight pre-op? Will the surgeon say no if I do not loose enough weight? (No # was given) What if there are complications? Will I be able to take care of my son and house after surgery? (I will only have support for maybe a day or two) What will life after surgery be like? Just all of these thoughts swirling in my head...I am hoping that this is normal, and I am not the only one going through all of these thoughts. I am going to call tomorrow to discuss being on my anxiety meds until surgery, and if not, other options... -anxious mess!

Gah! I wish, I got bumped another week, so now its Dec 5. I almost had a meltdown when the office told me that...but now its just a week away. #Nerves! Our pre-op is very different, basically can have Protein and veggies up until 24 hrs before surgery, and then Clear liquids 24 hrs before, nothing after midnight night before... I just get worried that I am not loosing enough (only down about 4 lbs since starting preop diet). The doc never gave me a number to loose, just said follow the diet. :S I guess in that regards i'm much luckier than some others who have to do liquid only for 2 weeks! *sigh* just kinda want it to be here already so I can stop stressing sooo much about it.

YAYYYYYYYYY *Happy Dance for you!* Congrats! Now just to get your date

This is very close to my stats, I started at 239, and now down to about 230ish, surgery in 7 more days, and I'm 5'2", thanks for giving me a 'virtual picture' of how it will be Sounds like you have done great!

Good LUCK!

Good Luck and many prayers your way!

Zazi and Pieganjane - Thanks for the feedback, wasn't able to get ahold of them yesterday and last night was just as aweful! So I'm definitely trying again to get ahold of office today for more info! I appreciate the support!

I am having these crazy headaches!! And moodiness! I 'think' it's carb withdrawal? I'm about 2-3 days into no carbs/sugar/starchy stuff diet. I am allowed protein and non starchy veggies and the. Clear liquids 24 hrs before...what helps with the headache and moods???

Tiffany, Thank you SOO much for the reassurance! It makes me feel a bit better! December 5 here I come, and HAVE to stop worrying about the things I cannot control. -C

Some of my favorites: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/highproteinfood.htm www.amazon.com (for hard to find products like torani sf syrups and other items) http://www.hungry-girl.com http://www.emilybites.com http://www.skinnytaste.com Hope that helps get you started! There is a wealth of info on many of these sites

That sounds good, do you have a recipe?

Great! Thanks again for the website and feedback.

I would have an honest conversation with them regarding your previous weight loss attempts and ask for their advice. If they are not on board, then I would advise 'interviewing' and searching for another PCP who is more receptive to your journey and/or who has experience with bariatrics. In the beginning of my journey, my PCP was NOT on board. I've brought him much documentation and had several conversations with him about it over my 1.5 year prior to seriously considering the surgery. Once I had opened that door, and finally decided, I asked him straight up if he was on board with helping me throughout this journey, and in my care after surgery. He said yes, and ended up signing the papers. I will note that he is an older gentleman, and is a little 'old school' in his medicinal practices. Which is ok by me! I just had to show him that I'd done my homework and tried my best. Hope that helps and good luck in your appt.

Thank you for this!!! Do you know if she is making the 'cupcake meals' in regular cupcake pan, or mini cupcake pans? I didn't see that anywhere? Thanks for another great site!

I also got bumped to Dec 5th, Jacksonville, FL here! I don't have a FB though. Hopefully we can keep in touch through here, and become sleeve buddies?

Would love to follow you on pintrest!

Sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work!

Congrats, and hope you have a safe and speedy recovery.

My clinic also went by the BMI from the initial visit.

Thank you! My date got bumped though, I am now Dec 5 instead of Nov 28th. I think that this is probably common, that maybe something was overlooked or maybe a wrong code (aka cpt medical code for the procedure). Still praying for you! I belive this will work out! *Fingers crossed*

I got my answer and have heard within 5 business days

Any news??? My team said it takes about 5 business days too! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!!!!!

Interesting so no Protein powder just that skim and dry milk combination?

Awesome. Where did you have it and how long ago? How are you feeling now?