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I had mine on Wednesday and I agree the walkjng helps the gas. Tremendously. Sip n walk but pace urself

Had procedure Wednesday morning EARlY and was back home before noon noon Thursday. Been home walking n sipping. Got in almost 30 minutes if walking today but still working on an 18 .5 oz bottle of pure leaf diet tea ....Monday I graduate to protein drinks but the weird on the street is I probably will only get thru one

So I've done all the admin stuff... Have a date (may1st) scheduled prep with surgeon, pre op clearance with primary cleared my days with my job... However started making a list or environmental changes... First on the list - purge pantry, fridge and freezer . I still don't think I'm mentally prepared but funding that are to do without being there. I've made a list of activities to do to transition into physical activity again and spending free time that's not cooking or eating. Also on my list is shopping for supplies. Trying out shakes and approved liquids... Reviewing prep documentation from hospital. What else? Opting not to share with many. -hubby, mom,manager and neighbors know... That's it. What am I missing? What ave you done to prep?

Oh boy have I been doing that. But we'll sais

Me and you it's me .. I'm also scheduled for may 1st

Wowowowiw that is awesome

How's everyone else doing and what are your dates

Just got my date ... May 1st. So friggin excited ... And nervous.

Thanks jmarshall for the advice and tolerating that awful stint of typos. Woke up early this morning could sleep and decided to let my feelings out in the forum. Was typing in the dark. No excuses Anyway what you've Said makes complete sense and the issue of head hunger has come up in my local support group meetings. I have experienced diets where I was never hungry and it was an awesome feeling. I remember doing really well with it bc I didnt have time energy nor focus to spend on being Consumed with food. But like all else that wears off or the emotions get too intense and failure happens. I do know from experience its more about being prepared and have a positive attitude about the approach than anything else. It's having the extra pep in your step because you know you are doing well... Doing the right thing making small changes that while others can't see you can feel. But of course it's also about consistency. Hmmm consistency. Good news is spoke to my manager today and he is absolutely supportive of me taking the time off at the end of the month to schedule surgery if it can be done so soon. I'm ecstatic. I am a planner but planning feels more fun with a deadline. Or at least that's what I've convinced myself. Your right about finding a new outlet or a coping method for my emotional eating bc it would be a crying shame to invest the time and research and compare to blow it. For years I've said if only I could have weightless surgery I know I'd do the right thing and here I am ... Time to put my money where mouth is once and for all. This is feeling more like a blog entry than a post so ill stop here and get to blogging. Thanks J! Congrats on 220 down that is friggin awesome

Hi all.... New to the site officially though I've been stalking for a few months....so tarted the official process back in jan... So things are moving along partly because of my outshines. I had been stalking my doctors office for a while ad tthis past Friday (2 weeks and one day since my last visit) got ge call I've even waiting for _ insurance approved surgery. I was having an awful day at work and just knew that this hone call would turn things around. Much to my chagrin it didn't. I didn't even tell my husband right away ... Instead I began stressing about coverage at work and scheduling. That quickly turned into worry about my latest eating patterns... I am theeaviest iI've ever been....246ish and have been eating everything not nailed down. This weekend alone I've consumed more than anyone should. I'm scared now that the moment I've been waiting for is so close and I'm possibly not ready. Past few weeks was stressful at work and that has contributed to the senseless eating. Which turned into crazy weight gain. I can't fit into any of my clothes and that only adds t my sadness. So it's here right, it's time for me to channel and refocus my energy to maximizing my upcoming tool.... Right ?JUST To ve u a glimpse of what's going on in my head. Eating but can't say I'm truly enjoying anything. I've read a few self help books regarding identifying what drives my relationship with food,... And the logic is all there and yet I'm still just spiraling out of control. I'm looking forward to surgery physically stopping me from eating, BUT I've heard so many horror stories of ppl gaining post surgery. To top it off I'm not ready to share with anyone only mom, hubby and my manager know what's coming. I want to transfer my food blessing with exercise but I've never loved exercise ... I want to and even broke y own record with an 8 month regular exercise regime. Didn't lose but wasn't gaining like I have since I stopped right before thanksgiving. Has anyone else experienced ths? Is something going to click for me soon to help me turn around? Has anyone else experienced any of this during their journey ? Would love some feedback/advice.

I've been tying with sharing vs not haring. Was going to go wth hernia Tory as well. Just approved by insurance... Next up consult with doc and schedule dates. I'm both excited and nervous as well. Thx for sharing

Hello. Also new here. Just approved for surgery ... Going in to surgeon upcoming week to discuss dates and particulars. Both excited and nervous. As well as relieved. Last few weeks I've been eating every and anything and worried that I won't be able to stop. Anyone else excited and nervous as well ?

Looking good !

Looking good !

I have uhc and was so stressed about them approving before six months but they did. I did meet the qualifications for the bmi and two co-morbidities. It took exactly two weeks to come back with an approval and I am so relieved now I think the nervousness is beginning to settle in. My advice. Be patient but stay on time of your requirements and if you are working with a CEnter of Excellence you should be good otherwise. Best of luck. I've been stalking this forum for months and finally ready to share