Jen2248

They say no gum because they dont want you to accidentally swallow it, big no no!!

I just went to my pre op appointment today and they never said anything about a pre op diet, so I asked the dr and then the surgery nurse the both said no I don't my need to do a diet! The nurse even suggested to go have my favorite meal the night before!! I have read everyone else doing some sort of diet, so I have mixed emotions about what I should do! I have been doing Atkins but don't seems to be losing anything, I have done this diet several times and every time it seems to get harder to lose!!!!

Thank you!!!

Well I am doing it for myself too! My dad passed sept '10 of a heart attack at the age of 57! That was the start of my journey, I had lost 80 lbs prior to his passing but gained it back afterward almost immediately! Want to take care of myself for me and my family!!!

My dr said not to drink 15 min before and 30 to 45 Min after

I'm right there with you!! My date is June fifth! My dr did not require for me to do any type of diet! But have cut soda and any carbonation out of my diet completely! I'm worried because of not having to do any diet I might have complications with the liver thing! I haven't lost anything and maybe even gained a few. I am going to try to do Atkins this week! What does your liquid consist if? As it gets closer the more worried I get!

I'm up by Greeley, having surgery June 5th!!! Hope your surgery went well and weight loss is great!!!!

I heard if your concerned about hair loss then you need to start biotin before it starts

I have told people at work, most of them were really cool about it, just about two of them said "oh I know someone who did that and they regret it", so asked why. Both of them said that they gained the weight back! I replied with well what do they eat, and then begin to educate them on what their "friend" is doing wrong and that is why they are gaining it back. They can not reply and don't say anything negative again about it! Just stick up for yourself, you know what's right for you!

Chapstick for sure!!!! And some music, it relaxes you, a good book, some post op information, loose clothes to go home in, and house slippers to walk in.

I learned from a dr. at my support group, that hydration and moisterizers are the most important thing for your skin.

My insurance does not cover it either! I called around and found out that I can get it done for less than third if price going through the surgeons themselves. Might want To at least ask, It's worth it if you can afford it that way, I had to refinance. My date is June 5!

I am self pay and have been doing the journey without the consent of my pcp! My date is set for June 5 and plan on telling them next week ! Hope they are not upset!

Well I haven't had my surgery mine is June 5 but the first thing that came to mind was your water intake! Don't get dehydrated!

What was your starting weight? My surgery is in June and my weight is 309. I hope to lose quickly! I heard the more you weight usually the faster you will lose. True?

What was your starting weight?