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I am having surgery Monday, April 22. So sure the dr has given me lists of things I should have (vitamin's, Protein blah blah) I want to hear it from people who have been there. SSOOOOO........ What should I take tot he hospital to make my stay more comfortable? What should I have on hand for the first two weeks after surgery? (Keeping in mind the first two weeks is full liquid).

Thank you so much for the advice! Very helpful!! What about when you came home? Was there anything you really enjoyed/used/wish you had?

I don't know about anyone else still waiting for their day but I've got 4 days and a wake up and I'm already having a hard time sleeping because of my nerves.

I just left the surgeons office and shocked at my date. Less than two weeks away!!! Im about Ready to Pee myself I'm so excited and nervous. Any suggestions for what I need to get done in the next 13 days?? I've been going to appointments with the weight management portion since October since its been a long road but I can't believe it's happening so fast. I don't have official approval with my insurance but the surgeons office says it is approved. I suppose I'm afraid some how it's still not going to happen.

Just got my date today, April 22!! Woot woot! It's happening so fast. I have all my post op diet appointments and lab work next week. Anyone have any suggestions what I should buy or have on hand for the hospital and my first few weeks home??

It was the same for me! I also had to give a urine sample. They got me coming and going

So, I've been working very hard to log absolutely everything that goes in my mouth. Tracking every calorie, every bite. I'm walking at least four times a week. I'm trying so hard to prove I can lose a little weight during this six months pre-op weight loss. Yet this morning I got on the scale and was up in weight. How is this possible? I'm so frustrated I just want to eat whatever I want. Forget all the healthy stuff, if it doesn't matter why not eat the yummy food. I'm so frustrated and it's so depressing I don't know what to do.

I'm wondering I I'm the only one.... I am about four months into the six month pre-surgery weight loss education and I realized today how utterly sick I am of thinking about food. I'm not just talking because of the changes I am trying to make. I have just had an epiphany that I am totally sick of food being something I spend so much time thinking about, preparing for and devouring. I don't know, maybe I'm the only one but I'm over food being so important in my life.

I totally agree about the caffeine. It was actually the first thing I did when I started my weight loss process. I figured it would be best to have soda far behind me by the time surgery came around. So while I am enjoying the food I can eat now I am still trying to make important changes. I feel like I am having my food funeral but I don't make every meal one.

I am totally with you. I went in for my 3rd appointment today and was up in weight. I had the same realization, that I was already mourning my loss of food by eating more than I usually do.

I'm with everyone else! You totally need to do it before. That way you've done the hardest of the healing portion. Cause when the baby comes its going to be a while before you and your wife will feel like you can take a couple weeks for you to be out of service. If you know what I mean.... I definitely say do it start your whole family off on the right foot A second thought is also, you being on a restricted diet as well might help influence her to stick to her healthy eating habits. Pregnancy, nursing and baby hormones I think can derail you if your not careful. It might be helpful to her.

Thank you all so much for the support. A few days have passes since the comment and it still stings but I'm not as emotional about it. Everyone's responses were helpful and uplifting in one form or another. I do have to agree about using the word retarded. I absolutely know that no one means harm by it but there are more people with special needs children and relatives than realize. Thank you again, so very much, for your uplifting words.

Well the good news is I met with the psychologist today for my evaluation. He told me he had no concerns recommending me for surgery. Which I so great and I am relieved to have that part over. Next week I meet with the Nurse Practitioner and Dietician again, making it my third visit. Only three more to go after that. With all that being said.... While at the store today a woman asked me "what I was hiding in there" pointing at my stomach. I can only hope for the best in that scenario and assume she thought I was pregnant but it hurt so much. Now I am a totally mess and wondering if the dr. Really should have given the ok. It doesn't help that I would love to be able to have another baby someday but that is impossible and the whole situation makes me feel horrible. My husband doesn't understand and I feel pretty alone right now. I suppose I was hoping someone else had been here before....

Or rather RNY!

Does anyone have Blue Cross Blue shield Nebraska? I live in Idaho and my husband started a new job last year. This is the first time we are using the insurance much since then and I'm wondering if anyone else has experience with it RYN.

AWESOME!! You look great!!

If you have read my previous post. You'll know that I am at the beginning of my WLS journey. I have a month under my belt but another 5 to go. Today I have officially quit soda. I didn't drink a ton prior to this but I still enjoyed it. Question though, is it ok for me to have a canned light lemonade? Is this something I would be able to have after surgery?

Oh my! I totally agree! I was 24 days no soda when I decided to have some Christmas Eve. I justified it as, ok just this one glass, it's Christmas and I am months away from surgery. Not to mention II had been craving it so much. I drank it, it tastes terrible. I felt terrible for feeling like I "cheated" and now I keep thinking about how I could justify having another one. Blah!! I want to succeed at this. After surgery I don't want to be thinking like this about soda. I fear I will feel this way about food in general, I want to feel like I can do it because I already have.... Does anyone have any suggestions for how to talk yourself down when this thinking pattern starts?

Thanks for all your suggestions guys! It helped with knowing what to drink. I haven't had soda since December 1st. Occasionally I drink something with sugar but try to avoid those all together and stick with crystal light and water. I know post surgery what exactly I drink is going to make a difference so my next step is to start focusing on that.

I politely disagree. I think you look exactly like you! Just a thinner healthier you. Your transformation is amazing to watch and you look fantastic. But your still you and you can totally see it in your face.

Watched your video! Thanks for sharing your story. I look forward to hearing more from you. All the best wishes!!

Hi to all, I have been reading posts made by everyone for a couple of months now and my insomnia has finally lead me to post a little about me... I recently began my WLS journey. I attended the discovery seminar, the welcoming meeting, and my first appointment with the dr and dietician. My insurance covers the surgery but I do have to do the six month supervision prior. It seems like a life time away. I am going to admit to you all I am terrified of failing. I have failed at so many other things... Can I do this and be successful forever? I have become so ashamed of my appearance and weight that I have alienated myself from so many people I feel sort of alone in this. I am really hoping to find some friends here. I appreciate everyone who took the time to read my post. Good luck in your weight loss journeys! P.S. I am having a hard time uploading a profile picture so I attached one it's always nice to see who your talking to.

I am so sorry you feel this way too. I truly would never wish anyone else to feel this way. I am happy to read you are doing a little better. If you need any words of encouragement or someone to talk to, I'm always around ????

Thank you ladies so much. Words of encouragement we much needed today!