brookus

So glad to find this thread! I am a believer and wrestled with the same kinds of issues... am I ultimately relying on the Lord? The conclusion I have come up with is yes. God made doctors and science for our good and I should heal what ails me...which, right now is morbid obesity. I find that in giving your body to a human to do surgery requires trusting in the Lord! And I tell ya, it has been freeing to finally realize that I can't do it on my own, and that I need help. This can help. Simple as that, and I would be crazy not to seriously consider it. So, after much prayer and research, it's finally only a week away! :clap2: Woo-hoo! I have lost 14 lbs since my initial consult, which is oh so exciting! I forgot how good it feels to lose weight. I can't wait to lose more Patty - I will be praying for you! I can't imagine how bad that would be, but I am glad it sounds like you are getting some relief from the winds and smoke. Peace, Brooke

That's exactly what I have been trying to do. I am making list after list ...even a list of lists I need to make! Ha! I have really turned into my mother, now! It's comforting to have control over something at this point. Also, I am finding that the pre-op diet is keeping my busy. Must be prepared for it to go well! So, I will keep putting one step in front of the other and soon enough, Oct. 31st will be here! :clap2: Thanks for all the encouragement, guys! Brooke

Great job ... inspiring!

Mine is Remorseless ... so not true, by the way!! I feel remorse for things I didn't even do! However, with my maiden name, it's Slut For Suicide. Priceless!

Amen, sista! Get a clue, Brit Brit!!!

My surgery date is the 31st, and I just started my pre-op diet. Last week when I talked to my surgeon I asked him about the smoking thing. He said it takes at least 2-3 weeks for your lungs to start to heal and during that time you cough a lot of junk up. (which I remember from when I tried to quit before) So, he said if I haven't quit by now, not to until after you heal. He said he REALLY doesn't want me to cough a lot post-op. Of course, he added that the surgical center won't release me until my oxygen levels are where they need to be and smoking can make that difficult, so I might have to spend more time in the center. I just figured if I tried to quit smoking, stay on a low-carb diet, and prepare for life-changing surgery all at once I would probably end up on the front page of the newspaper with a headline that reads "IRATE WOMAN KILLS EVERYONE IN HER PATH!"

Thanks ... that is a wonderful prayer!

Then you know you are good hands!! Now, if I can remember that before going into total emotional meltdown mode, I've got it made ....

I don't have any advice, but I am right there with you! My surgery is 14 days away, and I am starting to get nervous, too. Every once in a while, I will think to myself, "What the heck am I doing?!?!" I chalk it up to nerves. I usually just offer up a quick prayer..... it helps calm me.

Mix away, girlfriend! Spray the Thickening Spray at your root area (where you want the volume) and smooth the Straight through your ends first, then mid-shaft, then toward the root area. Also, they have Prep and Tonic spray. They are similar to leave-in conditioners, but way lighter. The Tonic spray has Tea Tree oil in it, so it makes your scalp tingle a little ...I quite enjoy it If applied to damp hair before the styling products, it will actually even out the porosity of your hair and make the styling products work better. Do I sound like a commercial, or what?!

Hey nicnaknut ... I am being banded in Denver as well. I will be looking forward to hearing about your experience. I was supposed to have a phone consult with Dr. K yesterday, but he had to reschedule for Wednesday. :cry Oh well, I am still being banded on the 31st, so all is well. Good luck with your trip!

That last part was for those still in the land o' shedding. All that in combination with regular haircuts might help a little bit at least.