happymama2014

Where I work I am the only overweight person. Almost all my peers do cross fit and marathons. There would be no common ground, no communication, no understanding. These peoples whole lives revolve around fitness. You just can't have a conversation about having WLS with people who would not understand or have an open mind to it. Then it's just a debate and I'm not one for that. For me it would be embarrassing and uncomfortable to say you all can do it on your own but I need surgery. I mentioned last year to two girls that my dr mentioned it as an option to me and immediately I got bad feedback how ones brother had it done and gained all his weight back and she proceeded to say she has no tolerance for people who say they can't lose weight because she knows if they ate right and exercised they could. She's one if the nicer people. That was the last time I ever said a word. I'm private and don't even want anyone to know but my best friends of because I trust them but only a few support the surgery. I'm eating less, doing Meal Replacements and exercise and that's all true I'm just leaving out the part about the WLS.

So here is the list I copied from my program and then what I actually need in case someone else goes to the store for me. SF means sugar free. I cant handle most products so I listed to look for items that say made with Splenda, but most people can handle any sugar free option. This is just for the first month. I will post the official pages from my program in the hopes it might help others. 17 days and counting. shopping list.docx

Well if your diet includes any vegetable I would steam a bunch of different stuff. Grab carrots and celery and cucumbers and cut it up. Every time you feel like you're starving drink a shake and then go munch on some veggies. Some people's preop is just liquid so think how lucky you are to have the vegetables LOL

I told people I'm on a meal replacent program which is actually offered through kaiser where u drink protein shakes etc and a small meal which I eat at night. They see me drinking shakes already now so hopefully no more questions.

I see some people lose 30-40 the first 6 weeks and others 15-20 so I'm open to whatever loss comes. Something has to happen because your basically starving until your body is eating fat reserves for fuel. If your only taking in 5-600 calories you are bound to drop some serious lbs. relax and heal enjoy the ride!

Awesome! Thanks I didn't see it on my phone app but do see it on the iPad. I will upload the attachments tomorrow from work:) if you want anything else just let me know. We have a whole binder of pre op diet, post op diet, vitamins, supplements recommended proteins etc

I'd say bring earplugs so you can try to sleep. Good luck!

I haven't gotten any liquid firm pills but I wish! I need WATER not sips to take pills so even though my dr doesn't recommend them I am trying the ones that come in a powder then mix with crystal light. Found at celebrate vitamins then once I can eat mushy I will mix things in applesauce. I take anxiety meds and they switched me off time release to crush. If I crushed what kaiser recomnends if be eating powder all day. So not sure how it all will work. It's one of my biggest worries.

Good luck!

Can u do crystal light? Or did you try diluting fruit juice?

Well I cant see how to add an attachment. Sorry. This website is not very user friendly. I have tons of documents but cannot figure out how to add an attachment:(

I have a list I typed up I will share.

Try caribean cooler from Syntrax nectar over ice!

I just got a call from my surgeons office seeing my surgeon will be out-of-state now on my surgery date November 6. I either have to pick a new surgeon or move my date to the 10th or 13th. To be honest the surgeons only met with me for like five minutes so far the appointments are really with everybody else in his staff. My thought is to keep my date. I'm just wondering if anyone has experience with the doctors and Kaiser South sac? If you can give me any input?

I won't miss going into the big stall because he's not in the room and the others, I won't miss the skin tags I get everywhere, I won't miss not being able to wear skirts because I get a rash between my legs, or the leg pimples I heard mentioned earlier post, I won't miss bending over and hearing the wire under my bra snap in half, won't miss my underwear rolling down my fat roll.... Damn there's a lot I won't miss!

Wow there's so many things I won't miss about being fat like turning down invitations to go places because I'm too embarrassed, telling my son that we can't go zip lining , or horseback riding , or go on amusement rides or bike rides Or waterslides together because I'm over the weight limit. I won't miss hurting every day, trying to figure out something to wear that hides my body, sweating all the time, not being able to cross my legs or tie my shoes or find any shoes that fit for that matter let alone boots. Won't miss being hungry all the time. Won't miss looking at my fat face or worrying if I'm gonna break a chair or fit in a booth worrying about a stroke or becoming diabetic. Won't miss NOT being able to walk or run or stand up at church or shop in regular stores. I won't miss turning away from old friends and being ashamed to see people from my past. I won't miss being depressed and unhappy I won't miss being alone! I made a list of reasons why I want to live it's amazing when you put it in writing what we each deal with every day!

I already have you on my list DeanieG I'm going to type it up at work today and then if people at least want to see others that have the same surgery date that's fine or if they want to pick someone to buddy up with and/ or just except them as a friend so they can chat.. I find it very hard to keep scrolling through when people talk about the November surgery dates. Would love for those people to just be in my group:)

Well I'm sure in about six months I love to be in a group for dating. I'm going to need all the help I can get:) lol How did you find out about creating a group I have looked all over the website and I can't find anything? The phone mobile app doesn't have very good options for navigation. I find I can see a lot more when I'm on my PC on the full website. Do the people that want to be in the group all have to become friends first (accept friend request) I've read a lot of your posts and appreciate your input CowgirlJane:)

I was trying to figure out how to create a group within bariatric pal for people with surgery dates in November for gastric sleeve not be a leader for a local chapter. I see people creating special groups but I have no idea how to do it and I can't find a help option on the website?

Congrats on your progress! Being able to train and be strong again is something I can't wait for!

I cannot see how to create a group or a HELP option? Can you direct me?

Did you get a date yet? I'm trying to gather a list and make a group of us for Nov. Haven't figured it out yet. I'm thinking we all have to be friends first ? If your profile shows your date there is another way to view Nov sleevers but most if us were not showing last time.

I have been preparing myself on an off by replacing meals with shakes. I'm going to try unjury and/or Optifast for the week before surgery. I hear they are really good and so far I don't live any that I have I just tolerate them really. Except the Syntrax nectar I live! Bad after taste but who cares. I'm starting nov 1 and my surgery is. Nov 6. I I had to lose weight before and I did it by eating clean and just maker better choices but was a slow 25 lbs. the shakes only will get a nice jump start to this new life!

Hope your surgery went well! You will be back to those protein shakes in no time!