ViciousVixen

Thank you all of your words of encouragement. I stuck by it and am now waiting for this night to be over so I can check into the hospital first thing tomorrow.

I hope to have mine in March.

Good luck!!!! =)

Today is a great day for me. I made it to onderland and I pray to never see the 200's again. This is my first major goal and I am beyond thrilled and feeling thankful every day that I had the courage to do this surgery. Yay me! Next goal.....185....14 pounds from now. Good luck everyone. This is a great gift.

Thank you! Good luck to you too! I think my anticipation was worse on Monday than today, lol. I literally couldn't sleep because I was so excited. Two days just makes it seem more like a reality. I'm constantly asking myself, "Is this really happening? It's really happening." Lol

My surgery was yesterday and it went great! Pain was minimal, and everyone at the hospital is awesome. Passed the leakage test today and get ice now. I've been up walking around without much assistance and feeling way better than I thought. Thanks to everyone on here for the support.
Anyone getting ready for their procedures, take an extension cord and Chapstick. The best things ever.

Hi, hoping for June, but was told August. Going to see NUT/Behaviourist on Jan 23. Hopefully things will speed up after that

I am waiting on approval right now so I am hoping February!

My pre op was only a week and I had to do two shakes a day and one Protein filled meal. I could also have a piece of fruit if I wanted /needed it.
I marinated some chicken breasts in some light Italian dressing and cooked them up and then pre portioned them into 3oz servings. Then ate them throughout the week either with a salad or on a salad.
I lost 9.5lbs and didn't think it was to bad to stick to.

In fact...you just had surgery. I'd say don't buy anything new. You can hide out under clothes, and use belts, since it's winter.
Come spring, you can reveal a whole new you! You'd Probably wear some of your clothes you have, but you'll have great fun being able to wear sizes of which you'd only dreamed.
Save your money for now.

Well, the first thing you should do really is determine what your company policy is around workplace gossip and rumors? It could be viewed as creating a hostile work environment, which is never fun for anyone. Contact your local HR rep. and explain the situation to them and listen to what they have to say, as a manager, I love getting sound advice from my HR rep.

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It will take time for you're mind to catch up with you're body. I do work with a therapist on my body issues. Some of us adapt quicker to recognize what we look like. I still see a distorted version of me. But I'm working on it.
You are almost to Onderland!!!!! Celebrate big. You have earned every pound lost. I hope you kept some clothing from before surgery. They are good to put back on and remind you of how far you have come.
Wishing you the best,
Jenn

Have you tried looking at before and now photos? Sometimes I feel like that helps my perspective of things!

Have you tried looking at before and now photos? Sometimes I feel like that helps my perspective of things!

Start walking. You have to build up your stamina. Check with your doctor but it he doesn't see anything wrong with you you just need to start working out. Unused muscles hurt when we try to use them.

My surgery was approved today and I am very excited. I am ready to schedule the surgery date. I am a little scared about the liquid diet before and after.

I am touched by the amazing positive comments. Thank you so much ????????

You look great! =)

Beautiful! I found it hard to get some one to cut it all off and finally my 15!year old cousin did it. I am SO happy. If a stylist senses you're on the fence they are not going to risk it. How could they know how empowered we feel now, how ready to be in the world, showing up for ourseves and our lives. You will always be gorgeous whatever you do with your hair. And adorable! Way to go being you. That's the Ticket!

Yes, my doctor offers Bariatric Advantage Meal Replacements. On them for 15 days before surgery. Today is day 1, so far so good! =)
Good luck on your journey thus far!!

Congratulations! I'm glad you aren't hurting too badly! Here's to a happy recovery!

I don't think it'll hurt to talk to your doctor.

I pureed 2oz of roast beef with beef bullion. It was not good at all. I ate it any way I became nauseated. I was dreading dinner but it came anyway. I had grilled chicken in low sodium chicken bullion. The first bit and there was no way that was going down. I put that down the disposal. It then accrued to me why mix it with anything other than Water. I then did that that. It was good but I ate to fast and it took 2hrs to pass. I found this app called Eat Slower and tried that with sugar-free Jello and I was able to eat. I can't wait to try the app tomorrow. One minute and thirty seconds between each bit. My phone vibrates when it is time for me to take another bit. I will use it until I master eating. Love It!!! Any other ideas out there I can try?

Yes, there is a very good website (blog) dedicated to bariatric / high Protein cooking:
The World According to Eggface

I think pretty much everyone here will agree that sex gets SOOOO much better when you start losing. I've been obese my entire life so I didn't realize how much it could change. Just like everyone else mentioned, hormones being released, feeling more confident and open-minded, being more flexible, etc. One thing that hasn't been mentioned, which I have noticed is that I am MUCH more orgasmic now. I used to get off less than 50% of the time through intercourse but now it's about 90%, and many times is happening twice. I know sex is very mental with women and I'm sure that's part of it because I'm less insecure and "in my head" during it. I also think it has to do with less "stuff" being in the way down there. The sensations are more intense and my partner can get deeper and closer to me. I don't feel as much of a squishy barrier now. Trust me, you have A LOT to look forward to in this department! Good luck!