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Wow what an inspiring amazing story. Thanks for sharing it!

Congrats that's Amazing????

Awesome excited for you too

Congrats I find my date out today???? nervously excited but soooo ready!

I have Fibromyalgia and have to drop to meds. I've already done that and taking pain meds hardly at all. Trying to handle the pain. Afraid if I don't pain meds won't help. Handling adjustments start my YMCA workouts tomorrow. They say exercise helps with fibromyalgia and post surgery. Getting a jump on my program.

My Dr just text me this evening telling to start on B12 dots no idea what that is but looks like I'll find out!!! Lol

I totally understand the embarrassment of needing the extra tool almost talked me out it. Like why can I after such drastic measures and yet not have the self discipline needed to succeed without it. Frustrating at least but then it turned pride and determination as we've all said a tool indeed the success still lies on us with this boost of confidence to succeed. I have told close circle now proud of my decision and though I don't think this is by any means an easy way out. I feel it's a desperate plea for that boost of help I need. I don't know that I'll tell everyone or maybe I will who knows. But I will respect why so many may or may not , it's definitely a personal choice to have this surgery and just as personal as to whom you trust to tell!

Absolutely, I can't wait to get my date on Wednesday to see who is going first or maybe same day.

While I was deciding on my decision to have bariatric surgery, I told no one! Not even my husband my reason was simple I wanted to be sure it was 100% my choice and no ones positive or negative support would affect my decision. Once I was sure told my husband, my children and my parents, best friend and my two sisters. But expressed I'd answer any and all questions but really wanted everyone to understand that my mind is positive of having the sleeve. Once I met with my doctors and got the go ahead. I tell everyone and not because I need praise. But I maintain very positive people in my life and I want to share my excitement with them too. It's been so therapeutic for me offered such great advice. Everyone has their own reasons why or why not they want to share personal choices. I respect all reasons. I do however get the argument from both sides. I know after my struggles I would love to share it all because I know I might help someone make a life changing decision that they may otherwise not make thinking if I can lose that much with diet, exercise and not surgery then why have a surgery that could not only change but save a life!!!!

Ac2052. That's exactly how I feel!

Kafallin. I'm also of some of my meds do to a mail order pharmacy mess up. Mr dr told me I'd be extra anxious and shaking and easily annoyed. Kinda of sucks in timing. Might be for the best less meds to have during surgery times will be needed too

Quest I pray your recovery steps up quickly too !!! Please keep us posted as days go by and as you move up in ability to eat how it goes for you

Kafallin thanks you do inspire and ease my nerves. Did you get nervous when you were getting close to preop dr date. When you knew it was becoming a reality even though it's what you wanted so bad!

Fighttownin I should get my date by Wednesday super excited, nervous and so ready to start my new life!!!!! Also thinking late December or early January. Good luck!

Fun size what kind of pre-surgery diet are you on. I thought you meant 2 week liquid diet ?

Lol. I thought you were calling my GRANDBABIES twiities lol!!!! I'd love to keep up I think I may try liquid diet tomorrow to see how it goes. I see my dr for my preop this Wednesday. I can't wait. Should get my date then!!! Getting a bit nervous at least off and on is anyone else. Know for sure it's everything I want. Maybe it's just nerves of the unknown. This site is the best!!!!

Awesome. I'm glad you're doing do great. Did you do preliquid diet too

Thanks Wynnie for great advice. Thanks Bella and Jaluvic!!! I'm gonna order mine ASAP. Have my preop appt Wednesday.

Have you tried protein powder instead of protein shake on or in foods

Kathy thanks for the detailed response. I can't believe how wonderfully helpful everyone on this site is. I'm super excited countdown to preop appointment on this Wednesday the 19th. I was happy to hear about BCBS that's who I have to, blessed to have 100% coverage. I'm super excited to get through surgery and on the road to a healthier me!!! Traveler I hope things get better for you soon. I'll keep you in my prayers! 9grammy how are you doing in eating areas and pain wise with post op. My poor husband if I get colder, lol. He looked forward to my hot flashes......just his luck I only had a very few for like a month or so!!!

Awesome to hear. Did you do laparoscopic ?

I am hoping to have surgery in late November or early December, I am a grandma to 8 young grand kids and don't wish to feel miserable during the holidays. Doing without food or on preop liquid diet of no concern to me. However wanting to know if it would be better to wait till after the holidays or about how long after surgery until you feel good enough to be up and about. I am 55 this month and am very eager to move forward to my surgery but not ruin holidays for my grand babies. I am through all things required for insurance approval and have my appointment on November 19th when I know dates will be offered. Please any and all advice welcome and appreciated!

Bella thanks for the encouragement about the pre diet and the jump start bonus!

Kathy why the continued shots? I'm glad you're feeling better now. How are things going with your tolerance to food and ability to eat? How'd your weight loss going for you?

Kathy how are things going for 4 weeks out. Good pain etc