mrskhardin

Im from Pasadena area Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on the 28th. So far, so good, walking at least 30 min a day, stop taking pain meds the last Thurs. So far so good! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Me too. Concentrating on fluids, walking and resting as well. But, so far so good! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

How are you doing? My surgery went well, i have been walking and sipping on Protein drinks! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

How is everyone doing? Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

That's my date too!! That liquid diet was hard, but we only have 2 more days to go!! We can do this, I'm down 9 pounds since I started the pre-op diet. I pray for a great outcome for us all!!

@@coco86 No i didnt know that. That is good to know. Appreciate your response and in the end of course we will move forward with the procedure. For me, its more about getting myself ready for this life changing procedure and what better way to prepare myself is before. Great convo and God Bless You! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

@@coco86 - In general, it is more that the fat surrounding the liver(and all your organs for that matter), which causes fatty liver, is what your body will use first. A diet which causes your body to break down fats into the sugars your body needs will generally shrink the liver due to that fat being used first. So, your liver shrinks because you are putting less sugar into your body. You can read up on NASH (Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis) When I had my testing done my ultrasound showed that I had "fatty liver". If it is to fat then the surgeon cannot get in and see the stomach very well in order to do the surgery. So, my putting you on a high Protein, no sugar, low carb diet it can help shrink the liver. For my own decision, I would rather do and help put my mind into play about starting this new life change, and also I don't want the surgeon to go in and then can't perform the surgery because they can't see my stomach. I have heard stories of that happening, where surgeons have gone in and the liver was so large they had to come out and do the surgery another time.

@@elo402 - I am very excited. I just had my pre-op appointment this past Friday and I started the pre-op diet today. So, Im on that for 2 weeks to help shrink the liver. My surgery is set for March 28th! I'm nervous and excited at the same time! My husband and kids are happy and nervous for me at the same time, but I'm glad I have their support.

my surgery is 3/28! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Im scheduled for March 28th!

Mexican! Thats my favorite food too! Thanks @@grandmaofone!

At 39 years of age (I'm turning 40 in June), I finally decided to do something for myself. After years of struggling with my weight, up and down, now I have medical issues, I'm taking the plunge. My surgery date is set for March 28th and I couldn't be more ready! I'm blessed to have a supportive family and just last year, my sister had the surgery and is doing very well. My BMI is right at 40 and I have medical issues as well. I just want to be able to have the rest of my life being healthy and able to see my children get married and have grand children one day. I pray that I made the right decision and everything goes well. But, I was just wondering if there are any other newbies around having surgery in March. I'm in the pre-testing, pre-diet portion now and trying to get my mind right. My question is, for those who have had the surgery or those having it, are you also getting the urges to eat everything for the fear that you may not be able to eat it again, lol. I know it sounds crazy, but that's how I have been feeling lately, that I will never be able to eat some of the things that I like....

Thanks so much! Food funeral...that's a good one. Yes, you are right that is more to lose. Thanks for the advice!

I'm a March baby!! My surgery date is set for March 28th. I'm happy but nervous!