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I did read the rest of your post. Regardless you seem very rude. You could've answered much more respectful and not have treated her like she's a child. The "Newbie" comment for example was beyond uncalled for. But anyways, I don't stand for being rude/mean for no reason. You have a great day!

What is something you wish you would've known BEFORE your surgery?

All I can say is "wow" I am so sorry that you're dealing with that and not having the support you need during this difficult transition period! But... here's the good news... YOU HAVE US! You can come here for support and now you have a ton of people on your side who are (or have been through) exactly what you are going through! That being said, you said your friends are supportive? Is there anyway that you may be able to stay with them for a little while? It sounds like besides the fact that your family isn't supportive, there's an EXTREMELY full house in the first place. I currently live with my mother, my brother, and my twin two year olds and boy it's hard enough living with them and they support me by not eating in front of me, or making sure that I have plenty of sugar free jello/popsicles to get my by if they do eat at home. And I'm just on my liquid preop diet. It's so funny because last night my mother was shocked to find me cooking dinner for my family even though I simply cannot eat it, little does she know, I'm trying out recipes that will be Bariatric friendly for me in the long run! That being said, I'm glad and extremely happy for you for taking this step, and continuing to stand your ground with your family who is being everything but supportive. Huge, POSITIVE, things are coming your way regardless of the obstacles you are currently facing. I am here if you ever want to talk, vent, scream, or just need another friend.

You're gorgeous! The best is yet to come. Congrats love!

Why in the world are you acting like that? She's asking a question because she wants to know. That is the purpose of this. To help each other out. Your "numbers" seems extreme so it was questioned. You need to chill

I honestly think the "head hunger" was exactly why my surgeon required it. I hated the first few days of it burin thinking by the time my surgery date comes around, I'll be a "head hunger" expert.

Oh no, why? Remember that if you find another doctor the process, in general, maybe delayed due to surgeon qualifications, and your insurance thinking it's through one doctor. But I'm not sure.

lol i try

I have heard the age thing so many times! I am 23 and so anxious for it to happen.

I am here for you! Though this is happening for us at different times, we are in this together! message me at anytime.

My process from start to finish took about the same amount of time. On my day of surgery it will have been almost 11 months to the day of the beginning of my process. It takes a minute. But it will be well worth it! I promise. I'm on day 9 of my liquid diet and am just as anxious as I was forever ago. My nerves are just sitting in now.

Yay!! Congrats

I literally called every day... my wait time was only about 2 weeks.

You will be fine!!! I am officially 10 pounds down and started my pre-op liquid diet on the 8th of Feb. I will be 110% honest and say that the first three days were absolutely horrible and I was questioning if this was really going to be worth it. By day 5 I was completely fine and now I am even better and on day 8 and all I can think about is the fact that I only have 13 days left before my surgery date!! What has helped me a ton, is staying busy and drinking Water (when it wasn't time for my Protein shakes, sugar free Jello, broth or sugar free popsicles) until my stomach hurt. I am talking sipping from the minute I wake up, to the minute I went to bed. Between sipping like crazy and bathroom visits eating has become a distant thought. It isn't easy and takes A LOT of self control, but it is not impossible, and very much doable. Just keep your eye on the prize and keep moving forward. You got this!!

The day I'll be on the losers bench???? So excited. So anxious. So in awe. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay for march! Congrats

I had my class back in November. This appointment was just for labs mainly. While there they did labs, gave me the antibacterial soap I'll need to use the night before and morning of, a card that I'll need for after if I decide to eat that will let the restaurant know that I can only eat smaller portions, and a sticker that went on the back of my drivers license that needs to be shown in case of emergencies that end me up into the hospital. I met with my surgeon again, for the second time, and just went over what would happen during surgery. That was about it.

Right! So anxious.

March 1st is my date. Liquid is fine now. The first few days were hard.

Thank you so much! I have to. I have to prove to myself that I'm motivated. I had my preop appointment today and now it feels that much more real.

Had my preop diet appointment today!!! Omg I'm so excited.

I'm well into Day 7. The first 3-4 days absolutely sucked for me. It was like my body was in serious withdrawal mode. I had really bad headaches and body aches. But every day gets a little easier. The smell of food doesn't bother me so much. Day 7 for me. Had my preop diet today. 14 days to go (not counting today!) We all got this.

Like the person above me said, I was expecting a November surgery date and FINALLY got a date for march 1st. This whole process varies so much and every program is different. That being said, a lot of the delay was because of my old case worker, since having a new one things have gone pretty quickly. It'll happen! Beg them lol.

I have to do the same. But you need to have power over your cravings

You got this!