Thea1965

Since my surgery Oct 14th, my diabetes has been staying between 130 and 155. I checked it today and it was 222. I am so upset. I have been under a lot of stress the past few days. Would that cause it to go up that much? Anyone else do this and what did you do Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

Yes I was. The evening after my surgery I haven't needed anything. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

I took neurontin before I had gastric bypass. Do I need to open the capsules and put it something or can I take it whole since it is in capsule for? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

I am having gastric bypass surgery Oct 14th. What has been your experience with Dr Garcia and the Mexico trip? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

Hey. Day after my surgery. Feeling good. I just wanted to say that this has been a great experience. Everyone has been wonderful. Dr Garcia has done a great job from all I can see. My sister-in-law is with me. She is a 30 year icu nurse in the states and she is impressed. Just wanted anyone considering here to know my experience. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

My surgery date to. I feel the same way. Good luck to ya. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

I am on my pre-op diet right now. Before I started this I decided to do baby steps. Thought it would be easier. First I stopped all carbonated beverages. I new for me this would be hard so I did that first. Then I did away with caffeine. I thought that would be hard but I never had a headache or anything. Then I started having a Protein shake for Breakfast and a healthy lunch. Did this for a while to get use to it. I never ate breakfast and rarely ate lunch. This has been the hardest for me. Then I started working on supper. Just making healthier choices. Now I'm on 2 Protein drinks and 1 meal. Hasn't been very hard at all. I think I prepared my mind as well as my body. Through all this I started adding in Water arobics. This way I'm sure is not everyone's way,but it ius working for me. I've lost 25 pounds and don't really feel like I'm dieting. I feel like I am making life changes. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

I'm still Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

I have alot of issues with my legs and my back. Working out in the gym just isn't working for me. I'm doing Water arobics on my own cause right now I can't keep up with the classes. I move for 10 minutes then I use water weights for 10 minutes. I do this for at least an hour. When my legs start hurting (and they do) I get in the deep end of the pool, hold on to the side of the pool and move there. This way my feet aren't coming into contact with the bottom of the pool. This helps me alot. Hope this helps. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

I am hoping my taste changes some. I have never liked soup. Any kind of soup. The broth part of soup is what gets me. I hope this changes. Lol Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

Years ago I joined weight watchers. They had this beautiful woman stand up and announced that she had met her goal weight that night. She looked like a size 0 so I was impressed until they said she had joined 9 months before and had lost 14 pounds. My mom and I didnt really know what to think. I told my mom that I had lost that much with one bowel movement. Needless to say we were cracking up. Not meaning to imply that I was not happy for her weight loss. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

I'm not overly anxious about the actual surgery. I'm very anxious that after I go through everything that it won't work for me. I have diabetes and I so want this to help with it. Good luck. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

The gym I go to is no where near this fancy but when you pull out of their parking lot if you go straight you are in my front yard. Lol convenient and no excuses. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

I'm from Western KY. I'm having my surgery October 14th in Mexico. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

I have a 1 month diet. Protein drink for Breakfast and lunch, then vegetables and protein for dinner. Total liquid diet I think for 2 days before surgery. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

I'm having it October 14th. Yes it is really feeling real to me now. I'm 51 and have wanted this it seems like forever. Good luck to you. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is October 14th. I'm so scared. I'm not scared of the surgery or the pain afterwards or anything like that, I'm scared it won't work. I have tried every diet out there and I feel like this is my last chance. I don't think I can live much longer in the shape that I'm in and I have read so many that say they didn't loose weight. I'm not concerned with looking pretty. I never have been and I don't think that is going to change. Lol. I'm not worried about how my body looks either. Yes, if I could look like Jennifer Lopez I wouldn't argue but I so want my health. I am 51 years old and have been fat my entire life but once. I starved myself for 6 months, got boney looking and was still the fat kid. When I tried to start eating healthy I gained all the weight back. I have diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, pcos, and a bad thyroid. Who knows what else is hiding in me just waiting to jump out. I know I have to have this surgery, I'm just so afraid because this really is my last hope. I guess I needed to just get on here and vent my feelings. Maybe I need to write in a journal. Lol. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

I am having gastric bypass surgery I October and I am trying to prepare as much as possible. I am really confused about Vitamins. What should I take, when should I them and how should I take them? I hope this doesn't sound stupid. New to all of this. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

How much weight do I need to loose before my surgery? I started out at 400 even. I have lost 18 pounds so far Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much. So much clearer than what I received. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

That is what my paper says except it is based on my BMI. So according to that it will be 30 days. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

I tried to post it under the bypass forum but this is the only place that it would let me post. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

I'm having my surgery in Mexico with Dr. Garcia. So far I've not really talked to anyone but I have gotten emails. When I was excepted for surgery they said to be able to have bypass instead of sleeve I would have to loose some weight. Never said how much. I want to have bypass because I have diabetes really bad and I also have heartburn. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

I will be having surgery October 14 with Dr. Garcia. Wondering what you all did pretty op? What diet did you follow? I want to do this right and I think the instructions about the diet is unclear. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

Try adding something like GENEPRO Protein powder to things. They say it has no taste. You shouldn't even know it's in your food or drink. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App