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Would You Have Weight Loss Surgery Again?
bravelygo replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Absolutely. My BMI went from 41 to 29, and I've added years to my life, I'm sure. It's been hard work, but I got my head straight about it , made the commitment to myself, and started changing my life. -
How Often Do You Weigh Yourself?
bravelygo replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Every.single.morning I look to be an ounce or few lighter. If not I know I ate too much or the wrong thing yesterday so I work harder today. -
Thanks for sharing. You made me realize I better get some "before" photos because it's too late!
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That is so inspiring!
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I'm just over a month out, and I'm having a protein smoothie for breakfast, then I keep at work cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and chicken broth with chicken soup flavored protein. I have one of those items at lunch, then again before 5. Dinner later.
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12 months later and 105lbs lighter, I have a New Attitude
bravelygo replied to cslove's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Wow you look fabulous! Congrats and thanks for the inspiration -
No, my D levels were low so my Primary prescribed them, but the surgeon said it wasn't going to delay surgery and I got through it all just fine. Still taking the Vit D
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I have my failed my pre-op liquid Diet. Terrified I won't be able to do surgery
bravelygo replied to abigman's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good news. My surgeon didn't require a pre-op diet, but my bariatric Doctor did, so I kind of "split" the difference. Fluids all day and 1 small healthy meal for dinner, until the last 4 days. Then liquids only. -
Did anyone experience flushing?
bravelygo replied to spunkyheather's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor had me drinking milk to pack in the protein and calories along with the 3 shakes. I don't know anything about flushing, tho. Sorry. -
Post Operation Pain
bravelygo replied to Cocoon2Butterfly's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm taking two weeks off. I'm 10 days post-op and started back walking almost immediately. I feel great and my energy level is fine. I'm still on full liquids, getting plenty of protein (Premier Protein shakes) so that's got to be why I feel good. -
Less than 24 hours till i go in...
bravelygo replied to Dinks97420's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's going to work out great. Try to enjoy the experience and trust your medical team. I'm 10 days out and still doing the happy dance! Keep us posted.... -
Would you do it again?
bravelygo replied to char3672's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No regrets. I was worried sick about post-surgery gas, and throwing up. I don't do nausea well either. Well, turns out I didn't have any gas pain, no nausea and have not thrown up. I'm 10 days post op. It is entirely possible for this to be a "breeze"! Luck? Probably not - Just following Dr's orders may be the magic trick! -
Did you ever have second thoughts?
bravelygo replied to ALittleMe0914's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I never doubted myself and my decision, but I did go kinda all morbid, in that I made some last minute arrangements and instructions in case I didn't make it out of the OR. I'm sure I looked like an idiot in that gurney being wheeled to the OR because I was grinning ear to ear with excitement. If I DID make it out, I knew that I would have a new lease on life. It was like being reborn. A "do over". That was 10 days ago. Now I'm Home, recovering, have had NO nausea, no sickness, very little pain after the first two days and things are fantastic! They will be for you, too. -
Nope - clear liquids was only from after surgery for the next three days for me.
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Psych evaluation. Fail
bravelygo replied to sassy_ tiffany's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh honey, I'm sorry you feel like this is a setback. It's really not, though. For me the surgery is about getting healthy. I was already on depression meds and have a regular therapist that I haven't been to in ages, but the mental assessment was helpful for me. It helped me realized that I use food to deal with other issues, that I'm going to need to resolve in order to keep the weight off. I went to a few Overeaters Anonymous meetings and the materials and support from that program are going to help me address my compulsive eating problems - which I never even realized I had. I had to ask myself, "before I get this surgery, am I absolutely sure I've done everything I can - used every other tool I have - to get healthy?" The true answer was no. I hadn't dealt with why I eat when I do, and not trying to explore and fix that means to me that I was still looking for a quick fix. Which means I am prime target to be one of those statics that get surgery and 10 years later gain all the weight back. I can't let that happen. You don't have to "fix" all your problems before they will approve you, but you do want to demonstrate that you acknowledge them and are addressing them. Meds and therapy help many of us along this path. Get all the help you need so you can be your best self ever! Good luck .... To us both!