InspectorJensen

Oh wow. My next appointment is on 12/14 and I also have my PreOp for the hospital that day as well. I havent had weight loss requirements set but I have been incorporating a protein shake at breakfast and 2 high protein meals. I am trying to eliminate snacking and the drinking after I eat I tend to get dry mouth while eating but they say i need to chew longer to build more saliva.... its hard work but I know in the end it will be worth it! Good luck on your appointment! That must be the wonderful not to have to stress about it every day. I started at 376 and am at 335 now. I never used to but now I hate the scale and food is the enemy at this point. Whatever is lost is never enough. But it's all for the best. I have made immense changes if only I could get my body to cooperate on my surgeon's schedule. I have pre admission testing on the 12th and another weigh in the 16th to make sure I've met my weight loss during the two week liquid diet of 4 slim fast a day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I left out that I am doing the sleeve. I have another weigh in Dec 1 where I must have lost 6 more pounds, then I start my 2 week liquid diet where I must lose at least 10 more. A bit nervous given that I am already pretty much existing on Protein bars and shakes with rather slow weight loss. That said, I'm very excited! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! I am Dec 19th at well! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Military Ma Mine said Slim Fast or Carnation instant Breakfast. Just as long as there is less than 200 calories and 10+ grams of Protein I can use it. There are protein nectars by Syntrax that are not the milkshake consistencies. They have cherry, grape, fuzzy navel, apple, Cappuccino and many others. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I saw you had replied to a thread of mine, too. Being in a similar situation, I feel the pain and anxiety of your struggles. I'm not sure how your surgeon is, but mine assumes everyone sits at home eating Bon bons all day and that we need to just get up and exercise and stay away from the fast food joints. I WISH I had the privilege of sitting on my couch just waiting for surgery to happen. Nothing against those who can do that, but it seems the surgeons believe that the only thing we have to worried about is jumping through the endless hoops. They go over that I need to exercise more each day, and that the 10-15K steps mean nothing since the weight just doesn't drop off of me. And there are no such things as monthly weight fluctuations. Gah...I do feel your struggles. Try to hang in there. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow...I wish my doc used that calculation. I know it's for my own good but after 9 months of dieting, I'm struggling. If I was good at doing this on my own long term and keeping it off, I wouldn't need the surgery. Bah. I can't wait to be on the other side. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hmm probiotics...I have read studies that link weight to the gut biome. My surgeon never said anything about this though. I'll have to look into that. Thanks for sharing this and good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Springfield Weight Management in Springfield, Ohio. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Was that just the preference of the practice or due to insurance? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you!!!! I will. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for sharing that about your struggles. I truly hope that feel that peace too. It would be nice not feeling ravenous. I have expressed concerns, but they don't really listen. Their solution is to avoid fast food places so that I "don't remember what it was like the last time I had ______." But that isn't realistic. I've put a lot of work and sacrifice into getting where I am today, so I'm not about to give that up. My biggest motivation for losing the weight in general is that I will be eligible for positions in upper level public health that require the individual to be height and weight proportionate. No, I have dieted tons and don't like being heavy, but I never hated myself for it like I have since I have been on the track for the surgery. Nothing I can say or do will make them understand or care about my challenges. Whatever I lose, is never good enough. If I was great at keeping the weight off long term, I wouldn't need the surgery. They first told me I would have surgery in August and kept putting me off because of one more test, but I really believe it was done just to punish me for not losing enough weight. Ok, I'm rambling now. Thanks for listening. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is it too late to find someone else? I understand how you feel because I went through something similar. There were some very, very dark days. I wasn't "at goal" 9 days before surgery. I did some unhealthy things and was 2 pounds below the goal at the last weigh in but I had no energy, was depressed, very weak, and felt hopeless. Truly, I really do know how you feel. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yes, as I do have a date scheduled and all has been paid. As bad as it sounds, it helps to hear from someone who has faced similar struggles. I have tried the 600-800 calories he wants me to consume a day and between being around the food and not having energy for my fairly active job and endless competing demands, I find myself amidst those dark days. I just need to make it happen, one way or another. I wish I had the motivation I had in the beginning. It's like I've ran out of steam. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you. You are right. I need to frame this differently in my mind. And yes, my children need me more than I need any food out there. My date is Dec 19. Any tips for blocking out the food and smells that I am around so often? I do great during Breakfast and usually lunch. It's when I am tired and weak at the end of the day that I seem to be most at risk to giving in to food. I work 7-5 then work on my Masters in the evening. I have 4 kids so when I'm cooking for them I fall into temptation in between work and school. Thanks so much for your help. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much for your support. It really means a lot to me. Most people here don't know I'm doing this so not much support from them. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for taking the time to respond to me. I am still trying, it is just a bummer to be so focused on not eating on a family holiday where I have to cook. I will post an update as time goes on. Regards, Sarah Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for your response. I have been feeling that way for some time. At first they said it would be around 16K, but then after doing so much, there was always one more thing...and having so much invested, I believed it and kept going. I feel better that it's not just me that thinks this. I appreciate your words. Regards, Sarah Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am Dec 19th too!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm Dec 19th. I'll try to find it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I guess I might have went overboard as well. I have enough Protein powder to feed a third world country! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much for posting this. It is really inspiring. I'm eagerly awaiting my surgery on December 19th and since my surgeon wants me to lose 16 more pounds before surgery - was 376 now 339 and have to be 323, I'm starving but as a self pay with 30K already spent trying to fulfill requirements, I can't stop now. So...I've been looking for inspiration. You were beautiful in both, but I'm sure feel so much better. Thanks again and good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm from Springfield and having my surgery with Magued Kouzam on December 19th. Anyone else in the area? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

In Springfield, Ohio here. Dec. 19 surgery date. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am in Springfield, Ohio and have been working towards this since February. My date is Dec 19. Finally! I am so worried that something will mess this all up! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Glad to see others with a date similar to mine (Dec. 19). Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App