ReginaPhalange

I had my pre op consult with my surgeon today and scheduled for 5/23 - the day after my 33rd bday. Happy birthday to me!! I went to seminar on 12/29, started my appointments Jan 6th and was approved by Cigna within 3 days two weeks ago. Easy process! I am 5'4", 255.8 as of this AM. Anyone else on 5/23? [emoji4]

When it comes to unflavored protein powders - are Unjury and Genepro TRULY unflavored? I tried Isopure unflavored and it was definitely not unflavored. It also made my Crystal Light thicker, which was gross. Please let me know what you think!!

I'm not - I'm in NY state. Good luck to you!!

I agree with the previous poster to have some mental health help will be very beneficial after surgery to keep what you're talking about in check. My surgeon and nutritionist talk extensively about patients that replace food addictions/food control issues with other addictions/issues after surgery (drinking too much, being too restrictive with food, over exercising; etc.) so I've been very aware of it. Not saying that will happen with you, of course, but some extra support might help you feel better. My mother is an alcoholic and I've been worried about becoming one my whole life, so I understand where you're coming from. Also - in my opinion, you'd want to make sure that you aren't disappointed with the results you're getting from all the HARD work you're doing and the changes you'll be making come surgery time. You're doing awesome, and you should feel proud of that already! It would be terrible to lose a ton of weight and be so much healthier, but then not feel like you've accomplished much because you were too hard on yourself. Best of luck in your journey!!

I've told my immediate family and closest girlfriends. I'm not sure who else I'm going to tell - I'll figure that out in the future. One question though - to those who aren't telling anyone, how will you explain eating such small portions, or in the beginning after surgery - liquids and then pureed foods? We'll be going to a lot of social events this summer and I know people will notice if I'm not eating, and especially if I'm not drinking alcohol lol. Thoughts on how to handle that?

I highly doubt this would even be an option. Surgeons are on all their own surgery schedules, for one thing. Also, if you want insurance to pay for your reduction, there's no way they'd approve both at the same time. I had a reduction almost 2 years ago and I couldn't imagine doing that and this surgery at the same time. That was a hard enough recovery.