Krista27

I am having mine done I'm December also! So anxious. Sent from my SM-J727T1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am following this. I have two kids at home still and am not sure how to handle this. I have told my spouse that they are responsible for meals for awhile but that gets hard. Once I can eat normal food everyone is going to start eating healthier when I am cooking!!

I am 228 and getting my sleeve in December! Also very short 5'2!

I am more on the border of Oakdale/Saint Paul! Not to far. My in-laws live right over by Como. I am getting super excited. I want it to hurry up and be here already!lol Crazy we are around the same height and weight to! We should connect! Even the same hospital. Are you excited for yours?

I also love my air fryer! There are so many different things you can make in it!! I got mine from my work and bought the large one since I have a family. It is the Cooks Companion brand.

So I had to do a sleep apnea test last night. It is my final test before my surgery. I was allowed to do an at home study. Problem is I couldn't sleep. I slept maybe 3 - 4 hours. Is that enough for them to be able to get results?

I will be having a December date as well. My Dr thinks mid December I should know for sure in the next week. I am so anxious! Sent from my SM-J727T1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Well I already got the preliminary results. They said I do not have sleep apnea! Which is what I was hoping for. One step closer!!

So did any of you start a workout routine before surgery? Do you think it helped with a more speedy recovery? I went and joined a gym yesterday and am having surgery in December.

Anyone else here trying to quit or have quit smoking? I am trying my best but am really struggling with it. My PCM has me taking chantix which doesn't seem to be working. Any tips or tricks? I want to quit I have smoked for a long time.

Congrats that is great!!!

So did any of you start a workout routine before surgery? Do you think it helped with a more speedy recovery? I went and joined a gym yesterday and am having surgery in December.

Definitely tell him. He may not realize that or he may but better safe than sorry.

So I am starting to research and try out protein powders & drinks so that I know what I like and don't like. And don't waste a ton of money on. Going to start trying them before my surgery which is in December. I would love recommendations. So what I am looking for is pre-made protein drinks, and powder protein where you make the drinks yourself. So I would love to know what your favorite is and of course what not to waste money on. I am sure a similar thread has been done before but here it is again :-) Thanks for your help!!!

Yay just had my follow up with my Dr! He confirmed that I will have a December surgery!! Yay. Looking at mid December and should find out the exact date soon! I am so excited!! Sent from my SM-J727T1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am in St. Paul as well :-) Sent from my SM-J727T1 using BariatricPal mobile app

That is so good to hear!!! Sent from my SM-J727T1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am in the twin cities as well. My surgery is coming up in December. I would love to connect with others nearby. Mine will be at Methodist. Sent from my SM-J727T1 using BariatricPal mobile app

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Please see your surgeon. I haven't had my surgery yet but have had two other stomach surgeries. With one I ended up septic and almost died. The other which was a gallbladder removal one of the small incisions got infected. It was like there was a hard lump under the incision and it got a bit swollen. Antibiotics and pain meds took care of that one.

I just weighed myself and so far I have lost 16lbs since beginning this journey in August. How much did you lose before surgery? The main things I have changed is my eating. But to be honest I definitely slip up some days. But as a whole I am eating much healthier. I am trying to incorporate more exercise but I am just starting that now. What changes did you make to lose weight pre-surgery? BTW their is no requirement with my insurance of weight loss.

It is about me! I am doing this for myself and no one else. Its about my health and many other things that have accumulated up to at this point.

I know this is in the mens only but I am going to post anyways because I can! I am gay A fear is that women tend to like more full figured women I am worried a little bit that I will get to skinny. Irrational yes I know.

Welcome. I to am in the pre-op stage!

Thanks for the tip!! The puree stage is what has me most worried!