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And if anyone wants to know mine are High Weight 355, --current weight323 and stuck --surgical date: in the hands of the Bariatric Gods and my surgeon. I'm stuck at my "fat set point" until liquid diet days and surgery. But I'm still in it to win it! Been trying to track on My Fitness Pal, averaging 900-1000 calories so until I up my exercise level, walk more since I don't have a gym membership I'm stuck somewhere on an Andean desert plateau[emoji88] or something similar. I'm not giving up emotionally, still want to keep moving ahead[emoji590][emoji106] but my body says [emoji107]"Meh". And there I be, a perpetually Pre-Op![emoji30] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Take a deep breath before you go in. Still okay? That's good! Be positive, be up beat and cheerful, be yourself. They may ask why do you want bariatric surgery? Everybody has their reasons, for me and my own because I am 72 an untraditional age. Arthritis since 25, 2 knee replacements, GERD another name for reoccurant heartburn, multiple diet attempts, nothing kept it off even if I lost a little, sleep apnea(many overweight people do) but my bottom line was I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired and the thought of surgery scares me less than the thought of continuing as I am. The surgeon probably,will ask questions like Do you snack a lot? They may explain the pluses and minuses of each type of most surgeries, most popular are the vertical sleeve gastrectomy, RnY bypass, some do ESG which is done endoscopical with a tube down into your stomach then interior stitching to fold your stomach and reduce its size. A few will install an OberA balloon into your stomach, that they only leave that in 6 months, still costs nearly as much as the other surgeries and I would think of limited benefits. A very few surgeon's do Duodenal Switch, a more radical surgery, or Single Anastomosis bypass or some others I'm not as familiar with. Most surgeries are done laprascopicaly, with 5- 7 small slits in your tummy which is a lot easier on you than the Open variety once done. You'll heal quicker and have less pain with the small slit method. Your surgeon will probably make his or her suggestion on what they feel would be the best one. It is your choice and your body but do listen to their professional opinion, they have been in the business and truly can give a valuable opinion. Either they or your insurance may have multiple consultations for several different things, do them for they are of benefit to you and ensure you are in the best emotional and physical shape before surgery. And good luck, it is at once scary and thrilling to go through the different stages, but you will make it there and the rewards will be many![emoji14][emoji304][emoji13] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Seems like almost every premenopausal chick on here does that. Suspect it could be blood thinners, the shock of major surgery or hormones being released from your fat stores. One skosh older lady said it's like puberty, pregnancy and menopause rolled together, but you don't get a cute baby out of the deal. And prepare yourself for some mood swings because of those durn hormones releasing back out, most seem to get cranky and easily offended, but it will pass. Bad things usually do, your ride might her bumpy but the weight loss and clothing sizes,getting smaller, the renewed energy makes it all worth while. Smile, every stage you go through leads to victory[emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Kristin i'm just going to give you the advice,to Google your search. Also leave a message on the ESG thread,,for one of the people on there, do it as @ their name or better yet just respond to the latest posting, say Hi my name is KristinW and I have some questions about ESG? Odds are good they'll respond back. Good luck, I will be having a RnY for,multiple reasons but I try to help where I can. God Bless[emoji13] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Did you just feel the earth rock? That's Ms BiddyNZ getting her groove on!!![emoji13][emoji626] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

And if you need another friend J Mkay, I'm almost always in reach of my smartphone. I know what it's like to be a BIG girl,at 1 year I Was 35 inches tall 36lbs and the last time I could pass for being normal sized or at least proportioned right I was 5ft7in and 110 lbs, sounds okay? Then consider the fact,i was just 11 years old. And that was 61 years ago, honey I feel like I wrote the book on "fluffy".Now I'm waiting for,my own bariatric surgery, the unhappy bearer of a 47 BMI. Currently I stand at 5ft8in, shrunk some down since menopause, in my prime I was 3 in taller. As your vertebra slide down together you get a backache and sciatica. There's pain# 1, I have had 2 knee replacements so pain#2 and 3, I have had degenerative arthritis since 25, major pain #5. swelling in both ankles and calves, and worst of all I am tired of dragging my big fat body around, all 323 lbs of me. I have a chance with weight loss surgery that no diet plan could give me. And I am reaching over the edge of the Life Merry go Round and reaching for the gold ring before it's too late. In all probability I will have RnY bypass surgery in May 2018. And I can hardly wait for that day to come. I jokingly call myself the Bariatric Godmother because I'm just about the oldest active on here. A good sense of humor, you have to laugh to keep from crying, a lot of life experiences under my belt, buried a son and husband 4 1/2 years apart, so a few bumps bruises and scars along the way but I'm still alive and planning to stay that way. If you need any answers or feel lonely and friendless, I'm here. If I don't have an answer someone on Bariatric Pal will. In the meantime, Welcome and we hope you'll visit us here for a good long time.[emoji14] PS I'm redheaded, spunky and stubborn and intend to spend my remaining days slimmer, trimmer and fitter, and if I can do it-you can too. Neither one of us will accept failure, you hear?[emoji106] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Does anyone else have trouble getting light-headed and dizzy when they shower? I figure maybe my skin blood vessels dilate and that lowers my blood pressure but it's a pain holding to something with one hand and soaping up with the other. Almost hate getting clean there! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

They look amazing, and they must work well too[emoji13] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Now keep motivated and moving on towards that goal. You can do it, I know you c- a -n.[emoji13] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh be grateful to Mr Popsicle, he was there when you needed him and if he has to go bye bye be gentle to him. Don't break his little wooden stick [emoji173]! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Know better, vow to do better and keep working toward that goal. Just a few more days and your brave New world starts. You'll need to be strong now but even more so after. You are going to be given a tool,learn to use it wisely. And good luck to you![emoji14][emoji626][emoji13] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Yep even Woody would be proud of you![emoji14][emoji173][emoji13] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Like your logo but even more the dude inside. I can see a real change[emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

And May is such a pretty month! You'll be able to do your exercising in the sunlight on green grass with flowers all around. And summer will be easier because you're not as big as you were last year. Good times and good things ahead, my friends![emoji14][emoji304][emoji13] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

I would have been dumb enough I would have asked if they had been in an car accident. Shoot I asked my friend T if she had cancer when all she had was Bariatric surgery. Facepalm,to the forehead on that one![emoji38] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Creek and the rest; You mean I could be hot to trot? Now to keep from tripping over my big hooves as I run into the fray! I'm coming , and maybe in multiple ways![emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Yeah but have you ever heard a charcoal briquet being complimented on how slender it looks?. We tend to stay in the background in somber shades, but you BiddyNZ are a bird of paradise with bright plumage or a lovely tropical plant Now. Hurray for You!![emoji173] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Not much better in Ohio, the temperature bounces up and down more than a pogo stick. Sunny one day, snow the next. I want warm weather and I want it now![emoji30] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Aren't you excited? I know I would be and everything will go smoothly for you. When you wake up from your surgical nap you'll be ready to start your future! Walk walk,walk[emoji188]and sip sip sip[emoji477]and smile [emoji38]You are going to so Rock This! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Good, I've only been on Bariatric Pal a little over 4 months and I've learned oodles myself.[emoji13] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Could it be a juice or even a soft drink like Squirt or 7up? Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Sit them down and read them the riot act, those perverse so and sos. Either they are doing it on purpose, they did it without thinking or they don't care about you And your feelings all that much.[emoji30] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

What others have said Go to another room or take a walk outside. Divorce yourself from the situation. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

No durn it! I come with quite a story or emotional baggage, depending on how you take it. I have been through prerequirements not once but twice. After all that the 3 surgeons in that bariatric practice took a little vote and decided not to do my surgery. So I took my little hand and waved Bye Bye after being in their programs since August 2015. Now I am setting forth with attempt#3. I have an appointment with OSU staff psychologist Dr Kramer on April 25th. Depending on his approval, and who would turn down a sweet lady like myself, besides those 3 sons of Seabiscuit the Horse I was once affiliated with? When I get my approval it depends on whether I'll have any more hoops to jump through, my transcript does transfer but if they accept it all, May? Youve heard of the Million Man March? Turn on the 6 o'clock news, witness the 1 fat redhead picketing[emoji188] outside the front door of the OSU-Wexner Medical Center . I will be p*****d and vocal![emoji14][emoji779] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Varoom vroom JeepGirl4. Glad you joined us here. Is there anything we can help you with? Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app