Auroragirl4489

Heading to the losers bench tomorrow morning! Excited and nervous! Its been a long 6 months prepping for this day! Lost 21 lbs soo far. SW 272 lbs Current 251 lbs ANyone else August 22nd??

Headed to the hospital for my bypass this morning. I’m nervous, but I know I’m doing the right thing for my health and my family. Can’t wait to spend more quality time with my friends and family unrestricted by my weight. Can’t wait to ride roller coasters with my 10 year old daughter for the first time. Cant wait to have sex with my wife again. I’ve missed out on so much because of my weight and now I’m on my way to never missing another day or another experience again with those I love. Can’t wait to start my new life. I’ll let you all know how it goes.

Rick Z

HW 339
SW 337
CW 318
GW 200

My Family came over yesterday to stage a Intervention to stop me from pursuing my weight loss surgery now that I have completed all requirements and scheduled for operation last week of September. This intervention last 3 hours. What I realize is that they really care about my well being and honestly they are SCARED . I educated them about the process. And emphasize the great possibilities with getting my health in order. Long story short their response derived from fear and love. Although it was much more drastically conveyed to the ears. I say this to say be educated in what your doing so you can educate others and also be firm in your decision. With that said this conversation will be the first and last time we discuss this (intervention) until after my surgery.
This subject MUST not be revisited prior too , the day of or minute prior to operation with family/friends who are “Unsure” and are not sharing experience in your body.
You have to make your own decision in life. And know what’s best for you.
This is YOUR LIFE. So live your best life.
My date is tentatively set for last week in September pending insurance review.

And I plan to make my own decision. I will continue to pray for all of us that we make the best decision whether to do it or not (surgery) but ultimately that all things work out for the goodness of God. That we will be healthy and while in Jesus Name Amen.

I wish you all the Best ,

Portia H

I've been lurking around here for a while, but now that I have my date (Sept 12, 2018) Its time to get down to business!!! I'm excited and scared to death too. From post surgery experience, how soon after surgery can I hope to be off diabetes medicine?

So my surgery went very well they said! I was a little worried this morning, because my surgeon was around an hour late. I was so worried that my surgery was going to be postponed til a later date, but he showed up. My stomach is a little sore right now, but I’ve been getting great rest since the surgery, so hopefully that will speed up my recovery. And to everyone still waiting for their surgery date, I wish you the best of luck and the day will be here before you know it!

I have surgery at 8am this morning. I've been waiting for this for so long, and it's finally here! These last few hours can't pass soon enough. Wish me luck...

Hi Y'all! My surgery date is August 28th. I'm eating my final favorites this weekend before the pre-op liquid diet starts on Tuesday. I've already warned my coworkers. I'm nervous and excited to get started already. BTW that pic is not me but my beautiful daughter. Good luck to everyone!

I finally got my surgery date. They called yesterday and told me my surgery will be september 25th. Im so excited. Anybody out there my twin?
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Hi, I have never written in any type of forum before, and I feel like I am a bit late to the game. I am already one week into my two week preop diet and feeling very anxious. My surgery is Monday August 27th. I am doing ok during the day with diet, however it is at night (as always), that I struggle. I am doing my best, but cannot find a low sodium broth that makes me happy. I love Soup but I cannot find one that satisfies me with low sodium. I am doing well with the shakes, but I still feel hungry. I am so very limited in what I can have. I don't know how everyone else does it. I am here because I am addicted to food and it has been difficult at night. I could use some other people who have gone through the process who can help me through. Thank you.

As you know in a little,more than 2 weeks I will,be having my Bariatric surgery after 3 years of planning , trying, and continuing to try for I believe this is something the Lord has planned for me.
My friends, I ask that the Great Physician "Scrubs" in with my surgeon. That with his help my surgeon's hands will be swift, sure and true. And that I be restored to health that I may continue to be of service to,others. And that God's purpose and plan for,my life continues .🙏Amen and amen!

I'll always let someone pray for me who is willing too! Sorry that you have been criticized because of your faith. Thank you for this post.

I'd like to add my prayers to that as well. Where there are two or more gathered...

I get not PUSHING beliefs on others, but i dont feel any of your posts have ever done this. There are people talking about being vegan after surgery, just because I am not vegan doesnt mean i cant read or need to be offended that they are different. Whats going to happen if a non Christian reads your post? Will it burn holes through their retinas, no! I feel that whether i share it or not, if someone is using their beliefs in a positive way, there is no harm done. This world needs as much POSITIVITY as it can get! I welcome, thoughts, vibes, prayers to whatever god u believe in, because the fact that you took a minute of YOUR day to do something positive for me is very thoughtful. Just my opinion......

I'm praying i will be approved by my insurance company to have the sleeve procedure. I'm so scared it won't happen. Can you pray for me?

I'd be happy to be on your prayer list and you're welcome to join mine! You really don't need to take the prayers off site. I had no objections to this post.

I have been praying about this, and really feel led to do it.
I have been criticized for sharing my faith in Jesus Christ on this website, I truly do respect others feelings because it certainly is their right to believe or not to believe, even God does not force one to believe in Him, it must be of one's own free will.
I feel deeply that there are some on here that would love to be prayed for, before surgery, during surgery and after surgery, so here's what I am willing to do, if I can be of some comfort to anyone, please email me at brotherron98@gmail.com
I assure you that I do have a personal and close relationship with the Lord, he does and always has answered my prayers, and I'm sure as long as I walk in his ways, he will continue to answer them, so please if I can help you in any way, email me.
Sincerely, The Preacher.

I lost 9lbs in a couple weeks just by eating egg whites for Breakfast or shake, Protein Shake for lunch and salad with chicken or shrimp (any Protein if you eat red meat or pork) for dinner and then eat Jello for Snacks and popsicles. Cut carbs out completely. Also no sodas or juices. If you are serious about this you will stick with the diet plan created. Count your calories i never go over 1000. And insurance is very strict. Good luck 

EGD finished, cleared for surgery next Tuesday! Can't get here soon enough!!!

today is my day! getting ready! already bath took the pill warming my body and on the way!

8/28 twins we are ONE WEEK AWAY #nervous

My VSG is scheduled for 8/27/18. Feels so far away but too close as well as my tummy does flip-flops just thinking about it. I have to admit I’ve been indulging since I’ve jumped through all the hoops ( mid-June). Working on getting my focus and discipline back. Planning to break out paperwork and re-educate myself. Any other pre-surgery ‘guilty indulgers’ out there?

Just got my surgery date. Aug 21. Bypass

I’m scheduled for August 29 th. Can’t wait to start liquid diet on the 14 th. I’m in North eastern Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre Scranton anybody else near me?

I am on 8/29!
Are you getting prepared?

8/28 here!