Kimmisi

Hi Kathie, It seems we’ve been on similar paths to get to this point. Life gets in the way sometimes. Congratulations on your masters! I am 1 day post op and although I am experiencing pain with gas, I’m drinking 4 ozs every hour: water, broth or clear protein. I’ve been walking around the floor about every hour. I am able to go home today.

It’s 3:21am on July 6 and I leave for the hospital in 3 hours to have the sleeve procedure done. I have considered and deliberated the decision to get bariatric surgery for 4 years while I was in while getting my bachelors and now I’ve just graduated with my MBA. I’m 54 and have questioned “why now?”, “am I too old?”. The truth is I don’t feel or think of myself as 54 but my body won’t let me forget it. I’ve always thought that in all aspects of my life I was in full control but my relationship with food shows me otherwise. I don’t seek to be a size 2 from a size 22, I don’t imagine myself emotionally and spiritually any different however I am changing and will be changed by my commitment to put me first. This procedure is another tool to help me to make the outside match the inside. I expect some pain and small disappoints as I walk this journey but I know that changing my relationship with food is actually me changing my relationship with myself. I want to be the best version of me and the extra 100 pounds Is a burden on my spirit as well as my frame. I wish us all a safe and healthy journey as we step in to the next chapter of our lives.

I agree, Superman84. I've started following the diet (90 grams protein , eating every 3 hours (5 to 6 meals/day), increasing water to 80 ozs). I'm still eating regular food between shakes but really reducing portion size. I'm using this time to try shakes, fruit drinks, soups and recipes so that I can be prepared after surgery. I'm down 4 lbs after 2 weeks, My next goal is 30 minutes of exercise (walking mostly) everyday. I think long term success will depend on this preparation.

Hi All. I just found this site and am looking forward to reading everything! I'm hoping to be scheduled for late June. I'm working quickly through my requirements. I've started changing my eating habits to prepare for post bariatric life.