Mari3997

Hi All! I’m a 58 year old female . My bypass is scheduled this month, and I’m beyond petrified. I’ve cancelled my surgery 3 times in the past 15 years ( mostly because my mom always scared me out of doing it)… I’ve since lost her and I feel I can no longer carry all this weight. I have so much inflammation / pain everywhere in my body ( ie joints) … But my surgeon does not require weight loss beforehand or at least the liver shrinking diet pre-op ( and I planned on starting it this week on my own, but didn’t! ! I don’t trust myself to be able to do what it takes to be successful ! I don’t feel I have the support to go through with it ! I’m afraid of rerouting my digestive system! Of complications! The bariatric center in my area is “ going thru changes” ( doctors words) … there is no support group… But I have back pain and I need to go to work everyday! …. I have this small window of time to recover as I have help to cover for me . But I am SCARED! I change my mind all the time! ( I haven’t told the doctor just in case on that day I feel I can go through with it! I know! I know! It’s crazy and I’m driving MYSELF crazy!

Hi again! I have a serious aversion to Protein powders and all those nutritional drinks … I literally gag! Please pals, can y’all give me substitutes for protein meal replacements? Thanks in advance 😊

Hi Susan! Sounds like you’re doing great! Soooo good to know! Thank you for the quick response. What I’d like to ask is , you mentioned your digestive system… this is 1/2 of my main concern … does it feel different? Have You ever had pains or tummy discomfort? My tummy is literally the ONLY part of me that doesn’t hurt! The other worry is I don’t trust myself to follow the rules and only eat clean… i always start out great but then end up self sabotaging myself… we ALL find solace in eating inappropriate foods… Also, can you tell me which other sources you used for the last few years? Your last 20 will come off I’m sure! You’ve been doing this ! You KNOW you can do this and relieve your feet!

Wow, Vacations! You’re definitely a plethora of information! This is all fantastic!, My KNEE! I’m limping this week because I fell last week checking out of hotel in Scottsdale… I did a real number! Can’t help wondering if it’s a sign from the universe ( or my Mom😂)) Tell me, did you bring and/or need someone ( nurse/ caregiver) for the first few nights at home? I have my hubby at night after work, but during day, I can’t me lifting my 17 year old 25 lb doggy bear who demands ( screams!) to come up on the bed w me ( and he’s my comfort!) …he follows my young dog who barks and jumps on and off on a whim.. I like your idea of vitamin patches… I like ALL YOUR INFO! I’ll ask for zofran .. so, any other advice, ideas, send my way! Thank you for this! Means sooooo much!

Hi Fiery! I’m brand new here, and I see you’re not posting these days. I hope you’re doing well, and I hope you're still using your tool… if not, I think here’s a good place to chat and vent. I’m completely terrified of my upcoming bypass surgery. I only have this next month to take off work and take care of myself. It sounds like you’re a busy, on the go kinda girl ( so am I, very much so) … I guess I’d like to know how you’re doing these days… the reality of it all.. I hope to hear from you!😀

Hi Summerseeker! Thank you for the quick response ! I do have a bazillion questions! I’m just worried I’m getting into something I won’t be able to handle! But then I tell myself we wouldn’t be here if we weren’t all in the same boat… on different levels, with individual perspectives… I’m thankful to have found this group!

Hi Catwoman! Thank you for your quick reply! You have no idea how much better I feel after reading your thoughts. Have a beautiful weekend!