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Sad to think I wasted my time on someone who was just trolling...I had my suspicions, but replied anyway. People who troll usually have some psychological need for attention, either positive or negative, but usually negative. The more I read, the more ridiculous it all sounded. Anyway, moving on. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for all your replies and the apps that you use. I will check them out. However, the thing I'M curious about is whether if you were bad at tracking before and you improved in your tracking post-op? Was there a mental shift for you? I mean, surgery is a huge endeavor and it would be pretty wasteful to abuse it. I really don't want to do that. I more curious about the attitude and approach to tracking vs the tracking itself. @OutsideMatchInside... interesting that you had to track so that you would eat ENOUGH! I can't imagine that. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Well, I come from a typical Italian-American family...we know how to cook and we know how to eat. It will definitely be a challenge, but my time-off schedule at work is limited and I don't want to wait until next August. I'm a speech therapist (SLP) and I work with preschoolers. I basically walk down the hall, pick them up (not literally ) and bring them down the hall to my speech room...sit for about 25-30 minutes, then repeat, about 10 times. I think I'll be exhausted the first week or so. I was trying to get all clearances in on time to have my sleeve done late August, but I ran out of time...I thought I was so close, but I still had a way to go. Now, if everything goes as planned, I will get my sleeve on December 23...only 11 weeks from Friday! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App Yikes! I'd be scared to do it right before the holidays...we focus too much on food in my family!! But hopefully yours is different. As it is, I'm worried about holidays and I was sleeved in July. What do you do for work? I have a desk job (Office manager) and I cant stand missing work due to the way they do PTO here but even still I had to be out about a week. Because of the way I scheduled it (I went in on a thursday, had surgery that day & was back to work by the next wed) I had the time off...if you have time off with the holidays thats an excellent reason to schedule it then. I was too impatient to wait and my partner drives a truck so tiem home was a factor. Enough about me, how's it going for you, so far? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I am a bit confused about ketosis, as well. Being a type 2 diabetic myself, I did a search about "ketosis" vs "ketoacidosis"; they ARE different, but you may need a specialist to explain it to you more thoroughly. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

You asked for our perspectives, now I encourage you to really listen to their responses. Many people with binge eating disorders have found a way to continue bingeing, and based on your history, I'm thinking you may, as well. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I'm sure there are many people that were able to get psychological clearance and still get surgery. I saw my wife struggle with binge eating/bulimia and the Lap-band for years. She often ate to the point of severe discomfort and often complained of pain from bingeing way beyond her comfort zone (almost every single night) She threw up frequently. On several occasions, she admitted to me that she liked the feeling of being empty (hence the bulimia). I like the feeling of being full. I'm sure we have our own experiences that shaped us to feel a certain way. She did lose about 80# and has kept off about 70#, give or take. I believe she is in "remission" with her eating disorder (if there even is such a thing), but it does flare up now and again, often during periods of high stress. If the sleeve could completely prevent you from bingeing, I would say "go for it", but it can't. I totally believe you about how detrimental it has been to you. Have you tried some type of eating disorder clinic? I feel they would have the best understanding of various eating disorders and how to treat them. I worry that for you, especially since it appears you do not have weight to lose (based upon your BMI), that it wouldn't serve you ghe way you need /want it too. I strongly encourage you to seek some emotional support for your binge eating disorder, whether or not you decide to proceed with the surgery. You're not "CRAZY", as you mentioned, but you do need help, and in my humble opinion, it's not surgery. Best of luck to you on your journey towards healing yourself. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Well done! Great user name, btw! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I'm on Synthroid for my thyroid, so I'm usually pretty regular. I guess I should expect some variance from tbe norm anyway. I'd rather be prepared! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Good luck to you all! Don't worry about sleeping before the surgery...you'll have time to catch up afterwards. That's what I've read anyway. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I've heard most stays are 1 night...possibly 2, but I haven't heard of 3 nights. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I'll be getting my surgery with Dr. Atwa on December 23 at St. Charles I've heard good things about Dr. Sekhar Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I really hope I will be able to return at 9 days post-op. I would say my job is mild to moderately active. I'll have to walk down the hall to pick up my preschool students for speech therapy, sit down for about a half-hour, then go and switch my kids and do another half-hour. I have about 8 kids a day. I'm expecting to a bit sore and tired the first few weeks, but some people have healed very quickly. Based on my past experience having gallbladder surgery (9+ years ago), I tend to recover pretty quickly. Praying for a similar, easy experience. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Good argument for keeping the diabetes diagnosis on my chart when I get off my meds. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Hello, fellow diabetic people! I'm very curious to know how your numbers have improved since surgery (especially VSG). My surgeon said that gastric bypass has a higher rate of improvement for diabetes, but I don't want to rearrange my internal organs. My most recent A1C was 8.4 ( !!!) and my daily blood sugar readings gave been in the 200's...too high. I just had my meds increased, but I need to watch my sugar and other carbs...it's so hard sometimes! I think I'm really afraid of low blood sugar, but these high numbers are not good. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Ha! You almost got me with a new Ford Focus every three years! I thought "Now wait a minute..." Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I know about those Metformin side effects...even the extended release ones. I am looking forward to that day when I don't have to worry about the side-effects. Also, the lack of general fatigue sounds wonderful, as well! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

A couple of weeks? I hope I can drive after a about a week. Fingers crossed! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Hello! I am scheduled for VSG surgery on December 23...right nefore Christmas. I'm just curious to hear about other people that were sleeved, or otherwise, right before a holiday. I planned it for that day so I could have the most amount of time to recuperate over the holiday week off from work (I'm a speech therapist, aka SLP, and I work with preschool children, but I am not required to lift them or take care of any diapering needs-I hope I'll be ok). I'm not so worried about the lack of eating, although that will be tough...I just don't want to have to stay a 2nd night and miss out on Christmas eve festivities and/or be a burden to my family. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! Great idea! Egg nog Protein shake, anyone? The pumpkin sounds good, but I don't know if I'll be on full liquids so soon. They told me I could go home from the hospital on purees, but I don't trust that. It seems much too soon. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Good luck to you! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Bay Shore, but my surgery will be at St . Charles Hospital. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

That's great! How long did it take tou to go from 8 to 5? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app Thank you for all your responses! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow...5.6 A1C in 6 months...that's awesome! What was your A1C when you started? I heard that it's more of a remission than a cure, but it's better than having my sugars so high. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Wow! And only in a few months! That's great! Thanks for responding. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I was wondering about this too! Do you have to do the 2-week liquid pre-op diet? I'm wondering if that can throw off your system enough to stall your period for a few days. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App