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All I have eaten today
perryjoyce replied to Nean4488's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is all hitting very close to home! I'm 24 hours into pre-op Clear liquids and I am soooooooooo groggy. I can't concentrate or focus for the life of me. I'll probably go home soon, I'm not doing any good just sitting here. I had the same feelings though, "This is a result of detoxing from all the crap I eat on a regular basis." Usually when I feel like this I eat something. Most of the time it's healthy, sometimes it's not. So I guess technically this is a good thing, but damn if it's not draining me. The really strange and slightly wonderful thing is that I am not very physically hungry and the mental hunger hasn't hit yet - though I know it will. -
anxious about tuesday
perryjoyce replied to karmaandkismet's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Glad you've got your PCP's support! I too was a ball of nerves going into that appointment. She can be intimidating as well and is also a skinny little thing! I was afraid she'd be anti-WLS. And all for nothing! Her only concern was that I was a little young to be considering such a drastic change. I flat out told her, "Do you want me to wait until I am diabetic and have high blood pressure?" She laughed, said I was right, and told me I was an ideal candidate as well! :smile2: Looks like you got your ticker figured out, it looks nice! That's one heck of a weight loss! :smile: -
I just passed 24 hours without even thinking about cheating so I'm pretty happy! My head is a little groggy but my stomach is full and satisfied so I guess I can't complain. And I survived the magnesium citrate ordeal, so all in all I'm doing well! Thanks for asking!
Also, your last week will FLY BY!! I'm certain of it! If I hadn't moved my day, I'd be getting ready for surgery TOMORROW! That's just insane to me, four weeks ago I thought I'd never get here!
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Glad you're feeling better already! I'm taking Monday and Tuesday off so I hope that's enough to feel at least good enough for work. I'm stuck in a desk all day so it should be too bad! =)
How's the port pain? That's one thing I'm really worried about. I hear it's common.
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My pre-op clear liquid diet started yesterday at noon, so I officially made it past the 24 hour mark! I'm not mentally hungry, I'm not physically hungry, but my head feels like lead and I just want to take a nap. It's not "fatigue" it's just foggy and heavy and it makes it hard to concentrate. Like when I look at the computer screen, I feel like my brain is pulling away from it and I can't focus. This is actually not a new feeling for me, but I usually use food as a remedy for it. I guess this is just a form of withdrawal, but does anyone have any advice for coping with it? If it keeps up I might just go home and nap.
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Congratulations!! Gosh, I can't remember the last time I lost five pounds! I usually lose two, get excited, and gain three!! First fill already, eh? I hope my surgeon is as aggressive!
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Wow 11 lbs! That's exciting! My date got pushed back to Friday (from Thursday) and I think I'm going to start my liquids tonight anyway. I am really ready mentally to start, so why not? I hope I'm as successful as you!
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feeling down and unmotivated in months leading to surgery date
perryjoyce replied to Hephania's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree with Sooz, I don't think I would have been brave enough to commit to this at such a young age, but boy do I wish I had. I've been fighting myself for ten years now. I do kinda feel the same way as far as not really caring right now. My surgery is on Friday and I've been waking up these last few mornings and just throwing the easiest articles of clothing on and running out the door. I've had to try so hard in the past to try and cover up or distract from the fat, but now I feel like I'm just biding time until I no longer have to do that anymore. So it's hard to put forth the effort. I just feel fatigued by the thought. A wide variety of emotions is perfectly normal right now. You're about to commit to a big lifestyle change. Only you can know if it's right for you, but honestly, I admire your bravery for making such an important decision. I really wish I had done the same at your age. Just use this time to read up on everything to expect, research other bandsters experiences, and I promise the time will fly by and your new life will begin before you know it. -
50 lbs of CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!! That's seriously amazing! You're an inspiration for sure! :biggrin:
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May 10-14 2010 Bandsters
perryjoyce replied to lisagus's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Fortunately, my surgery is very early. I have to be at the hospital at 5:15 AM. I'm thrilled though, I don't expect to get a wink of sleep the night before!! -
Countdown to surgery and beginning of pre-op diet
perryjoyce replied to palmtreegirl70's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm heading to the store right after work to pick up my clear liquids to start tonight! Suddenly I am feeling very overwhelmed! Oh well, it's a good thing... :biggrin: -
May 10-14 2010 Bandsters
perryjoyce replied to lisagus's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well...I'm now officially a 5/14 bandster! My surgery coordinator called this morning and asked if I wouldn't mind switching a day because the guy who is scheduled for Friday morning needed to swap. The last thing I wanted to do was postpone (I am sooooooooooooooooo ready for this!) but when she told me the next chance this guy would get wouldn't be until June, I felt really bad. I'm not the biggest believer in karma but I couldn't help but think that selfishly keeping my appointment for no good reason other than pure impatience is not the best way to start my "new life". So there you have it, 5/14 it is! I'm still starting my clear liquids today though - I just picked up my magnesium citrate and that little red bottle is currently mocking me from my desk. Did I mention just how ready I am for this?!?!? :biggrin: -
I think I've decided to handle it like this: my boyfriend, my parents, my siblings, my best friends, and my closest co-workers (who overlap the "best friend" category) all know. For my extended family and my co-workers I'm less close to, I will tell them if/when they ask about my changing appearance. This goes along with my personality in general - I'm extremely open and honest if you ask me directly, but I don't necessarily spill out personal information without prompt. I think when I first get a comment, which will most certainly be in the form of, "What are you doing?" (which in diet obsessed coworker speak means "what fad diet are you following") I'll simply reply: "I just finally got serious about improving my health." If they persist and want to know details, I'll tell them part of getting serious involved accepting my limitations and getting the help and the tools I need to succeed, i.e., a LAP-BAND®. Part of me dreads this conversation because of the gossipy nature of my family and co-workers, but part of me is really looking forward to it. There are many people in my life who are probably perfect candidates for WLS and are currently stuck in the vicious terminal dieter cycle and I look forward to pointing them towards the hope that this surgery has given me. That right there is the sole reason I've decided to be honest with them if they ask. Kind of a "paying it forward" kind of thing.
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My New Journey
perryjoyce replied to CurvasPeligrosas's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm still a few days away from surgery, but at the very least I can say what you're feeling right now sounds pretty normal to me. I know I went through it! I've been mostly excited but of course there's the nagging voice in my head that says, "What if you're the one person that can't make this work?" I honestly think this mental waiting game is going to be the hardest part for me. I think reading these boards and following some of the superstar blogs will definitely help calm you down. I see so much success everywhere I look, it's amazing and totally inspiring!! You can't help but feel you've got some wind in your sails! So good luck to you and congratulations on your progress so far! :confused: -
Hi! Did you ever get your surgery date? You said it might be in May, hope everything has worked out so far!
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May 10-14 2010 Bandsters
perryjoyce replied to lisagus's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just wanted to pop in and say good luck to everyone having surgery this week! I'll be keeping my eyes peeled as the updates start rolling in! :confused: And welcome mblair3! -
Hey there! Wow, have you really lost 27 pounds pre-op?? That's amazing! I wish I was going into surgery that much lighter! I'm not really on any major pre-op diet so I'm just hovering where I normally am. I only have to do liquids two days prior to surgery. That'll start Tuesday. I'm so excited though, for all of us May Bandsters!!
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This is a good question and I hope more people with experience respond. I'm a few days away from surgery but I've already bought a small cartel worth of vitamins and supplements and I have no idea how well I'll be able to get them down. TinaM - when you say you diced them into 1/4's, does that mean you weren't able to tolerate 1/2's? Is 1/2 a pill generally still too big for the band at decent restriction?
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A quarter of the way to my goal!!
perryjoyce replied to giggles&curls's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations!! 1/4 is HUGE!!! :confused: -
BetsyB, that's got to be the most creative, ingenious reward I've ever heard of! I love it!!
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May 10-14 2010 Bandsters
perryjoyce replied to lisagus's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just started following you! I love the little community of band bloggers, I lurk on all their pages and finally started one of my own! I'm not new to blogging but I'm definitely new to this community and I owe so much to everyone who has been open and honest with all their experiences! I have support where I need it but it's just so different - your day to day friends and family just can't understand what we're going through, both good and bad! So we're here for you! Keep blogging and I'll keep reading! -
protein shake recipe!
perryjoyce replied to trishfish's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Amazon Prime is both the best and worst thing to ever happen to me. No one should have the power of free two-day shipping! Do you work in an office? Did you know you can put four other people on your account?? I have four friends in on it with me, we each pay just $20/year! I'd say Amazon is getting screwed, but really I think they're laughing all the way to the bank! (Sorry...didn't mean to hijack this thread, bandster foul!) -
protein shake recipe!
perryjoyce replied to trishfish's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That sounds amazing!! My first wave of protein drinks just arrived yesterday (thank you Amazon Prime!) but I'm not loving them. I enjoy protein shakes in general, but low carb/no sugar ones are blah! Fake sugar makes me gag, but I guess I gotta get used to it again. Hopefully it's an acquired taste! So anything I can do to spice it up (chai tea hello!) sounds good to me! Thanks for sharing!