Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

I finally had it!!!!



Recommended Posts

OMG! I am so excited! I finally was banded on 9/13 (the day before I turned 39) and I am in awe of this whole experience. For a minute I thought that they might cancel my surgery again due to my raised blood sugar levels but I was able to get them under control and my reading was 124 the morning of my surgery. Since then, I have been eating the VERY small amounts allowed and really do feel feel full. I totally feel the restriction. Although I cheated a bit and tried to eat something that I should not be trying till the 2nd week post-op but quickly realized that it was not worth it cause I came up immediatly. I feel great right now. In May I weighed 234 and right now I am at 209. (although the day of surgery I weighed 215) So, 6 pounds in 6 days works for me. Lets just hope I can keep this momentum flowing!! I have already started taking my dog walking and it has tired me out but my heart rate is getting up and burning the calories! I hope this continues and does not fizzle out. I have even tried on clothes that I have not worn since the spring and they are falling off as I walk. yeah!! Thanks for all the help and support! :thumbup:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am so happy for you. Congrats!!!!!!! Please keep us posted on your progress. I had my first doctor's appt on Friday and my first seminar on 10-13. I also have to get insurance approval as well. Good luck to you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

OMG! I am so excited! I finally was banded on 9/13 (the day before I turned 39) and I am in awe of this whole experience. For a minute I thought that they might cancel my surgery again due to my raised blood sugar levels but I was able to get them under control and my reading was 124 the morning of my surgery. Since then, I have been eating the VERY small amounts allowed and really do feel feel full. I totally feel the restriction. Although I cheated a bit and tried to eat something that I should not be trying till the 2nd week post-op but quickly realized that it was not worth it cause I came up immediatly. I feel great right now. In May I weighed 234 and right now I am at 209. (although the day of surgery I weighed 215) So, 6 pounds in 6 days works for me. Lets just hope I can keep this momentum flowing!! I have already started taking my dog walking and it has tired me out but my heart rate is getting up and burning the calories! I hope this continues and does not fizzle out. I have even tried on clothes that I have not worn since the spring and they are falling off as I walk. yeah!! Thanks for all the help and support! :thumbup:

Congratulations! You are an inspiration to all of us in our weight loss journey,

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations!! I am scheduled to be banded on 10/8!

In your post you stated you hoped you did not get cancelled again - how high was your blood sugar that caused them to cancel? One diabetic to another, I do not want to be cancelled!

I can not wait to follow your journey!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The anesthesiologist is able to control your blood sugar levels during surgery. My surgeon wanted me to see my PCP to make sure that she was aware that my sugar levels were not under control.

Take Care, good luck and keep me posted!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The anesthesiologist is able to control your blood sugar levels during surgery. My surgeon wanted me to see my PCP to make sure that she was aware that my sugar levels were not under control.

Take Care, good luck and keep me posted!

Sounds you're doing really good, I have 7 more days of this liquid crap, 9-28 is banding date. I had a class this morning after preop, and confessed that I had eaten a boiled egg last night, and she told me that if I wasn't committed to this, maybe I had better rethink it. Can anybody tell me if you did any cheating preop that didn't hurt. That one little egg tested like steak, its not like I ate chocolate cake.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Way to go...keep it up...resist the temptations to eat too soon, allow time for everything to heal! Keep the momentum going!!:lol:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×