Got A Tentative Date!

[Ready for the new Lay-Lay 8]

I had my 4 hour consultation with my doc and his assistant. I was given a binder (I call it my sleeve bible). It explains the surgery, pre op and post op diet. Foods to avoid, a list of food to get for pre op and post op. Suggestions of Protein Shakes, Vitamins, etc. It is very very helpful. I feel so much better now, that binder will be my saving grace along with this site.

So at the end of the 4 hours, I was told that I need to loose a minimum of 10 pounds or he will cancel the surgery. I think I will just start on my post op diet now, to get my mind and body ready. I need to get in a routine now. I am positive about this weight loss, my surgery will not be cancelled over something that is in MY CONTROL. I am taking control of my body and especially the food that I put in it.

Ok, so my date is June 4th. It is tentative because of the assistant surgeon that has to be there. She is out of the office for a week. If her schedule is free then that will be my date, if not I will have a new date. I started this journey in July of last year. I have went through negative family members, semi-supportive husband, PCP refusing to sign my letter, my insurance saying I need a 6 month diet, then changing it mind. Now I am listening to noone but myself. I know that I desperately need this, I am not going to keep saying that my weight is hereditary. I am not going to call it baby weight (my daughter is 9 going on 16!!!). I am not going to plan work, school and stress. Im like the biggest loser saying NO MORE EXCUSES!!!!!

So wish me luck on my new journey.

[fancypants 14]

Congratulations on taking control of your life. I am 2 years post surgery and down from a size 22 to an 8, seriously an 8. I never thought that was possible. My husband wasn't in complete agreement on my surgery either, I think more scared. Now he knows I am healthy and is very happy for me. Not to mention, some people think he had a new younger hot wife. For me, I drink at least one can of Pure Protein in frosty chocolate a day. Sometimes it's hard to find, but is the best tasting product I found. I think it only has 125 calories, but 30 grams of protein or so. One day at a time, you can do it. Trust me, once I was past the age of 50, I thought it was all over for me. If I did it, anyone can!

[Ready for the new Lay-Lay 8]

Thanks so much fancypants!!!!

[fancypants 14]

Thanks so much fancypants!!!!

good luck, you're gonna do great!!!

[RMS 64]

Good luck.

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