Curious? Any One In Cincinnati?

[Fun size 62]

No date yet. Looking at November . You've done so well and your new journey is just beginning. I am cheering for you, little miss losers' bench!

[lynn2win 142]

I don't have a date yet I still haven't finish with the nutrionist. I was wondering how long it would take after you have the egd to get an appt. I think mine maybe in Nov...not sure yet....I am happy all is well with you. And also good LUCK TO JAKAT AND NEEDASLEEVE.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mickie Vest 29]

I'm just having my first appointments next week so I'm pre-pre-surgery. I don't know what insurance is going to require. I was denied many years ago so I'm trying to really watch what I eat. I'm nervous that this will end in some failure too.

[JMarshall 352]

I live in Cincinnati. I had my surgery performed at Jewish hospital this last november.

[NeedASleeve 11]

Rachel!!!! Oh my I missed your post!!! I responded to a post a week or so ago, and it must get 20 hits a day!!! Ok, with that being said.. I'm so glad you are getting stronger!!! That is do encouraging!!!! Awesome job with your weight loss!!! Hope you are able to post again soon! I'd love to know how you are doing!!!

So, I'm just 3 days from surgery.. I am getting freaked out!!!! I haven't been perfect with my liquid diet!! How do they really expect people who can't control their eating.. And we know we will never eat this way again.. Say.. Ummmmm no food for you!!!! For 14 days!!! I haven't gone crazy by any means.. A bite here a bite there.. So very difficult... I am down 12.5 as of this morning.. I know you said you had a hard time.. How bad did you cheat, and your liver was ok right?? Can't wait to hear from you!!!

Jakat... Three data to go!!!! How are you doing on liquids??? I'm Stephanie BTW.. What time do you have to be there Monday??

Hope everyone is doing well!!!

[lynn2win 142]

I think is important to look at his videos Stephanie on Fasttrak because he says that he wants the liver to shrink but from what I have heard alot of people have cheated but it seems as if no one that I have heard on here has been turned away by Dr Curry. I watched a couple of his videos online and its very informative. Good luck

[NeedASleeve 11]

Thanks Lynn.. I watched some if those videos early on.. I will check them out again.. I do great on my diet while at home.. But the few days I was in the road with work.. Tough.. Long days, food everywhere!! But, I haven't ever fallen off the wagon, but I have had a couple bites of food.. I travel out of the country for work, and from the flight over till I get back... Food!! Food!!! Food!!! Ughhh!!! But I haven't had any junk, or carbs.. A bite of shrimp, a bite of chicken, a bite of steak.. Nuts... It is so hard... I do so well at home.. But the smells.. I pray for strength..!!!

Lynn, I noticed you posted on iggys situation... Her story is really starting to give me cold feet!!!! I just keep telling myself, that is not the norm.. Hope all is well.. Thanks for the tips, I will go thru the videos again tomorrow.. Thx:))

[lynn2win 142]

Oh Steph I bet that is fun to travel on a job I always had hope for a job like that. You know what I feel for Iggy and anyone else who is going through what she is. I have had couple of procedures done in the past and I just put my life in god's hand. WE can have the best surgeon out there but none of us know what may happen. KEEP THE FAITH... Good luck sweety I was hoping to hear from Rachel I hope everything is ok. I got in next week to see the nutrionist. I was just wondering after you had your

EGD and final nutrion session how long does it take to get a surgery date. My EGD is not for awhile. See you later

[Jakat 25]

Need yes monday is it. I am doing well on the pre-op. I have lost 21 so far. I have cheated a little to..a bite here or there, but mostly high Protein low carb. I did have a craving for pizza tonight since I ordered some for my son. So I took a bite chewed it up and spit it out. It was amazing, craving gone, just the taste curbed it. Good luck to all. Sprinkles great to hear that you are doing well.

[zebrasprinkles 31]

Hey steph!

It is the eve of your surgery! as well as you too Jakat! I'm so excited for yall! and Yes I did cheat. And I cheated... well not good lol I had chinese food, pizza.. lol etc.. and my liver was just fine to have the surgery. so don't worry! all is well! I think they expect people to cheat but want to try to get you to do the best as you can. I still have a ton of that nasty food from fast track sitting in my kitchen, knowing I will never, ever, eat that crap.. hahaha too bad you can't sell it back.. that was the worst! I'm almost 2 weeks out now and i've dropped a little more weight. and for the first time in about a year, I'm having a period! and I also haven't had to take my type 2 diabetes medicine since the eve of my surgery! so I'm pretty excited about everything, and my size 20 jeans that I was squeezing into (because I refused to buy a 22 lol!) i'm now fitting comfortably into! so it is an exciting time, but there are major adjustments after the surgery. and I thought the hunger thing would go away instantly, Mine has not. I am by no means like ravenous, but I do get hungry, and wait til I can eat again lol i think it is mostly mental, and eating and drinking slow is a crazy thing to adjust to. I'm still trying to slow down my eating. but I'm getting there! I wish yall the best of luck! and I'm praying for yall!

Rachel

[zebrasprinkles 31]

Oh Steph I bet that is fun to travel on a job I always had hope for a job like that. You know what I feel for Iggy and anyone else who is going through what she is. I have had couple of procedures done in the past and I just put my life in god's hand. WE can have the best surgeon out there but none of us know what may happen. KEEP THE FAITH... Good luck sweety I was hoping to hear from Rachel I hope everything is ok. I got in next week to see the nutrionist. I was just wondering after you had your

EGD and final nutrion session how long does it take to get a surgery date. My EGD is not for awhile. See you later

jI'm so sorry I've been MIA! I've just been doing a lot with my mom and adjusting to my new life post surgery! Ohh and after your EGD you can walk over to his office and ask to set up your sleeve surgery! They asked me when I was looking to have it , and I said the first appointment you've got would be great! so it was less than a month after my egd! good luck to you and I hope you get the date that you want!!

[zebrasprinkles 31]

* I'm not JIM by the way lol

[NeedASleeve 11]

Hey Rachel.. Glad to hear your doing well.. Glad your 20s are feeling loose!!!!! And no more meds.. That's awesome!!!! It is almost 0200 and I am laying here just filled with anxiety about the surgery.. I've been reading about this other woman who has been dealing with horriable complications for a month now.. I have been getting cold feet.. Not that I'm backing out, I just wish I didn't have to resort to surgery to lose weight.. What a major adjustment we will have..

I have cheated a little, I was concerned, but it seems like many do.. I haven't had junk.. Mostly Protein.. But I have been perfect these last 4 days.. And it's driving me crazy!!! I went to Kroger today to get food for my husband and my family that's coming from our if town to help with my little ones.. And I seriously wanted to est everything I passed.. Lol.. It was crazy.. Oh and the smells!!!

So, do you recommend anything special to bring?? Computer, books ect.. Or will I just want to sleep?? Also, did you have a drain or catheter?? And did you gave to drink something before an ultrasound befor you went home?? Just some things I've been reading..

Glad you are doing well.. Please keep in touch..

[NeedASleeve 11]

Hey Lynn thank for encouragement.. Your right.. I put it all in His hands.. And Dr. Cirrus too lol.. But I'm trying to stay positive.. My scheduling was a little different than Rachels(zebra) I had my nutrition, scope, and surgery as soon as my insurance approval letter came thru.. It all happened very quickly.. Good luck.. Keep us posted..,

[NeedASleeve 11]

Ooos.. Dr. Curry.. Darn auto correct!!!