Newnay 16 Posted February 22, 2013 I've been looking I can't find it... Is it a group that you need a password to access? I'm also scheduled for march 7th. I'm nervous but really, really can't wait for that day to come. That is because it is "sleevers" not sleepers. Damn autocorrect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newnay 16 Posted February 22, 2013 I'm not ready but that's because it's not official! I have my phyc eval and my last pre op required visit. It's been a 90 process before they can submit for my insurance approval! So we will see! I really hope to know within a week or so! But I'm in Washington state!! Then I will keep pulling for you for it to clear soon! Keep me updated. And how cool is it that we are on truly opposite sides of the country! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newnay 16 Posted February 22, 2013 I'm shooting for March 7th. I have my stress echo, one month followup with my dr. and psych eval tomorrow. On Monday, I have my Upper GI, Nutrition consult, and sleep Study. I've heard my dr. does a lot more preop testing than most, but better safe than sorry! I started my clear liquid/protein shake diet today. Is anyone else feeling like gagging from the texture of the shakes? Any suggestions? PS.... Add me to the list please! Not sure if you like Peanut Butter but a teaspoon or two works wonders for me on the texture. Also chopped ice and then blended really well. A bullet or other personal blender works best. Hope that helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busybeingme 112 Posted February 22, 2013 Just saying march 20 is :: 26 days 4 hours and 48 moms away till my 10:30 procedure time!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busybeingme 112 Posted February 22, 2013 Just saying march 20 is :: 26 days 4 hours and 48 moms away till my 10:30 procedure time!! Oops!! Min not moms.... Stupid auto correct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SerendipityHappens 1,594 Posted February 22, 2013 Not sure if you like Peanut Butter but a teaspoon or two works wonders for me on the texture. Also chopped ice and then blended really well. A bullet or other personal blender works best. Hope that helps. I use jay robb Protein Powder. dissolves completely by just stirring with a spoon and it makes a really thin drink. Can be mixed with milk, coffee, or a sugar free drink of your choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ignats639 83 Posted February 22, 2013 I'm March 1st. Way to start a month with a bang! So looking forward to it, but I do have this annoying devil on my shoulder whispering things like is it the right thing to do? What If something happens? You have 3 children counting on u...what if things go wrong? I'm not super big (35 BMI), but obviously I'm big enough if they are allowing me to have surgery. If I don't do it now I know I will keep going up up up and having to get on more meds. I need this tool like nobodies business. I need to get off my sleep apnea machine and lood pressure meds. Will someone please shoot this stupid devil on my shoulder?! Bang!! He's dead!! lol Look at it this way - this is for your health - what is better than being off the meds and finally getting healthy - we all know that some meds cause OTHER issues right? Besides, your kids need you there in a healthy way for the long haul. I have had similar thoughts - i think we all second guess ourselves -- and i believe its HEALTHY to second guess such a big step - you wouldn't want to be carelessly making decisions like this right!? But at the end of the day, you know this is the right decision. When i told my husband that i wanted to do this, he said "ok but i think its a little extreme". My response was "i think its more extreme to sit back and not do anything about this - i have been struggling since forever, my grandmother had diabetes...what am i waiting for? A life of living with a sleeve of pills every day and doctor visits"? Its time....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krissj 39 Posted February 22, 2013 Just started on day two of the liquid diet and so far so good. I am keeping a positive outlook so it feels better. Seems like twelve more days of this is impossible, but I put on a blouse my hubby gave me for Christmas for he first time this morning and said to myself, I can do this. It is only for two weeks. After the surgery I am sure I won't even think about it. I am hyped and ready. BRING IT ON!!!!! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDaddyJoe 246 Posted February 22, 2013 OK, looks like I need to update this list every day! 1 SKgirl27, Kaleen, racoon_439, Sumsuz68, MzNikkiG, KanesMom, linzwalker30 2 Tryingtobringsexyback, TeriMoBeri 3 4 Lmariewj, Leo815, Just1Girl, JeffNNJ, mattsbelly, dinky, Garlandfam, Joeseph Intravaia, Fifty&Hippy, shakur154 5 MissFae, teetani, gelen's_change, sr910, AFinch, duckie913, AceMan8 6 bringiton, Presher87, dustdog77, simonetwentynine, pammie37, newat52 7 Mommielissa06, Jenniferg, ashley18, Misconduct, Bvl, krissj, MoniqueA97, jody73, purplemoonflower123, pnkhart, cresh78, Mini_Me_23, GAmom 8 Courtney, toya3901, pacificpeach, BigDaddyJoe, st2011, alanah 9 10 11 Caspinelli712, chrissyatthebeach, Liljulz202, ARenee99, jenah, ginamaria, LeesaDee 12 PeacockMama, onelessfatgirl, HollyMc63, brandy88 13 SerendipityHappens, adoptmom2_3, PressOnward, erica hall, lotti, erica hall 14 BigFatLoser, superstartover, Gwenny, traycrow83 15 futuresleever, Kodiesmom, dsdolls 16 17 18 Canadagurl, AmandaRaeLeo, tdguill, Leleboo 19 aneke26, slimjim41, Healthybabs 20 BeBeSpArKLeS, Nicole2013, Kristy Giovanelli, busybeingme, maeg, ignats639 21 Reneetrom, Newnay 22 floridafd, LaserSkinGirl 23 24 25 Vsgbrandy77, youngtammy50, lookingforwardnotback, slidellsleever, turlinsen 26 Thistlegirl, thundathighsz 27 Oldnavee, tannak 28 Mlecompte, parker 29 30 31 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ignats639 83 Posted February 22, 2013 OK, looks like I need to update this list every day! 1 SKgirl27, Kaleen, racoon_439, Sumsuz68, MzNikkiG, KanesMom, linzwalker30 2 Tryingtobringsexyback, TeriMoBeri 3 4 Lmariewj, Leo815, Just1Girl, JeffNNJ, mattsbelly, dinky, Garlandfam, Joeseph Intravaia, Fifty&Hippy, shakur154 5 MissFae, teetani, gelen's_change, sr910, AFinch, duckie913, AceMan8 6 bringiton, Presher87, dustdog77, simonetwentynine, pammie37, newat52 7 Mommielissa06, Jenniferg, ashley18, Misconduct, Bvl, krissj, MoniqueA97, jody73, purplemoonflower123, pnkhart, cresh78, Mini_Me_23, GAmom 8 Courtney, toya3901, pacificpeach, BigDaddyJoe, st2011, alanah 9 10 11 Caspinelli712, chrissyatthebeach, Liljulz202, ARenee99, jenah, ginamaria, LeesaDee 12 PeacockMama, onelessfatgirl, HollyMc63, brandy88 13 SerendipityHappens, adoptmom2_3, PressOnward, erica hall, lotti, erica hall 14 BigFatLoser, superstartover, Gwenny, traycrow83 15 futuresleever, Kodiesmom, dsdolls 16 17 18 Canadagurl, AmandaRaeLeo, tdguill, Leleboo 19 aneke26, slimjim41, Healthybabs 20 BeBeSpArKLeS, Nicole2013, Kristy Giovanelli, busybeingme, maeg, ignats639 21 Reneetrom, Newnay 22 floridafd, LaserSkinGirl 23 24 25 Vsgbrandy77, youngtammy50, lookingforwardnotback, slidellsleever, turlinsen 26 Thistlegirl, thundathighsz 27 Oldnavee, tannak 28 Mlecompte, parker 29 30 31 THANKS!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarrieP 50 Posted February 22, 2013 March 25th here!!!! I can't wait !!!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissFae 19 Posted February 22, 2013 Just started on day two of the liquid diet and so far so good. I am keeping a positive outlook so it feels better. Seems like twelve more days of this is impossible' date=' but I put on a blouse my hubby gave me for Christmas for he first time this morning and said to myself, I can do this. It is only for two weeks. After the surgery I am sure I won't even think about it. I am hyped and ready. BRING IT ON!!!!! :-)[/quote'] I am on day four and it actually gets better. Heavy on the Protein and no carbs definitely curbs your appetite. You'll do just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacockMama 119 Posted February 22, 2013 Daddyjoe you're a rock star! Thanks! 17 days left!! One week til pre op diet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDaddyJoe 246 Posted February 22, 2013 See, that is exactly what concerns me about this whole thing, and makes me question if I should even go through with it. I've done low carb diets, and actually did quite well on them. I lost 40 lbs in 3 months once doing high Protein and low carb. Then when I went off the diet, I gained back 50. So, if this is just a glorified 'diet', then I could probably do this on my own without surgery. Someone please tell me I'm crazy for having doubts, and that I need to do this because it is a tool for long-term success. I am on day four and it actually gets better. Heavy on the protein and no carbs definitely curbs your appetite. You'll do just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites