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[OleHippieGal 275]

I am so not seasoned either, 56, but my brain thinks I am still in my 30s, I am not looking to get skinny or hot like alot of the younger folks, or have a baby, I just want to also get healthy, stop taking meds for diabetes, cholestrol and high blood pressure, I dont have high blood pressure but they put me on the meds because of the diabetes. I also just want to be able to get around better for my grand daughter, she is 5 and needs me to take her places that are fun and do things. my pre op visit is dec 20th, with the surgeon, then my surgery is december 31, so excited but so nervous,

[sky 87]

I am so not seasoned either' date=' 56, but my brain thinks I am still in my 30s, I am not looking to get skinny or hot like alot of the younger folks, or have a baby, I just want to also get healthy, stop taking meds for diabetes, cholestrol and high blood pressure, I dont have high blood pressure but they put me on the meds because of the diabetes. I also just want to be able to get around better for my grand daughter, she is 5 and needs me to take her places that are fun and do things. my pre op visit is dec 20th, with the surgeon, then my surgery is december 31, so excited but so nervous,[/quote']

I'm with you...i just want to feel healthy again...i thought I was pretty healthy until 3yrs ago when I was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer. Seems after treatment I just started having so many other health issues. I also have a5yr old grandson that I need to be healthy for! I had my surgery Nov 20th...it seems to be going fairly well. I was amazed that immediately after surgery my blood pressure was completely normal! Good luck with your surgery!

[OleHippieGal 275]

good for you, hate the freaking meds!! thanks for the luck

[sky 87]

Hope Vickis surgery went well yesterday

[tkd259 36]

Sky, how is your diabetes now? Are you eating yet?

Teresa

[sky 87]

I didn't have diabetes...only high blood pressure but I'm sure I was borderline diabetic...and yes I'm eating now..in a few days I can start regular food..I'm 5 wks out and have been dealing well with soft foods..few things haven't agreed with me but it's trial and error...I'm debating if I'm ready to try ham tomorrow! How about you Theresa? Have you had surgery?

[tkd259 36]

I am only 4 days out:( I am diabetic and was on a boat load of meds for that, high blood pressure, cholesterol. I am off all of them but only drinking liquids so o am wondering what my blood sugar will be when I can eat.

[sky 87]

Oh good for you..how are you feeling? I'm guessing it might be a slippery slope for you at first? I'm not sure but your Dr I'm sure has a good plan for you..wouldn't that be great to stay off all the meds? Are you home now or still in the hospital?

[tkd259 36]

I came home the next day! Doing great! No pain or nausea!

[sky 87]

Wow! That's great! I'm always amazed when I read someone went home the next day and no pain! I still deal with a bit of pain but maybe because I also had my gallbladder removed and hernia repair....how are you doing with getting enough fluids in? Is it going ok?

[tkd259 36]

I had a hernia repair too. In doing ok on the fluids. I keep pushing it.

[sky 87]

I had a hernia repair too. In doing ok on the fluids. I keep pushing it.

How are you doing now?

[sky 87]

I am so not seasoned either' date=' 56, but my brain thinks I am still in my 30s, I am not looking to get skinny or hot like alot of the younger folks, or have a baby, I just want to also get healthy, stop taking meds for diabetes, cholestrol and high blood pressure, I dont have high blood pressure but they put me on the meds because of the diabetes. I also just want to be able to get around better for my grand daughter, she is 5 and needs me to take her places that are fun and do things. my pre op visit is dec 20th, with the surgeon, then my surgery is december 31, so excited but so nervous,[/quote']

Good luck with your surgery!

[sky 87]

I am 57 having revision from band to rny tomorrow. Hope to have some healthy years in this second half of my life.

How are you doing VickI?

[sky 87]

I see no one has been posting here..how is everyone doing? I'm about 6wks out now..doing ok..not losing as fast as I hoped but losing...need more excersize but its either too cold to go walk or too snowy(Minnesota)...as soon as my xmas tree comes down I can get my exc. Bike out since I'm not walking