January Dates

[Kathy's New Life 21]

Hi Everyone, I have been waiting to add on because I didnt have my date yet. Now I do. It is 1/23/13 in 4 days!!! woo Hoo! I am so excited. Congrats and good luck to all of my fellow January date WLS people. We will get thru this together!

[Jessica9190 127]

MrsPolk - Jan 02

Nikempster - Jan 3

Thynnlynn - Jan 4

Preacherswife26 - Jan 7

Frogjlr - Jan 7

Truebind - Jan 7

Jmaromano. - Jane - Jan 7

KCItalianGirl - Jan 7

MollyB38 - Jan 8

Teka2011 - Jan 9

BrattyAsh - Jan 9

BigMike - Jan 9

Ducky07 - Jan 9

Ready2Smile - Jan 10

Ksierra319 - Jan 10

Lucky13 – Jan 10

Feelin-Lika-Cow - Jan 14

Kloveburd - Jan 14

Trailblazer57 - Jan 14, Greenville, PA

TLP1212 - Jan 14

Mommywifeandfat - Jan 14

tzbandtobypass - Jan 14

lovealways - Jan 15, Long Island, NY

mrs.mda - Jan 15

mapannell – Jan 16

Libra_Lisa - Jan 18

Catgyrl68 - Jan 18

Teresa's turn - 18

blackcherrie25 - Jan 19

Wdwfreak - Jan 21

Jayla_Mom_of2 - Jan 21

Cookie - Jan 21

Dotie316 - Jan 21

Copmom - Jan 22

Vbgirl264 - Jan 22

Fiusha - Jan 22

Sissy - Jan 22n

nikarjc - Jan 22

pfaneite - Jan 22

Cynt802004 - Jan 22

Workingmotherofthree - Jan 23

Nienie - Jan 24

Dizzywzi - Jan 24

A Rose - Jan 25

Jessica9190 - Jan 25

Aimee - Jan 28

PianoMom1 - Jan 29

Shaleesun - Jan 29

MrsPitts11367 - Jan 30

tika - Jan 31

Trailblazer57 - Jan 31

Ms. Shawnie - Jan 31

Hunni_82 - Jan 31

[ready2smile 138]

Has anyone had to have the Lovanox shot? and does it hurt? UGH> I am told it hurts like heck to to get that shot in your belly. Anybody have experience with it?

I'll admit it's awkward and a little frightening at first, but the needles are very small and barely hurt at all. I gave them to myself 2x a day for 7 days. I was taught to wipe an area on my lower tummy with an alcohol swab, pinch an inch (or two ;] ) and just stick the needle in then push in the plunger until the medicine is emptied out. Then all you have to do is remove the needle from your skin and push down on the plunger to enclose the needle prior to disposing of it.

You won't even need a bandaid, but you will need to do it in different spots each time, and have some kind of container on hand for disposal.

[libra_lisa 136]

I second everything the last poster said....it's really easy to do and trust me I hate needles and shots but you barely feel it!

[wonderwoman75 118]

My surgery is on Friday 1/25. I couldn't be more excited and nervous at the same time. The journey has been a bit long but is worth it. Starting weight 305

Pre op weight 286

Surgery 1/25 will keep u posted to the weight.

[lovealways 287]

I'm 5 days out from revision band to bypass surgery. My back and shoulders are still in way more pain than my stomach. I wasn't hungry till I got home' date=' and now everything I see I want to eat. Still in clear liquid hell for one more week. please tell me the hunger and back pain will get better! [/quote']

I am in PAIN from my back. Ugh. Must be the gas moving around in there.

[mstratto 31]

My surgery is on Friday 1/25. I couldn't be more excited and nervous at the same time. The journey has been a bit long but is worth it. Starting weight 305

Pre op weight 286

Surgery 1/25 will keep u posted to the weight.

best of luck to you!

[mstratto 31]

Surgery is in less than 18 hours (Jan 21 @ 8am)! Lots of ups and downs since I started this long journey in 2008. I joined this group April 2012 when I originally thought I was "approved" but later found out I was actually denied (insurance mix-up). After some hard work and determination, my appeal to the insurance companies (primary/secondary) was approved! If it wasn't for this online support group and MyFitnessPal, along with some very close friends, family, and my partner, I'm not sure how I would have made it so far. Achieving my weight loss goal will be easier than maintaining. That's my longterm focus - staying at or closely around my goal weight. I struggled ever since college - 10 years of undergrad, grad, and doctoral studies came with a sedentary, stressed life with nothing but carbs and fat, and the occasional up-and-down dieting. Patterns learned long ago in childhood and adolescence were reinforced as I continued down a path of self-destruction. That continued through adulthood... Lots of learning has occurred in the past years, but now I'm REALLY learning and DOING... "Knowledge is no guarantee of good behavior, but ignorance is a virtual guarantee of bad behavior" (Martha Nussbaum, 2010). I will need to continue learning, but also recognize that knowledge (while important) needs to coincide with consistent, reflective action.

For me, I believe exercise is going to be key along with therapy and conscious, healthy eating. RNYTALK.COM and MFP are going to be there every step of the way.

I'll post tomorrow morning my pre-surgery weight and some pics from the journey

[lovealways 287]

Surgery is in less than 18 hours (Jan 21 @ 8am)! Lots of ups and downs since I started this long journey in 2008. I joined this group April 2012 when I originally thought I was "approved" but later found out I was actually denied (insurance mix-up). After some hard work and determination' date=' my appeal to the insurance companies (primary/secondary) was approved! If it wasn't for this online support group and MyFitnessPal, along with some very close friends, family, and my partner, I'm not sure how I would have made it so far. Achieving my weight loss goal will be easier than maintaining. That's my longterm focus - staying at or closely around my goal weight. I struggled ever since college - 10 years of undergrad, grad, and doctoral studies came with a sedentary, stressed life with nothing but carbs and fat, and the occasional up-and-down dieting. Patterns learned long ago in childhood and adolescence were reinforced as I continued down a path of self-destruction. That continued through adulthood... Lots of learning has occurred in the past years, but now I'm REALLY learning and DOING... "Knowledge is no guarantee of good behavior, but ignorance is a virtual guarantee of bad behavior" (Martha Nussbaum, 2010). I will need to continue learning, but also recognize that knowledge (while important) needs to coincide with consistent, reflective action.

For me, I believe exercise is going to be key along with therapy and conscious, healthy eating. RNYTALK.COM and MFP are going to be there every step of the way.

I'll post tomorrow morning my pre-surgery weight and some pics from the journey [/quote']

Good luck to you on your journey! Remember, it's not easy, will be tough at times, but once that weight comes off and you start feeling better, you will be amazed at your inner and outer strength

[WheatThin 24]

I am so excited for you, mstratto! I am glad that you persevered and were able to get approved. I wish you the very best of luck!

[Wdwfreak 41]

Surgery is in less than 18 hours (Jan 21 @ 8am)! Lots of ups and downs since I started this long journey in 2008. I joined this group April 2012 when I originally thought I was "approved" but later found out I was actually denied (insurance mix-up). After some hard work and determination' date=' my appeal to the insurance companies (primary/secondary) was approved! If it wasn't for this online support group and MyFitnessPal, along with some very close friends, family, and my partner, I'm not sure how I would have made it so far. Achieving my weight loss goal will be easier than maintaining. That's my longterm focus - staying at or closely around my goal weight. I struggled ever since college - 10 years of undergrad, grad, and doctoral studies came with a sedentary, stressed life with nothing but carbs and fat, and the occasional up-and-down dieting. Patterns learned long ago in childhood and adolescence were reinforced as I continued down a path of self-destruction. That continued through adulthood... Lots of learning has occurred in the past years, but now I'm REALLY learning and DOING... "Knowledge is no guarantee of good behavior, but ignorance is a virtual guarantee of bad behavior" (Martha Nussbaum, 2010). I will need to continue learning, but also recognize that knowledge (while important) needs to coincide with consistent, reflective action.

For me, I believe exercise is going to be key along with therapy and conscious, healthy eating. RNYTALK.COM and MFP are going to be there every step of the way.

I'll post tomorrow morning my pre-surgery weight and some pics from the journey [/quote']

Good luck to you! I am tomorrow as well at 7:30am. Can't wait to be on the post-op side. Looking forward to comparing notes with you tomorrow!

[WheatThin 24]

Wdwfreak, congratulations to you as well. Please keep us updated on your progress.

[jerz 251]

My surgery date is January 28

[jayla_mom_of2 25]

Good luck to you! I am tomorrow as well at 7:30am. Can't wait to be on the post-op side. Looking forward to comparing notes with you tomorrow! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

You guys will be On my mind tomorrow. I am also having surgery tomorrow at 7:30 AM. I have to be at the hospital at 6 AM. Nervous excited and anxious just ready to get this done and start my new life. Please post or message me when you are able to let me know how you are. It's all I can think about today and you will all be in my prayers. Good luck.

[Wdwfreak 41]

You guys will be On my mind tomorrow. I am also having surgery tomorrow at 7:30 AM. I have to be at the hospital at 6 AM. Nervous excited and anxious just ready to get this done and start my new life. Please post or message me when you are able to let me know how you are. It's all I can think about today and you will all be in my prayers. Good luck.

Sending hugs and prayers your way! So crazy that in less than 24 hours we will be on the post-op side. It is so surreal at this point, I just can't believe it's really almost time. I will make sure to post as soon as I can tomorrow, please do the same. Good luck!!!!!!! We can do this!!!!!!!