supplies

[darby1430 28]

I had my nutrition class....haven't had the surgery yet....but she said they sell bariboxes? For food for work and meal planning. Does anyone know about these or where i could find them?

[qtpatootie2681 29]

There's One called the Bari bowl by a company called Bariware.. If u type it in google you'll find it. It's portioned out in 1 oz sections & comes w/ a spoon and fork. Or you could also try a Bento box I know a lot of sleevers who use them. Also a great tip for future meals.. check out The world According to eggface. . Her blog is awesome!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Keep your life simple. When you go to work you can live on 1 shake, Water, and maybe a yogurt, or 1/2 to 1 boiled egg, if you need it for awhile. I have cases of shakes I overbought, dozens of Soups I stocked up on, etc. etc. Your tastes will change, eating is so simple. Never heard of the boxes. My panty is stuffed with things I thought I might need. Good luck!

[darby1430 28]

I am so nervous

Edited June 19, 2014 by darby1430

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Darby, we were all nervous here, I can tell you! My husband has so many health problems I was TERRIFIED but I felt we would die from the asthma, HBP, diabetes, heart problem, sleep apnea, neuropathy (not counting all the medicines we were taking for all these problems), if we did not have the sleeve. So there was fear either way. This is the best decision we ever made for ourselves and our health and we are looking and feeling great. Never even felt like I had surgery (I thought they pretended lol). It was 10 times easier than anticipated. Relax and go for it! Linda

[darby1430 28]

Yes it's time for me....i have a three year old daughter and I work full time and go to school full time and i just feel over whelmed by it all.

[odesa 90]

... My panty is stuffed with things I thought I might need. Good luck!

I try not to stuff my panties at all, oh and don't telll on me!

J/K, I know what you meant, what a difference a single letter makes eh? LOL. Keep stuffing whatever you need Linda

[odesa 90]

Yes it's time for me....i have a three year old daughter and I work full time and go to school full time and i just feel over whelmed by it all.

Hi,

My baby boy (6th bio and 7th overall and LAST child of mine now) was born 2 weeks ago today. If your like me you'll want to be around a long time to watch the 3 year old grow old. The WLS for me was one of my better decisions in my entire life. I've lost 72 pounds in 3 months which was impossible in the last 23 years for me and I was nervous too so your emotional state is not unusual.

Think of the benefits and use your tool wisely and hang in there, that is what this forum is for, that and for apperantly stuffing one's panties with all kinds of things hehe

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

LOL Odesa, My panties are not nearly as stuffed these days!!! Love that sense of humor!

[rivergirl14 30]

Heeeeee

[JCsMamaBear 58]

I'm on my 2 week pre-op diet now, and my 3yo boy is my motivation for this surgery and for following doctors orders! I want to be the healthiest mom I can be. I want to be an active participant in his life and day-to-day activities, and not just an overtired lump on the sidelines.

My dad had this surgery a year ago, and my baby boy was his motivation too. He lost over 100 lbs and has regained his life! He carries my baby on his shoulders now, and doesn't huff & puff when playing or working in the yard anymore. This surgery is a life-changer and I'm anxious to change my life! Good luck to you on your journey.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Ellen Degenerous would love to hear about the panty mishap! She uses stuff like that on her show.

As for the bari-boxes, I got one and haven't used it once in six months......or the measured smaller plate, or the place mat. I have used the shaker bottle almost evert day, and I used the small baby spoons for a long time, just to eat smaller bites. One thing I did use at the hospital was my Bari-Buddy Teddy Bear. Some hospitals provide them. Mine did not, so I ordered one. It was not cheap, but well worth the money. It is a good size and has a hard and flat back. It makes a good splint for when you cough or laugh. I also used it for an arm rest and a phone rest. I suppose any good size teddy bear or stuffed animal would do in a pinch. I ordered most of my bariatric kitchen and pantry stuff from BariatricChoice.com and bariatricpantry.com. I ordered way too much stuff. I will be eating and drinking it for a couple of years.

[darby1430 28]

Thanks for the info mac