leimua 7 Posted August 7, 2014 Today I officially got my insurance approval! My tentative surgery date is Aug 25. I'm 28 years old and weigh about 240 currently. I have sleep apnea and high cholesterol. I'm really excited and terrified all at once. I'm excited to finally get a grip on my weight. I've tried several times on my own. I am able to lose weight but just can not keep it off ( and it beings friends ) I'm hoping this will help. I'm so scared from basic nervousness about surgery. I have a beautiful 4 year old daughter who is autistic. She is my main motivation. Right now I have a hard time being active with her. She deserves the best from me. This is benefit is so much. Here's to a new me 1 Summer Rain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mom2bubsnboo 2 Posted August 7, 2014 best of luck to you! You are doing the right thing. I am 5'1" and I weight 243. I have been reducing my carb intake for the last week and lost 5 lbs. I am on a mission to find different types of Protein shakes. so far I do not like the powders. I like muscle milk light chocolate. that is doable. I am scheduled for 9/27. As soon as I drop some weight my plan is to get into a excersize plan. right now I am just too heavy and I get tired too quickly. Plus my son is busy 4 nights a week from 4-8 (of course I have to stay with him) and saturdays due to his sports..........I just ordered "unjury" Protein samples. I hope they are good. I suggest going to Vitamin shoppe and trying protein powders ...but don't stock up. I hear after surgery you taste buds 'can' change. one gal I saw on youtube stocked up seriously like she was preparing for a tornado........she said after her surgery her buds changed and she hated the stuff she had bought. so for me, i am trying what I like now. but I won't buy until after the surgery! try carb reduction and see how it works for you.............the sooner you get into a routine (which is what i am attempting) the better off you will be after surgery! it won't be suck a shock! best of luck to you!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thinkingthinner1109 485 Posted August 7, 2014 My surgery is August 25th also! Start pre op diet on August 15th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thinkingthinner1109 485 Posted August 7, 2014 I use Unjury Protein, it's the only one I could find that I can tolerate. I put myself on two Protein Shakes a day a couple months ago. I walk about 5 miles a day and work out with weight machines at the YMCA three times a week. I am trying to get into a work out routine I am kinda sad I will have to cut back after the surgery for a while. All I can really do is walk. Since May 31st I am down 40 pounds. My current weight is 242.2 and I am 5 foot 9 inches tall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCP 619 Posted August 8, 2014 You are being brave for your daughter and yourself. God bless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
