Just getting started

[sring15 0]

Hello everyone, I have been reading posts and exploring this website for a couple months now. I had my consult with the physician, behavioral medicine, nutrition and physical therapy. I haven't joined the six week class that they require yet, but I'm on the waiting list. Despite all this, I am feeling a little discouraged, I was really hoping the surgery would come sooner than what it seems. I know it will all be worth it in the end, and that none of these changes will come easy, but is there any other way to feel a little more control over the whole process?!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

No unless you are self pay. Otherwise it's just go through the process.

A few things I suggest you work on that they may not have told you to do is work on eating more Protein. You have to post-op so it helps to already be in the habit. Likewise with eating really slow, chewing your food until it dissolves and separating your eating from drinking by at least a 30 minute window before and after.

If you smoke or drink sodas, now is the time to stop. They are no-no's for surgery and bariatric diets.

Join a gym or start some sort of exercise program. These will all be part of your life post-op.

[whirlwen 65]

I started the process back in October 2014 and am having my sleeve tomorrow. At first I was bummed it took so long, but now I see it as a blessing. Learning the new habits took time and I was able to take the time to incorporate each one into my lifestyle. I spent the time doing lots of reading (wish I had known about this forum sooner), mentally preparing, and doing things to make my post-op weeks as easy on myself as possible (making freezer meals for my family, catching up on housework and paperwork, etc.) Don't worry, it will be here sooner than you think!

[Seahawkgirl 129]

Started my process in December. I have to do a 6 month supervised diet, so I am in Month 2 of that. The waiting is making me crazy! These boards help and myfitnesspal is my new best friend. Congrats on getting started!!