Hi everyone

[Dee56 5]

Hi everyone

I am new to the forum. Currently I am waiting for an op date for bypass surgery. I have been on my wls for 12 months with nhs completing assessments getting ready for surgery: psychology assessment, sleep study, pre liver shrinkage for 2 weeks, seeing dieticans, now I am doing a weekly psychology meeting on emotional eating.

Is there anyone here that is at the same stage as me, if so would love to link with you.

[dhrguru 1,238]

Hi Dee56

I've decided on bypass surgery to. The only pre op test I have left to do is a pulmonary function test, though the pulmonary doc said he'd still give me clearance with that pending.

I had my psych visit Friday, and he cleared me to. I see the surgeon again on 4/8. My insurance didn't have a set # of dietitian or education visits, so I'm hoping I can be scheduled fur surgery since I've fine all my pre op stuff.

[Dee56 5]

Hi dhrguru

Thanks for response. I have not had a pulmonary test, my doc advised me to stop smoking, which I did jan 5th.....feel so much better. My doc said me t time I see him it will be 2 weeks before my surgery, he said to continue to loose weight....which I struggle with some days.....lol.

Have you been given a date yet?? And are you prepared?

[dhrguru 1,238]

Good for you for quitting smoking!!!

No date yet, but I'm hoping I'll get one on my visit on 4/8. I have lost weight, my HW was 338.8, consultation weight was 335, I'm currently 330.

I'm mentally ready for surgery, I'm not fearful (I'm a very tranquil personality typically). I'm actually looking forward to the time off of week post op to focus on me! I'm taking 2 weeks, more if I feel I need it.

[Cupcake 801]

Hello and welcome everyone , congrats on your choice on being healthy . You got this , the time you all all spending on the preopt as well as knowledge you received now is priceless .Trust me everything was so worth the wait good luck .

[Dee56 5]

Hi dhrguru

I am pleased for you to be so far in your journey. Well done for the weight loss. Are you following any particular weightloss programme or just xutting down your intake?

I followed the shake lsd for 2 weeks and lost 10lbs and my doc said to carry on losing weight by following any weight loss diet that works lol l am trying lol hard to watch what l eat..some days are really good some just good

[Dee56 5]

Hi cupcake

Thanks for your support. Have you already had surgery?

[Jazziejt 5]

I am in pre-op stage as well; haven't gotten an surgery date. I have a homework/goals sheet I am following now. I started last year in Nov/Dec with my journey. I have attended on bariatric surgery class, 3 out of 4 nutrition sessions, 3 out of 4 behavioral health sessions, one support group and reading/research tows of books, online information any thing I can get my hands on. I am so ready; but a little nervous, after I finish maybe one of two sessions I can make an appointment to sit down with the doctor. You stated something about liver shrinkage, what do that consist of ? Have you found a good Protein shake yet? Do you know how far in advance you need to stop drinking coffee?

[Dee56 5]

Hi Jazziej

I like your story and you are looking good.

I like you have read and researched so much on gastric surgery mostly on youtube but l found some was helpful others scared me a little. I like you am worried about surgery but l know its worth it.

The lsd l did was shakes of 200 cals which l purchased from the hospital called Optifast. I could have 4 sachets per day with veg x 2 daily. It started to get hard the last few days of the 2nd week trying to find different ways of making veg look and taste different and not boring.

I only drink half cup coffee in the mornings l mostly drink herbal tea as l dont seem to want to drink coffee. I have not found a good Protein Shake yet my hospital has given me a list so l will look around as they are expensive for a quality Protein shake.< /p>

I hope this has helped.