Looking for preop friends :)

[mlmanney 46]

@@mlmanney yes, I was surprised by how quick the process was too. I definitely am not complaining, but I was also shocked and a bit in awe that I went from an informational seminar to having surgery and post op appointments booked in less than 4 days.. They move with a quickness..

I have to say that while I didn't have to go through it, and I would probably be really irritated if I did have to; I'm not so sure that the 6 month diet is a horrible idea for surgeons to require. I feel like it is much easier for some to change everything and lose the 20lbs required, have surgery, drop the weight and then fall into old bad habbits vs. losing weight and having to keep it off for a period of time before surgery. It is kind of forcing you to retrain yourself although I do totally get the frustration because like I said, I would be so irritated if that was my program too.. lol

The thyroid thing is sooooooooooo annoying..I was diagnosed with it in 2009 and only because I was sleeping like 16 hours a day, always tired, and couldn't keep any type of food down although I suspect I have had it much of my life because I have been heavy my entire life and never had a thyroid panel run on me until 2009. I actually made them test me not just because of the sleeping, but because I was doing weight watchers, I was working at a gym at the time and working out like 3 or 4 hours a day but gaining weight. Not like gaining muscle and losing inches kind of weight either.. It didn't matter how little I ate or how much I worked out, I wouldn't shed a pound. I am still very much like that now as well up until following my surgeons diet. I would lose 5lbs one week and gain 15 the next and not have changed anything in my diet or regimen. I still have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism eventhough I am on meds for it, so I recently just got switched to synthroid (brand) vs Levothyroxine (generic) by my doctor hoping that that would make a difference. As far as the symptoms go, it has but as far as levels go, it hasn't done much. It seems like everytime I have bloodwork done, they have to raise my dose. For all intensive purposed I am on a pretty low dose (100mcg) but I started on 25mcg... It is just annoying, and I definitely go through spurts of getting mad at my medicines and refusing to take it because it "isn't making a difference" which of course as you can imagine, doesn't help anything either..lol I don't know about the meds just yet, I was due for bloodwork about 3 weeks ago and went to the hospital to have it done for them to tell me that my doctor forgot to call in the order the month previous... So at this point in time, I am frustrated with her and called asking for it to be sent to me at home, yet haven't received the order. So, it is possible that she will need to change it if I ever receive the order, we will know for sure. On a side note, I was taking metformin 3x a day for insulin resistance (eventhough I wasn't technically diabetic) and I have had to lower that to only 2x a day because I was getting blood sugar drops and getting light headed... So that is a plus I suppose..

We ALL have days like you described... I had 2 pieces of fricken cheese pizza on Sunday... I didn't even care... lol BUT I tried to make up for it on Monday with a clear liquid/protein shake fast. I didn't gain anything from it, and still lost 3lbs so that's a plus. I was also still under my calorie goal for that day, carbs not so much, but who's counting those pesky things anyway.. I totally mourn food too... Like I really thought about rescheduling my surgery so that I could have cider donuts in September LOL!!!! Sweets have never been my thing, but cider donuts... ohhhh man.... Especially after finding the best cider donuts in the area last year... It will be torture, nothing short of it come September/October.. I'll be sitting there sipping my broth while everyone is eating donuts, and I'll secretly be hoping they choke on it.. or not so secretly depending on my filter that da y...hahahaha...

I can honestly say the 6 month thing is not a bad idea. of course having done every diet known to man and failing miserably.....it was the last thing I wanted to do. I do think it is easier to lose the amount of weight I needed to at a slower pace. I do envy that it all went so quick for you but I did take the 6 months to read some books and research what I was getting myself into.

IDK what a cider donut tastes like but dang.....I feel your pain...hahahaha. I love sweets!

[choosehope 233]

Got a pre-surgery date of August 24. Probably have surgery September 10 or 16!! Happy dance!! (With some trepidation)

[Savannah Lee 10]

Hey! I'm Savannah, I'm 20, and I'm having gastric sleeve surgery on September 3rd! I'm really scared because this will be my first major surgery, but if anyone wants to talk, let's!

[LoggedOutForGood 233]

@@choosehope Congratulations!!! So excited for you!!

@@Savannah Lee Hi Savannah! I am one day before you on 9/2. I'm open to chatting if you'd like some support or to just gab about the future, the journey or anything!! =) Congrats on your surgery date!

[Savannah Lee 10]

@ I sent you a message!

[losing_the_band 133]

Finally, all of my pre-op stuff is done and forwarded to my PCP, who can then do his clearance and send it to the surgeon! The end is in sight! I've had to basically harass my pulmonologist today to get them to fax everything the PCP needs.

[choosehope 233]

Savannah, I've had several surgeries. If you want/need to talk with someone, let me know! I'm here to support you.

[LoggedOutForGood 233]

Finally, all of my pre-op stuff is done and forwarded to my PCP, who can then do his clearance and send it to the surgeon! The end is in sight! I've had to basically harass my pulmonologist today to get them to fax everything the PCP needs.

YAY!!!! There is a light at the end of the tunnel for you..so happy!

[RKS1983WI 49]

Shuttergirl1829, my surgery date is also 9/21...I was finally approved today!

[rny_9_14_15 8]

My date is 9/14 i really would love some friends too

[mlmanney 46]

@@rny_9_14_15 congrats on having your date! welcome to the group!

[rny_9_14_15 8]

Thank you! Just wish it would hurry up! Lol

[mlmanney 46]

Lol...I know right! When did you start your journey? I started in Feb.

[rny_9_14_15 8]

I did also! Blah its been so long but i know it will be worth it so excited

[RKS1983WI 49]

My date is 9/14 i really would love some friends too

congrats!