October surgeries?

[dancingqueene 182]

@larac05- not I didn't lose weight. Because my co-morbidities weren't enough I had to gain weight. So I started at a BMI of 37.9 in May and now I am 40.5. My MD doesn't see this as a problem, but I have been denied in the past. I have trying for surgery for 4+ years now and researching for 5. I've read more books, journals, etc that I can even count at this point. I work within the medical realm so I am sure to research so much when I can. I'm scared that if this doesn't go through I will hit rock bottom....I have amazing support system w/ friends and family. My mom is trying hard to be supportive and considering how I grew up that is a milestone!!

[thinner-me 160]

My surgery is scheduled Oct. 6th--5 weeks from today!!

[thbrown223 214]

Thank you so much for your advice. I appreciate it!

Edited September 17, 2015 by thbrown223

[thbrown223 214]

Just got word it looks like I will be going to surgery the week of Oct 12th! The news literally brought me to tears!! I do one more Ins. hurdle to get through, but I praying and being optomistic! It's been a long 5 years coming!! I have more research, charting, praying, and seeking help longer than I care to mention lol I really hope this is the next chapter in my life!! Any other Oct surgeries out there??

I'm having surgery October 12th as well!

[thbrown223 214]

HI Everyone! I JUST got the call today, my sugery is October 2nd! This is the first time for me posting on the site, although I've gotten a lot of great infromation from reading many posts. I guess I decded to post now because afte I got "the call", it really started to hit me that after all the roads I've had to travel to get to this point, it really is happening. I'm excited and TERRIFIED at the same time. Anyone else feel that way?

Congratulations!

[thbrown223 214]

That is a difficult situation

Edited September 17, 2015 by thbrown223

[thbrown223 214]

Officially got a date of 10.19

I'm a special ed teacher, I'm doing 1st week off and possibly half days the 2nd week. Depending upon how I'm feeling.

[thbrown223 214]

Sweettooth2015, congrats on your weight loss!

[thbrown223 214]

I wanted to know if any of you have started with some our basic eating practices?

* no drinking 15 minutes before you eat

* no drinking while you're eating

* no drinking until 30 mins after you eat

*chewing slowly

*taking smaller bites (chick pea size bites)

I ask because my NUT suggested that's what I start to make good practice because we'll have to do so after our surgery. However I'm struggling with smaller ller bites and chewing slowly. Do you have any suggestions? I've mastered the no drinking rules, but haven't gotten the others mastered.

[sweettooth2015 171]

Thanks like u I mastered the drinking rules the others it's still a work in progress . Sorry I have to real suggestions even if u use a toddler spoon small intake but I eat fast

[dancingqueene 182]

@sweettooth2015- how did your appt go on the 28th??

[Cherry Muffley 7]

Just got word it looks like I will be going to surgery the week of Oct 12th! The news literally brought me to tears!! I do one more Ins. hurdle to get through, but I praying and being optomistic! It's been a long 5 years coming!! I have more research, charting, praying, and seeking help longer than I care to mention lol I really hope this is the next chapter in my life!! Any other Oct surgeries out there??

[Cherry Muffley 7]

Congratulations I'm sure the wait will have been worth it. I've been scheduled for bypass on 10/13.

[sweettooth2015 171]

@@dancingqueene the appt was great. Thank God my test came back negative so now I have finally a date of October 19 and the pre op appts

[dancingqueene 182]

Oh that is great @@sweettooth2015!! We are just a few days apart in surgery!!