Looking for people who are just starting the bariatric process

[Miranda2.0 23]

what does the 3 month plan entail? I had no plan until now....which is green salad/ veg and Protein shakes. On day 4 now & craving chocolate.

I have been working on Portion Control, reducing soda and carb intake, increasing Protein and getting at least 15 min of exercise 5 days per week.

[Marcelo97 2]

Well hello everyone, i'm getting my surgery done in thursday and i'm just curious uhmm my brother told they put a catheter so i can pee while in recovery, is that true???

I'm so afraid of this because i had kidney stones when i was 16 and i know how painful it is to have something in the uretra and it bleeds and stuff soooooooo did any of you went through this???

Edited January 19, 2016 by Marcelo97

[LSherritt 7]

I just had my consult on Friday and am starting the 6 months supervised diet and questioning if I will be able to handle that without a complete breakdown! One week of high Protein low carbs and two weeks of liquid diet for 6 months. It seems nearly unreal to me to expect someone with food issues to do this but i am going to try.

I have never had any type of medical procedure beyond having a baby but at 47 and 5'6" 330 lbs it's time . I have PCOS and type 2 diabetes and I want my life back, but this whole process seems so overwhelming.

6 months of liquid diet?

6 months of alternating between one week high protien and two weeks liquid.< /p>

[~Pam~64~ 15]

To me, that's crazy. I hope i don't have to do this

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Well hello everyone, i'm getting my surgery done in thursday and i'm just curious uhmm my brother told they put a catheter so i can pee while in recovery, is that true???

I'm so afraid of this because i had kidney stones when i was 16 and i know how painful it is to have something in the uretra and it bleeds and stuff soooooooo did any of you went through this???

I didn't have one. Ask if they use one or not. From what I can tell most don't. They will have you up and walking pretty quickly so you really won't need one.

[Donegirl4life 39]

Hi everyone,

I'm in the pre-op stage. I went to the seminar 1/7, initial appointment 1/18,and scheduled for the nutritionist, body mass composition, stress test, bone density scan, and pap smear. I am also scheduled for a follow up with the doctor and psych eval on 2/16.

The nurse practitioner said my Iron and Vitamin d levels were low, but all is perfect on everything else. I was diagnosed with PCOS at 21,but have not had blood sugar or cardiac issues. I will have to do a 3 week diet before surgery and supplement D/iron. Since my bmi is 55.7, my insurance does not require a 6 month program. Hopefully I will have a surgery date within 6-8 weeks. Good luck to you all!

Edited January 20, 2016 by Donegirl4life

[~Pam~64~ 15]

Hi. I just went to the seminar. Looks like everything is going to go fast for you. I'm happy for you. I don't know anything yet, but I'm praying mine goes fast too. Good luck ????

[Donegirl4life 39]

Good luck to you as well, Pam. The process for you should be just as fast.

[XxStephYxX 46]

I am sorry i have not replied back in a while i been busy with stuff around home. i havent had to go through this one week liquid diet thing no one has said anything to me other then cut sugar and soda and buy one of those little plates that have the 2 little areas and one side that not divided and to cut bread so im not sure about any just Fluid diet yet but i have just started so who knows.. this process for me is feeling stressful and alot of different emotions but i need to do this i want to have a life i want to be able to work again im kind of struggling but i will force myself to do what ever i need to

[sallo 56]

I am sorry i have not replied back in a while i been busy with stuff around home. i havent had to go through this one week liquid diet thing no one has said anything to me other then cut sugar and soda and buy one of those little plates that have the 2 little areas and one side that not divided and to cut bread so im not sure about any just Fluid diet yet but i have just started so who knows.. this process for me is feeling stressful and alot of different emotions but i need to do this i want to have a life i want to be able to work again im kind of struggling but i will force myself to do what ever i need to

you're lucky. Im5on day 7 of shakes & veggies/salad. I know I'm going to have a cheat meal before it's over- even if it's just a steak & potato!

[sallo 56]

Well hello everyone, i'm getting my surgery done in thursday and i'm just curious uhmm my brother told they put a catheter so i can pee while in recovery, is that true???

I'm so afraid of this because i had kidney stones when i was 16 and i know how painful it is to have something in the uretra and it bleeds and stuff soooooooo did any of you went through this???

I didn't have one. Ask if they use one or not. From what I can tell most don't. They will have you up and walking pretty quickly so you really won't need one.

From wjat I've read they only insert catheters if the surgery is open & not laparoscopic/keyhole.

[Lemm61 206]

I'm working through my supervised Diet program now. My insurance only requires 3 months but work scheduling issues will bump my surgery to June.

My program is through my work's Employee Health. No specific weight loss number, just no gaining and completed weekly food journals and fitness logs turned in to demonstrate understanding of healthier eating habits and increased exercise.

Feel pretty good, I'm down 16 lbs since Jan 7th.

[PhoenixMarie 10]

I'm just starting the process as well! I attended the seminar last month and have my first appointment next week. I have no idea what to expect for this first appointment, but I'm super excited.

Off topic, but is that an MGK reference?

[generator77 24]

Well hello everyone, i'm getting my surgery done in thursday and i'm just curious uhmm my brother told they put a catheter so i can pee while in recovery, is that true???

I'm so afraid of this because i had kidney stones when i was 16 and i know how painful it is to have something in the uretra and it bleeds and stuff soooooooo did any of you went through this???

It's standard to get a catheter when you go under anesthesia so you don't have an accidental discharge while under. I've had a catheter several times for other surgeries and they have always waited until I've been under to put it in. They usually take it out shortly after surgery. I never had a problem with any of mine. It wasn't bad at all.

Edited February 22, 2016 by generator77

[DaisyAmy 561]

Well hello everyone, i'm getting my surgery done in thursday and i'm just curious uhmm my brother told they put a catheter so i can pee while in recovery, is that true???

I'm so afraid of this because i had kidney stones when i was 16 and i know how painful it is to have something in the uretra and it bleeds and stuff soooooooo did any of you went through this???

It's standard to get a catheter when you go under anesthesia so you don't have an accidental discharge while under. I've had a catheter several times for other surgeries and they have always waited until I've been under to put it in. They usually take it out shortly after surgery. I never had a problem with any of mine. It wasn't bad at all.

It all depends. At my hospital, it's pretty standard NOT to do a catheter - to the point where they have signs reminding you to use the bathroom right before your procedure. I was pretty happy to not have to go through that!