Pre-op appointment... Surgery just got real!

[tigraq08 52]

So I started my journey in jun of this year. I have blue cross blue shield anthem so I had to do this sixth month route.

Hw: 306lbs

Jun 20. 2016 : 292lbs, currently I have gained seven pounds so I'm 299.

Nov 17th is my pre-op appointment. Nov 8th is my nutrition appointment.

Getting butterflies. Any advice. I've been doing all kinds of research. Honestly, I'm just ready to lose some weight an give my life a second chance to treat my mind body and soul better.

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[icunursie 21]

Good Luck!!! I will be where you are in Feb...

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[James Marusek 5,244]

Since you are at the beginning of this process, I would recommend three things.

1. Take a good before photograph of yourself, so that you have something to compare to after surgery. Many times we are blind to our obesity. We do not see ourselves. Therefore when the weight begins to drop off rather dramatically, we question if this is really happening. Photographs are a good visualization of our success. Many people carry a before and after photo with them, just to remind themselves of their success.

2. Walk 30 minutes each day, every day until surgery (or equivalent exercise). Walking helps the recovery process go smoothly and minimized the pain levels from surgery.

3. Wean yourself from caffeine and carbonated beverages now. After I gave up my 6 diet coke a day habit, I suffered from a week of severe withdrawal syndrome consisting of severe headaches and body aches. I was miserable. You don't want to combine the effects of caffeine withdrawal with the effects of surgery.

[AmberMarie86 18]

So I started my journey in jun of this year. I have blue cross blue shield anthem so I had to do this sixth month route.

Hw: 306lbs

Jun 20. 2016 : 292lbs, currently I have gained seven pounds so I'm 299.

Nov 17th is my pre-op appointment. Nov 8th is my nutrition appointment.

Getting butterflies. Any advice. I've been doing all kinds of research. Honestly, I'm just ready to lose some weight an give my life a second chance to treat my mind body and soul better.

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My pre op and nutrition appt are both November 8. Let me know how yours goes! It's exciting and scary but I can't wait!

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[Tiffanie13 41]

My pre-op is November 18 and my surgery is November 30. Good luck to you and keep us posted!

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