iwillbloom18 14 Posted July 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, BeeCat said: Yes I'm ready, I'm eager to move forward with my life. I'm 51 yrs old and the last 8 years have been rough causing me to gain 100 lbs. I want the last half of my life to be different. I want to be healthy, I want to be active, I want to be mobile. You? I'm sorry for whatever you've been struggling with. 8 years is a long time! Honestly, without a lot of stress I've gained about that much in a year (after losing as much just as quickly). I'm 55 and wish I'd done this a long time ago. So many wasted moments just because I wasn't able to do something physically. I totally understand about wanting to be active. I've become a hermit this past year. My mom died in March, and I've just put on more weight. We need to make this work, and get out there and live. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted July 18, 2018 And I will be cheering you both along, I have faced people saying I was silly, foolish, too old, should be satisfied the way I am, hope I will succeed, for this is my time, my chance, and your chances too for a brighter healthier future. Let's do it and prove the nay-sayers wrong, I'm up for it, how about you?😛👍😛 1 Cr8nme reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe78260 16 Posted July 18, 2018 Having my first post op appointment tomorrow July 18. Looking forward to my first weigh in. No major problems other than I started getting hungry yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted July 18, 2018 Congratulations Joe on a successful surgery and the start of a new life. Proud knowing you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laura7 334 Posted July 18, 2018 Day 8 of Pre-Op, down 8 lbs -tons of Head hunger right now, and boredom hunger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilybilly 36 Posted July 18, 2018 I'm having surgery tomorrow July 19th after 8 months of back and forth with my insurance...I'm happy and scared but mostly happy for my new life Sent from my SM-G965F using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laura7 334 Posted July 18, 2018 On 07/18/2018 at 14:31, Herewego2018 said: I’m late to this post but I’m 7/30 in Minnesota!! How are all of you doing right before or right after surgery?!?!Hey, congrats on July 30th. I’m next Wednesday July 25. I’m 8 days into the two week pre-op diet and I’m 8 lbs down. But I currently have incredible Head hunger and boredom hunger. Smelling my husband cook at night is like torture. 1 AEdoesRnY reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laura7 334 Posted July 18, 2018 On 07/18/2018 at 19:37, lilybilly said: I'm having surgery tomorrow July 19th after 8 months of back and forth with my insurance...I'm happy and scared but mostly happy for my new life Sent from my SM-G965F using BariatricPal mobile appCongrats! I know how you feel. My process took 8 months too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilybilly 36 Posted July 18, 2018 Congrats! I know how you feel. My process took 8 months too. Idk ...I'm happy but I didn't have the same experience as most...I'm here in Columbia and my Dr did not require a liquid diet. But he said I should only have a light dinner, like Soup nothing heavy. Sent from my SM-G965F using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mercmerc 144 Posted July 18, 2018 On 07/18/2018 at 19:39, Laura7 said: Hey, congrats on July 30th. I’m next Wednesday July 25. I’m 8 days into the two week pre-op diet and I’m 8 lbs down. But I currently have incredible Head hunger and boredom hunger. Smelling my husband cook at night is like torture. Hi surgery buddie! I have only lost two pounds :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwillbloom18 14 Posted July 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, lilybilly said: I'm having surgery tomorrow July 19th after 8 months of back and forth with my insurance...I'm happy and scared but mostly happy for my new life Sent from my SM-G965F using BariatricPal mobile app Many good wishes - a bunch of us are right behind you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted July 18, 2018 @lillybilly, hooray --you are back, been missing you, wondered what happened? I haven't had my surgery but do have,as of yesterday, a confirmed date of September 5th. So a little while longer to wait for mine, but no less desired. I will be praying, sending good wishes and anxiously waiting to hear everything went well. Please post and let us know!😝🌴😝 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilybilly 36 Posted July 18, 2018 @lillybilly, hooray --you are back, been missing you, wondered what happened? I haven't had my surgery but do have,as of yesterday, a confirmed date of September 5th. So a little while longer to wait for mine, but no less desired. I will be praying, sending good wishes and anxiously waiting to hear everything went well. Please post and let us know![emoji13][emoji267][emoji13]Sorry being MIA I would often check the forum. But the process getting approved was very stressful and I had a lot of emotional ups and downs...butbi stuck it out lost 24lbs now a new chapter. Sent from my SM-G965F using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilybilly 36 Posted July 18, 2018 Many good wishes - a bunch of us are right behind you. Thank you so much. Sent from my SM-G965F using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MN_Meg770 125 Posted July 19, 2018 5 hours ago, Herewego2018 said: I’m late to this post but I’m 7/30 in Minnesota!! How are all of you doing right before or right after surgery?!?! I’m in MN too! Having bypass at United on 7/23! 1 AEdoesRnY reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites