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I shouldn't be surprised...I'm reminded every day that I am smaller, lighter, active, energetic and have a head of hair again.  I go to support group meetings every month.  They help me stay on track and I revel in seeing so many brave people ready to take the bariatric plunge.  All ages - some even older than me!  My doctor calls me his "poster child" for weight loss.  I had to convince him at the outset that Bariatric surgery would be a good thing for me and that I would never let myself gain it back.  Well....never is a long time - but I'm working hard to see that that never happens.  My body seems to know when I've had enough to eat.  It lets me know by having a full feeling and it says "one more bite and you'll have the food revisit you".
When asked what restaurant I would like to go to, my reply is "I eat so little so don't plan around me".  I do much better with food that is not spicy, not dense, and certainly not dry.  I do not drink and eat at the same time.  Putting cut up meats or fish in salads, works well for me.  I drink crystal light in water everyday and take a multivitamin and calcium as well (I like the Celebrate brand - chewables)  I have gained back 5 lbs which is a little scary - but I watch it everyday and have promised myself not to let it go beyond that.  I no longer have any co-morbitities - (sleep apnea, pre-diabetes and high blood pressure).  The bottom line is:  I wish I had done this ten to twenty years sooner.  Life is good.

Went to the Bariatric store yesterday in Pompano.  I got two different flavors of protein shakes.  They let you taste it there first.  Also some pudding - a little pricey but a welcome addition to my pantry.  
I'm still walking a little slow - feel like my belly is going to fall down. Its all purple from the surgery. ugh!  But I got out today and thats a good thing.
I can see where being creative with food will help me get along with the choices I have at this stage.  Watching the carb & sugar content is paramount.

Two days in the hospital and I think I did well.  The nurses all said I was doing good with moving in and out of bed and down the halls.  It was a very pleasant experience - in a sense being pampered even if it was to be woken up for blood or blood pressure.  Now that I'm home I spend a great deal of time planning my meals and drinks.  Can't seem to drink enough liquid.  I'll have to get better at that.  Friends have been very supportive and inquisitive about the whole procedure.  I used to stay up to 1 0r 2 in the a.m. but now need to go to sleep very early 'cause I feel wiped.  I'm sure my energy level will pick up soon.  Do you need to talk?  Just email me...I'll answer any questions I can.
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In one of the first Informational Seminars I went to that Dr. Wizman gave, he said it takes about a year from first thought about Gastric Bypass Surgery to actually making the decision to have it done.  He was right about that.  It's taken me from this past January to now to realize that I can't do it myself.

I recently had my nutrional counseling session and my psychological evaluation.  Both professionals gave me good information and made me feel comfortable and supported.

I wish I had known more about Gastric Bypass Surgery 20 years ago.  Not one doctor ever suggested or even mentioned it.  Yet they always had what to say about my weight.  The good part about doing it now (in my 60's) is that medicare will pay for most of it and so I doubt I'll have much trouble being approved. (I hope).