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blank first name B. 22 years, 5 months ago

My thoughts will be with you on your special day. Best wishes for a non-eventful surgery, speedy recovery and safe weight loss journey. I’m sure you are very excited and nervous to start your journey. Keep the faith and you will succeed. Healthier and happier days are ahead!

Justin F. 22 years, 5 months ago

Hi. Congrats, you are on your way to the losing side. You have made a valiant decision for a healthier life and I applaud you. Good luck on your upcoming surgery and I hope you have a speedy and painless recovery and much success on the rest of your journey.

SciFiWomyn 22 years, 5 months ago

What a last two days. I was doing SO well on my shakes and one meal. No snacking, drinking tons of water and exercising. BOOM, I got my menstrual cycle , got depressed and ate popcorn one day and then today I ate a weight watchers ice cream bar, a mini milky way and egg salad with crackers. I am on a pre-op diet that is not suppose to have carbs or sugar. How easy it was to go off my food plan. At first I was really upset, but now I must be aware that during my cycle I have an increased appeitite and crave different types of food. I suppose stress did not help today. Tomorrow is my blood gas test and surgery is in 9 days. Maybe to close for comfort. -Robin

SciFiWomyn 22 years, 5 months ago

It has been a week that I started my food plan prior to surgery. After the first 2 days it was pretty good. I noticed how many times a day I thought of food when I was not hungry. I was usually stressed. I took some deep breaths and thought about what was bothering me. I know I have a long road ahead of me for the behavior change to eating when I am physically hungry versus emotionally hungry. I lost 9 pounds and was feeling really great until today. I went to the movies and buckled to the popcorn. Interestingly it did not taste as good as usual yet I still ate it. I have decided not to beat myself up over it but just go on. I am 11 days away from surgery and feeling pretty good. -Robin

SciFiWomyn 22 years, 5 months ago

It has been three days since I started my new food plan before surgery. Wow, it has been hard but boy are my doctors smart. I sure would not want to go through food, sugar and caffience withdrawl the days after surgery. I feel as though I am detoxing. It feels great. I have two protein shakes per day and one protein and veggie meal. So, I will be off starch and sugar for two weeks prior to surgery. Pretty smart plan! They also put me on an exercise regime that I am also following. As I follow I realize how addicted to food I am. It totally scares me that I will not be able to eat what and when I want. I also feel like I am getting out of prison as well. Food EVENTUALLY will not control my life. I know I have a long way ahead of me. Exercise, Behavior Modification, nutrition is all something I will have to work on to make this a total success for myself. I do not want to be one of the patients that gain weight back. I have started reading the suggested books, I am seeing a person who is helping me with behavior modification and I have a wonderful support team around me. The girls at work are all going on diets when I have my surgery. One thing I am doing differently is when I am feeling hungry at work, I ask myself what I am feeling. I take many deep breaths and work through the stress or fear. It really does work. Also I am drinking lots of water daily but especially through the hunger episodes. Well, off to have some fun! Thanks

Karen N. 22 years, 5 months ago

Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation pre-op and throughout the next exciting year! You'll do great with this life-saving tool*

SciFiWomyn 22 years, 5 months ago

Well today was my last day of eating junk food. Tomorrow I go on my pre-op food plan of protein and veggies only. This was a very hard week. The last meal syndrome. Tonight I realized there is no last meal. It just continues in my head. I almost feel like I am getting out of jail with this surgery. I am a prisoner to food and food thoughts. I exercised yesterday for the first time in a year. I made it twenty minutes and am very proud of myself. I only hope I will continue this exercise program. This weekend I wrote my obituary saying good-bye to the old me and welcoming the birth of the new me. It was a great exercise. I am 16 days away from my surgery date. At first it was taking so long for this day to come and now it is going very fast. I am nervous but with all the support from this web site, my family and friends I know I will do fine. Thanks to everyone! Will post soon, Robin

its_me 22 years, 5 months ago

I am having surgery just two days ahead of you. I will be praying for a speedy recovery for you. Congratulations on beginning a new life with a new healthier you!

SciFiWomyn 22 years, 5 months ago

Today, Nov. 4th, I spent the day at US Bariatrics. I met with the dietician, exercise instructor, Dr. Marema and then the BariWellness information seminar. I have to admit, they do not fool around. Everyone was so nice, professional and dedicated to my success. They really drive home the fact that I must follow for life "there way" to have the maximum success. When they talk success they do not just talk about weight loss and getting to your goal weight. They are also making sure that I end up as healthy as I can be. I did not know how important their food plan is in making sure I do not lose much muscle and lose fat. I hear so many people saying things like I can eat ice cream, pizza etc. We all learned today that if we want the maximum success for our lifetime we must follow there diet. We also learned that the weight can be gained back if I do not follow the proper food plan. I am so happy with the program I chose. Thanks to all for your referrals to US Bariatrics. They know what they are doing. I start my food plan 3 weeks before surgery. I also must start my exercise program prior to surgery. I will be on an all protein diet for the next 3 weeks. One of the best things I learned today is how to relax and get rid of anxiety and fear. What a great tool before surgery. They also gave me an audio tape that I will listen to during surgery with positive reinforcement for recovery. I am in competant hands. Well, that is it for today! Next step is Surgery on Dec. 3rd. Again, thanks to everyone for all your love and support. Robin

Naes Wls J. 22 years, 5 months ago

<b>I SAID A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY~*~ I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard- I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word I didn't ask for wealth or fame, I knew you wouldn't mind, I asked Him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind, I asked that He'd be near you At the start of each new day, To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small, But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all. (unknown author) FROM MY HEART TO YOU~*~Hugs~*~</b>