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Let the New Games Begin.... - Berwyn, IL

Name: Let the New Games Begin.... - Berwyn, IL
Item: Dr Glover
Author: Damian_P

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When you can't walk with friends, when you know it...

Damian_PJanuary 17, 2014

$12,000

When you can't walk with friends, when you know it hurts to not e able to go on amusement park rides and when you have constant bak aches due to weight. It's definitely time to do something about it. No more of the "if you only lost weight" comments. I will be healthier as I once was.And I will live.

Damian_P's provider

Dr Glover

Replies (9)

Lakisha52492

January 19, 2014

Yea Damian that exactly how I feel and especially the back part I hurt all the time

Damian_P

January 19, 2014

I never knew that gaining weight would definitely start hurting my back. I've had enough of this, time to motivate and lose it.

donnamaria56

January 19, 2014

I clearly understand that Damian.My husband and I go shopping I walk for at least an hour or more lol it feels sooooo good to walk around and not hurt or be out of breath!!

Damian_P

January 19, 2014

I think this is a goal to be able to just walk for blocks and blocks and not lose breath.

K_at_RealSelf

January 20, 2014

Hi there, welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!

I think everyone of us who have had some type of WLS can agree with you. We all want to look great in clothes, but it's the little things, like walking and taking part in things your friends do, that mean the most.

Good luck with your surgery and please do keep updating your review and letting us know how you're doing!

When do you start your pre-op diet?

Damian_P

January 20, 2014

Thank you so much. I am starting my pre op diet. Around the 1st of April but. My Dr and I still need to discuss what she thinks would be a good length of time to start it. I am ready but still, a but nervous.

K_at_RealSelf

January 20, 2014

My pre-op was 3 weeks, all liquids, no solid food. It sucked and it was hard, but it was worth it to get the surgery and begin a healthier life.

Damian_P

January 20, 2014

I can only imagine how hard it must of been. I guess I am trying to realize if I should just prepare all my liquids ahead of time so that I can have variety. Maybe that's the key for me to change it up so I won't get bored.

K_at_RealSelf

January 20, 2014

I was allowed: protein shakes, clear broth, water, crystal light, sugar free jello and sugar free popsicles. I actually bought the ready-made protein shakes, so that they were always at hand.

UPDATED FROM Damian_P

16 days pre

Two more days

Damian_PMarch 30, 2014

I am almost complete with my 2 week liquid diet and tomorrow I do the antibiotics and cleansing. I've lost over 19 lbs and feel great. (See photo) and I'm so ready for the journey! April 1st, I will have the Procedure.

Replies (2)

donnamaria56

March 31, 2014

Good luck!! I was lucky pre op diet was 2 days before for MGB low cal no fried food .

SCHRAMMJ

May 16, 2014

Congratulations, Damien. Started my Journey b of April. Still a few months away from surgery. I was thinking the Sleeve but, Support Groups, 99% had the bypass. It's the Gold standard and VERY RESTRICTIVE. Doctor recommends the bypass, but, will do what I want. Support Groups have been dynamic. Listening to and asking questions to individuals to had a surgery. Will look forward to following your Journey. All the Very Best. It's for you, and, you and all of us have so much support here. Michael

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