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The First Day of the Rest of my Life - New York, NY

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I've been preparing for my upcoming surgery for...

Quilter GirlFebruary 7, 2013
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I've been preparing for my upcoming surgery for the past 3 months. 3 more before the insurance company will let me have the surgery. I am tentatively scheduled for May 9th. I'm slowly changing my eating habits. Diet soda is my tough one to give up. I like one at lunch every day and finding that the hardest to give up. I think the biggest thing I'm scared about it how the first few months will be after surgery. No matter what, I'm doing this. I need to get healthy and I have two granddaughters that I love to play with so.....I'm doing this for myself and for them.....Does anyone have any words of wisdom?

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K_at_RealSelf
February 10, 2013

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

It's definitely hard to get used to the changes that you will have to make. I haven't had my surgery yet, but am planning for it. The list of things that have to change seems endless, but the end result is the long, healthy life that you'll have with your family.

Soda is a hard one for me also. I'm trying to now only have one soda of an evening. It's also hard to start drinking as much water as I will need to post-surgery, but the sooner we start making these changes, the easier it will be once we have the surgery.

Do you mind sharing what your starting weight is?

Quilter Girl
February 10, 2013
Thank you Kirsty. My starting weight is 242.....I'm down a little bit at this point with slowly changing habits...one day at a time.
K_at_RealSelf
February 11, 2013

Definitely one step at a time, it's a long process, but worth it!

Please do keep us updated with your progress!

Mickieleichtman
February 12, 2013
So nice to hear someone such as myself I am doing the same thing in the same schedule procedure as u. and like yourself my inspiration was my 2 granddaughters. I'm scared and excited at the same time like you wondering what will happen after surgery I'm scared but that will not stop me I am for 430 pounds I cannot walk or enjoy my grandchildren right now but I am looking forward to enjoying them every minute I can I hope things work out really good for the both of us good luck grandma
Quilter Girl
February 12, 2013
that is awesome to have someone on the same schedule....and our situations so similar....keep me posted.
Mickieleichtman
February 12, 2013
I just read your soda problem! I just started that 1 week ago no more sodas! I have been doing so good with Crystal Light fruit punch and water I am proud of myself because that is 1 thing I thought I would never get rid of! If I can do it so can you good luck grandma 1115!
Quilter Girl
February 14, 2013
Okay....having a little bit of a panic this morning....what if I have this surgery and I don't lose anything. OMG please tell me that won't be the case.
K_at_RealSelf
February 28, 2013

I'm sure that won't be the case! It's not an easy road and it definitely takes work, but with the surgery you have all the tools you'll need to lose weight. Your stomach will only let you eat a small amount and your body should reect things high in fat and sugar, should you be tempted.

UPDATED FROM Quilter Girl
2 months pre

7 weeks until I go into surgery. April is full of...

Quilter GirlMarch 20, 2013
7 weeks until I go into surgery. April is full of final appts before the big day. I can't wait.....I'm still having trouble giving up that afternoon diet soda but I'm slowly trying to lose weight before surgery. I've dropped almost 10 lbs so far. I actually found 3 pair of pants in my closets that are about a size smaller than what I am and they all have the tags on them. I'm going to return them and hold out til I'm much smaller to buy new.....can't wait. I had a business meeting today and it was so fantastic for someone to stop mid sentence and ask if I'd lost weight that I was looking different and great. I so can't wait until I am a smaller version of me and it is definately visually noticeable. Counting down the days.

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K_at_RealSelf
March 21, 2013

Congratulations on your pre-surgery weight loss! You're doing really well, and obviously people are noticing!

Giving up soda is really difficult, I haven't been able to do it yet either! I drink diet soda, but I still need to totally give it up soon! I've read that even though it's diet, it awakens your brain to the sweetness and makes you crave sweet foods, which isn't great!

Not long now until the big day! we'd love to see a pre-op photo, if you feel comfortable sharing any (Even if you want to crop your head out)! ;-)

Quilter Girl
April 4, 2013
1 month til surgery....I finally gave up soda. I went cold turkey about 4 days ago and have actually lost a few pounds just from stopping that. I still want diet soda....badly but I'm doing fine without it. Tomorrow is my nutrition class and last of my 6 months weigh ins.
K_at_RealSelf
April 9, 2013

That's awesome! Congratulations! Giving up soda is really hard, I know, but you've done it!

UPDATED FROM Quilter Girl
21 days pre

Today was my pre-admission testing so all I have...

Quilter GirlApril 18, 2013
Today was my pre-admission testing so all I have now is my final appt with my surgeon next week and I'm ready to go. May 9th.....and the rest of my life, here I come.

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