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I decided 4 months ago to have the gastric surgery...
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I decided 4 months ago to have the gastric surgery. I have 3 months to go before I have the surgery. I am scared and excited at the same time. I'm t 36 yrs old and have been fat for most of my life. I have three kids and I would gain weight after each birth and could never get it off. I'm so tired of people saying I have a pretty face. I told some of friends and family members about my choice and I got mix reviews. Some where excited and some where trying to talk me out of it. I had one person tell me I am going to have a whole lot of extra skin and then I still be ugly!! I also had to stop smoking and I been three days without a cig and it hard. All I wanna do now is eat. This very bad! I need support so I'm looking for on here
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January 9, 2014
Hi
Thanks for sharing. I am 1 month away from surgery and also came here for additional support.
Keep the friends close that support you it's great they are excited for you, the others will come around hopefully later.
Great job with not smoking! I can only imagine how hard that must be, but you can do this just think of the bigger healthier picture.
Let everyone know how your doing.
Best wishes!
March 30, 2015
I'm still 6 weeks b4 my surgery and having a hard time quitting smoking I quit everything else but smoking is very hard. I'm using the e-cigs they really don't like that either but I would make it 1 day w/o it maybe try that, I haven't had a lot of support either and it stinks I just keep telling myself it's my turn damn it. I have done for every one now I do for ME. I'm here we can support each other that's what I need too.
April 4, 2015
thank you so much, giving up the smoking has been the hardest for me I have cheated a couple time from stress having family very sick almost die. I'm being tested I really am. I will over come this and be healthier for it..
April 7, 2015
So how did it go? I have just read your post and i hope all is well. I am considering it now. I punked out on my scheduled surgery date in 2011 but now im as ready as ever.
UPDATED FROM Lakisha52492
3 months pre
Doc appt
So I had a doctor appt this past Friday and it didn't go very well. I stop smoking for two weeks now but the 8 lbs I had lost I gained it all back. So much for the hard work. I cried like a baby. I felt so defeated!! I am suppose to lose 15 lbs before my surgery date which will be sometime in April .
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January 15, 2014
I know its hard in the beginning but you need to do this for your self go on a high protein diet start doing chocolate shakes they have a, slimfast u could try for breakfast and lunch try eat 6 small meals now before ur sugery stay away from high in suger like soda stay away from it grab water drink 6 to 8 glasses a day the weight will come off if ur willing to do this for ur life. I know I have been were you are now I was 350 pounds and I said no more im change my life for me I want to live.. You got to eat to live not live to eat.. Its va mind thing u gotta change your mind gastric bypass is a tool to help but only u can do it... good luck with everything. If u need someone talk to im here.
January 19, 2014
I took ur advice seriously and have started the high protein diet thanks for the encouragement
January 16, 2014
Thanks Roxanne and time4me2 for your comments I feeling alright and I spoke with my surgery coordinator and she had some uplifting words for me. Also reading your comments help me to feel better
UPDATED FROM Lakisha52492
3 months pre
Thanks
Thank you everyone it's good to have people out their that actually cares
Stopping smoking is very difficult and it does increase your appetite. Is there anything your doctor can give you to help you stop, without the extra hunger pangs?
You need support around you, forget the people that don't give you that support. The truth is that you will have extra skin, and you may need some surgery to remove it, that's a reality we all have to face with this surgery. However, you are not ugly now and you will not be ugly post-op. You're doing this for your health, to feel better and to have a better future!
Please do keep us updated with your progress! :-)
When do you start your pre-op diet?
I don't see your photos, do you need a hand uploading them?
I'll send you a PM regarding your photos.
I had my surgery September 25th and so far I've lost around 100lbs. It's not easy, but definitely worth it. I didn't have any major complications. I had quite a bit of nausea, but that only lasted a couple of weeks.
The pre-op diet is what you will be asked to do for either 1 or 2 weeks before surgery. Sometimes it's an all liquid diet and sometimes it's liquid for breakfast and lunch with a sensible meal for dinner. It is designed to shrink your liver and make it easier for the doctors to get to your stomach.