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I'm 44yrs old, married with #3 Children. Looking to Live a Better, Healthier Life. - Houston, TX
UPDATED FROM batteau
Coming Down To The Wire
We'll decided I wanted to share today. On Aug 8th I went to my pre-op apt was there about two hours. To make a long story short they did test and weighed me which was as bad as I thought, and they also toke at least 15 tubes of blood. Basically it just all made everything so much more real for me, thinking like I am really doing this. I started my diet on the 14th and I feel like it's going pretty well. I'm drinking protein, beef and chicken broth, yogurt and water basically. I'm not craving anything and I find I have amazing willpower. I weighed before the diet 245, today I'm 239 so I must be doing some rite and I feel really good to. 7 days to go WOW, thanks for listening!
UPDATED FROM batteau
I Have A Surgery Date Finally, So Excitied!
Today after waiting 4 months and getting on and off surgery dates it looks like it will finally happen for me. The wait has been the most agenizing aggravating I have ever had to endure. I have been miserably over weight my hole life this is all I have ever known, so now that I have been approved a date for this life changing surgery all I want to do is cry. The big day is Aug 24th at 12:45 but I half to be at the hospital 2 hours before. It all seems sir- real rite now i'm scared and nervous at the same time, after I got the call and then a email with all the dates for my pre-op appointment at the hospital to the pos-op appt's I was thinking it's rite around the corner I have all kinds of thoughts going through my head. It's not all just about the surgery though I get nervous about after the surgery I don't want to mess up and make any bad mistakes that will hurt my new pouch. I don't know i guess I'm just worrying alittle more than I need to. Mainly I am ready and I just had to tell you guys so I can now move on and as I get closer to the surgery day I will keep you up on all my progresses along the way. Thank you for listening and God Bless!!
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M
August 3, 2016
Thank God you finally got your date. Just relax and everything will be fine.
My date is on the 6th of Aug. I'm equally excited and nervous.
I'm trusting God everything will be fine
My date is on the 6th of Aug. I'm equally excited and nervous.
I'm trusting God everything will be fine
M
B
August 3, 2016
I am very happy for you. But how are you able to be so calm know your just days away from surgery? I trust in the lord to but like I said its not just going through the surgery that scares me but after its over is what's got me so nervous!
M
August 3, 2016
I've read so many reviews and I think that played a major role in calming me down. I think we will be fine. I just focus on the brighter side. Hoping to boost my sef confidence which somehow I've lost along the way
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N
August 7, 2016
I had my gastric bypass 3 days ago, 8/03, also my 40th birthday. It isn't easy so far, but it is easier than I thought it would be...and I'm already off of the insulin. I'm praying for your success. Which hospital are you having the surgery at? I had mine at Memorial Hermann at Memorial City.
M
August 7, 2016
Thank God for your successful surgery. I love in the uk I'm having mine at the hospital group dolands park.
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N
August 8, 2016
Great! They will take excellent care of you, and I'm not just saying that because I work for MH. Lol! Be sure to get up and walk around several hours after surgery, and continue to do so everyday. The nurses will rush you to walk, but its because they know it will help. Don't be afraid. I'm 5 days post op, and 8 pounds lighter, and I'm feeling good. I'm off pain meds, no nausea, vomiting and minimal soreness! You will do great!
B
August 9, 2016
Thank you for your confidence in me and the surgery. Talking with you seems to always make me feel better. An now that I know that you actually work for memorial Hermann I know that you have first rate knowledge that the doctors and staff really care about their patients. I am so happy that you are having such success in your recovery, I know that everyone go's through it differently, but I'm feeling positive about at all as long as I have positive people in my life like you. Thank you again & continued progression. Ohh, forgot to tell you I had my pre-op appointment on yesterday and it looks like I am all -ago for the surgery really excitied now. 15 days and counting!
N
August 10, 2016
I'm so excited for you. Today is my one week anniversary. I'm looking forward to starting the pureed foods after my post op appointment tomorrow. Lol! I'm feeling quite strong and have lost weight already. I was 203 last week on surgery day and I'm 193 today! I had actually put on 10 pounds prior to surgery, because I was "saying good bye" to all of my favorite foods. I now realize that it wasn't necessary. I can still have them all occasionally in smaller amounts starting next month! I don't have that tired "dieting, carb withdrawal feeling" that I had in the past when I tried every diet imaginable. I don't feel so deprived. I can't wait for you to see what I mean. Hang in there and keep us posted!! Congrats again!!
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L
August 3, 2016
So happy for you that you have your surgery scheduled! I'm going in for a consult on Monday. I'm very similar to you- I have 2 kids; I'm 45, and I weigh right now about 265. I think the feelings you are having are normal. How long did it take for you to decide to do the surgery?
B
August 3, 2016
About a year before I was able to really get the nerve to talk with my PCP doctor about the surgery. I have always tried dieting and I mite have lost a couple of pounds but I was never able to keep it off. always being uncomfortable, sweating and just plain miserable all the time it became obvious to me I needed help that I couldn't do it alone. And I was tired of being sick knowing if I didn't do something soon I wasn't going to be here for my children or grandchildren.
A
August 5, 2016
You are telling my story. I could have written each word you typed, 10 years ago. I live in New Orleans and Katrina changed our lives. In the aftermath I realize that I was wrecked physically and needed more help than I could find, so I prayed! On a visit to my NEW doctor ( the old one didn't come back) she walked in the exam room with my very thick file-she was reading-she takes one look at me and asks, 'planning an early funeral?' I wanted to fall through the floor, and I was angry!! I has just lost 20 pounds!!! I didn't even realize that 16 of those pounds were gained right before I lost....in the end she said a woman with a food plan would be doing much better! However she said that I was in a state called metabolic syndrome. Though caused by my excess weight, my metabolism was damaged and that I couldn't fix it. I MUST see barataric surgeon. That day was in April of 2006. I was 50 years old, a healthcare professional, had smoked for 30 years, pre diabetic, high blood pressure, hep c complicated by the fatty liver, esophagus was shot, feet hurt, knees, back, I was a hot mess, weighed 273. After a very condensed version of your story I was wheeled into my new life. Let us here from you in those early days. I also did some spiritual work prior,during and after. Today I weigh 138 pounds. I wear a size 6. orI suppose I was dreaming and hoping to go from a 20 to a 12! I did and sailed right through. I even lost a shoe size. I have had a steady return to health and continue to marvel at the way my old man looks at me. I am so deeply grateful that my unanswered prayers were answered!!
This is my take, the surgery was absolutely necessary. It was the medical intervention required to launch me on this journey. You see, a time will come, a long way off, that you will dip your spoon in something. That will be the day you learn that you have been riding without training wheels!! For a good while. That will be the day that you say oh no I ain't!!! I am not a victim of food!! I will not allow food to run my life. I have all my tools and I am going to use them!! That's the day you walk free for the first time. I would love to be reading that post. I will check this daily and share anything I can with you. 3 biggies
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This is my take, the surgery was absolutely necessary. It was the medical intervention required to launch me on this journey. You see, a time will come, a long way off, that you will dip your spoon in something. That will be the day you learn that you have been riding without training wheels!! For a good while. That will be the day that you say oh no I ain't!!! I am not a victim of food!! I will not allow food to run my life. I have all my tools and I am going to use them!! That's the day you walk free for the first time. I would love to be reading that post. I will check this daily and share anything I can with you. 3 biggies
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B
August 5, 2016
Thank you for your encouragement I really hope to have the success that you have. The surgery alone for me is scary but I am optimistic of my outcome for the future. I and my husband are also from New Orleans the lower 9. We also lived through Katrina waited out the storm inside the Hyatt Hotel for the hole 5 days. "Thank God" he saw my family through it. Were considering going back but not New Orleans but Baton Rouge. Very glad all has went so well for you, continued success!
A
August 6, 2016
Oh! Ya see...I have been on this website for years and this was the first time I have shared. Man! This is awesome! 45 is great! 50 was good. I wish I could plug you in to how I feel about my life today. There are soooo many wonderful days ahead. I do hope your husband is on board. My husband has been the most excellent partner. I know they do an evaluation, but I really think that seeing the therapist/social worker was the most helpful. Also I bought a nice fat journal and I wrote in it every day. Still do!!! I mean I wrote everything, my prayers, my fears, my weight, and every calorie and protein. It's the book that has my journey. I started mine a few weeks before the say of surgery. I'm gonna buckle down and send you some good juju yo BR. God sure is good. Oh! Got plenty to say about that too!!
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August 9, 2016
You are doing great! After is not hard. The most difficult things is that we change EVERYTHING! But that's a good thing. You just trust God and keep writing. Just a few days now...I cleaned my closets and got rid of all my sloppy 'fat clothes' before surgery. You know which clothes those are, they are the ones we have on with stains,rips,they make us feel bad about ourselves. That's why we keep them... That is old thinking. Throw that stuff away!!! Have some fun!
UPDATED FROM batteau
SO EXCITIED!!!
I received a phone call from the surgeons office on 6/8/2016 and I was told that all my paperwork and clearances went through and I have been approved for the surgery. I have an appt. with the surgeon on Tuesday the 21st to discuss all I need to do before surgery which is at the end of the month. Just so happy and so nervous at the same time, it's really happening this time. No more wondering and being impatient. "All I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU JESUS". I will keep u up on my progress but until then keep me in your prayers. Thanks for listening!
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L
July 24, 2016
Hey I been reading and keeping up with your comment cuz I'm going through the processed now trying to get approved but my insurance making me do five phone call with dieting coach every two weeks and I have to go see a shrink and see a dietitian.. But is in July now could you tell me something that you went through because I'm nervous too..tell me what's going on with your body
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How are you doing? Please update us when you can. We're all cheering for you!