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The First Step to the Best Days of My Life - Houston, TX
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Tomorrow is my first consultation with the surgeon...
Debbasue63February 6, 2014
WORTH IT$15,000
Tomorrow is my first consultation with the surgeon & nutritionist. I'm planning on having a surgery date before I leave!
I've spent years building up to this moment. Unable to exercise. Watching my health getting worse. Dieting, loose a few pounds, gain that back plus a few more pounds. I want to play with the kids! Ride my bike. Wear cute clothes from off the rack on a "regular" department store! Still be able to breathe when I walk across a room!
I'm tired of being depressed because of everything I CAN NOT DO! I HATE going past a mirror! Who is that fat, unhealthy girl? I don't want to be her any more!
I've spent years building up to this moment. Unable to exercise. Watching my health getting worse. Dieting, loose a few pounds, gain that back plus a few more pounds. I want to play with the kids! Ride my bike. Wear cute clothes from off the rack on a "regular" department store! Still be able to breathe when I walk across a room!
I'm tired of being depressed because of everything I CAN NOT DO! I HATE going past a mirror! Who is that fat, unhealthy girl? I don't want to be her any more!
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UPDATED FROM Debbasue63
18 days pre
I Have a Date!
Debbasue63February 7, 2014
Visits went well yesterday and I left with my goal achieved: My new, healthier life begins Wednesday, February 26, 2014!
I was so disappointed when I got on the scales only to learn I gave gained yet another 1½ pounds over the past 6 weeks. Just another kick to my self esteem. I am going to work hard on the mindset of seeing it as a confirmation that this procedure is the right decision.
I was so disappointed when I got on the scales only to learn I gave gained yet another 1½ pounds over the past 6 weeks. Just another kick to my self esteem. I am going to work hard on the mindset of seeing it as a confirmation that this procedure is the right decision.
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February 8, 2014
Hi there, welcome!
Congratulations on your date, it will be here before you know it! When do you start your pre-op diet?
Congratulations on your date, it will be here before you know it! When do you start your pre-op diet?
February 9, 2014
Preop diet begins Wednesday, February 12th, just in time for Valentine's Day.
February 9, 2014
Are you on all liquids, for the pre-op, or are you being allowed one meal per day? I was all liquids for 3 weeks pre-op, it was tough but I dropped a lot of weight through it.
February 9, 2014
All liquids for 2 weeks. I wish I was allowed one healthy meal per day.That sounds much more practical to me. I had breakfast with my friend who is a bariatric nutritionist this morning and she offered some tips that I think will be helpful. Admittedly, I am very nervous about this part of the process. I don't want to let myself down.
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February 9, 2014
You'll do fine! It's hard, I won't lie, but push through and it will be worth it. I used to get very hungry at night, which is when I used to eat most, so when I started to get the late night munchies, I'd have a SF popsicle, go to ed to watch some tv and drift off. By the morning the hunger was gone.
UPDATED FROM Debbasue63
13 days pre
First Day of Liquiid Protien Diet
Debbasue63February 13, 2014
Whew! Day one is history!
Today I clearly learned:
Our society is obsessed with food! It's everywhere and the focus of most social gatherings.
Diet Challenges:
First day. I'm short one 8oz protein drink and 8 oz glass of water. I just could not eat as much as they wanted. I don't eat that often or that much when I am NOT on a diet! The 8oz of water I will drink during the night.
CONFESSION: I have decided a few small oyster crackers would be divine in my broth! Lol!
Today I clearly learned:
Our society is obsessed with food! It's everywhere and the focus of most social gatherings.
Diet Challenges:
First day. I'm short one 8oz protein drink and 8 oz glass of water. I just could not eat as much as they wanted. I don't eat that often or that much when I am NOT on a diet! The 8oz of water I will drink during the night.
CONFESSION: I have decided a few small oyster crackers would be divine in my broth! Lol!
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February 19, 2014
Hi there! I'm so curious, as I'm just starting down this road...didn't you doctor require any of the standard pre-op stuff? Or did you just squeeze it all in between the consult and the surgery date? Wishing you luck with your liquids!!
February 21, 2014
I researched every requirement and had them all completed & results faxed to my doctor before my initial appointment. That would be my recommendation to everyone. That way, when you go for your first consult, you are literally ready to go. It also tells/shows the doctor that you are committed and invested in your weight loss journey.
February 20, 2014
Hi Debbasue63, I have appointment with Dr. Yu at their office next week for my first appointment. I've been researching and watching everything on Youtube I can to prepare myself for this lifechange. Not sure what timeframe will be until I can get the surgery. My insurance has some pre-op requirements I must meet until it can be scheduled. Hopefully the end of March. Be sure to post how things are going for you as I will be following your progress.
February 20, 2014
Hi Chatty!
Congratulations on your life changing decision! Both Drs. Yu and Scarborough came very highly recommended and I am sure you will be happy with your choice.
If I could offer any advise to another Sleeve candidate, it would be to get as many of your preoperative requirements done early, even before you see the doctor. When I went in for my initial visit I already had my psych evaluation, cardiology work up and sleep study completed. My insurance covered these costs.
Please keep me informed of your journey and feel free to ask any questions.
February 20, 2014
I found out my insurance also requires 90 days of doctor monitored weight loss (without a gain) before the surgery, so I will not be able to have my procedure until late spring or early summer. Of course that will help me to lose the excess fat around the liver so the surgery will go easier so I guess that is a good thing. I really wish I had looked into their requirements after the holidays so I could be ready now for the surgery since I am psychologically really pumped to get this underway. I wish you health and success for your procedure!
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