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Topic: RE: Pre-op diet impossible
I hope it goes well for you Beth. I start mine next Monday. I'm starting to freak out a little.
Topic: Im so excited...Im scheduled for July 16th
Im feeling so excited, at last ! Its been 1 year trying to get everything done for the approval...Aetna was great after all! Im getting a little nervous after reading some of the posts here..Im scheduled to go back to work 5 days after surgery, I hope its as easy as the surgeon says...any ideas if Im planing to go back to soon? Anyone else go back to work right away? I think Im freaked about the gassy thing too.....LOL
Topic: my date is july 8th and im scared stupid
im so scared i have gained 7 lbs, and im one week away. my doctor said i have to lose atleast 5 of them my last day at work is july 3rd because of the holiday i will have my last 1/2 hot dog with no bun and 4 0z of soda on friday. and watch lifetime on tv until my count down. Monday is my clean out day ( get it) clean out !! lol and im scared if im going to be able to do this to the last minute. my husband does not support me and my oldest daughter either but my little one do and some co-workers. but i just say to my self ITS FOR ME!! for my health and i HAVE TO DO IT. HELP I NEED SUPPORT
Topic: RE: July 8
MY DATE IS JULY 8TH AND i scared stupid.. my husband hates that im doing this and some co- workers also saying you dont need it you look fine, you can die what are you doing - i said THANKS but this is for me and watch out SEXY IM coming in to wear you all over my body even if its hurts. OMG i know it will.... help count down time.
Topic: RE: Pre-op diet impossible
hey there im new and my date is in 1 week july 8th this is my 3rd try, 1st i had the flu then 2nd in april i hurt my foot, now this is my 3rd and i did my check in on this this past friday and my doctor said to me you know you have gained 7 lbs since the last time i seen you it hurt so bad, and i left that office right to a buffet table, but it was only salad i worked to hard to get were i am not but i understand about no will power, i can not stay on my either :( all i want is sweet tea and mcdee french fries or a slice of pie. i can say do this: drink your water as much as you can, eat yogurt when you want to eat. NO SODAS no fried foods and eat out of a 10 0z cup every 2 hours if you have to but dont over do it, you can see the light through the cracks WE ARE ALMOST THERE.
Topic: RE: Pre-op diet impossible
I know it is hard.....remember, the closer you stick to your pre-op diet the easier it will be for you during and after surgery. I made sticking to my pre-op diet my goal. I have my surgery tomorrow. I am so excited! My thought and prayers go with you as you start and continue on with your journey!
Dee
Topic: RE: Surgery date July 27th!!
Good Luck with your surgery tomorrow!! I will keep u in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for the support u have shown! Thin in coming! 
Ruth
Ruth Topic: RE: July 2008 surgery date and now insurance may belly up
Please dont feel discouraged!!! trust and believe everything happens right on time. dont let anyone come into your life that isnt going to be positive and support you during this process. Trust all my so call friends and family memebers all had something to say when I first told them I was going to have the surgery, all negative. But what I couldnt understand is that they say negative things about my weight and now you talk down because I want to do something about....
so guess what I tell them all if you dont have anything good to say, dont say it.
I am also so glad to hear that your center is helping to get the process going,
Stay strong, dont give up now.
It will work out
Topic: RE: July 11
Jan,
I'm not sure really.....still in denial that it's next week. Going to Chicago over the 4th for a long planned trip to see Wicked the musical so that's been top priority and I'm not even packed for it yet because my final surgeon appt is tomorrow and I'm a wreck figuring out what I MUST ask before the surgery!!
I'm thinking....PJs so that I'm comfortable walking, walking, walking...that means foot wear going with the nike slides to grip the floor in case my head is spinning from all the pain meds.....then what to do while I'm there??? Setting the unrealistic expectation that I might do something other than sleep, walk, sip so planning on taking a book and/or magazines. Definitely my cell phone which doubles as my mp3 player. Am wondering about the laptop after the first day so I can post here.....probably already taking too many pain meds
if I think I'm going to be coherent enough for that!! My own pillow with it's own special case so as not to get lost for the ride home. My friendly CPAP machine and all of it's trappings. Chapstick, I bought a sampler pack at Walmart with different smells in case I can't stand one I'll have options. Heard that smells and tastes change dramatically post-op. Toiletries to have my own stuff just shampoo and hair products.....like I'll care about that!! That's my list so far. Oh and undies etc so as not to offend anyone with views they might not like.....and my housecoat that I won't use if I'm oozing etc will just wear the hospital stuff then so they can wa****!!
WOW...gone on a long time on this post. Hope that helps....I'll be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. My good friend and co-worker has her surgery on Wed of this week. She's paving the way for me so I'll let you know what she recommends after she's home this weekend!!
Amy
if I think I'm going to be coherent enough for that!! My own pillow with it's own special case so as not to get lost for the ride home. My friendly CPAP machine and all of it's trappings. Chapstick, I bought a sampler pack at Walmart with different smells in case I can't stand one I'll have options. Heard that smells and tastes change dramatically post-op. Toiletries to have my own stuff just shampoo and hair products.....like I'll care about that!! That's my list so far. Oh and undies etc so as not to offend anyone with views they might not like.....and my housecoat that I won't use if I'm oozing etc will just wear the hospital stuff then so they can wa****!!
WOW...gone on a long time on this post. Hope that helps....I'll be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. My good friend and co-worker has her surgery on Wed of this week. She's paving the way for me so I'll let you know what she recommends after she's home this weekend!!
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