Last Question before the big month!

Hello everyone, it is the day before the anniversary month. I would like to ask one last question before the big month for all of us. What was happening to you on the day before the surgery? What was your last good meal? What was going through your mind? What did you do that day? I would like to give mine. My surgery was on August 31. 2 days before the surgery I had my last big meal. I ate a Junior cheeseburger with small fries and a small coke. I had wished I had ate a 4x4 cheeseburger with a monster fries and king size coke. I couldn't eat it because I had not lost the amount of weight the doctor had asked me in order to have the surgery. So the day before I just had a lite meal. I had to be in the hospital at 5 A.M. I never told my kids about the surgery. That night I just helped them with their homework, watched a little TV with them, and put them to bed. I gave them a big hug and kiss before I turned off the light in their rooms. Next morning I woke up at 4 AM, got dressed and left to hospital with my cousin. I wasn't afraid, because it was true that I could have died from the surgery, but I would be dead from my obesity. I kept the 5xl shirt and 50 inch pants that I took to the surgery. They are my personal trophies. I can't waite to read what your experience. These are special moments for all of us. Take care.

Hello.... What was happening to you on the day before the surgery? actually I really cant remember...I know that my husband and both sons went to the hospital with me that morning and when I woke up that afternoon they were all there in my room.... and helped me up..... What was your last good meal? I never did the last meal with this surgery...it was kind of different for me since it was a revision...I couldnt really eat that much anyway...was always throwing up... What was going through your mind? Is it going to work this time... and I am happy to say that I am at my doctors goal... from 205 to 125 - 130 wont go above 130... and now I am seriously looking into plastics... cant wait to finish this journey What did you do that day? got up at 5 am to be at the hospital at 6 am and surgery at 8 am... got to my room around 1 pm and was up walking within an hour....

Debra, we are all happy you had a nice day before the surgery. You said you were walking 1 hour after you got to your room. Lady, you are a worrier. With all do respect. Always happy you are doing great. Congratulations.

since it was my second surgery actually i had the vbg in 98 and then open hernia repair in 00 and then my revision in 04... so I knew what to expect or else believe me I would have been in bed much longer.... and I knew how important it was to get moving.... How are you doing????

Uhh... I can hardly remember what I had for breakfast this morning, much less the last "real" meal before my surgery almost two years ago! Ha! Ha! But, I do remember ONE meal that I had within a week of surgery. I knew it would be the last time I could eat (and enjoy) Captain D's fish and fries, so I chowed out (via drive through, of course) on a 3-piece fish and fry meal. No slaw, just extra fries. I remember that everything was really good, but I couldn't eat it all. I was uncomfortably stuffed and a little bit guilty. But I enjoyed it. Since that time, I have had a few fries here and there and a little taste of fried fish. But, I don't really enjoy fried foods any more, and I didn't know HOW I would not enjoy them....just that I couldn't have them after surgery so to get it "out of my system" beforehand. I still enjoy eating very much, but I don't eat a LOT of anything. Oh, I went to worship at my home church yesterday, and it must have been a long time since I was there because all the old ladies that usually get so excited when I visit....apparently didn't recognize me at all. My husband noticed it too. After the service, several people came up to me and said that they didn't recognize me! I wish I could lose the last 20 pounds that I want to lose. I have to get off my butt and walk....or at the very least do some exercise on a regular basis. That will help. Glad you're doing well. Still waiting on those photos, Louis! ~Laura

Laura, I promise to put them up before this month ends. If I can ask, what is the reason why you can't get up and walk or do exercises? Why do you still need to lose 20 more pounds? You already look great.

Hi Louis, Great question! The day before my surgery, I worked until 4:00, when I drank my "clean you out" drink. I then drove home and waited for the results. A couple of friends came over and we had a good time, watching TV and laughing. My anesthesiologist called me to tell me what he'd be doing the next day, which was very nice. It was like Christmas Eve - I was SO excited! My surgery was two weeks after I got approval from insurance, and the week before surgery, I was supposed to be on shakes, so I didn't have a lot of time for those last meals. I did, however, hit a couple of Mexican places I really loved (both of which I've returned to and enjoyed, albeit less quantity but still enjoyed, since surgery), and a few other restaurants I particularly liked. If I had had two months before surgery, I would have eaten myself silly. It's a good thing I didn't have that time. Not only would I have gained weight, but I would have been operating out of a scarcity state of mind. All of those places are still there post-op, and I can go and enjoy the same stuff, for the most part, that I used to. I am just more reasonable about it! I will post soon about the Summer Challenge. I have been doing pretty well on mine. Nothing earth shattering, but hey, we're two years out - things move a little more slowly in the weight loss department! Happy anniversary month, everyone! Kathryn

Kathryn, we can't waite for your summer challange.

the day before was more running around getting everything together but the morning of my kids were emotional because there are always risks i explained to them i was doing this so i could have a more active life with them . my husband cried that i didnt have to do this i said im doing this for me i was always battling the weight i was 120 before i had kids went to 260 after my son went down in 9 mo to 120 again got pregnant back to 260 went up and down 70 to 80 pounds i couldnt do it any more gaining and losing all that much isnt good for you either so i made a permanent choice which im glad i did it was all worth it 2 yrs and my 8mo old daughter later well worth it