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Topic: I AM 1 WEEK INTO POST OP....LOST 12lbs
I had surgery a week ago today and I am doing great. :clap: I have some questions about what other people are eating at this time....thank you
Topic: I am officially a LOSER
I am now 5 days post op, and doing well. Surgery went fine with no complications. Just getting used to the new feeling of my pouch. I know we are all new post-ops or almost post-ops on this board, but we will have so much to talk about as the weeks progress.
Topic: RE: Bummed about Family reaction!
Hello I just wanted to give you another parents' perspective. My daughter just had the DS and I was so very afraid I'd lose her if she had the surgery and maybe that's what your dad was feeling. If he's afraid of the surgery and possible negative outcome then he'll reject IT...not you. Sometimes my fear takes over and comes out as misdirected anger or something equally unsavory. The week before her surgery was a nightmare for those around me. Even a co-worker asked what was up. I was terrified of my daughter having the surgery but in all honesty I was equally afraid if she didn't. I was fairly sure we would lose her before very long. Obesity was stealing her life and her health away and it broke my heart to know her pain. It was hard to be supportive of something I was so afraid of but it was her only hope. God knows I tried to show my support but I'm not sure it always came through. I'm happy to say she's come out on the other side (4 wks post op) and now has a chance for a healthier and happier life. Chances are real good that I could probably be more understanding and supportive even now but my inadequacies are usually a result of my own fears and misplaced desire to help.
Do what you need to do to be able to live your life to its fullest. When your dad sees you happy and healthy then he'll be happy for you. All the very best to you. Godspeed and lots of positive energy being sent your way!
Topic: RE: I'm Home "to the 18ther's"
Hi Robbin,
I am also and 18ther and doing great. I go back to my doc Tuesday and I will be on full liquids. Man am I ready for some thick soup or pudding that fills my mouth.
Best of Luck to you!!
Cidni M
Topic: RE: Bummed about Family reaction!
I am definately not cancelling! You guys are right I have to do this for me and I only have 2 days to go and it will not be a moment too soon. Thanks for all of your responses I really appreciate it.
Topic: RE: Bummed about Family reaction!
Hi
I'm so sorry to hear that your father reacted poorly to your surgery, it sure makes it more difficult to proceed, but please do it for yourself.
Sometimes in order to live our best life, we have to be a bit selfish and do things for us.
I am 25 too, and at first did not get a good reaction from friends and family but the more I have opened up about how hard things are and how unhealthy it is to be obese, the more acceptance and respect I've gained for moving ahead with this.
Please don't cancel your surgery, give yourself this gift and don't appologize to anyone for wanting a better, healthier new life.
Best wishes
Jen
Topic: GASTRIC SLEEVE
Hi everyone, getting excited the loan was approved. Is there anyone getting surgery in Nov. 06? My surgeon is Dr. Rodriguez. Leaving on the 3rd to take a mini vacation in San Antonio and having surgery on the 7th. Hope to meet some members .Been in contact with Patti and Susan cant wait to meet them in person.
Topic: RE: I am home and happy to join the bandwagon!
welcome home and I hope all goes well with your recovery!
Topic: RE: GASTRIC SLEEVE
Hi Janice, I am going to have the VSG on Sept 27th. It will be my docs first and the hospitals first. I don't know how you do it and pay for it too. My insurance is Blue Cross Federal Employees Retired program. The office nurse said, "don't worry they pay for all of it"......that must be a first too................(((((((((((hugs,)))))))))))Joyce
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