In episode 8, we answer a question on what to pack for the hospital, discuss drinking during the holidays, and highlight a great one stop shop for Bariatric products.

Happy Holidays!

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Ah, thanks. I really like doing the pannels because I want people to hear my story. I still want to loose about another 50lbs but I take it one day at a time. If you ever need to talk to have problems/ questions just hollar. I just want to help as many people as I can. That pretty much goes for everyone. I pretty much will answer any question!

 

Marcie,
Sorry you couldn't get in on the Pre Op class on Saturday, but really it wouldn't help you much with how to eat before surgery.  It is all about how you will be eating after the surgery.  Before surgery concentrate on protein and portion size.  I did this on a cruise 10 days before my surgery in June and I lost 4 lbs on the ship.  I was amazed with all that food around.  I ate small portions more often instead of 3 huge meals a day.  the best help for you right now, in my opinion, would be to start going to support groups.  Check out Dr. Snyders website, they have them all over town.  You do not need to have had surgery to attend.  You will see so many successful people there and be able to talk about your concerns there and get a lot of help from folks that have been there and done that. 

Tough call...my family (I love them) but they drive me nuts!  So in a way I can relate.  I know that when I am sick it is nice to have the help and not have to worry about the stuff getting taken care of, but if all of the help causes a lot of stress it is not worth it.  As far as something happening goes, I am of the opinion that if it is meant to happen it will.  What I mean by that is that you could have something bad happen to you at any time, so take advantage of the opportunity to make life with your kids and yourself better now.  This assures that IF something were to happen you have made the most of your life and your kids are going to know that you loved them and yourself enough to be happy and healthy with them with out waiting or being afraid.  Please don't misunderstand that I was so scared of my surgery to, but I had to have the faith that I would be ok, and be strong for myself and all of the people in my life that love me and support me.  Maybe this will help you out to.  That spending time with your kids will be so much better....they will get to see you happy with yourself, because they will know hard this was for you to do and you will do great!

I am using Colorado Springs Surgical Associates too.  They area a center of excellance as well.  Everyone there are very nice. My doctor is Dr. Perlman.  She is fairly new to this office, but has been doing surgeries for a long time.
The first and most important step is making the decision to have WLS.  I chose to have the Lap Band as it has less complications and is more of a tool to help me gain control of my life.
I am proud of you for investigating your options.  I pray that it works out for you.