Down to the wire...

Surgery scheduled for Tuesday. Still no insurance decision. I'm nervous. I hope I don't get turned down because I wasn't weighed in 2008.

Faxed some additonal info to CHRIAS today. My DE state ID with my weight listed as 430 lbs that was issued 1/2008 and a picture of me taken the same month at Disney World looking...well like all of that and more.

Running out of fingernails to chew. 

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Thanks for the finger crossing. I was approved and my surgery was moved up a day to Monday! 

Good for you!
Sending you kind wishes for a easy surgery and quick recovery!

It's Thursday now, how'd you make out?
Keep us posted!

 I did well. Love Christiana Hospital. Not a fan of being woken up and made to walk at 4AM, but they have a job to do. :)

 It was funny. They offered me a sedative before going into the OR which I declined. I wasn't really feeling nervous at all. I don't remember being in recovery, but I remember when I remembered being there which is weird. 

 So Friday is 4 days out. Guess it's time to go puree. I've stocked up on baby food and jell-o. 

 Thanks for the good thoughts. Look forward to being around here more often now that I'm on the other side so I can help others.

Welcome to the Looser's bench.

Walk, sip & breathe. Walk, sip & breathe. Keep that up and then walk as much as you can.
I too bought baby food, and gave it away to a girl that was gonna have a baby. I never ate it. I did oatmeal, applesauce, cottage cheese, mashed potatoes & yogurt for the 1st month. Add smoothies to your daily diet, add a littlle protein and YUMMMMM. I lived on Sugar free popsicles too. I really didn't crave food for a long time.  Hope you are feeling okay. Rest when you get tired. Ask questions if your not sure. Keep up the good work. The easy part is over, your journey has just begun. This is the hard part. Stay positive & stay focused. ((HUGS)) Elissa

Congratulations on your surgery and welcome to our bench.  We don't spend much time sitting around, so there is usually plenty of room on the bench.  Also, as everyone keeps getting smaller, we keep making more room on the bench.

Now is the time to commit yourself to getting out and walking, sipping, and doing more walking.  Any questions, just ask away.  Everyone has them, it's just that most never actually ask them so that everyone can get the answers.

Not sure about the baby food.  I would stick to real foods and just blend them up real well.  Chili might be your best friend.  There are plenty of great options to puree.  Sugar-free pudding with protein powder is also an easy alternative to get in your protein boost.  My favorite was butterscotch.  Let us know how your making out and keep posting.

We want to get the DE Forum active again!  One post at a time!
Rob