Glad to find the OK Forum

I met a bunch of you at WW support group on Thursday and I left there even more excited than I was before.  My surgery is July 17th and I can't wait.  I wish I could go to support every time as I really felt it was useful, but living 2 1/2 hours away is going to make it a little more difficult.  At least I found you guys here so I can still have some support.  I'm trying to prepare for my two weeks of liquids only.  I think that is probably the thing that makes me the most nervous.  I appreciate you letting me join the group. Kim

Yay! We are so excited to have you here. I think you will find that this board is almost like being at a support group, very informative, very friendly, and just a little crazy lol. If you need anything, don't be afraid to ask! Welcome to our board!

Hi Kim! WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!!! We are SO glad to have you on our boards! I am praying for you as your prepare for your liquids. One thing I did that helped me was to start sipping about 2 weeks prior to surgery so I would know what to expect once the big day got here. I was a chugger like no other, so I think it helped me prepare a bit and realize how often I really do need to take a drink to get all my water in every day. I know a lot of people have a horrible time with the liquid phase...that's not something that really bothered me until about 3 days before my mushies. I really didn't care about food at all. I know everyone isn't like that, but rest assured, you could be!!! I know you can make it through, chick. You're going to do amazingly!!! HUGS! Liz

Thank you both.  I am glad to find some motivated support.  Thanks also for the recommendations for getting the water in.  I am having trouble getting in all my water now.  I am up to 40 oz. consisently, but it seems hard for me to get the other 24 oz.  I have never been a big drinker so it is very hard for me.  I did give up Diet Dr. Pepper a little over 2 weeks ago (very tough) but I knew I would have to give it up sometime and so I just did it.  I will continue to try to up the anty on the water. Thanks again. Kim

I know exactly how you feel as I have never been a big drinker either, especially of water. I found it easiest if I kept something in front of me at all times. i still have to remind myself to pick it up and sip but if I don't have something handy I don't look for it at all. It is also easier at work than at home. I am glad you found this group. The support here is amazing!

You're welcome! And I just have to tell you that I think you're a beautiful lady! I thought that the other night at support group too. I'm excited about this journey for you!!!!! Liz

Thanks.  I have never felt very pretty and it is nice for you to say so.  My husband tells me that I'm pretty, but I always tell him he's prejudice because he's my husband.  My daughter is also trying to get the sleeve and I think I am even more excited about her than I am for myself.  She is going to blossom.  She is a beautiful girl (I'm not prejudiced ) and she has not been thin since she was a very young child.  I cannot wait to see her metamorphasis into the beautiful butterfly that she is.  She is really struggling to lose her 15 pounds and I want so badly to help her out but she has to do that part without me.  I have made every effort to get her this surgery and I think when she gets to that point she will appreciate all of her hard work to get there.  I am trying to get her online as I think it will help her also.  I am a little frustrated though because her work may pay for her surgery but I do not think they will pay for a sleeve and she is adamant to get a sleeve.  I don't blame her for being scared of the RNY but I am having to pay for the sleeve along with mine and believe me, it's expensive and I am not rich.  I will do it for her though because I love her that much, but I wish she would talk to some of you who have had the RNY so she wouldn't be so scared.  We have a friend who had it and she lost too much weight and that is all my daughter can remember.  I told her it is not that way with everyone.  Sorry... I didn't mean to go on but it is a frustrating subject for me and I can't talk to anyone else about it. Kim 

That is what we are here for.  To listen to each other's problems.  I can understand anyone's fears about weight loss surgery because it is a big decision.  But I haven't heard of anyone truly regretting their decision whether they have the sleeve or rny.  The only regret I hear is that they wish they had done it sooner.  I can relate to that! Please encourage your daughter to get online.  We can help, support, listen and maybe even provide motivation to help her get that pre-op weight off.  Most all of us had to lose weight pre-op so we understand. Again, welcome to the board - I am so glad you're here! PS  I agree with Liz - you are a great looking lady!

Cripes!  You weren't kidding about the Kansas board being slow!  I think the last post was 3 days ago!  We are way too chatty for that!

Welcome!!  We will happily make you an honarary Okie!  I think we have the best group on OH.  I am with you on wishing for a child to get WLS.  I wish my son was ready emotionally for the big change.  I worry about his health and his professional life as well.  His girlfriend is also a candidate for WLS.  She is more emotionally ready for the change than he is.  I think she is waiting to see how my sister and I do before she makes the decision. Try adding flavorings to your water to get more in each day.  I am much more likely to drink if it is not plain water.  You can even add those sugar free Da Vinci syrups to water.  I am thinking the raspberry would be good. Post any time you have a question.  One of us is usually online most of the time to answer your questions.  No question is stupid.  If if are wondering about something ASK!!  You won't be askign something we didn't ask when we were new at this stuff. Denise