Howdy from a Newbie

Hi All,

      I want to say Hi and that is a great board for support!   I am a 37-yr old female with a BMI of 52.  I am scheduled for the VSG on Feb 10.  I was originally set to go on Dec 2nd but I had to postpone due to financial reasons.  That kinda took the wind out of my sails but I am trying to keep my goals in sight and use these months to become fitter before the surgery.   It is difficult to be back on a regular diet after thinking I was close to the operation and having more than a few "Last Suppers".  I want to lose at least 20 pounds before Feb--however, I was never a championship dieter in the first place.  I did lose 60 lbs a couple of years ago but gained 1/2 back due to stress eating. 
       I started seeing a therapist who specializes in eating disorders and with her help I hope to make it through the Holidays actually becoming healthier.  At least that's the plan but I know it will be a struggle.  I have to remind myself that I do deserve to get healthy.  
     I look forward to being part of this forum.

welcome  i will  pray for you  and  your new life  you are  already  a part of this forum  we  can  do  together  what  you cannot  do along  we just offer suggestions Little advice  we are not Dr's  always consult  your Dr or licensed  profession   and remember  no  question  is  silly some one  has had that problem  or can send  you to the person with the answer we all failed  at diets this surgery is a tool  a gift from  GOD  today  my home  nursing  agency  sent me a gift  my own  personal  trainer i did not ask for one  also Will  ge****er  exercises want  to lose  27lbs by new years i learned  my holiday was the morning i had surgery  and mt bp was260-200  and Had choice ICU or surgery   you know what i took  Had surge 3 -18- 09  wt 330  weight today227  GLORY  TO  GOD                 
                                                                                                       

Welcome! You will be surprised out how fast time will go by.  Take this time to learn as much as you can, you can never be over prepared mentally or physically.  Good luck!

welcome and good luck! with the holidays upon us the time will fly by before you know it. and it sounds like you have a good plan with becoming more healthy pre-op. so enjoy your holidays and keep us posted. take care, becce

Hi :) I like this board to, and wish you a fast countdown!!

Welcome to the Board. Nice folks here. I've been here since June and have spent a lot of time online with good nutrition and exercise sites like Spark People or Prevention. There is a TON of health information available. You can use these months to try different lower calorie foods and find some that are as good as the old fattening ones.

I also did counselling and it helped me have a more positive outlook. I took chair yoga and learned to relax. I bought some essential oils and learned to enjoy my environment. Recently I got a recumbent bike, which I love, so I can exercise AND watch my shows. So there's lots of learn before surgery. I just got approved today and am looking forward to moving on.

Good luck to you.

Welcome to our little corner of OH!

I know all about too many last suppers!! I was approved for surgery in November and didn't have it until April because of backups getting my preop clearances.

Try not to be tempted!

Patti