Here you all are!
Greetings all...My name is James...I'm an addict (no sh*t), alcoholic, workaholic and over-eater...and a gay man...been clean & sober 23 years...the line in my profiles reads: GWM, 49...n/s, n/d, no drugs...only vices left are chocolate, coffee & sex...unfortunately in that order....Hell I wish I had looked a little further into the forum lists...I was looking for the Men's Forum, and voila...GLBT!!!! Hallelujah!
Just a few more days...I'm getting sleeved on 12/14...last big Thanksgiving and I didn't pig out...I could actually get up from the table w/barely a groan...LOL...(I WAS the family groaner...3 full plates and a few desserts...this year one plate & 3 small pieces of pie...
OK, the past 10-11 days on 3 shakes & 1 small meal have not been that bad...cept Thursday when I forgot to have lunch shake, Friday I was drained...one more workout in the gym Sunday morning, last day of work & liquids all day Monday, hospital Tuesday morning @6AM for a date w/the Doc at 7:30....
Just a few more days...I'm getting sleeved on 12/14...last big Thanksgiving and I didn't pig out...I could actually get up from the table w/barely a groan...LOL...(I WAS the family groaner...3 full plates and a few desserts...this year one plate & 3 small pieces of pie...
OK, the past 10-11 days on 3 shakes & 1 small meal have not been that bad...cept Thursday when I forgot to have lunch shake, Friday I was drained...one more workout in the gym Sunday morning, last day of work & liquids all day Monday, hospital Tuesday morning @6AM for a date w/the Doc at 7:30....
Welcome James,
Firstly, congratulations on 23 years C&S...that's remarkable (I work as an addictions counsellor...you deserve a pat on the back)
Best of luck with your sleeve...it will be another amazingly positive decision that you have made.
I don't want to be a wet blanket...but a word of caution...addiction transferal is real and serious...remain vigilant and aware.
Cheers,
---Kevin
Firstly, congratulations on 23 years C&S...that's remarkable (I work as an addictions counsellor...you deserve a pat on the back)
Best of luck with your sleeve...it will be another amazingly positive decision that you have made.
I don't want to be a wet blanket...but a word of caution...addiction transferal is real and serious...remain vigilant and aware.
Cheers,
---Kevin
Thanks Kevin...I'm only too well aware....how the hell do you think I got here in the first place! LOL I gave up alcohol & drugs...took up eating, working, shopping, etc, etc...
I'm glad it took a while to get approved...I started in January w/surgeon, didn't get approved till September (Cigna started covering VSG in April or May)...had to get approvals fro my gastro in Boston, other tests outside the norm...but it's given me the foundation...hell, I lost 70# on my own...have never done that...35 was the most before, only to regain more back...I'm in the right zone, my head is in the game, I'm ready and I'm committed (yes, friends still think I should be committed...nothing to do w.surgery, just committed in general...)
Two days away!
I'm glad it took a while to get approved...I started in January w/surgeon, didn't get approved till September (Cigna started covering VSG in April or May)...had to get approvals fro my gastro in Boston, other tests outside the norm...but it's given me the foundation...hell, I lost 70# on my own...have never done that...35 was the most before, only to regain more back...I'm in the right zone, my head is in the game, I'm ready and I'm committed (yes, friends still think I should be committed...nothing to do w.surgery, just committed in general...)
Two days away!
OneFinger
on 12/12/10 1:18 am
on 12/12/10 1:18 am
James, I so impessed with your 70 lbs weight loss in the pre-surgery stage. That's amazing and I think that will really help with your upcoming surgery. Gives the Docs more space for the surgery, shrinks your liver, and I think it will help your healing.
Glad you found this forum. Great group of people here with lots of info and support. Also recommend that Men's forum. That's also been a big help for me.
Glad you found this forum. Great group of people here with lots of info and support. Also recommend that Men's forum. That's also been a big help for me.
High Weight = 310 Surgery Weight = 300 Dr's Goal = 200 My Goal = 190 
Hi James!
Congrats on the 23 years C&S!!! My mother is celebrating her 7th year on the 19th of this month and I couldn't be more proud!! Just wish my father would do the same :( The last thing my mother said to me when we left from our visit in CA in September was "please watch out for addiction transfer, I don't want to have to sponsor YOU".
Anywhoo, I have RNY surgery the very same date and time you are having your VSG! 'Cept, I have to check in at 5:30am, lol.
Welcome and good luck on Tuesday!
Congrats on the 23 years C&S!!! My mother is celebrating her 7th year on the 19th of this month and I couldn't be more proud!! Just wish my father would do the same :( The last thing my mother said to me when we left from our visit in CA in September was "please watch out for addiction transfer, I don't want to have to sponsor YOU".
Anywhoo, I have RNY surgery the very same date and time you are having your VSG! 'Cept, I have to check in at 5:30am, lol.
Welcome and good luck on Tuesday!
http://lezabug.blogspot.com/
http://barigurl1976.blogspot.com/ Going Bariatric on a Budget!!
http://barigurl1976.blogspot.com/ Going Bariatric on a Budget!!
Thanks Leza!
Congrats to both you & Mom...and you got me beat by 30 minutes...LOL...good luck to you too!
Went to Mom's for my "last supper" (and me a PK...blasphemous!)...little tiny fillet mignon, small baked sweet potato & steamed mixed veggies...no dessert
LOL...ALL liquid tomorrow...64++ oz water & 4 protein shakes...oh joy...I'll have to get some fat free egg nog for Christmas!
Good luck & see you on the losers bench...I'll have laptop at hospital, don't know if my posts will make any sense, but we'll give it the old college try!
Congrats to both you & Mom...and you got me beat by 30 minutes...LOL...good luck to you too!
Went to Mom's for my "last supper" (and me a PK...blasphemous!)...little tiny fillet mignon, small baked sweet potato & steamed mixed veggies...no dessert
LOL...ALL liquid tomorrow...64++ oz water & 4 protein shakes...oh joy...I'll have to get some fat free egg nog for Christmas!Good luck & see you on the losers bench...I'll have laptop at hospital, don't know if my posts will make any sense, but we'll give it the old college try!
You're lucky you get solid food up til the day before, lol!! I have been on this damn clear liquid diet since Saturday. My partner and girls took me to Outback on Friday night for a last supper. 8 ounce steak, baked sweet potato, soup and bread. Man was it good!
I will also have my laptop with me at the hospital...can't leave without it, lol!!!
Good luck tomorrow!
I will also have my laptop with me at the hospital...can't leave without it, lol!!!
Good luck tomorrow!
http://lezabug.blogspot.com/
http://barigurl1976.blogspot.com/ Going Bariatric on a Budget!!
http://barigurl1976.blogspot.com/ Going Bariatric on a Budget!!
Thanks Leza!
I'll chat with you on the other side! I got a call from the hospital...moved me from 6Am to 9AM, damn it...will get some more laundry done! LOL...I said "So I guess I can keep drinking till 3AM since you bumped me 3 hours..." to which I got a quick reply, "NOTHING after midnight!" I tried...LOL...I'll probably stop at 1AM...I'm such a rebel!
Good Luck tomorrow too!
I'll chat with you on the other side! I got a call from the hospital...moved me from 6Am to 9AM, damn it...will get some more laundry done! LOL...I said "So I guess I can keep drinking till 3AM since you bumped me 3 hours..." to which I got a quick reply, "NOTHING after midnight!" I tried...LOL...I'll probably stop at 1AM...I'm such a rebel!
Good Luck tomorrow too!
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