Introduction

Good morning! My name is Teresa and I am new to the group. I live in SW. wisconsin, married, work full time and go to school. I have been working towards my gastric bypass surgery since March of 2009. I was deferred due to my depression and conflicts with the dietician. I have over come those 2 hurdles and now I have a sugery date! I am scheduled to have my surgery on Sept. 07, 2010. I'm very excited and nervous at the same time. I'm hoping I can connect with some people on here for some extra support during my weight loss journey.. I look forward to getting to know you!

welcome and congrats on your surgery date!  Looking forward to future posts from you about your progress!

Welcome to the family Teresa, we are always looking for more great people to add to the support group.  You have overcome the obstacles, jumped through the hoops and have a surgery date.  Congratulations, perseverance pays off.  As you lose weight, you may need adjustments in depression medications.  There is an article on this in the blog area, see the link to the right.  ---->>>>

I live in MN, neighbors. lol  I am north of Duluth, about 100 miles from Canada.  Guess we are not right next door, but that doesn't matter, we are just a click away online.  Any questions, issues, things you just want to know about before surgery, ask away.  I like to share with others and see paying it forward as part of my support.  Come post and reply to posts often.  Chat sessions are monday evening, reminders come out on mondays.  Chat is a good place to ask and get lots of opinions on issues.  Topics vary, depending on the needs and questions of those present for chat. 

Lets lose together.  Hugs

Welcome to the group Teresa! Great to have you here.
Congrats on overcoming the obstacles that were between you and your wls. and CONGRATS on having a date! It won't be long now. Time will fly by!

Ask any questions you may have and I look forward to traveling this journey with you!

Thanks Group! I'm very excited! I'm impatiently waiting for the hospital to make my pre-op appointments. I called today because they said they would be calling last week. I am waiting on them to make other appointments because I certainly do NOT want to miss my pre-ops!

My surgery was scheduled at a bad time, right after the school year started. I was hoping to get in before school to avoid missing classes and my internship. I will best to stay on track.

Can anyone tell me about how long you were off of work? I have a pretty physically demanding job and I can only go back to work if I'm able to go back without restrictions.

Welcome to Bariatric Buddies! 

Congratulations on setting your surgery date!  I know how difficult it is to keep trudging forward as obstacles keep popping up.  Perserverance pays off!

My RNY + gallbladder removal surgery was open and, even though my job is not physically demanding whatsoever, I was off work for 6 weeks.  The recovery process was so much more than just healing from the surgical procedure itself - adapting to my new diet and getting my energy level up were HUGE parts.

I am almost one year out from my surgery.  I have been struggling for various reasons over the last few months, BUT I am down 124 lbs from my heaviest weight AND I would do it all over again.  It has been SO worth it!!

The people that manage and participate in this support group are awesome!  Come here often to ask questions, celebrate successes, let off steam - whatever you need and whenever you need it.

Again, congratulations!  And I wish you all the best!

Take care!
Kim

Hi Teresa,

I was off work for 4 weeks.  I almost went back at the start of the 3rd week, but my energy was so low,  and I was having a hard time sitting straight up in a computer chair for long periods of time.  However, when I went back the following week, I was good to go.  However, my job is not physically demanding at all...not sure how long you will be off.

Also, you will have to remember to stay on your eating schedule while at work.  I believe I had just started the soft foods and was still on soups as well at that time.  However, I am down 93 pounds in 6 months and I too....like everyone else it seems, would do it again in a heart beat.  It is worth what you will initially sacrifice.  You will reap so much more down the road!  Take care and the BEST of luck to you!!!  -Jennifer

 Hey!  I just saw your post!  I wanted to say welcome to the group!

Hi Teresa... I think we met on another post already..lol..sorry for late getting here.. I failed to scroll :( 

 So on to your journey.. YAY.. your moving closer.. like me :) I been waiting for 5 years.. and I officially started March 2010 with the process.. waiting on insurancer approval and Date now.. hoping to hear something by next week... the wait is killing me.. but my nerves are playing unfair and I am excited and anxious and scared to death all wrapped up in a burrito!
I am excited for you.. I wish you the best and keep updates so we can watch you transform.. the best part is seeing the glow.. I cant wait til I reach that part :)