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Thanks Kathy and everyone :)

   the 13th is surgery and it's so close.  I am scared because you can read all you want about how others have gone through but you don't really know how it will be on the other side till you have done it yourself.  And finding out (because of my liquid diet) and my therapist that I am a food addict, never thought I was before.  I was a bit scared that I would end up on liquids or soft foods for the rest of my life - I know irrational fears (which is why I see a therapist) but thank you so much for your information it really helps.

Hi Marcia, welcome to the group.  Let me give you an early welcome to the loser's bency.

Yes you will be able to eat real foods after surgery.  Just follow the quidelines set by your surgeon for advancing your diet.  Know that you will need to comsume protein first, fruits and veggies next and carbohydrates only is you still have room in your pouch.

Welcome to the group Tony.  Great to have more men joining us. 

I too deal with type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea with a cpap machine and arthritis.  I had RNY in sept of 2009.  Since surgery, I have gotten off insulin, reduced my cpap presure by half of what it was.  My arthritis is much better and I am active.

DS was not an option for me at the time I had surgery, I have friends that have had DS and love it.  I am happy with my RNY, down over 100# from my highest weight.  Learn what you can, ask many, many questions and discuss your options with your surgeon.  Plan what is best for you with your team.

Hi everyone.  my name is Jenn and I am new to the board and the WLS world.  i made a decision to start the process a few months ago after debating for a long time.  i am only 34 years old and was worried that i couldn't change my lifestyle...but after going some nutrition classes i think that i can.  i just had my second of six classes today and am really motivated.  this class was really good today and we got to taste and see some foods that we will need to adopt.  i

i am struggling with what i should eat while i'm in the process of doing the classes and seeing the surgeon.  i gained 3 pounds over the past month (between classes) and that is very disappointing.  how do i change my eating habits while still feeling satisfied and also lose weight in the process? 

i just purchased the weight loss surgery for dummies book today from amazon and i am hoping that will be able to help stop some of my concerns and fears.  i also purchased the weight loss for dummies cookbook for after the surgery and maybe i can use it during the waiting process as well.  i need to figure out how to eat during this 6 month process before the surgery.  any suggestions?

thanks for listening and can't wait to make new friends
jenn

im back   guys sorry for not being on   um   nm  is going on right now  got my cpap   makes me fell  a bit more awake   and not tired so thats good   still struggoling with weght was down to  356 but  then went back up not shure what i ate could be warter to   um  got my deitishion tomrow   she will probbly yell at me   i  forgot to write in my food dieary all this month lol