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I started out at 43, but I only have about 90 lbs to lose now. Surgery in four weeks. I get asked all the time, "If you can lose 30 lbs on your own, why do you need the surgery?"

JB

I'm really happy, and a little nervous. I've lost 30 lbs since I first initiated this process via portion control, meeting with a dietician, walking with a pedometer (goal 10,000 steps), and taking a Phentermine each day (30 mg).

I'm keeping my nervousness/doubts in check by focusing on the outcome.

I had major bleeding complications after a total hysterectomy that kept me, and put me back in the hospital for extra weeks in the mid 90's, and that keeps surfacing in my mind.

I'm good with my protein bars, drinks, and liquids for now. Need to stock up on my supplements.

I have an appointment schedule with the personal trainer at work, to begin an exercise program with him post-recovery.

I'll be taking three weeks off from work, with an option to telework the third week if I feel up to it.

Am I missing anything?

Thanks to all who've gone before me, and who stay to offer support!

I know how you feel! I have used forums before but this one seems particularly hard to navigate to me for some reason.  I am trying to set up my surgery in Mexico right now for the end of September or first week in October.  I am working on getting my passport right now and trying to find someone who will go with me.  My husband will if all else fails but I'd rather him be home with our little girl, that would leave me with the least amount of worry and lord knows I won't need any extra stress or things to worry about when I"m going to another country for a surgery.  Ha! It sounds ridiculous but I can't afford the $18,000 it will cost me here in the states, so without this option I would just be doomed to be heavy forever I feel like.  I have yo yo dieted since I was about 8 years old. As an adult I have weighed anywhere from 150-265...up and down and all the way back up and all the way back down at least 3 times.  I'm pretty good at losing weight, but not worth a darn at maintaining it.  I'm tired of dieting, I"m tired of worrying about my weight, I"m tired of having poor self image.  That's why I'm taking the risk of going to Mexico and doing this surgery.  I feel like its the only hope I have left.  I am hoping I can find the answers, reassurance, and support I need to make this journey a little easier here or somewhere.  Hopefully we can figure this site out sooner that later.

Have a great day! 

:)

Stacey

Effy,

Sorry, didn't see this till today. It's your surgery date today! Feel free to email me if you have questions. I log on in the evenings PST.

Paula

I did much the same at my hospital stay.  One night and I really don't remember much from the first morning.  The second day my surgeon visited to check on me and I wasn't really awake enough to even thank him.  It was a great experience though, the nurses were awesome!