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  1. donnayork

    pre-opp appt went well but getting really scared

    Thank you both so much. Went to Walmart yesterday an got the biotin. Took some as soon as I got home. Laurie please keep posted on how your doing an I will do the same. Best wishes!!!
  2. donnayork

    pre-opp appt went well but getting really scared

    had preop appt and was scared to death cause even though i was following all my Drs diet plan and drinking my water and exercising like a fool my weight kept going up and down. My Dr is such a hard a** I thought sure she would cancel my surgery cause at the weigh in I was up two lbs. She didnt...
  3. donnayork

    have my pre opp appointment friday, what should I expect

    Thank, I have been walking a little. But my dr said to take it very easy since I have my surgery coming up. She faxed a note to my surgeon. I'm military so there is no weight loss requirement then hopefully I will be fine. Anyone's weight can go up an down. My husband went with me on a short...
  4. donnayork

    have my pre opp appointment friday, what should I expect

    ok, I have my pre-op appt set for friday. I saw the Dr in Jan and set up my surgery date. My Dr is very stricit so I worked really hard to lose a few lbs before the appt to prove I was serious. Lost from 259 to 256, the last thing she siad to me was I was not to gain a ounce of weight. I...
  5. donnayork

    finally have a date

    he said not she said, Ugh!! need to proof read betterr.:o
  6. donnayork

    finally have a date

    Im very lucky support wise. My husband has offered to do the diet with me, I told him that was to much couldnt expect that. She said he will do all the cooking which I agreed to. My kids are great once I stopped drinking soda they did too, cause they wanted to help me. I think I am going to...
  7. donnayork

    finally have a date

    I havent been on here inseveral months, Ive been on a holding pattern. My Dr went on maturity leave in Nov. and didnt come back till late Jan. so I have just now gotten my appt for surgery its now set for March 14th have my Pre-op appt the 22nd and start my pre-op diet the 28th. Why am I more...
  8. donnayork

    Question regarding nutrition appointment

    Thank you so much for your information. I was hoping that someone could give me good news. I have worried so much I've almost made myself sick. Will be happy once this appointment is behind then I will just have to see how many times I will need to see her before she releases me. Again thank you.
  9. donnayork

    Question regarding nutrition appointment

    ok, since I am going thru tri-care to get my surgery the only thing that could keep me from getting my surgery thats not a medical complication is weight gain. When I went thru my first class they weighed us in. Is that the weight they go off of or do they starting tracking it at your first...
  10. donnayork

    upper Gi test

    Thank you so much Pat for the info, I was kind of on the right track. Yap need to fast for the blood work so I will go there first then for the upper Gi. Hope I dont get sick to my stomach cause I will be taking myself to this appt and its over a hour drive in heavy traffic wouldnt be fun to...
  11. donnayork

    upper Gi test

    I have my upper Gi scheduled for tomorrow, can anyone please tell me what to expect at this appt, also the hospital called to say that one of my blood test got miss handled and I need to get it redone. Thought I should have it done before the upper GI since I have to drink that contrast stuff...
  12. donnayork

    YOUR Tool Box/Starter Kit?

    Pat, talk to my husband last night an we both agree having her outside wouldn't be a good ideal. We have her crate trained so my husband said that if I'm not able to get up to let her out then he believes she will be fine to stay in crate till my son gets home from school he gets in at 2:20 so...
  13. donnayork

    Brand new to site got nutrition questions

    I'm from Tennessee, I'm going thru the military system for my surgery my husband is active duty. They do things a little different. My understanding was I will see the nutritionist 2 times. I just don't want to be doing anything that will hurt me after surgery. Thanks for the info.
  14. donnayork

    YOUR Tool Box/Starter Kit?

    Omg, I hadnt even thought about my new puppy, well she is 12 weeks old. My surgery wont be till Febuarary but she will still need to go out potty, my husband plans on staying home with me the first week but after that will I feel like getting up and letting the dog out. We have a fenced area...
  15. donnayork

    Brand new to site got nutrition questions

    Started the journey and so look forward to getting advise. I have a upper Gi test left and my visit with nutrition,are hoping to schedule surgery for feburary. Dr ask that I cut out straches right now but confused if that means whole wheats also. I'm not having pasta but I am still having...
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