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I am ready for a new birthday

Dehily

Dehily

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Hi, I am Debra and I have a surgery date of July 24, 2013. I am 30 years old, married, with no children. I work full-time, have a wonderful life that I truly can't wait to start enjoying more. I have had problems with weight since junior year of high school but really gained after high school.


I will be having the gastric bypass, hopefully laproscopically. I just did all my pre-surgery testing yesterday, which took about 5 hours from start to finish with A LOT of waiting in between the various tests. I will be having my surgery through Barix Clinics by Dr. Poplawski: it took me a while to find a doctor that I like and a place that I liked. I went to two other places before this and felt like I was a car on an assembly line. I wanted to be able to connect a bit with my doctor, the nurse, the dietician. I was glad when I took the plunge and went to Barix. I didn't think my insurance would pay for this place, but they are and I am super excited.

Even through all the excitement, there is a lot of nerves that keep poking through every now and then; I mean, yeah, it is surgery I am having. Surgery because I can't lose weight and keep it off otherwise. I know there are some people that need a kick in the butt to get on the right path, and that just happens to be what I need with my weight.

I look forward to meeting people here that are/were in a similar situation and can share experiences.
 
Congratulations on your new journey!! I'm 1 year out and I have never felt better. This is a wonderful site to be on. There are so many people here that will support you and be here for you when you need them. Good luck on your up-coming surgery!!!
 
I did that too. I was actually shocked that I did so well with the liquid diet. I guess knowing that there was a greater outcome made it that much easier.
 
Dehily

Use the excitement to get ready. One of the best things I did was start practicing my post surgery diet and exercise program. It has only been a month but my body is already changing.

Lara121 Congratulations on your success. Do you have any advice on what to expect or how you accomplished your goals. I am trying to find some new exercises but other that walk/jogging I am at a loss. Advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
Congrats on the surgery date. It's an exciting time, and it goes by faster than you think. CALQL84HEALTH as for other exercises, you could try swimming, zumba, bike riding, taking the stair rather than an elevator or escalator. I'm taking scuba lessons. Just about anything that gets you out and active counts. Good luck.

Frank

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Thank you. My husband had the sleeve done in april so we have been on the lean meat phase since he was cleared for solids, I have lost weight doing this with him. I have started protein shakes for breakfast, I have been upping my walking (as that is the only real exercise I can do right now, and even that hurts), I have cut out pop/soda a month ago, practicing my chewing, trying not to drink with meals (although the hubby said that is easier after surgery because you eat smaller meals). I have asthma and I am a little concerned with my breathing after surgery so I have been really practicing my deep breathing and using the peak flow meter more than I use to.
 
Wow Dehily, you really are ready. Way to go! I'm truly impressed with your preparations. You are going to be a BIG LOSER before you know it. Any questions, just let us know.

Frank

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