I am having some anxiety about my upcoming banding. It's taken me a long time to get here. I first thought about WLS in 2004 - now 6 years later here I am.
I'd love to hear from anyone who is feeling or has felt as I do.
Jen
Bluepoint Surgical Group » Introduction
Gastri Banding 3-10-10
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Posted 6 months ago #
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Jen,
I had surgery almost a year ago. I am down 30 pounds. I no longer have high blood-pressure and I feel great! My wife had the surgery a month after me. She no longer has type 2 diabetes and also feels great. I put the surgery off for a long time. Best decision for our health we could have ever made.
My complete journey can be found on my website. Best wishes and congrats!
Regards,
Sully
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http://www.sullysrants.com/?cat=389Posted 6 months ago # -
Thanks Sully
I did glance through your blog. Funny Optifast posts! I pick mine up today. Thanks for the encourgagement!
Posted 6 months ago # -
Hi Jen,
Take a look at my blog as well. I'm only a month ahead of you and so far I've lost 26lbs!!! 16 were with the Optifast. I had no problems with the Optifast. The first three days were the hardest, then I got used to being hungry. After that I was like Sully I had to schedule my drinks to get them all in. Make sure to get them all in, you will wake up HUNGRY if you don't.
Best of luck,
ShannonPosted 6 months ago # -
Shannon
Thanks so much for the comment. WOW 26lbs is great! Glad to see you're doing so well! I've started blogging too-- it's a great outlet!
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Good luck with the Optifast! Seriously Good Luck. LOL
Sully
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http://www.sullysrants.com/?cat=389Posted 6 months ago # -
I just had my surgery two days ago. I have to say, I'm doing much better than I thought. I didn't have an appetite until tonight.. so tomorrow should be interesting!
The day before surgery I saw a woman on the Today Show who said she went to the weight loss seminars and then decided that she didn't want to take that route. I thought, "Is this a sign?" but you can't think like that. Everyone has to make the best choice for them and I believe this to be the best choice for me. I went to a couple of seminars before actually taking the step to have surgery. 5 more days and I'm onto "mushies"! woo hoo!
Just remember to build a great support system. Everyone in my system have been awesome.
Posted 6 months ago # -
Hey all- I had my final pre op appointment to day and have been cleared for surgery!! Yippee!
I am so ready to be done with optifast! UGH! Thanks for all the support! I too started a blog if you're interested.
http://journeytoanewjen.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the help!
Jen
Posted 6 months ago # -
Hiya,Jen:
Congrats! Its such a good feeling when they clear you for surgery. I think I cried more at my final pre-op then when I was approved. When is your date? I hope you have a amazing recovery! Can't wait to read your blog:)
Cheers to the end of Opti-fast and the beginning of LIFE:)
Posted 6 months ago # -
Jen:Just read your blog!Love it and keep writing. Best of Luck:)
Posted 6 months ago # -
Thanks McCauley! ;)
Posted 6 months ago # -
Jen, Just wanted to give you good thoughts for surgery! I know it's a couple days away. I hope you have the great nurses I did.
I'm now 2 weeks post-op and it really feels like I had surgery a couple months ago. It's so strange!
Good vibes to you!
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Thanks! :)
Posted 6 months ago # -
I did it I am done! I am banded!! :) Doing really well! Thanks for all the support! :)
Posted 6 months ago # -
Jen: CONGRATS! YOU DID IT:) Speedy recovery and excellent results!
Posted 6 months ago # -
CONGRATULATIONS - Welcome to the club. It's the first step to the rest of your life!
Sully
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http://www.sullysrants.com/?cat=389Posted 6 months ago #
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