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We're surgery buddies! Except I'm getting RNY :) I check in at 9am for an 11am surgery. I feel you on the pre-op diet. Sugar free gum has helped with that need to chew. I've had horrible headaches and fatigue, but I'm just trying to chug along. We can do it!
Wishing you all the best for your upcoming surgery!
Thank you, As do I for you....keep us posted on your journey. If you want you can send me a friend request
*Still on my Everchanging Journey*
Sleeved: 3/13/12 SW479 SW433 LW 306
Revision from sleeve to bypass :2/12/20
SW 317.3
UGW 210-230
Hi! I just bought some sugar free popsicles today. The crunch definitely helps. Thank you for the good wishes. I wish you much success on the new path in your journey 
Be safe and well, B.B. 
Congratulations Kami on your up coming surgery...I just had a revision from sleeve to bypass on 2/12 so I know that excitement feeling . I also get the struggle with the miss chew factor, So I did alot of ice and sugar free popsicles. I dont know if your plans allow it but it's truly a help.
*Still on my Everchanging Journey*
Sleeved: 3/13/12 SW479 SW433 LW 306
Revision from sleeve to bypass :2/12/20
SW 317.3
UGW 210-230
Thank you so much, Kim
Be safe and well, B.B.
Surgery fixes your stomach, NOT your head.
Being successful after WLS requires constant vigilance and a completely new relationship with food. The folks who slide into old habits, like emotional eating and binging, tend to be the ones *****gain.
The people here who've been successful at losing and maintaining for 5, 10, or more years continue to weigh, measure, and log their food, and stay accountable for everything they eat and drink. Surgery is not magic and it requires a lifetime of hard work.
If you don't think you can commit to that, spare yourself and don't have surgery until you're ready to commit and follow-through.
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
We're all here to support you, so don't forget to keep us updated! Sending healthy wishes your way!
Kim Gyurina, Event Manager
Hi. It's been a long while since I've been here. My journey started a number of years ago leaning towards the DS and RNY. Back then I didn't have the coverage, but now I finally do. My surgeon recommended the VSG and I think it's the right choice for me. I can't believe I'm typing these words, but my surgery is coming up on 3/5. I check in at 9am. I'm currently struggling with the pre-op liquid diet (I miss chewing!). I can't believe I'm almost there. I'm so grateful for OH. It helps reading the posts -- ups as well as the downs. I hope to be on the loser's bench one day. Hope you're all settling into a great week.
xo Kami
Be safe and well, B.B.
Stalls are natural and even necessary. I was upset when they happened to me but then the scale starts moving again and my unhappiness is relieved. I think its kind of like a breather for your body. It catches its breath and begins losing weight once more.
I saw that you have attended AA meetings. They have all sorts of slogans like, if you're not working on you're recovery then you're working on your relapse. The same goes for WLS. If your not measuring your intake and you don't exercise the weight will surely come back.
It's definitely not an easy journey but I know for me its been incredible. I probably never would have been able to lose this much without surgery. I've been able to keep up with things I've needed and wanted to do.
