lisa53406

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Starting to get a little nervous. I feel like I don't know the details. Its amazing how the questions become very clear when you are actually facing the surgery!

Does my doctor want me to cut any meds following?
What about those capsules? Can I break them open and take them? Is there an alternative?
Vitamins? Chewables?

Rereading the diet following the procedure information. Feeling a little tense that I need to get everything in order.

I am sure that all will be fine but I guess its the realization that this is really going to happen.

Ive now met with the nutrionist. We have set simple goals
1) eating veggies and / or fruit with every meal
2) eating 3 meals a day (challenge for me)
3) drinking more non-carbonated sugar free drinks
4) figuring out a reasonable excercise regime

So far most days i accomplish those goals but for me to eat 3 meals a day - i have to work hard. Its actually daily dilegence to be successful. Eating veggies and fruit isn't hard once i start to make something. I also am eating more whole grains, watching portions (successfully most times).

I went to the dr last Wed for something else and I am down 10#s from my heaviest. Its exciting. Nice to know things are working.

About 7 years ago I entertained this thought but my PCP thought it was too risky. Now I am older and weigh much more too. So, I am ready for a change in my life, nevermind the necessity of it. I have been to the informational meeting, have contacted my insurance and I have my first official appointment with my current PCP (who suggested it a month ago).

I have the paperwork sitting on the couch for me to fill out. Everytime I start filling it out or even thinking about the topic, my eyes fill with tears. I am having to be honest about the physical challenges that I have because of my weight and put it into words...most words I have never written or said outloud. I don't know if its that I don't want to complain or I don't want others to realize the true situation.

My goal of today is to begin filling out that paperwork and have it done in the next couple of days. My doctors appointment is in two weeks (ish) and if I can get in earlier, that would be great.

Hoping to connect with others on this journey!!!