Hello everyone. I'm scheduled for WLS on March 24th. I'm excited and scared at the same time. Like many I've struggled for years and years and years to loose weight ... losing 20 to 50 pounds only to put it back on again. I'm fortunate not to have a lot of severe health issues ... but I really want to lose the weight and I believe WLS is right for me. Any advice you have to offer for what I'm about to experience will be greatly appreciated. I've talked to the surgeon and have some pre-op stuff to get done ... but I'm sure the next 3 weeks will fly by. Wish me luck!!!

Congratulations! Your situation sounds like mine. I steadily gained every year since my grade school years. But I did end up with Type 2 diabetes. The important thing is that you have made the decision to have the surgery, you have the date scheduled, and you are a part of the Neighborhood now! The people here will answer any questions you have and share their experiences with you. Please post often and read, read, read. Good luck!
Jean

Welcome Special K and congratulations on your upcoming date!

My advice is just to follow your surgeons protocol and anytime you have questions REACH OUT HERE in the neighborhood!

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

Read blogs, read the library and familiarize yourself about what is to come! That way you will be prepared but if you DONT know...PLEASE ASK!

We arent know it alls but we are veterans and I know for me..if it wasnt for all the love and support that I have received everyone...I would not be as SUCCESSFUL as I have been at 4 years out!

GOOD LUCK and GET EXCITED ABOUT YOUR LIFE!!

P.S. Please dont spend the next 3 weeks EATING everything you think you'll NEVER get again...I did that...gained an extra 14 lbs in 2 weeks prior to surgery and i've regretted gaining that extra weight ever since! You WILL eat those things you love again...well most of them...and it WILL be ok.

Keep us posted! Julie aka: Sunshine of the hood!

Welcome specialk_mi!
Mind if I add you to my WLS prayer list for 3/24?

Hi Specialk,



I'm so glad you have your date and time will fly, it will be here before you know it!!! Like everyone else has said, read, read, read!! Educate yourself about what you're about to go through and ask us any questions you may have.

I have never regretted my decision to have WLS.

Congratulations and good luck to you!

Welcome to the Neighborhood! Please read as much as you can and soak it all in like a sponge. We'll be here through your journey of WLS!

Hello there Special K MI:
Welcome to our neck of the woods. Don't be scared. You're going to make it!

Best wishes,
S=)

Hello and welcome to the neighborhood!
Read all you can and post often.
It'll be here b4 you know it.

to the n'hood! Hope you are finding all the information you are seeking. Please feel free to ask ANY questions that you may have, remember that no question is a dumb question if you do not have the answer...we may not have the answer but I know we will help you find it. This n'hood is a wonderful example of a loving (and tough loving if needed) family...we are not just a bunch of wls folks...we are a family here, so welcome to our family!

If you Dr has told you to be prepared to drink protein drinks etc...then I would just encourage you to go out and start buying the sample pkts and find a few that you like...these can be crucial to your protein intake especially in the beginning. Also, I would suggest that you go ahead and begin taking your supplement NOW so that you will already have that habit formed prior to surgery....just suggestions...hope they are helpful!

Many, many blessings on your journey! Keep us posted!

Hi and welcome to the neighborhood. I too recommend that you read all you can here to prepare yourself for your future. It is a bright one and the more prepared you are prior to surgery, the better able you will be to have a speedy recovery afterward.

Good luck Special K,

If you are like me the 24th could be the best day of the rest of your life. I feel like WLS gave me back my quaility of life to do any thing I can dream.

Betsy11

Welcome Special K and congratulations on your upcoming surgery. It will be here before you know it. The only advice I can give you is follow what your doctor tells you and get up and start moving as soon as possible after surgery.
Don't be afraid to ask questions from your new friends here in the hood. We've all been there and are more than willing to help out a neighbor.

That would be wonderful. I am a true believer in the power of prayer!

Hello Special K

You did the best thing in the world by walking in the door of this neighborhood. In here you will find support and love and help when you think you cant see the light. I am 2 weeks post op and let me tell you.....this is the start of a great new life. And you have all support you need right here. Good luck and read all you can come back and ask questions and have faith in yourself you can do this. And we are all here to help you.
Good luck and soon you will see the butterfly emerge!

Cindy