Newbie alert! :) - ThinnerTimes

Suebee · 11-19-2005, 01:43 PM

Hi !!

I'm so thrilled that Laura (BellaBabies) told me about this website! You guys rock! (She does, too

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I had my surgery a week ago Wednesday ... it's amazing to think after all this time, I'm on THIS SIDE of it. WOWZA.

I want to jump in and get myself set up for my "new life"... I want tickers, and signatures, and avatars, and blogs... I want to scream, FINALLY ~ it's MYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY turn at life!!!

(Can you tell I'm excited??

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I wish I were more computer savvy ~ I really would like to start a blog somewhere ~ even if just for my own use/remembrances. I don't want any of this journey to be taken for granted ~ it's taken TOO long to get here.

I was scheduled for surgery 1/29/04, down in California, and was canceled 16 hours before surgery. That surgeon didn't operate anymore. So, my wait was on again. Then I moved to Oregon, found a FANTASTIC surgeon, and am now SO thrilled that it all worked out this way. But, I have to say, that cancelation did NOT make me a happy camper at the time.

But, God is in control of my life, and I know that this way is far better.

I weighed 411.4 lbs in Aug. this year. I lost 37 lbs prior to surgery. I gained 20lbs FROM surgery (LOL), but am now at 367, today. I am beside myself, knowing that this is going to continue, now, if I just work the program.

I have so MANY questions ... I guess I need to get in touch with my nurtritionist. WHEN do I get to start on SOMETHING other than protein drinks, water, SF Jello, SF popsicles? I would KILL for some cottage cheese, but think I can't do that for at least another week, according to my paperwork I'm trying to understand. I feel so stupid in all of this ... but I guess I just need to learn, huh? It's not that I'm stupid ... just confused.

Thanks for letting me babble ~ I hope we don't get booted off because of long posts.

I live alone, with my "special needs" lhasa apso boy, and I get lonely to talk to people sometimes.

Hugs!

Mavisavis · 11-19-2005, 02:06 PM

Welcome to the board! Love that excitement and enthusiasm.

Congrats on the weight loss......both before and since surgery. All the information can definitely be confusing. Surgeons vary, but mine allowed purees after 10 days. That means you could have cottage cheese, but it needs blended up a bit. I also found that blending soups was good. Bean was especially good because of the protein, and I would melt some cheese into it. Good luck.

coptergirl · 11-19-2005, 05:13 PM

Welcome to the family on the forum, and congratulations on your surgery! Your excitement is contagious as I wait for my surgery date.

cprnow · 11-19-2005, 06:58 PM

Hi - I'm new here too - waiting for a surgery date and I'd like some tips on the whole blog/avatar/signature/ticker thing too!

Welcome!

LizardQueen · 11-19-2005, 07:03 PM

Welcome! great to have you here! I hope we can offer you lots of help and support! Before you start on any new foods check with your nutrionist. You don't want to upset your new little pouch yet!