I’m having roux-n-y gastric bypass surgery in just over 2 weeks, and now I’m starting to freak out a bit. The others on the Obesity Help forums tell me it’s perfectly natural and knowing everyone goes through it helps a bit, but I’m still freaked out.
I’m obsessing over various thoughts:
1.) Have I done enough to [...]

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When my mother said she wanted me to date a doctor, I don’t think this is exactly what she had in mind. Nevertheless she has been very supportive of my decision to have gastric bypass surgery and now I that I am actually on the schedule, it’s all feeling very real.
Oh yeah, it’s November 5th.  [...]

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A few days ago, I wrote about my difficulties with the pre-weight-loss surgery diet. I continued to try to follow the strict diet until yesterday. I continued to be hungry and crabby and to bitch and moan to whoever would listen. I asked for help on the forums at obesityhelp.com. and I got it in [...]

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Long time, no post, eh? Sorry, I just haven’t had anything much to say that isn’t whiny and conflicted. No one needs to listen to read any more of that.
Yesterday was my nutrition seminar–in preparation for the gastric bypass. I’m a little confused–not by the actual eating plan which is fairly straightforward–but by the portions. [...]

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Break-through my ass. I’ve been eating EVERYTHING for a few days now. I’m not sure what the hell is going on. Maybe it has something to do with my decision to have the WLS? Have I given myself permission to wig out and pig out? Damned if I know, but I have been like Pacman [...]

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As you might guess, I have have a subscription to O, The Oprah Magazine. O lives in my…uh…bathroom. I read a little here and a little there and I usually get through one month just in time for the next one to arrive in the mailbox.
I read, but I don’t always retain exactly what I’ve [...]

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If you’ve been reading this blog, you know I’ve been doing quite a bit of research on the subject since I went to the Bariatric Center in Rochester for a consultation with Dr. O’Malley.
Check out my Blogroll over here on the left and take a look at all the blogs dedicated to weight-loss, weight-loss surgery, [...]

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Being fat has colored every aspect of my life. My whole life. Even when I wasn’t fat, I THOUGHT I was fat and I acted as if I were. I dressed a certain way. I behaved a certain way. I’ve held myself back from doing things I wanted to do, from taking chances, from reaching. [...]

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I’ve been Googling “weight loss surgery” and “gastric bypass” and “bariatric surgery” for a few weeks now. It wasn’t until I did some Googling of “fat acceptance” that I finally found what I was looking for: the other, darker side of the weight loss surgery story. I found many websites and blogs, which I have [...]

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I don’t think so, I know so! I found the perfect group for me, anyway.. I posted a message yesterday afternoon and within minutes, there were responses, welcoming me and offering answers and encouragement. This morning, there are a total of nine responses.I’m thrilled to pieces! And every single person was nice as [...]

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