Well after being awake all night last night for reasons I really can't figure out I am going to bed early tonight. That will show that protein shake who's boss:thumbup:

This is day 3 of my 10 day liquid diet. So far the only solid food I have had is about 2 oz. steak and 2 Tbsp. mashed potatoes last night when DH finally grilled the KC strip. I wasn't about to deny myself totally. Thought I did pretty well. The physical hunger hasn't really been bad. The head hunger is a different matter when I let myself think about it. I have been using Julie Ann's "Am I really Hungery?" and that really helps. Thanks, Julie Ann! Other than that, I have had a total of almost 1500 calories in 3 days. I keep saying to myself "Self, if you can do this you can lose the weight without the surgery." Then I say "Self, you have lost weight before. You have lost 30 lbs. 10 times in the last 5 years and gained 40 back each time. Self, DO THE MATH!!!!!!"

Told my DD today and she was NOT supportive. I love her dearly but when she said "You just need to eat less, eat the right foods and exercise" I would have choked her but we were on the phone. Fortunate for her. Did I mention she is 5'5 and weighs 120 lbs? Easy for her to say. Seriously though I know that's why I keep avoiding telling people. I just don't want to deal with the negative input.

Good news for today....had my preop assessment and final visit with the surgeon. All is a go for July 15th. I was having serious doubts and he really took alot of time with me and answered all my questions. It really helps that he is a friend of a friend and they think he is a very honest, caring, down-to-earth surgeon. Somewhat unusual for surgeons, I understand. Anyway, he had the lapband in 3 years ago and said he would do it again. I like that!!

Oh, yeah, I have lost 11 lbs in the last 3 weeks:thumbup:!

I know this is long but it's been a big day.

Hang in ther it is sooo much easier after the surgery

Banding day is just around the corner...you're doing great! I've lost big weight more times than I can count (I was 12# above my goal 8 years ago and up and down since then)...for some of us it's not the ability to lose, but the ability to not feel like we're starving so we won't gain it back this time! Best Wishes. -BG

I only had surgery 11 days ago. I have been on liquids. I feel like you I do not want the negative input at all I am not sure I am strong enough to handle it. I will not tell everyone and even some in my family. My daughter who is supportive said something to me today she said made her feel good. Her boyfriend who does not know said "your mother has lost weight she looks good." My daughter could not wait to share this with me. Yes, it did make me feel good. She told her boyfriend I have been trying. I have this liquid is for the birds but if this is what I have to do then so be it. imaluckdog