Are you scheduled for surgery? Congrats on getting everything done!! The preop testing and insurance game felt like torture to me!

I'm scheduled for May 2nd. I start my liquid diet tomorrow, tho I sort of started on Sunday already. It's been going well. I've lost 7lbs since Sunday! I was also menstruating on Sunday and that might be part of the loss, but I don't care HOW it happened, I'll take a 7lbs loss in 4 days!!

I'm anxious about the not being able to chug water. Also the chewing to a pulp will be a big change, too. Sometimes I catch myself eating like a teenage boy - taking huge bites and barely chewing. It's amazing I haven't had digestive issues in my life because of this!! I've definitely calmed that down, but it's still hard for me to "practice" these behaviors. I think that once we're post op and our stomachs literally can't handle all of that, we'll catch on.

Good luck to you!! I'm rooting for you to get back on track and lose, lose, lose!

you sound like my thinking--- I just started this process but have been cleared by ins- just have to go thru the 6 mo monitoring? I am ready -- it will be October-- I am 64 - this is scary but exciting. Wishing you well.

I only just saw these comments. Congrats on your post op day 1 makemyownluck...

My surgery is the 13th. I'm starting to get nervous about the protein drinks and lean cuisine week. And about not being able to drink water with meals.

I am 59, and was sleeved on April 9th, 2013. I had many of those same fears, but you learn quickly to eat slowly and chew well so don't sweat that part. The hunger is gone for me, I can only eat about 2-4 ounces at a meal, depending on what it is, and when you are full, you body tells you so my advice is listen to it! As far as eating out, I have done that, you just kind of find what works for you on the menu. I have eaten alot of soup! I order a glass of water or depending on the restaurant, I order an iced tea in a to go cup. That way I don't have to explain myself and can drink the drink later if needed. You can do it, take it one day at a time