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Flying today - this NSV makes me so happy!

They'll basically give you the standard speach on what foods you should have, what to avoid, etc. Also will probably be a list of foods to avoid altogether after surgery, the stages of what foods you'll be allowed to have, protein requirements, vitamins to take, etc. Journals really are good to see exactly how many calories are in certain foods/meals. Even some "healthy" options can be loaded with calories or carbs that aren't needed. I've always loved salads, but if I pile on croutons, use regular salad dressing, and other toppings my "healthy" salad just became as bad a Big Mac meal. It's always tough to look at a food journal the first time. Just remember the chances are they've seen way worse!

hot tea and chicken broth both work for me. the steam rising to my my nose is helpful as well as relaxing. hope you can nap/sleep - what could it hurt? handing you some kleenex - now BLOW!!! sending good/healthful wishes your way. - kathy

I am a Creature of Habit so for me it was eggs, sausage and cheese. I also live the Keto Lifestyle now so these are a Staple of my Diet. Enjoy the Honeymoon because at 4 months out I thought that I had lost the Love for all things Bad and couldn't understand how anyone could gain back any of the weight and now I realize (1Year) that Habits are Habits and unless you truly break them for Good they will always haunt you. I hate the words or even the thought of I can have just one because I know I am a LIAR!!! One turns into 3 and then into 3 servings. HaHaHa after proofreading this I realize I must be in my Feelings this morning.

I know where you are coming from, The first few days coming off sugar in particular is really tough. But it does get better. I am 6 weeks into my 3 month monitored diet and after i got over the initial hump i feel so much better. I have even managed to loose 20lbs so far.

It is hard and there are no other words for it. Mix up your protein. I love the unjury chicken broth about to have one now! Guac, hummus, cheese they are your puree friends. Hang in there!

Recipes. I used recipes. There are lots of recipes out there for purée stage when it comes to bariatric post surgery diet if you haven’t looked. I also spent time planning recipes for the next stage.

I had my surgery less than 2 months after I decided to call a surgeon and find out the process. I'm in Australia, and the insurance regime is way less intense than in other places. We don't even have to lose any weight to get approved. There's no waiting. I think if I had had longer to prepare, I would have gotten more and more nervous! My preparation suggestions: have a plan - who are your support people? tell them what you need from them. Decide if you're telling your colleagues, friends, strangers, heck if you're going to snap chat your surgery - whatever. Figure these things out. take lots of "before" photos and measurements (I wish I had done this). write a clear list of reasons why you are doing this (this was helpful to me, I keep it on my phone and look at it when things are difficult). You might make a dream board. It's nice to have something visual. if you know people who have had surgery, talk to them to get their perspectives. If not, then check out forums, youtubers, blogs, whatever. You will feel less alone. I even binge watched a lot of My 600lb Life and documentaries on weight loss surgeries. educate yourself on what a high protein diet looks like. read and learn all the information that your surgeon and nutritionist will be providing you. My family also read this information. Ask your surgeon if you have any questions. think about what you want to pack for the hospital. it doesn't really matter what you bring, but if you feel prepared and in control, it can help. think about your kitchen. Are you OK with other household members keeping bad food around? i purged my pantry and keep all junk far away from me. people who live with me have to keep the chips and crap out of my sight! Consider if any mindfulness techniques will help you. Relax, read, light a candle. Indulge in crappy reality TV. Make a playlist of songs that help you feel calm. Whatever is soothing. You need to learn how to keep yourself happy without food. If appropriate, get therapy. start your vitamins NOW. these will help your body heal after the surgery. I think vitamin D is particularly important. If you can, start some light exercise like walking every day. Being fitter will help you cope with the surgery and your new life. start drinking lots of water. acknowledge and appreciate that your life is going to change. Make peace with it.

I had plastics in mind when I got my initial sleeve but waited 2 years post-op to start the process, check out plastic surgeons, get quotes and make a final determination of what I need. I waited a bit more than necessary - have been within a 10 lb range for well over a year - because I wanted to really be sure that I could live with the new lifestyle long term (and avoid regaining) before committing to plastics.

So I was supposed to start my liquid diet tomorrow. However I have a cold. My surgeon postponed my surgery due to the cold. I’m soo upset. He said it could be up to 6 weeks from now. [emoji20][emoji20][emoji20]