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Tomorrow is my big day and I'm very scared and nervous in my anxiety is through the roof words of encouragement would be helpful[emoji17] [emoji17] [emoji17] [emoji17] Sent from my moto e5 cruise using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey Danny, I was assured in the support group I attended last night that what you are experiencing is absolutely normal. Let's talk about it if you want to, what's going on? I'm awake for another hour give or take. What does your support system look like? Have you had surgery before? Are you afraid of anything in particular?

Do y forget to post afterwards and let us k ow that it all went well when you are able.

I took a few pictures of some of my pre-op goodies. I went to the Obesity Help Conference and was given so many different kinds of free samples, especially when I shared that I'm pre-op. There's a variety of products ranging from protein shakes, vitamins, bariatric foods (vegetable pizza crust not pictured and purchased after tasting), post-op food from unjury and etc. I know our tastes may change, but I'm getting these protein drinks down. I have spices, extracts, decaf teas and I will add ice to make smoothies...lol !!! Long story short, a few more cases of water, gas-x , miralax , a good mouthwash for dry mouth and a neutral toothpaste... I'm ready. I didn't take pictures of everything, I didn't feel like pulling out all of the boxes of broth, Bariatric Advantage Vitamins full size, water bottles, Better than Bullion jars, other pill organizers and etc. Who else is ready or what does your maintenance look like?

Wow, surgery this month! How very exciting for you! I'm not quite there yet, but keeping on the forums here I've found to be important for my motivation and goal tracking. I did the "last" Christmas and New Year's excess intakes and am seeing the result now that I'm back to controlling all of my intake. What a difference being on this site is! It reminds me to keep my goals in mind and not just mindlessly put things in my mouth that have no nutritious value or aren't "pouch-worthy" as someone on here puts it. Looking forward to sharing your journeys!

A lot of people have those "food funerals" like you said, so don't worry about it. I did a two week calorie-restricted diet pre-op for liver-shrinking purposes and everything turned out fine.

Goodness, you seriously stocked up, didn't you? Most days I drink a premade chocolate protein shake for breakfast, I eat out lunch, something like a grilled chicken breast with cheese on it, then for dinner I eat two slices of ham and one slice of cheese rolled up without bread. My snacks are miniature Kind bars or Lily's chocolate or Moon Cheese.

Congratulations It gets way easier - Enjoy the journey down to being skinny!

Still adjusting to my new normal. Can’t wait to have a nice crunchy salad. My husband thinks it funny that salad is the food I am craving. I tried to explain I was so used to eating my salad every day for lunch. When did anyone start eating crunchy foods? I am still roasting all my veggies.

Hey there everyone hope your Xmas went well.. Just felt like posting my latest update.. Just hit 4 months from the beginning of my diet journey.. 4 long months, lots of dedication and determination and following my plan to the letter; not once going off track. I'm very proud of myself and looking toward the future with confidence. BRING ON 2020 As of today I'm 115lbs Gone!! HW 322 CW 207 GW 180-190 MIKE.