PreciousCargo

Don't beat your self up if you slip up and cheat. We are all human and are still dealing with emotional issues, stress, etc. We didnt become heavy overnight and our weight is not going to disappear overnite. I thought the pre op diet was hard and I fixed it to work for me. I was not losing weight on the diet they prescribed and I was feeling weak and dizziness and unable to maintain my strength to wrestle with inmates. Instead of the three yogurts I was allowed a day I ate cheese instead, which count my carbs even more and allowed more protein. I also ate more than the cup of salad that was allowed on my diet. I did drink my protein shakes as advised though. When my surgery was over the I talked to the doctor about my decision and the doctor said my liver was the best he had ever seen, and I had lost twelve pounds. (A lady who was on the same floor as me and had surgery the same day only lost six pounds and she never strayed from the diet.) Yes, I think you should follow the doctors orders and try your very best, it is very hard to adjust to at the beginning, however if you do stray try rearranging your diet to fit your bodies needs. Good Luck

Best of luck.... I just had my surgery Friday... not sure of the weight loss yet... sounds like you are off to a great start

Good luck... best wishes for a quick recovery

Here is the question though? Is it good to go or not go? I havent went in seven days. The changes our body is adjusting to is incredible.

I had my surgery Friday, just got home today. I was terribly sick and still doubting my decision. I hope it gets better because I hate this sick feeling in my stomach. Imagine trying to throw up when you have nothing to throw up. Then the nurses are yelling at you that you may be ruining your new pouch. For two days I had nothing to drink and had a nasty taste in my mouth... I couldnt go pee without a tube ... they kept trying to find veins to place the needle in to give the needed medicines... this experience was a nightmare. Everyone who had the surgery the same day as me left Saturday. I am counting the days until it gets better

Thank u all.... would like to fast forward three months... I counted and counted the days til my surgery and now it is over with new consequences... but you all made it and so will I.

Thank you for the kind support... when I went for surgery I weighed 287, today 291 sheesh... I am trying to stay positive....

My surgery is Friday and of course I am nervous, etc. My boyfriend has asked me several times not to have the surgery. 'NOT' Then he started asking me about my living will, life insurance, etc. Today my ex-husband calls and starts telling me he doesn't want to raise our son by himself, it would be to hard for him (that is why the boy lives with me), do I have life insurance and if so who is the beneficiary. Ok, do they know something I should be aware of "Am I going to die" Now I am freaking out and doubting my decision.

My period is due to arrive around my surgery date. I am scared and would be embarrassed if it started on during surgery. Good luck on your journey.....

Good Luck, I am sure you will experience many emotions throughout your journey. State positive and we all hope you have a speedy recovery. My surgery is Friday so I am also nervous. Keep us updated....

I have a wonderful sex life and I hope it only gets better with my weight loss. Some words of advice to pass on. I do take antidepressents and I may be faced with increasing my dosage after the surgery due to post op depression. However, I willn't let it effect my sex drive. I was on a few medicines that I couldn't achieve an orgasm . Please share all of this with you doctor. I expressed the importance of my sexual activity and my doctor found a medication that works well for depression and enhances my sex drive. It is important you take care of needs including your sexual ones. Good luck

Thank you for sharing... I have my surgery Friday and I was very interested in learning what the procedure was like... I appreciate your sharing...and the details. Just a suggestion try Gatorade Protein Performance, my doctor recommended it...

My surgery is Jan 20th... I haven't seen anybody I will be sharing that surgery date with. Anyway, I am freakin out... Can everyone state their positive experiences. I see negative comments (maybe I am just focusing on them) and I am kinda scared with my surgery fast approaching. Thank you

Anybody not lose weight on their pre op diet? I have cheated once several days ago but I have followed the guidelines prior to then and after and I have only lost two pounds, my surgery is Friday...

I had to lose weight by my pre op date (Jan 4) which I did...but it was eating in a sensible manner. On this liquid diet I am getting approx 600 calories, ,my body is hating me. Good luck Tuesday.. let me know how you did I have my surgery a couple days later.

I just have to get this off my chest. I work at a hospital. They have a beautiful cafe that I enjoy dining in. Anyway, I go in there for my morning break and purchase a protein drink and yogurt. Twice now I have bought Light Muscle Milk which has been expired. What an idiot I am, I should look at the date but I don't. Today the expiration date read 11/11. Now my stomach is upset. Being on a liquid diet already sucks because of headaches I am having, now this. You would think a hospital would be more careful of the food or drinks in their cafe for the health of their consumers. Thanks for listening!

I went through the whole process, even pre op for the lap band. The doctor and his staff weren't supportive and I felt very uncomfortable allowing him to do the procedure. During that journey I also saw several co-workers who had the lap band procedure and didn't do well. They would lose the weight and then regained it back plus more. I am glad my doctor was such an a... because it made me research other doctors. After intensive research and speaking to my doctor I am satisfied with the decision of having the sleeve surgery Jan 20th. Good Luck on your choice.