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Thank you mimi :-) You are right, any amount of wt is hard to lose but I can get this amount off. Im just gonna have to work hard and learn how to get healthy. Ive eaten healthy and walked a lot yesterday and this am. Thank you all for the support... It's made me feel much better :-)

Thanks so much Jafter. I've been a little sad today but not because I regret my decision but because I was so excited and ready to drop this wt fast. I really surprised myself doing the 2 wk preop. I kinda feel like this is my wake up call.... If I don't get a grip now I will do this surgery down the road but I have a super supportive (and active) husband who's gonna push me to do this on my own. I am also glad at how honest Dr. W was. It was almost like even he didn't want me to do this. I do have to say- someone must have been looking out for me- I woke up feeling yucky along with my daughters and low and behold....we have strep throat. It just wasn't my time today and things happen for a reason. I wish you a happy healthy life from here on out! Im so happy for all of Dr. Washingtons patients bc he really is wonderful. I will keep checking in on you guys and I can't wait to hear everyone's updates! Thanks again for your kind words Jafter :-)

Hey guys! Well..... So much to say, My family and I got down here Sunday night. Monday I met w Effie the nutritionist. Very, very nice lady gave me some good info and I felt really confident in my post op diet. After that I went and did all my pre op admission stuff and bloodwork. I also met w the anesthesiaologist. Everyone I met was beyond nice... A clean hospital. I felt totally safe in the facility. I went to bed very nervous and concerned, just about the surgery in general and the "what ifs". Pre op jitters :-) This morning I finally met Dr. Washington. He is wonderful. He took myself,my husband and daughters in his office. He went over the entire procedure..... Then everything changed for me. I am down to 211lbs and only need to lose 55-60lbs to be where I want. Dr. W said I could EASILY lose 100lbs by next yr. At 111lbs Id be UNDER WEIGHT. Also, He could see me losing my boobs and curves. Then we talked about post op nausea. I get very nauseaous after any procedure and many medications. At that point he said he could almost guarantee Id be sicker than I've ever been post op and it COULD last weeks! Then we went to complications.... Leaks are the most worrisome and very difficult to heal. He said leaks scare him and he's only had 1 out of 270 surgeries. I knew about leaks from this forum but I didn't realize how bad and difficult they could be to heal. Months and months in the hospital. I left his office and had an hour to kill before my endoscopy. I cancelled my surgery at that point. I know how low of a risk I am for complications. I probably would have done great but honestly I just don't want to chance that.... Not with 2 very young girls to take care of. Im in good health and I wanted to do this for vanity reasons. I've always used the excuse of not having any willpower but I proved myself wrong with this preop diet. I am gonna do my very best to lose on my own and teach myself and my family better habits. If I can't do it I will do this surgery down the road, when my girls are older. I can't say enough good stuff about Dr w and his staff. Even after I cancelled they treated me wonderfully. I don't regret my decision, am a little sad things went this way but im so thankful Dr w was so open and honest.

Hey guys! Well..... So much to say, My family and I got down here Sunday night. Monday I met w Effie the nutritionist. Very, very nice lady gave me some good info and I felt really confident in my post op diet. After that I went and did all my pre op admission stuff and bloodwork. I also met w the anesthesiaologist. Everyone I met was beyond nice... A clean hospital. I felt totally safe in the facility. I went to bed very nervous and concerned, just about the surgery in general and the "what ifs". Pre op jitters :-) This morning I finally met Dr. Washington. He is wonderful. He took myself,my husband and daughters in his office. He went over the entire procedure..... Then everything changed for me. I am down to 211lbs and only need to lose 55-60lbs to be where I want. Dr. W said I could EASILY lose 100lbs by next yr. At 111lbs Id be UNDER WEIGHT. Also, He could see me losing my boobs and curves. Then we talked about post op nausea. I get very nauseaous after any procedure and many medications. At that point he said he could almost guarantee Id be sicker than I've ever been post op and it COULD last weeks! Then we went to complications.... Leaks are the most worrisome and very difficult to heal. He said leaks scare him and he's only had 1 out of 270 surgeries. I knew about leaks from this forum but I didn't realize how bad and difficult they could be to heal. Months and months in the hospital. I left his office and had an hour to kill before my endoscopy. I cancelled my surgery at that point. I know how low of a risk I am for complications. I probably would have done great but honestly I just don't want to chance that.... Not with 2 very young girls to take care of. Im in good health and I wanted to do this for vanity reasons. I've always used the excuse of not having any willpower but I proved myself wrong with this preop diet. I am gonna do my very best to lose on my own and teach myself and my family better habits. If I can't do it I will do this surgery down the road, when my girls are older. I can't say enough good stuff about Dr w and his staff. Even after I cancelled they treated me wonderfully. I don't regret my decision, am a little sad things went this way but im so thankful Dr w was so open and honest.

Ars- Im so sorry that happened. I know you were beyond disappointed! I have my surgery this coming Wed and this is one of my fears!!! I am curious though, did u cheat at all on your preop diet? Did they say what has caused it? I hope and pray you get your surgery soon!!

Praying for you!! You will do great!!!

Praying for you!!! Hope you have a great experience!!! Can't wait to hear your update!!! :-)

My surgery is April 25th and I've had to be on a all protein shake diet for 16 days....i agree w your Dr. It is torture!!! I have cheated a few times and then I feel so guilty I freak myself out into considering cancelling all together! I have a lower bmi and have lost 20lbs since last Tuesday!!! Im thankful for that and Im sure it will make post op easier but..... Torture is the right word!

My surgery is April 25th and I've had to be on a all protein shake diet for 16 days....i agree w your Dr. It is torture!!! I have cheated a few times and then I feel so guilty I freak myself out into considering cancelling all together! I have a lower bmi and have lost 20lbs since last Tuesday!!! Im thankful for that and Im sure it will make post op easier but..... Torture is the right word!

I know everyone is different and did the exact same thing before I started my preop diet.... I wish I hadn't ate like such a pig lol!! I am on day 10 of my 16 day diet. For me bc I ate so much I think pre op has been torture!!!! I was up the night before I started my diet eating cake and ice cream!! Im just now doing ok but I wouldn't wish my past wk in anyone!!! My advice is to start slowing down now on the food intake lol.... Good luck and I hope you have a smooth pre op!!

I know everyone is different and did the exact same thing before I started my preop diet.... I wish I hadn't ate like such a pig lol!! I am on day 10 of my 16 day diet. For me bc I ate so much I think pre op has been torture!!!! I was up the night before I started my diet eating cake and ice cream!! Im just now doing ok but I wouldn't wish my past wk in anyone!!! My advice is to start slowing down now on the food intake lol.... Good luck and I hope you have a smooth pre op!!

Im so sorry you are having a hard time! I have my surgery April 25th and have been on my liquid protein diet since last Tuesday! Well my daughter just woke up with a fever and vomiting!!! Lets just pray we stay healthy!!! Good luck!!!

Thank you guys for all your kind words.... Yesterday was an emotional day!!! Mimi to answer your question... Dr. W gives you a list of pre op options. I chose muscle milk light. I got vanilla creme, Cookies and creme and chocolate. I got the powdered kind, 2 scoops and mix it w Water. I started off doing 3 a day but I was still STARVING and just felt like poo... Emily, Dr.W's PA said I could have 4 shakes a day. Now, I have had a VERY tough first week! I have cried, been crazy excited and considered cancelling all in a few days. I have also lost 20lbs!!!! My body is in ketosis because I have a terrible taste in my mouth and my urine smells awful! I have also been nauseous on and off! I don't want to scare anyone, just want you to be mentally prepared. Besides, it may be completely different for you! Things that I've figured out and help me: 1. Don't wait until you get hungry to have your Protein drink..... I drink one as soon as I get up and I haven't been as hungry or get such a bad headache. 2. Drink water!!!!! I am drinking 80+ ounces a day. You can use crystal light to. 3. Stay busy and go to bed early!! I know when I have down time and stay up late..... Holy cow do I start thinking of food! 4. Walk.... I've started walking everyday. At first, I had to make myself do it but now I can tell Im feeling better bc of it. 5.Stay away from food as much as possible!!! I have to feed my girls and that's been the hardest part. I hope that helps a little. I also have added a spoonful of instant decaffinated coffee to my drinks to mix up the taste. You can also chew sf gum (be careful if you get headaches, chewing makes it worse) I did cheat once and ate some tuna but Im not gonna beat myself up for it. Lesson learned! I do know that day I didn't drink hardly any water and waited til noon to have my first shake. I just let myself get to hungry!! Sorry for such a long post lol Dang!!

Thanks Jafter.... I just wish I could get it over with already! Yes the girls will be going with me along with my husband. He will bring them to visit but I told him to keep them busy while Im in the hospital. Good luck to you tomorrow and I can't wait to hear your update!

Ok... I need some advice and motivation. Im feeling a little Debbie downer this morning. First let me say I have a 3 & 1 yr old daughters and my husband is in the military. We move often and my husband is away a lot. I have been the only "constant" thing in my girls lives. Im a stay at home mom so I am w them 24/7. Last night I told my 3 yr old that next wk we are going to the beach (traveling 6 hrs to conway) and mommy is going to have her tummy fixed by the Dr. I then told her I had to stay in the hospital 2 nights. She puppy dog eyed me and said "mommy, I'll be to lost without you".... What?!?! I of course reassured her and everything was ok. But now MOMMY is a mess. I know logically everything will be fine with surgery but I can't get over the "what ifs". Im doing this surgery to be a better healthy mom but I feel so bad for having to go through a drastic surgery and chance my life and getting a leak that takes forever to get fixed.... Sorry for being so long winded!!! Talk me off the ledge you guys!

May thanks!!!and I meant wt loss* not wt lose lol.... See what happens when I don't have food for a week!!!

I do need a wt lose ticker! Your the ticker girl though!! haha

Good luck Jafter! Please keep us updated when you can:-) I come down next Monday and my surgery is next Wed.... Praying for you!!!

I am on my 5th day preop and STRUGGLING. I knew this would be hard but I feel like throwing in the towel. I know how bad I want to lose wt and get healthy but Im also freaking out bc what if I have the surgery and regret it bc Im so hungry mentally... Also I cheated tonight and had a pack of tuna. How can I do this if I can't even get through the preop diet.... Very frustrated with myself... Any advice???

Thank you both for the reply :-) Im doing better today but still overwhelmed at times. Blackberryjuice- how far out are you? Can you really eat anything you want down the road?

Thank you :-) Im just upset bc I was so ready and exited but now Im full of doubt....just hope Im making the right choice. I hope you are doing well!

Kittenkat- ok this is my hunger, head hunger, and food always being my comfort talking....Do you miss anything about the way you use to eat?! I know how bad I want to change how I eat but Im kinda freaking out that I wont be able to eat the same.(I know that's a good thing) what is your diet like now?

I am on day 3 of only 3 protein shakes a day... For 16 days. My surgery is April 25th. This is horrible! Im Sooooo very hungry and grouchy... I can't stay away from food bc i have to small girls to feed. I think if i could have one small meal a day I could do this w no problem. Right now it feels like torture and I want to give up on the whole thing and run to taco bell!!! I won't of course but goodness this is tough! I don't understand why there are so many variations of the preop diet though.... Im on the lower end of the bmi chart so its not like my Dr needs me to lose a bunch of wt before surgery... Oh well.... Hurry up April 25th! Good luck to all of you!!!

For my pre op diet I can have 3 protein shakes and all the water I want. I am on day 1 and I think Im dying, emotionally and physically! I knew this would be hard but not this hard! I did well through the day but I have a terrible headache and am vomiting. I always get a headache when Im hungry....and when my headache gets bad enough, I get sick. Medicine won't touch it. I just don't know how I'll get through 2 wks of this... I desperately want to lose wt and get healthy but right now I have no willpower or motivation. Maybe Im just meant to stay fat. Very disappointed in myself....

Thank you wheetsin.... I did call and all I can do is add an extra shake for the day and chew sugar free gum. Yippy haha I am feeling much much better on day 3. Still have a slight headache but nothing I can't handle. I know a lot of this for me is mental so Im just doing my best and I REFUSE to give up this time. :-) Besides this time 2 wks from now, I will have a new stomach! Thank you for your help!