Looking Ahead

Thank you. This is a comfort to hear.

Maybe a colon cleanse?

Today is day 6 of 14 of my pre op diet. I was so worried about being hungry buts its just the opposite. I was hungry on day one and two...three no so much and 4 -6, I've missed enough of my diet packages to equal on day. Just not that hungry. I know I should take all they gave me for each day, but to think of eating it makes me nauseous. I can go all day on two protein bars and a SF jello. That still leaves the envelope of cream of chicken, chicken noodle and two shakes. Im still losing weight...you think I'll be ok for surgery..I dont want them to do blood work and say Im undernourished or anything.

I bought beginners Zumba. When is it ok to try it after surgery? How long did you stay in the hospital?

You were about where I started with my weight loss...I was 338 when I made the decision...I was 318 wehn I went in for my Nuse talk and my surgery is June 25, 2012...May I ask how quickly you lost 100lbs? I know I'll have skin issues and I'm ok with that, I'll deal with that later but so ready to get rid of at least a 100 before Christmas...is thei duable exercising and eating right?

Here I sit waiting fir mt appt. um 2 hours early because I was afraid to drive around waiting on the appt and end up at McDonalds. My stomach is growling which is embarrassing. I had half of the little bottles of Sprite Zero hopeing it would make the growling start. Still even eith no reason I am terrified he will halt the surgery. In my mind it s still just a dream. Today is day 2 of preop diet. Stoppingy inflamation meds didnt help. In do much psin and afraid to tell the nurse. What if I tell her and cncel my surgery fir the 25 th? How do I exercise being in so much pain it hurts to walk. Ok. Im done venting. Thanks for listening. 35 min till I see the Nurse. Angie

The visit was "ok" I had a trainee with me. She tried to be helpful but she didn't know how. They told me to take Tylenol for pain. Ive been taking Hydros. Something will have to give after the surgery. I was 3 more pounds less ! Im not hungry on the diet foods and shakes they gave me. Day one was horrible but Im on day 5 now and its not bad at all..It wasn't that I overate to get this size, it was what I ate. Anything handy in a package so I didn't have to cook. With them giving me exactly what I can have in a day is great ! Finally found a way to drink the nasty vanilla shakes...add Crystal Light Orange. OMG its good. Tastes like a dreamcylcle . Which gave me another idea of Freeing them in the morning and have them as popciclesat night or throughout my day on weekends.

Today is also day 4 for me. I find im so busy I dont get all my meals and shakes from the dr. My weight is already going down. I drink was and unsweet tea oh my splurge is one SF jello! Makes me smile. I far ...... Its a breeze for me Hoe it stats that way for one more week

Sorry so my typos. Due to my fat fingers.

Thank you everyone for the input, I will ask the nurse tomorrow after all my lab work. Im so tired today from starting the diet too.. Trying not too, but I feel a scrooge look on my face.

I see the nurse tomorrow...going to ask her then. I can barely walk or turn over in bed. I didn't realize how bad it had gotten until I was off the Mobic..

Wow, today was hard. I usually don't snack or eat alot at work....but knowing you can't WOW !~ Now Im home, and it doesn't bother me. I HATE the vanilla shakes....any suggestions to make them better. Someone mentioned an orange powder you can put in them ? Please pray I make it though this week...easier sailing after that. Sitting here concerned if my husband went out to eat or is going to come in expecting me to cook...which I will but it will make it that much harder. What types of sf drinks/shakes got you through this? Day 1 of 14 day diet. Bought the planned diet from my doctor.

Thank you ! Going to try something. Sorry about the Jerry Montgomery message...my husband logged into facebook and didn't log out ! >

My dr said the reaspn for hair loss is not getting enough protein. We'll see.

I just had my last "fat meal" today too. Tomorrow starts a new life style. Excited and afraid of failing. Im watching Extreme WeightLoss on tv right now and everytime she says I can't...he says push through the fear. So, thats what Im going to do...Push, push push to a better and healthier me. Good luck to you.

I have panic attacks that are all the symptoms you described. You will be fine. You have a huge support group here. You may be mourning the fact that you are saying goodbye to all those unhealthy foods you love. This surgery is a process before and after.

My husband is totally against it...so coworkers are my support system...thats why they know

Just me talking from my experience so far. Im so self concious about my weight. A part of me is "ashamed" to tell someone I need surgery to get healthy. Its like they look at you like you are crazy. "You don't need surgery, just exercise more" and my dad...That's stupid to have surgery like that....just taking a chance of killing yourself and you don't need it..figure something else out." He said that when my daughter tried to do it. Hers fell thru due to insurance problems. I told my mom and she is a happy for me but sworn to secrecy till way later after my surgery. I told the 4 girls I work with and one guy...the guy said thats good as he looked me up and down. So as for me, I choose not to tell anyone. The journey in itself is hard enough without seeing disappointment or pity when they look at me. If I tell and I fail...it would be even worse. :ph34r:

Im right there with ya. Ive been concerned all day about starting the preop diet tomorrow. I sorted all the preop diet shakes and soups and bars the dr sold to me to use for two weeks. Having them sorted out in seperate bags makes it easier for me. When the bag is empty, Im done. I have poweder eggs, soup, 2 bars and two shakes a day. That and sugar free jello and diet sodas...which I don't drink many sodas, that won't be an issue. I have my office drawer at work having SF hard candy. I hope I don't screw it up. I want this so bad I don't think I will but your mind still worrys thatyou do the preop diet and you get to surgery and they say no. Scared so much, Im lightheaded....Exicites so much I have the butterflies and pounding heart.

My mom wants to go too...she's pouting because I said no. My husband will have no problem leaving.

I start mine Monday, June 11...surgery in 2 weeks !

When do you start your pre op diet? I start this Monday. Just 2 more weeks !!!

I worry that they won't have any to fit my fat legs. Is this a leggit concern??

I have never wanted anyone with me at the hospital..I usually tell them to drop me off at the door and pick me up at the door. I hate entertaining everyone around me. Plus If Im going to have gas like they say....Id rather have it alone !

Im sure we will all be fine...I start my pre diet on Monday the 11th. I've lost13 lbs not on purpose but I ll take it since my consult date. So ready for this and to start losing ~can't wait to feel pretty and sexy in side and out! Sexy clothes , her I come !!