susansilver

My pre op diet is 0% fat yogurt, 1% cottage cheese and skim milk. As much as I need to have. I can also have coffee, tea, SF Jello. That;s about it. I have been on it for 1 1/2 weeks and there have been some days that have been really tough. I have been able to work through them without cheating (going to be early a lot), so I feel good about that. I can make it and you can too!

What's your pre op and how long?

Same here one week from today, exciting not at all a little scared but this pre op diet is drving me crazy good luck with yours!!!!

Thanks! You too. Did you wait long?

It felt like this time would never come! I am so excited an can hardly wait. I have been on a preop diet of yogurt and cottage cheese for 1 1/2 weeks already and I am so sick of the stuff, I almost prefer not to eat at all!

This forum has been so great in helping me decide and prepare for this life changing moment. I look forward to the time when I am on the other side and I can give the same type of support and encouragement that I have received.

That makes sense Andrew. Yeah my liver is sounding like the Wicked Witch of the West (I'm melting.....)

Hmmm..Something strange. I have not lost any weight for a couple of days. I have stuck to this CC&Y diet like glue so I am a little disappointed. I know it's not for this reason but still....The first week I lost 14 lbs. I wonder if my body is in "starvation" mode?

Any guesses anyone?

Donna - you can eat all those things after but the difference will be that you will feel SATISIFIED after just a few bites - you wont have to eat the whole thing! That is how I am looking at it.

My DH promised to share a kit kat blizzard with me this summer. I will enjoy it immensely, but will not have to have it all.

Donna D - how did you like the seminar? Who did you meet from this board?

So I got over yesterday's hellish day. Not fun at all. I did take people's advice and did et more towards the end of the day and I think that helped. Trying to eat more today.

Last night I was fantasizing about a fresh roll and butter. I was watching tv with Lily and I could see myself going to get that roll, getting out the Becel, slathering it on and taking a big bite. That was a HUGE struggle. I had to keep telling myself that this is not a fad diet I am on, it is for my health and to ensure the surgery will go well.

I am proud to say that I did not eat it and after waking up this morning, my resolve was strenghtened. I am so glad.

Can't stop thinking about LL's friend who died from a massive heart attack before getting WLS. I keep thinking it could be me. I am grateful that I am able to have this surgery. No more MORBIDLY obese for me.

Mr. Yoda,

With 9 Y&CC days under my belt, I can tell you that it DOES get easier. What I did was weigh myself everyday and the first couple of days I kep losing 3 lbs a day - so that helps to motivate.

Also, think of the consequences of not doing the diet - the chance that they might delay or cancel your surgery. I know you don't want that.

You can do it!!!

How many more sleeps?

Both of the centres in Toronto offer credit as well through a 3rd party. If you don't get a positive response from the bank, you might look into that.

Good luck.

Susan

Hope you slept well LL. I love reading your blog right here. If you do decide yo get another space for one, please give us the address so we can read.

I have a little Japanese Spaniel named Kayko. She too is very sensitive to the cold and therefore has to wear a little coat in the winter (Pink wool with leather toggles and patch pockets....but I digress).

I am glad you are feeling better about your friend. Loss is always hard and it takes some time to heal. Loss is not hard when it's your weight and another 1.8 lbs is great!! What will happen when you start the Optifast???

Have a wonderful day.

Hi JoJo,

About telling your boys... I have a 9 year old daughter and I too was worried about waht to tell her. I decided to tell her the truth but I prefaced it with...You know how mommy has struggled with her weight, even since I was as young as you....now I am doing this to get healthy because unlike other people eating healthy and exercising have not worked for me.....

She seems fine with it and then we talked about her eating healthy and she is doing great! I go for surgery next week and she is very supportive.

Good luck with your consult (Same day as my surgery)

Susan

Donna - I think you are doing a better job than me. I am going to eat more.

You said you were eating around 400 cal a day I think I read. Maybe you need a bit more??

I think you might be right LL. I forced myself to eat a little more so far and I am starting to feel better. Thanks.

Dear Leslie Lee,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. How very tragic. I hope your hurt will heal over time.

I think we all have to be grateful that we are able to do something about this disease. It is almost like your friend dying while waiting for a heart or kidney transplant. I am glad though that your resolve is strenghtened now - I am sure that he would be very proud and happy for you.

Thinking of you,

Susan

Thanks everyone for all your support. Much appreciated.

Of course!! It's about accountability for me. I feel safe here on this board - no judgements, no snarky remarks so it is a good place for me to be totally honest.

Good luck. I'm sure you will do great!

It's funny because this is the start of my second week and I feel worse than I did last week!

Best of luck!

Thanks, I have been drinking alot of Water. I will continue to do so.

HAve they responded to you yet?

Did you express your anger with them and how did they react?

I take a med that is in a large capsule and is timed release. I spoke to my doctor and pharmacist and then called the maker of the drug. Inside are tiny beads so she suggested that I open them up and put the beads on a spoon and then chase them down with Water.< /p>

Hi Newdawnings, welcome. I cannot tell you anything about life after band as I still have nother 10 days to go. I can tell you that when I made the decision to go ahead a was as nervous as you. My best advice would be to hang around this board. There is so much information and so many nice people that all your questions will be answered before long. When is your date?

Susan

Headache, tired, nauseous....did any one else feel like this on the preop?

Having trouble getting anything done at work.