Spaness2012

Holy crap girl!! You look like a different person. What an amazing transformation. You are very inspiring!

So encouraging! Thank you for posting this!!

Such an encouraging post! Congrats on your success!

This is a personal journey. It has to feel right for you and your surgeon. Everyone has an opinion....dig deep and if this is something you feel strongly about...then do it. Good luck on your decision!

Yes! I am on Day 13 of the pre-op diet. I was exhausted the first 4 days but then started getting some short-term energy back. My surgery is Thursday and I am thrilled that I will be introduced to full liquids after awhile. The liquid diet is seriously one of the hardest things I ever had to do. But it's worth it for the end result.

Congrats! You look awesome!

Yes. My doc said I really shouldn't take more than 5 or 10 mins to drink the shake. Happy drinking.

I have spent the last 2 hours on a cleaning frenzy! I think my OCD is kicking in...lol. Thursday is my BIG surgery day! More excitement than fear but I have this "nervous energy" and I panicked about me having to "take it easy" after surgery. My mind simply went into how "gross" my house could get in 4 or 5 days. Hubby is a great help but let's face it.....not the most thorough cleaner! I am on Day 13 of the pre-op shake diet. All my energy (the little I have) is in the morning. By 4pm.....I am pretty much wiped out. Has anyone else started to "nest" like before we went into labor to make sure everything was done before surgery? Or for my Feb bandsters.......any "to do" items that you crossed off the list? I am actually looking forward to the recovery time because that allows me to "do nothing" which is not something I am used to. I think I will make a list of movies I want to see and books I want to read. Good luck everyone!

Allegra! Try and dry it out.

It is very hard!! Keep your eye on the prize. If we can do this...we can do anything! I am on Day 13 and even though it's a little easier....it's still hard. Stop feeling guilty.....guilt is one emotion I know made me FAT! Brush it off and get back in.....today is a new day. Btw...my surgery is on Feb 7th as well. Good luck!

On Day 7 of pre-op shakes and today I really feel like I'm white knuckling it. I have been trying to distract myself and drink lots of fluids but I feel my "resolve" thinnning a bit. Thursday I go for pre-op and weigh in (doc wants me to lose 10 pounds). I am already 9 lbs down and will make the goal however I am pretty sure he will make me stay on the shakes until the surgery date which is the 7th (the following Thursday). I am hoping to dig deep and find the energy to get through it. I know this is part of my mind "letting go" of food....but wow....it certainly challenges every part of you! Good luck my pre-opers........we can and will get through this!

It's exactley how a drug addict feels!! Stay strong Mama...you are doing it.

I HATE insurance companies!

I live in Florida! I am looking forward to a good ole fashioned girly bathing suit. I want to walk the beach with my head held high! No more shorts and fat lady tshirts hiding my body. Just me, the sun, the sand..and my cute, cute bathing suit!

Drink alot of fluids.......sip slowly......take deep breaths. The shakes will subside over time. I know it sucks....but you are stronger than you think.

I'm not sure I would throw the 'failure" word around so easily. You lost 80lbs.....and only gained 35 back. Honestly...in my opinion...still pretty good. Knowledge is power...you know why you gained the weight and what it will take to get it off. Your not starting over...just re-committing to the process. I bet you'll be fine! Good luck~

My insurance also required a 6 month monitoring program. I spend that time just trying to learn new habits...i.e, eating slowly....no soda, etc. I didn't lose a significant amount of weight but it really gave me some time to do some soul searching. Can I do this? Do I want it bad enough? I worked out the kinks. And when I was sooo ready I couldn't take it anymore....my surgery date came around quickly and I will be banded on Thursday! It seems like a long time....but even had I had the cash to self-pay....I would have still been better off going through the 6 month motion! Good luck!

Day 3 was the hardest for me! If I was on Day 3 and had a Superbowl party...I would have surely cried! I am on Day 12 and although it is easier....it is NOT Superbowl good. No party for me and if the hubby wanted one, I would have gladly told him to go elsewhere...lol. My surgery is Thursday and I too am on a 2 week liquid diet (Protein shakes-broth-water-tea,etc). It's hard...not easy. But my motivation is like yours. I want the surgery and I am ALL IN to get it. Good luck Mama! Shopping sounds like a great idea.

Wow! I am on Day 12 of pre-op and really, really needed to read this today! Feeling sorry for myself why? The reality is..I'm not starving. My body is getting the protein and fuel it needs. Is it uncomfortable....yes! But people endure so much more and live to talk about it. Thank you for this!! Good luck....your journey will be worth it! My surgery is scheduled for Thursday...and I am thrilled!

I love that some of the post op'ers name their band. I have been putting some thoughts into naming my new band (to arrive on Thursday, Feb 7th...so excited). I don't really have anything that seems to stick or have a nice ring. How did you all come up with your cute and clever names? My Mom past away 4 years ago of ovarian cancer and when something has happened in my life that smacks me upside my head, I always say..."thanks Mom". Don't they always know best? Is calling my band "Mom" creepy? Can you tell I miss her . Have a great weekend!

Woot, woot! Now that I know you teach nutrition...I am blowing up your inbox!! Just kidding. I am sorry you were pushed to ever write this post. I agree.....if one is upset about someone's post......it's time to do some internal inventory and figure out why.

Yes. I have those fears as well however, I have found that adopting the "one day at a time" mentality helps me immensely. If I look too far ahead...it's too overwhelming and scary. I tell myself that I can do this FOR TODAY (eat well, exercise, drink liquids, etc.). TODAY I can do this...tomorrow is a different day and I can't control that.....but I can do it today. Take some deep breaths....it's gonna be a long ride. But one worth taking. I'll be your band sister the very next day....Thurs the 7th. We can do this together.

Your boss knows! Stay in the game. I agree with others....non banded people might get on weight loss meds or get a personal trainer at some crazy boot camp. But here's the thing...we have to exersise too...we have to portion control too......I say..it's fair game!

I have not always said nice things to my Mother either...lol.

FYI.....The docs office was bragging about you the other day (not using your name of course) but nonetheless it was you. Thank you for befriending me through the journey. You are soo inspirational. xoxxox.