readytolive
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Made it thru the day on 5 sf jellos and a vitamin water and lots of regular water! Actually surprised I feel as good as I do.
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Thanks for all the replies! So glad to know this is better than the hysterectomy! My sleeve date is 7/12 ..coming right up!
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Ok July Firecracker are youll ready?
readytolive replied to SmallerSoon's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi there.. I'm going to see Dr. Kelly on 7/12! You bet I'm going to ask him the purpose of this crazy liquid diet.. groan! -
3 days left of liquid diet.. moved to clears today. Took my required laxative and now feeling a little nauseous. (I was going to say crappy but that would be bad..right?)
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Day 2 of liquid diet.. well this is a challenge for those of us who are used to a full belly. Dieting was never my forte or I wouldn't be in this position. I just need to make it thru a training presentation with my bosses and serving a group of people lunch. NO problem.. right?
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Today's the day! I'm doing a happy dance for you! Enjoy those meds..soon you won't be hungry anymore!
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I have done the HCG diet 2x and it is a challenge! I lost about 15lbs fairly quickly on it but then stalled. The second time I did it I didn't lose more than 4 or 5 lbs so I couldn't stay on it the full round. I tried to do daily walks the 2nd time and I found I just got too hungry! What the Hcg plan taught me is that food is way more enjoyable when you are hungry. I would savor my chicken and greens with a 2 tbsp of salsa like no other meal and it is still one of my favorites. It also can be very satisfying to eat an apple and strawberries at the end of the day can taste just like candy! However, I do believe it messed up my metabolism and I quickly put on the weight I lost plus 10-15lbs in the few months following. Of course, I wasn't going in for a sleeve after the HCG diet so that may make a difference. the first time I did the diet I did the drops which I think contained an appetite suppressant so I recommend that over the shots. The shots are supposed to be the "real" hormone but there really isn't enough proof that it has an effect on weight loss and I was much hungrier doing the shots then the drops. Good luck!
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Liquids only starts today! Embrace the struggle right... people have endured way more than just 5 days of liquids..right?
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Hi Seattle Sue! Tomorrow is the big day! You must be traveling today. I go see Dr. Kelly on 7/12.. best of luck for a smooth surgery and easy recovery!
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Hi Silver lining.. thanks for the add! Best wishes to you on 7/15! Keep me posted on how you are doing!
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Last day I can have solid food on the soon to be "old stomach". So excited and nervous all at the same time!
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I have long thought the sugar substitutes were way more unhealthy the sugar. I find it curious to have them promoted on any medical plan.
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HI Pameleigh! So excited to "meet" another sleeve sister going on 7/12! Do you have Dr. Kelly?
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Hi Cathi, I'm going to Tijuana for my surgery on 7/12.. not quite Mexicali but still Mexico! I have been so excited about the surgery, well .. more for the after effects then the actual survey but am now starting to get the nerves too. I think it's normal. I also did not understand the aspiring evangelist and junior guru and sleeve master for awhile.. there should be a how to guide. LOL!
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Hey Girl! Sorry about the gross laxative drink.. hope it's worth it. LOL! Only 2 more days!
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Sleeve sisters !!! Why go to Mexico alone... ???
readytolive replied to GA Girl Best in the World's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Great News! I'm excited to meet someone going at the same time. My sugery was moved up to 7/12 but I will look for you there! Have you started a pre-op diet yet or when does yours start? I start on Thurs.. -
7 real meals left until the liquid diet... have been eating wheat the last few days after pretty much eliminating it from my diet and feel so sluggish & gross. I know I'll be hungry on the liquid diet but I'm looking forward to feeling good again!
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So.. I was trying to get in all my lunch dates with mom and friends before I can't eat again. Everyone is flaking on me this week. Of course they don't know... you asked me how long I'll be out of work and I just took a week vacation starting the day I leave for Mexico. I'll be back to work next week but I have mostly a desk job so I'm hoping I'll be ok.
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Hi dreams.. I have a 5 day liquid diet that starts Thursday. Then I stay in the hospital for 2 nights and then the recovery hotel for another night or two. Did I tell you that I'm having my surgery in Mexico? Kind of funny when there is a perfectly good bariatric surgeon across the street from where I work. Insurance won't pay so I have to and that is why.
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How big of a screw-up did I make?
readytolive replied to wendy1974's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The Pre-Op Diet is not easy! I haven't started mine yet but I have been doing gluten free for awhile. The other night my mom asked me to pick up a veggie pizza for her on my way to drop off my son for the evening. I resisted her offers to have some at first but caved when I came to pick him up and I hadn't had dinner. Mom's and MIL's just want to feed us because it makes them feel good. I however felt awful the next morning! Part of our new lifestyle is learning to resist and be in control of what we choose to eat. Don't be so hard on yourself, if this were easy we wouldn't need the surgery. After we will have a powerful new tool. And resisting food when you are not hungry and motivated by weight loss will be much easier! -
Ok July Firecracker are youll ready?
readytolive replied to SmallerSoon's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So ready for the sleeve and the results! Not so ready for the pre-op liquid diet! LOL! I moved my date up 1 day to the 12th. -
Aww.. Thanks sweetdreams! I'm sure I'm going to freak a little when it comes time to leave my family and go over the border. However I feel like this is something I just have to do. There is so much I want to do yet in life and being overweight is just holding me back. I guess it will be just me and God because seriously that is the only way I'll be getting thru the pre-op diet anyway.
