Strangefruit

Sorry, friend! I have no sympathy for you! My doc requires a two week ALL liquid Protein diet, no Snacks, no food AT ALL except for the Liquid Protein, broth, sugar free popsicles and sugar free Jello. I'll see your fuzziness and raise you crankiness! I am on the one week mark of my two week diet. NO FOOD AT ALL. But in all seriousness, I think a lot of it is mental. It will pass.

I am on Day 6 of my 2 week liquid fast... it has been hard, but so far, I have not cheated (knock wood)... I really thought I would, but I am kind of an all or nothing girl... I am either ALL in or ALL out...I am afraid if I cheat once, my will power will fall like a Jenga game... *sigh*

Oh my... I thought at first you were saying you had the surgery 2 1/2 months ago and hadn't lost ANYTHING... but just the last couple of weeks? From what I understand, a stall, or plateau is normal... Are you exercising?

Congratulations!

Wow, your doc is nice! My date is the 22nd AND my birthday is the 21st... I started my liquid protein shakes on Oct 8... I have to do two weeks... so, no birthday dinner for me! Congratulations!

When did you get sleeved? Have you talked to your doctor about this?

Wooohooooo! congratulations!

Hi all... My surgery is scheduled for Oct 22... I am now feeling fear and anxiety... but not about surgery problems or complications... my fear is: What if it doesn't work? What if I go through ALL of this - I start my protein fast on Monday... get the surgery, am in pain, yadda yadda yadda... and I remain fat? It's a stupid worry, but that is my actual fear.

Thanks, all... this board is great support and I appreciate you all.

My surgery date is Oct 22 (yay!) I start my protein fast on Monday... How does one maintain LIFE...going to work, taking care of family, crankiness, food commercials ... for the two weeks prior? I bought a little shaker thingy to take to work... but I am thinking that I will likely keep some of the pre-made shakes handy for work... I am still not sure exactly how many I am allowed per day... Any advice?

I am almost two weeks pre-surgery and trying to get accustomed to different Protein shakes since I will be on all liquids by Oct 8... I have tried Water, water and ice in a blender... Can I use skim milk? I have heard some use soy milk..I am not a big fan of soy milk and would rather skim milk, but I can try it... I just think that making them with water is going to get really old, fast. I am also going to purchase some frozen fruit to add to them (like a few frozen strawberries in the blender)... Any other suggestions? I ordered one of those shaky-cups-with-the-whisk thingy to take to work as I will be working through my two week liquid pre-diet. I am starting to get more confident that I *can* do this!

I had planned to have as my last meal, Pub Fries from my favorite sports bar and a kiwi-tini... But we just happened to go there a week ago and I noticed they took them off the menu! Now, I actually have a date but don't have a "last meal". I have always been a french-fry-aholic and these pub fries (when they still had them) were big cut with the skin on them, melted cheddar cheese, spring onions and bacon. (my mouth is watering just typing that).

I am still breathless with excitement...and fear. Oct 22 I am getting sleeved! It kinda sucks that it is the day after my birthday, so clearly no food or alcohol based celebrations... but clearly, food and alcohol based celebrations are WHY I am 100lbs overweight, right? I keep - literally - pinching myself to see if this long wait is almost over. I started the program at Kaiser Permanente in November of 2011. And now I have a date. Wow. I am almost giddy.

Sure!

This is such an encouraging thread...I am scheduled for surgery late October, and I cannot wait to be able to post the loses that you guys have head. Thanks for sharing!

wow! Do you mind my asking - were you in pretty good shape prior to surgery? (as in had a regular exercise routine?)

Sure! But I don't know what "PM" is! :-)

I am scheduled to be sleeved on Oct 22. I am very excited! (and a little scared)

Wow! That's great! What was your surgery date? I can't wait to have mine in October..

Welcome and good luck on your journey!

I had a real problem with guilt when I first started this journey - November 2011 - and now that I finally have a surgery date (October) I have made mental peace with myself. I think MY guilt (I don't know what yours is) is that I always thought (before I signed up myself for this) was that people that did weight loss surgery took the "easy" way out.. I have been a yo-you dieter for years - my most successful weight loss was 74lbs on Weight Watchers... I have since gained all PLUS some back. My brother and SIL had lap bands a couple of years ago... and while I congratulated them, I secretly thought it was a cop out. Like, if you just TRY harder, you can lose the weight. My guilt was SHAME. I had to come around to see this as a tool... a tool to help me to lose the weight I have to lose...but it will still not be easy. The more I was able to wrap my head around that, the better I felt, the less shame - and consequently - the guilt. I hated the fact that Kaiser Permanente made me go through the 6 mos program with the nutritionist and then the 6 mos wait for a surgery date... But now I believe I needed that time to MENTALLY prepare myself for the surgery. I no longer have guilt or shame...just a feeling that my life is about to change for the better and I can't wait. p.s. I told my boss I was having surgery...not what kind, because it is none of her business. I told close friends and family that I was having the sleeve. All were very supportive. Basically, I figure if it was someone that I would tell I was having a hysterectomy, I would probably share...but my co-workers aren't privvy to that type of info about me, nor should they be... Good luck...I hope as time passes you too can shake your feelings of guilt!

Queen of the Crop - that is good to hear... I will turn 52 the day before my surgery.. I am hopeful that there will be a LOT LESS OF ME before I turn 53!!!

No envy needed! I stared the Kaiser program in November 2011... I had a six month program with a nutritionist, and had to be approved by a committee ... THEN I had to meet with the surgeon; I got an appt in May... I have been waiting since May for a surgery date... So the entire process is almost one full year. I hear you - as Tom Petty says, the waiting is the hardest part!

I am having it at Holy Cross Hosp in Maryland. I have been trying various protein shakes and drinks on and off for the last six months, and honestly? I don't care for any of them! That two weeks is gonna be HARD!

Nick'sMom - thanks... I have been REALLY worried about the two week liquid diet... Not only could I do it successfully, but could I do it without killing, dismembering and eating my family. I tend to get cranky when hungry.