Dreamingofhealth

Hey! How is everyone doing on their pre op diets? I'm doing well! I'm on day 9 already and it's going good! The first 3 days were the worst ever... I seriously could have eaten my own arm! But that has passed, but I'm feeling tired but not starving or anything. I must say I am so proud of myself because I haven't cheated once, not one little bite while making dinner for the family-nothing! And honestly I don't want to. I am totally committed to this process, and I dont want to jeopardize my health anymore. My surgeon put me on this (IMO) crazy preop diet for a reason and if this will help me to not have complications I will do exactly what I'm told. I am getting so excited!!! Only 19 days away!!!! I hope everyone is hanging in there! We can do this! Sheena :-)

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We have all had those moments for sure. But this is going to be a long haul, and once you lose weight with the sleeve it's going to pretty much be a permanent diet for life to keep it off. I read this great book called Emotional First Aid Kit: Life after Bariatric surgery. This book has really helped me put things into perspective on all different levels. And it isn't huge. For sure look into it. Good luck my friend! Sheena :-)

You should check out food from life according to egg face! She has a ton of excellent recipes that are all bariatric friendly at ever phase!

I am not sleeved yet, but I know someone who has been. She lost a bunch of weight, around 140 pounds and she walks like she's still a larger person. Like she's going to bump into things or something. I think it will take a long time to get to know our smaller selves and learn to live like a smaller person.

Hey! At first I didn't want to tell anyone because I felt like I would be judged, and honestly I have been judged enough for one lifetime. But I told a couple close family members and friends and all I got was love and support. My hubby was a little worried at first. He isn't a fan of surgery, but after I explained how I felt about myself and situation he is 100% on board and wants me to be happy. After that I felt good about my decision to have surgery and began telling more people. Whoever I decide to tell can take it or leave it. This is MY LIFE and I want to be around long enough to live it! I'm happy that I'm getting a second chance at life because being 300 pounds isn't living. I want to do so much and feel like I can't at this size. Sorry for the ramble! Sheena :-)

That's great news! I'm so happy you are doing well! That's crazy you burp after every sip. I've read that a lot actually. How long do you walk for every hour? I'm so happy for you, keep us posted on how you are doing! Sheena :-)

Yay! I'm so happy you are doing well!! What a relief! I'm happy you are feeling okay, and not in too much pain! How has drinking been? For some reason all of a sudden I'm not too worried about the surgery but the whole drinking after surgery. I'm scared it's gonna burn my poor new tummy... I'm weird but scared lol Good luck to you, I can't wait to see you shrink! keep us updated Sheena :-)

How are you feeling so far? Did you have a crazy liquid diet before surgery? How was drinking right after surgery? I am getting so excited!! I have been waiting a long time and cant wait to start my new sleeved life!! Sheena ☺

So my response from my Surgical Team to have broth or juiced vegetables was "Absolutely Not! Boost Diabetic and water ONLY!" Yikes! I'm on day 3 and it's okay so far... I would just love something warm like broth or tea to cut the sweet. But this is only a small blip of time in my life, and I can do this! Good luck everyone! Sheena :-)

I started my liquid diet yesterday. So far so good. I'm a little worried because all I can have is Boost diabetic and Water for 4 weeks. I know I am going to get so sick of all the sweetness of the shakes. But I will power through. And when I'm on the other side and I can have broth and it will be like heaven! Good luck guys! We can do this, it's a small bit of time in our long life! Sheena :-)

Thank you for this! I think it is so very important to be positive and be your biggest support. I am a true believer in positive thinking! It does take practice if you have been hard on yourself for a long time, but it is worth the energy to turn that thinking around! Again, thank you so much! Sheena :-)

I am getting sleeved on November 26th, although I have a desk job (Nail Technician) that time of the year is super busy for me. Being a chair renter (I have my own business) I am only taking 3 weeks off because December is where I make the most money. My Surgeon said 5 weeks but I just can't afford to take that much off. Thankfully I have amazing clients who have been so supportive and I'm sure they will bare with me through this. Good luck to everyone! Sheena :-)

Everyone here looks so great! Thank you for sharing your success stories and pictures! It is so motivating and inspiring to see everyone's progress and hear how happy you are with your new lives. I cannot wait to post a picture here soon! I'll be sleeved November 26/14, and really can't wait! Sheena :-)

You look so great and happy! Congratulations on all your success!

That's nice that you have support, especially family who has been through surgery already! I live in BC, Canada and in my town I haven't found a support group to go to. :-( so that's too bad! I can't wait to go through this with you guys and cheer on your success both in the scale and off! Sheena :-)

Well tomorrow I start my FOUR week liquid diet consisting of boost diabetic and good old fashioned water. It's going to be a tough 4 weeks, but I have been waiting over 2 years for this! I am excited and scared. It's finally happening and I want it all to turn out and be as stress free as possible. Do you guys have good support at home? Sheena :-)

Good luck! I hope it all works out this time around ♡♡♡

I am so sorry for all you have gone through! I'm really hoping you can have a full recovery and start living your heathy and happy life soon! Sheena :-)

This may seem like an odd question.. After being sleeved for a while can you drink Water faster? I've been noticing when I drink water that I'm a "chugger". I'm not sleeved yet and I'm scared I'll forget and hurt myself. Thanks in advance! Sheena :-)

Wow! You look amazing! You have done a great job, so very inspiring! I love that dress! Sheena :-)

I haven't been sleeved yet, but my son who is 2 suffers from constipation from time to time and I buy him the probiotic yogurt with prunes. It seems to help, and I don't think that is too far off plan. Good luck my friend! Sheena :-)

Hey there! I have been doing a ton of research since starting my journey 2 years ago. I have read man books and have found 3 that ha e really helped me. 1) The big book of Gastric sleeve 2) WLS for Dummies 3) The Emotional First Aid kit: a practical guide to life after bariatric Surgery I recommend all of these, especially number 3! They all give different aspects to all stages of this process! What has helped you? Sheena :-)

I'll have to check that out! Thank you!

Yes! The best thing ever! !!! Don't be scared they should be trained professionals who have seen everything. It's really the best thing ever. Like Tiffdmill said it's rough the first time but gets easier and easier! Good luck! Sheena :-)