MsVictorious1020

Aww I love reading this! It makes me so happy. I feel like I have so much to look forward to. I can't wait to have a post similar to this. I am so ready to unveil the new me.

Woohoo! I'm so pumped! I'll see you on the sleeved side!

Thx so much!!!

So I weighed myself this morning and I'm down 3 pounds since starting my preop diet! This is the fastest I've lost weight in a long time.

Thx. I'm so pumped to see the numbers actually drop. I can't wait to kick my fat ass into shape with my new BFF Sleeve.

Don't be discouraged. This is too important a procedure for u to be uneasy with the location. While I understand it may be more difficult being self pay, your health and safety is worth it. I'm not willing to take risks like that with my body. I found the top Bariatric surgeon in Dallas and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence for it. You have to do what makes you comfortable.

My diet consists of 4 protein low sugar protein shakes. Low sodium chicken broth, sugar free Popsicles, sugar free jello.

I'm on day 5 of a 7 day clear liquid diet. The first two days were murderous. I was so crabby and weak. I've been extremely weepy and emotional too. I'm not hungry anymore just a lil less energy. I'm glad I've done this and stuck to it religiously. It was like proving to myself I can change my lifestyle and have control over eating.

Well, I think I'm just about ready for one of the biggest decisions I've made in my life. I went shopping and got most everything I needed for post op recovery. Down to my fuzzy slippers. Lol. I took a snap shot of some of my things and posted it to my page. I figure if I have to eat and drink like a baby I might as well do it with cute stuff. Hello Kitty sippy cup, plate, fork and spoon. Teehee. Feel free to browse my items and if you think I'm missing something chime in. I'll gladly take advice. 3 days till surgery.

Thank you so much! I love my Hello Kitty sippy cup. I tried it out last night. It's not so bad. That's so cool they gave you a special plate. I'm getting rather tired of the protein shakes myself but I know it's all worth it in the end. I'm sticking to the diet religiously. I want to get to the point where food no longer controls my life. Where I only consume it for fuel/necessity. Not because I'm so in love with eating.

Thank you so much to everyone. I am feeling a lot better now. My friend came over and was a very calming listening ear. I think my body is getting detoxed and my hormones are raging. I dunno.

On day 4 of the preop diet and I am no longer hungry but I keep bursting into tears at the drop of a hat. I'm so emotional and sensitive. I feel like an idiot. Did anyone else go through this?!

Thx so much. I appreciate the encouragement.

Thank you all. @kirk you slay me. That's exactly how I feel today. Like a telenovela.

So happy for you! I cant for the day that I have the energy and stamina to run.

I'm so very proud to say I'm on day 3 of the preop diet and I've stuck to it religiously. I haven't had 1 slip up. I even went as far as going to a crawfish boil at my best friend's house which was full of delicious foods and alcohol. I patiently drank my protein shakes and chicken broth. Sipped on water all night and still had a blast. My friends have been so very supportive and loving. I will admit I did bust into tears briefly from feeling a little overwhelmed. But the important thing is I'm sticking with it! I've found strength and determination I didn't know were there. I have to admit I'm feeling a bit like Wonder Woman. Lol

Thanks all! no more than 4 high protein/low sugar shakes and nothing but clear liquids. Low Sodium chicken broth, sugar free jello, sugar free popsicles, tea, coffee, skim milk, clear juices like cranberry, apple juice and grape juice.

Thank you sweets! I really feel stronger and more capable of taking on this lifestyle change.

Thanks.

I've heard you actually GAIN a sex drive. But I haven't been sleeved yet.

OMG! I think I may need to start my leave from work early! I'm getting SO crabby on this preop liquid diet. I'm usually pretty good at restraining my thoughts but TODAY?! Ummmnn not so much. I just went off on a subordinate at work. Oops. Word to the wise....steer clear of idiots while on this diet. You may not be able to resist losing it. LMBO

I love this post! Welcome welcome welcome. It's so honest. You will do awesome. Oh and make friends on here. There are some really inspirational stories to be shared. I personally enjoy the chat room because you can get to know people a lil better.

Woohoo! I remember that day. What a wonderful feeling. I wanted to shout it from the rooftops. I of course opted not to because people can be so opinionated. Your new life is starting right now. Just do your research make connections and get your support system up. You will do awesome!!!

You don't get as hungry as you would think but its rough the first few days. I'm on day 2 and I am getting a lil crabby. As long as I take my protein shakes on time and drink my broth in between shakes I'm ok. I'm a huge water drinker so I've been drinking like a camel. Just don't plan anything too stressful on that week. I would get all your supplies for surgery beforehand so you're not doing too much.

Thank you all! I did just that. I took a break and drank some ice cold water. I took some deep breaths and said a lil prayer. Whew