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Well said

Thx so much for this advice. I've tried them all and this was the best. I smashed mines with a small pot or pan then fine chop with a knife, put it in a medicine cup, mix in the soup and took a shot. I love this site. What ever you are going through someone on here has too. Love it.

I was sleeved 10/21 and I only drink smoothies and Water. Are smoothies considered a liquid or food.

I just had surgery 10/21 and my family want or barely help. My house is a mess, I feel claustrophobic. You would think when I start cleaning, cooking, taking care of toddler (cause she can't care for herself), walking the dog, laundry, etc; you would think someone will step up. Then when I ask I get "not right now" then later "I forgot". I'm so freaking frustrated. I can't get no one to take me where I need to go. My income has been delayed no fault of my own. So I have no money. The people I have always been there for are not here for me. I can't believe what I'm going through. I had a plan. What the freak happened. I feel like I'm in a twilight zone. Just had to vent. Time for some serious praying and shutting down some negative vibes.

I think they got a clue. I think a family meeting will help. I have to remember everyone is not like me and let them help in their own way and time. And when they say mommy/honey go sit down that's my que and I need to sit down, be patient and let it go. I thank God for all your prayers and advice. I'm so thankful right now. Love you guys. I'm on a mission to take care of me. Don't know why this is such a challenge, but I can't help nobody if things get worse and I'm all jacked up. Had a good day of rest. I did have to go to the store for food for ME, my cousin came by and gave me the money she owed me but did not apologize for the offensive things she said to me, acting like nothing happened so I went with it. My oldest daughter stepped up cooked dinner and keep the little one with her. Yes I have a teen and tot B-). I put honey bun on the couch and resting watching AFV getting my laugh on. Ooh yea

This is why I love this app. Thx for the support. I took a shower, blasting my favorite spiritual and motivational playlist, made my announcement that superwoman is down for a week, read my scriptures, and shut my door. Feel so much better now. Nothing like getting in the spirit. Don't know how long this will last but thanks everyone and have a blessed night.

Home sweet home. All went well. Hope the same for everyone else.

Finally having surgery tomorrow. Third try. Scared as well. Totally screwed up pre-op diet. Don't know what the doctor will say. After reading blogs, I should be ok. Can't wait til everyone is sleep so I can pack and get ready. Good luck everyone

All I can say is " you go girl "

So I start my liquid diet tomorrow. Just ate my final meal. Now I'm ready. Still crushed that my daughter is still upset that she has to wait and she feels this will come between us. I hate that she feels this way. However I can't dwell on the things I can't change and whenever she is ready I will be here with open arms & heart. Well taught I would share my official before pictures, so here they are. The first two pictures is of my inspiration (my girls) . And the last is where I want to get back to. [ATTACH]15800[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]15795[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]15796[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]15797[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]15799[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]15798[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]15801[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]15802[/ATTACH]

Well apparently I have not been here in awhile. Had to reschedule September date. Having surgery tomorrow. Scared out of my wits. Did not do good on pre-op diet at all. Hope it does not cause any complications or more delay. This has made me realize this is definitely not a quick fix. This is mental and much more.

Thx, can't wait to see the new me a year from now.

Well good news. My echo was find. ;+)), yeah. I can stop stressing now. No silent heart attacks, nothing. Perfectly normal. I feel like I may have overreacted but heck the had me scared. So my new date is September 16th, granted I can get through the rest of the loops.

Thx. I hope so. I've been struggling with this BP since I had my toddler and for some reason I can't seem to keep it down. Some days it gets scary high. The main reason I wanted the surgery is the same thing that's keeping me from getting it. The good thing is that I lost 17lbs during my pre-op. But the crazy thing is how easy it is to slip into those bad habits and I probably gained it all back. I do know everything happens for a reason. Not having the surgery that day may have saved my life. And when the time is right it will happen. I have an appointment for my echo exam next wk so I will keep everyone posted.

Thx

Good luck

Good read

Gnc have protein shots by carnivor. They look like 5hr drinks but a little bigger. They have 50g of good protein. Ask your gnc rep. You will be surprised how supportive they may be and they have a lot of knowledge on their products. Keep in mind a lot of us shop there so this is nothing new to them.

I'm in Cincinnati too, who is your Dr. I was scheduled 8/5 at Christ but had to cancel due to EKG issues. Dr. Wadkins is my Dr. However he is with UC in West Chester. Good luck with your surgery.

Thx for this do ease my mind a bit. My first few days was horrible. Eventually I found what works for me. I found some Protein shots by carnivorous from GNC which had 50g of good Proteins. You drink them like a 5hr drink. I would drink them in the morning. They actually took away that hunger feeling. They would last me to lunch or beyond. I had a cup of Soup for lunch a Greek yogurt because Greek has the most protein. Then another protein shot right before I start to cook dinner to help maintain my urge while I cooked dinner for the family. In between I had fat/sugar free Jello, pudding or a really cold Isopure if I was just bored and wanted something. And yes I cheated. Nothing major a cracker or two with my soup and a pinch of something once or twice, which I don't recommend. But I called my nurse and she pretty much gave me a slap on the hand and said don't do it again. Especially the last few days right before surgery so your stomach is empty. She even recommended taking some miralax a couple of nights before surgery. Well that's what worked for me. Although unnecessary. I hope this helps and you find what works for you. And you know the funny thing is that now that I can eat again I can't. My stomach don't like all that bad stuff apparently. Tore my stomach up. Guess I'll go back to my diet and ease my way to healthier things. Again good luck and please keep us posted.

Very disappointed. Today I had my EKG and apparently there was a change from the one in March. I am worried about my heart. Don't know what happened to cause the change. I'm not showing any signs or symptoms for what ever the doctor saw. But to top it all off, my surgery has been canceled for Monday 8/5 till some time in mid September (hopefully). I have to take a stress test. Yes I'm upset about the surgery but more concerned about my heart. So I am officially no longer a August sleever :'(

Very disappointed. Today I had my EKG and apparently there was a change from the one in March. I am worried about my heart. Don't know what happened to cause the change. I'm not showing any signs or symptoms for what ever the doctor saw. But to top it all off, my surgery has been canceled for Monday 8/5 till some time in mid September (hopefully). I have to take a stress test. Yes I'm upset about the surgery but more concerned about my heart. I guess every thing happens for a reason.

I cheated and I'm so disgusted with myself. I really do feel like crying. I ate (I'm ashamed to say) a piece of fried chicken. I'm also mad because my boyfriend didn't even TRY to stop me. And to top it all off, I just had my pre-op visit today. I lost 12lbs. Not quite what I expected considering I've been eating less than recommended. This is my first time cheating. I worked so hard and through it down the drain for a gross piece of chicken. I'm going to call the nurse tomorrow and confess. I'm terrified this will postpone my date 8/5. I'm willing to do anything to not postpone my date. I worked to hard to get. SO MAD AT MYSELF UGGHHH!!!!!