Lady KatieBug

Hey guys... I'm 3 weeks out on mushy foods and today I went for a long walk and since I got back everything I eat or drink comes back up... It's like a thick white foam and saliva.. What did I do to myself?

Hey guys... I need some help. I'm 2 months out and able to get in my protein and keep good down but, I have started to bruise very very easily. I'm covered in dark blue bruises. What gives?!? Any ideas?

I want a soda so bad!! I haven't had carbonation since February but I am seriously craving it!! Anyone else have weird cravings?

I didn't even mention my love for pizza... Ugh. I just keep telling myself it will be worth it in the end. I will admit I took a sip of my husbands dr pepper today and It wasn't as amazing as I remember so it's obviously just my head wanting it again.

Well.. That makes me feel better. I did have mashed sweet potatoes today and I haven't tried those yet so... Maybe that was it.

I didn't sleep a wink the night before... Luckily my surgery was at 5am and the hospital is an hour away.. So I just stayed up and left early.

Hang in there guys!! It's really not as bad as you imagine. The drugs are good.. I'm 10 days post surgery and totally no regrets! Down 10 pounds in 10 days....

I'm on the other end of the spectrum.. I'm 5 days out from my sleeve and I go many times a day... I call it protein butt.. Cause as soon as I drink the protein I spend 20 minutes in the ladies room. It's embarrassing... I hope it doesn't continue after I get real food again.

Well... I'm here at the hospital. Ready to go! Only a little bit nervous. Ha not! I had to take 2 Xanax just to get out of the car. But.... I'm here and all checked in. I will update everyone as soon as possible. I'll try to spare you my drug induced day one ramblings! Good luck to everyone else... Keep with the pre op diets. I know it sucks but it's worth it! - Lady Katie Bug xoxo

Me too! I'm scheduled for 3/3. I'm 7 days into my liquid diet... already down 10 pounds! Starting to get really nervous about the recovery & when I can eat something other than protein drinks. Anyone else super grumpy and tired on this liquid diet? I hope my husband is still talking to me by my surgery date. Jk.

I'm scheduled for 3/3!! I seriously am starting to freak. I'm just sooo ready for the surgery to be over and the pain if any to be gone. I'm on day 4 of the liquid diet and I am seriously head hungry. I keep passing my favorite places to eat and thinking "man, I hope this is worth it." 20lbs down already here's to hoping healthy by this time next year!

Oh my goodness... This is exactly what I needed today. I'm 4 days into my pre-op diet and I'm having a really hard time. Even though I've lost 8 pounds in 4 days I'm seriously missing food. My fat brain keeps telling me that my surgery isn't for another week and nobody will know if I cheat. I'm holding it together though... Because, I made this choice and I need to follow through with the entire process! But, don't think I didn't give that guy eating a meatball sub at the park a nasty look cause I wanted to rip the sandwich out of his hands.

I'm on day 4 of my liquid diet and man oh man... It's tough. Last night I went to sleep dreaming of celery... And ranch. Anything other than protein and water at this point. Gah. My surgery date is 3/3 and it can't come soon enough. Anybody ever freak out at the hospital and need to be drugged? I'm already planning to take Xanax the night before. Really don't want to make a fool of myself in the hospital.

Hang in there! You'll get real food before you know it... I've started my 2 week liquid diet 2x now before my insurance cancels the surgery. Gah...

I went to my 101 class last night and they explained that the 14 day diet is so that your "fatty" liver shrinks and can easily be moved for surgery. They don't like to put stress on the liver because it is so important to body functions and blood filtering. I guess it makes sense. Good luck with your decision. I've got 2 months left of the 6 month doctor guided diet per my insurance then hopefully surgery in January! Woo Hoo!