KayVon

Amost forgot to update! Day 8: I am completely adjusted to my diet, no cravings just smooth sailing. I plan my meal/protein times by the hour to prevent binge eating though I find myself not even thinking about it lately. Motivated motivated motivated! Ready to do this Come on Jan 30th!

I started my journey to get WLS three years ago. I was just 18. But I never made an appointment, I just did research and tried to lose weight on my own. I had successful points, like dropping 20 lbs but nothing ever stuck. It wasn't until August 2013 I gained the courage to call the number in my phone, I saw the commercials but I was always so overwhelmed with a sense of failure, nervousness and just plain being told no. I got to my heaviest 266, IN August. I was fresh out of a long term relationship and wanted to make an attempt to find myself. I found myself on the phone with a lovely woman, scheduling my free consultation with True Results, now I had to wait for September because they were backed up. And time went on, and soon enough. September 20th arrived, I'm at work, minding my own day when my heart dropped, my appointment was at 6:30. The clock was 4:12pm I had to make a call. Luckily by the fates I was already leaving work early, I made it. They weighed me. Ran my insurance. Consoled me, listened to me. And it was as if the stars aligned. I had HOPE. I had SUPPORT. I struggled with weight all my life and it only held me back. So appointments were made monthly. Expected surgery mid January. My insurance didn't require too much from me. But I began changing my eating habits, and my job requires mostly physical labor so it worked in my benefit. After feeling I lived in a world full of doubt and no, I took control of who I am and who I will be. I am mid pre op diet. I am officially 10 days before surgery. I have gone from 266 since September to now 243. I admit I am addicted to food, I needed help. But the biggest part was finding help from myself and having the courage to do it. I have never been more happy in my life. Today I rewarded myself, not with food, no I won't let my addictions and emotional eating further control my life. I rewarded myself with new measuring set made of silver. I'll check in! Currently about to update my bloodwork pre surgery. Thank you all of you. This forum has and will continue to be, a HUGE portion of support for me.

Thanks I'll keep yall posted!

Thank you! And I will! I have my pre op appointment on Monday. So super excited! Also thanks again! I will keep you guys posted

Listen the first few days were hard for me. But my doctor chose to put me on a high protein, low carb, sugar free, low sodium diet. I got one meal a day so I suppose I am luckier in that. I can only imagine how DIFFICULT it must be to do all liquid so I have a lot of respect for you! You CAN do this! No matter what stay positive! And stay away from any post complaining about diet. It'll distract you! In a few days you will adjust, and cravings will slowly go away. you'll do great! We got this!

Thank you! Also girl saw your other post! Congrats on the weightloss I'm not sure if my internet sent my reply through.

Keep going!! You got this girl. Work it!

All liquid? Damn! Go you! I'm now on Day Five! It's crazy, I have adjusted. I feel comfortable now. I think back at how much I used to eat. I am SHOCKED. I am absolutely excited haha Best of luck to you! You can do this!

Thanks again! Wow so much love from you guys, it means so much to me.I think I came across this decision at a convenient time I can only imagine how hard you've worked and I have all the more respect for you. Now it's easier to get WLS and I feel as if sometimes it is abused. It's a HUGE step, a big game changer. Which is why I love talking to the vet banders. They give me something to look toward. Thank you for your support, again it means the world!

I know what you mean by the repetitive post, I have seen them to and I attempt to stray away from anything like that. Or any complication stories, lap band horror stories, virtually anything negative. Be well versed in what you should be cautious of, but what people forget is everyone's journey is different so I feel like too many people psych themselves out. The important thing, the sole and most important thing I feel, is staying positive. My favorite quote today: "Don't quit now. You're already in pain, you're already hurt. Get a reward from it." -Eric Thomas But I really appreciate the support, and your compliments mean a lot to me.

Thank you so much, and wow 67! You have moxy! And best of luck to you, you have no idea how much the support means to me. My health being optimal right now is key to my future, I have seen older members of my family deteriorate ans it breaks my heart a good bit of it can be pointed to bad eating habits. I have a life to live! So do you! Now go kick some butt.

Thank you! It means so much to me.

Thanks, I'll be sure to check it out and I will begin blogging soon as well I hope. I really wanted to start blogging day one of my pre op diet but life happens, you know how it goes. Busy busy! Also it really does feel awesome. Keep up the good work!

Thanks and will do!

Thank you!! Also oh no I will never forget. I have come to far to let myself down. Again thank you, and I wish the best for you as well. we can do this!

Great job! You are on your way! Thanks!

Great job! You are on your way! Thanks!

See that's what I thought and that seems to be the most popular answer I'm receiving from family. Thanks!

On my diet it's high protein low carb low sodium sugar free so I get two shakes a day and one meal. Now I don't season anything but I'm on Day 4 and I was wondering if rosemary ans thyme are okay to season lets say chicken with? Has anyone asked their nutritionist? Please give me feed back. I'm fine either way, just curious. Don't worry no cheating for me.

See that's what I thought and that seems to be the most popular answer I'm receiving from family. Thanks!

Just wanted to check In. Day 4! I feel awesome, a lot more energy. I adjusted quickly. I still get cravings when I see something, and still feel uncomfortable in a grocery store, but I can say no and not second guess it. it feels good! Thanks!

Oh wait figured it out! My internet is being wonky so I think it uploaded it twice.

Yes please!!! Because I'm starting day 7 today and every day I've dreamed of chocolate lol and the shake isn't curbing it. Good luck on your diet that means you are only 6 days behind me for surgery Alright! Let me send you a message, I don't see a way to attach a photo via repying in the forum. And Good luck to you too! You can do this