ChelleChi1969

JustWatchMe!! 95 pounds in six months is incredible & exactly what I'm driving towards. Congratulations! If you have any "real food" advice, please share. I transition back to "solid food" on October 4 & am having anxiety about weight gain after sticking to liquid & puréed all of this time. Thank you!

Thank you for all the words of encouragement! I'm taking it one day & one pound at a time, but it's not easy. I know this is a mental, physical & emotional journey so I'm doing my part to stay healthy in all areas. I'm so encouraged (and motivated) by your weight loss successes! I'm terrified of getting on that scale & not seeing it move down. So glad I found this forum -- there's really good advise & support on here!!

PSRS520 -- waiting is both exciting & difficult! BCBS approved me in 5 days. Best of luck on your journey & be on the lookout for a thin white envelope -- that will be your approval letter. ???? Call your doctor's office to let them know you were approved -- if you don't hear from them first. This will speed up your surgery date.

Gowalking! Your journey & success give me hope that I will also have success! Thank you for sharing & I wish you continued success.

Good morning! I had to do a 14 day pre-op liquid diet -- low sodium broth, sugar free jello, sugar free Popsicles & Italian ice, fudgsicles, tea (no milk or sugar) & water. That's it! Believe it or not, time flew by & as I started to lose a few pounds, it didn't feel so bad. Whenever I was struck with a need to eat something (real food), I'd remind myself why I was doing this & I would find something else to do -- just kept busy! For me, I missed the feeling of chewing something -- after the first few days, it was easier. Whether chubby or obese, getting healthy is the ultimate goal. Best of luck to you & hang in there!!

Let me clarify as I think my post reads funny -- I lost 13 pounds on my pre-op liquid diet, 10 pounds lost since being banded 3 weeks ago. Total of 23 pounds.