mommabear2311

You look amazing! Thank you for posting this, you encouraged me so much! I started at 337 and have been at a looooonnnngg stall. I'm almost 1 month post op. My scale finally moved 1lb today and I'm jumping for joy! Seeing posts like yours reminds me that yep, I can do this! Hw 337 SW 290 After SW 301 CW 279 ~Sandy~

Hello, Does anyone know if BCBS requires 6 months or 180 days of monitoring before surgery? TIA ~Sandy~

I'm 7 days from surgery and I got weighed today and had gained 1.4 lbs! I swear on all that is holy that I have stuck to this liver reduction diet. 5 shakes a day, 64 oz of Water and some crystal lite which my nut said was ok. Six days without food and I gain...how is this possible? So upset right now. Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

I weigh tomorrow and I am nervous and scared. I'm praying for 5 lbs down. I'm diabetic and have an insulin pump, I've had some really low numbers so I know my carbs have decreased but holy moly am I worried. Good luck to you and I will let ya know how it goes tomorrow ???? Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App Reluctantly weighed in this morning at the dr office and I lost 12lbs! Surgery is a go on Tuesday Thank you for your words of encouragement. This isn't an easy road we have chosen. I'm thankful for this app and all you nice people! ~Sandy~

I was talking with a friend of mine tonight about all of the changes I have been making and when I told her no caffeine she asked why. Ya know I didn't have an answer for that. Then it occurred to me I don't remember being told why in any of my classes or appointments. Besides the fact that it isn't good for you, does anyone know any other reasons why we cut out caffeine ? Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

I weigh tomorrow and I am nervous and scared. I'm praying for 5 lbs down. I'm diabetic and have an insulin pump, I've had some really low numbers so I know my carbs have decreased but holy moly am I worried. Good luck to you and I will let ya know how it goes tomorrow ???? Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

Hello all, Tomorrow I start my liver reduction shake diet. I'm nervously excited. My surgery is scheduled on the 18th. I'm so excited to start this journey! Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

Caffeine has always been my vice. I've not had it for over a week now. I used to drink it all day. I think even if my Dr and NUT allow it later I'm going to refrain from it. I should have stopped caffeine a long time ago, I had way to much each day Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much, I will get some for sure! Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

It was both at the dr office. Thanks everyone! I got some premiere Protein today. I'm hoping for better results. I weigh again at the Dr office Thursday. Please pray I make it:) ~Sandy~

Thank you! I will be shopping for a lower carb Protein tomorrow . Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

This math is not adding up. If that's all you've had then you have lost weight and the scale isn't reflecting it for some reason. Maybe period coming, maybe you're retaining water? Did you weigh early in the morning? Even if you're having that many carbs/day you have still lost weight. Was it on the same scale? I would say all you can do is stick to it and I'd expect to see a drop at some point. Weight is weird like that, it fluctuates.I'm going to stick it out. I want this surgery too much to be at this point and give up. It's discouraging when I don't see results though. Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App To be honest this is the only diet I haven't cheated on Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App I mean if you don't lose will they give you more time or is it just over? If it's really do or die time I guess all you can do is decrease your shake intake but that seems crazy to me. At 304 there's just no way you gained on this plan. I would assume this is a glitch in the scale but if this is your one shot then I guess do whatever you can. I think they will give me more time. Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

Retaining Water... I didn't think of this until I reread your post ella37, I ran out of my hydrochlorothiazide which is my water pill! We use express scripts and I should get them in the mail tomorrow. I haven't had them since friday. Boy I hope this is the reason and I get them tomorrow Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

This math is not adding up. If that's all you've had then you have lost weight and the scale isn't reflecting it for some reason. Maybe period coming, maybe you're retaining water? Did you weigh early in the morning? Even if you're having that many carbs/day you have still lost weight. Was it on the same scale? I would say all you can do is stick to it and I'd expect to see a drop at some point. Weight is weird like that, it fluctuates. I'm going to stick it out. I want this surgery too much to be at this point and give up. It's discouraging when I don't see results though. Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App To be honest this is the only diet I haven't cheated on Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

In my last class they talked about people not loosing and not getting surgery. I'm so scared I won't get my surgery. I have worked at this just like I was supposed to. I walk and then this. I've wanted this for so long and I feel like it's being taken away. Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App 220 MG sodium Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

Starting weight is 304 and today it was 305.4 after 6 days of no food and only shakes, Water and crystal lite. 170 calories 16g Protein and 21 g carbs. I have 5 of these a day Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

I'm using HMR 800 healthy solutions for weight loss Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

I thought the carbs were high because I couldn't have that many on my diabetic diet. I've been told by the nut to have 5 a day, do you think I could cut down the shakes? I only have till Thursday so it would be for a couple days only Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App Each shake has 16 g of Protein Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

My shakes are powder and I mix with 6 oz of Water Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

There's 21 carbs in each shake and I have 5 a day. Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App I'm not taking Fiber, should I be? Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

They aren't postponing yet, the nurse said I have to loose 5 lbs by Thursday or they will. I don't know what else to do. Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

It says on the pack 6g per serving. There's 4 servings in a box and I'm using a tablespoon per shake Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

I'm not sure, I'm not regular so it's hard to tell. I was told that I could add sugar free pudding mix to my shakes and I did. Would that do it? Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

Yesterday I scheduled my surgery for October 18th. I start my liver reduction diet on Tuesday. What are some things you want to take to the hospital? What helped you be comfortable or at least somewhat while at the hospital? I think I will have a 2 night stay. Thanks! ~Sandy~

I'm scheduled for October 18th. I start my liver reduction diet tomorrow. Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App