Spectra13

I have struggled with weight fluctuations my entire life. Been "dieting" since I was 12. I had the band in 2011 and it did not work for me. I had issues and it was removed last year. I gave it a lot of thought and started the journey with the sleeve. Now surgery is scheduled 9/19. I know this is an aid, not a solution. I know it's a lifestyle change not a diet. I've done all the required work twice now. Still I can't stop thinking of all the attempts through my life. All the self sabotages. Even with the band... I can't eat stuff it makes me sick... Well these cheese curls melt in my mouth and are tolerable so they are my new best friend. How can I break the cycle? Are the doubts I feel in myself already a defeat!? I feel like maybe I shouldn't waste the time of a surgery cos I never stick to these changes. Am I not ready mentally??? When do I get ready???? Help. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

9/19 is my date as well Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App My date is 9/19 Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App would love to have a group of just us to follow in this journey. Convos get lost in the shuffle of these threads. Maybe we can start a private group on Facebook and add one another to it???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App A group has been started. It's called sept going down. Look under groups. Lots of ideas and shared stories. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I would like to join a secret group that no one can see I am a member of. I am private and only my fiancé and daughter know I am doing this and would like it to stay that way until I feel more comfortable. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's no ones biz. I wouldn't tell anyone. You are having medical issues if they want to know about the dr visits. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes!!! I will check it out and appreciate other suggestions Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

9/19 is my date as well Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App My date is 9/19 Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App would love to have a group of just us to follow in this journey. Convos get lost in the shuffle of these threads. Maybe we can start a private group on Facebook and add one another to it???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

what have you been eating each day on your post op diet??? Best of luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I start my pre op diet on the 5th. When is your last office visit!? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App My last visit is the 12th Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I would call. That's very odd. You should be starting sooner than that. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Spectra13, thank you!! I hope you mean pre-op, as my surgery is a few says away. I won't lie, I didn't do so well on my first week. I ate protein and veggies, as my nutritionist requested- but I might have cheated a tiny little bit . However, I started my liquid diet today! I've had 2 shakes, and a loooot of sugar free iced tea. I'm hungry, but determined! I won't cheat on this one, promise! HahaAre you having your surgery soon? Have you done one already? Wishing you the best!! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App Sorry for the confusion my surgery is 9/19 I start my pre-op diet on the 5th. Liquid diet for two weeks. Trying to figure out what I can eat post-op also. Don't understand that you have zero protein for a week after??? How do u survive lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you. I need to hear that. I appreciate it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm having surgery on 9-14 as well but I start my diet next wed.....I think you are just nervous and that is TOTALLY normal....I had the band in 09 and I felt the exact same way you do.....band was removed in Dec due to complications and I'm totally terrified I'm not going to lose weight at all! Now I know that is just me being nervous of another WLS but we will make it! Just keep thinking of yourself when all the excess weight is gone and you FEEL fantastic bc you will! Good luck to you! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App I feel exactly like you. Had the band in 2011 and removed last Aug. surgery is 9/19 terrified I won't lose weight or self sabotage. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Tried to quote silentbotts:: quote name="SilentBotts" post="4250374" timestamp="1472581250"]I'm about six months out and my only regret is not doing this years ago. I feel great, I look great, it's amazing. I had one small panic attack about a week before surgery. Ordering take out had become such a regular habit that I suddenly freaked that I wouldn't be able to order pizza/Chinese food or have other fast food stuff for a long time possibly forever. It then occurred to me that maybe the fact that I was panicking about food was an indication that I hade some problems with my relationship with food and that made me more sure that the surgery was the correct course.

I have been feeling the same exact way. My surgery is 9/19. I go back and forth. I had the band and a bad experience with it. Came here looking for positive reinforcement. I'm with ya! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats on your surgery. I don't understand the no Protein week 1 tho. How do you survive? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

what have you been eating each day on your post op diet??? Best of luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I start my pre op diet on the 5th. When is your last office visit!? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App My last visit is the 12th Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I would call. That's very odd. You should be starting sooner than that. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I start my pre op diet on the 5th. When is your last office visit!? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sept 19. New here! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App