PhillyAj

im scheduled for 12/19/16. i started the process in Aug & was 453. im on liquid diet now & weighing 401. ppl around me say they see a difference but i can barely tell (my clothes are loosening up tho) Sent from my iPhone

hey jennk1975--congrats! that is exciting! im 12/19! Sent from my iPhone

Bananashake-I understand. I appreciate ur words of encouragement. Thank you. I just think im mentally hungry, which i will overcome. I totally dont want to cheat! I cant come this far and risk a fatty liver during surgery. Its not forever, rt? I need to change my habits, why not start now? I will admit, the 2 wk pre-op liquid diet has been the hardest part of this journey, for me. I do want to lose 200 lbs-i just have to stay positive! Sent from my iPhone

oh. i dont know either of them drs but been to they office to see the psych, NP, dietitian & kryillos lady. im seeing Palazzo. how funny is that??? lol Sent from my iPhone

this liquid diet is hard. i had a mental breakdown earlier. this process is very mental. im hoping to stay strong! food is such a challenge tho. the supermarket & commercials (on tv) are all around promoting JUNK & unhealthy foods! besides, its TOO expensive to eat healthy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

omg that is awesome! good for u! what hosp? im 19th @ Jefferson. Sent from my iPhone

NewMe---i sometimes think of giving up n not going through w surgery. Sent from my iPhone

outsidematchinside---i have been watching Netflix (no commercials) & trying to sleep a lot. thought i was alone. Sent from my iPhone

lacermouse-i never thought of it like that. will i only really be able to eat 2 bites of food & be full??? im curious. i hope it gets easier. thanks so much for the kind words of encouragement. Sent from my iPhone

im so sorry bananashake. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

great job JackieG!! ty! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

thanks ThinJenne!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi Philly buddy!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

NIGHT---did u hear back from ur ins yet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

my surgery is 12/19 & i had pre admissions yesterday. i met w/anesthesiologist to review risks & concerns & then the NP drew more blood work. Happy New Year to U!!! Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

i really think this whole process is just a mind game. u r as strong as u want to be. keep ur head up! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

congrats! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

babytaz1080----i am on a 14 day preop liquid diet. i am going crazy!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

good luck. i did that too--cut back and drank no soda or carbs for 2 months. all Protein. i dont smoke but im sure that is hard just by itself. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

pre-op liquid diet is my weakness. my surgery is 19th. good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

sill21----thanks! it really is hard. not even hungry, just depressed and feel deprived. is surgery worth it? or should i give up now??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

hi NIGHT!!! yes, Philly it is for Aj! good guess ... couldnt think of anything else Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

bananashake---thanks so much. ur words help! im soooooo picky tho. i have a bunch of diff flavored stuff. at this point, im starting to think its more of a mental challenge. i went food shopping w my husband tonight n cried bc everyone was getting food they like n i put nothing but broth n liquids on register belt. with technology these days, why do they make u suffer?? do u have any recipes for shakes u can share? the stuff my dr told me i can drink is nasty: Isopure, purr Protein, muscle milk. yuck!! any suggestions? im going bananas over here!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

AC3----ur date is sooooo close!!! im grumpy too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

macy_87--ur dr didnt day 2wks? u r lucky. im very depressed rt now on day 2. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App