WillPowerPrincess

Update 268lbs 12/20

Update 270lb

It’s a blessing to be on this side of the post. Surgery was Dec 4th and it was a success. I look forward to reading and expecting what’s to come! Congrats to all who jus recently made the transition from pre to post op as well!!

*always wanting to eat* typo

Has it gotten any better?

Gotcha. I haven’t experienced much pain so I’m not on any pain meds. So my mind is really playing on me. It’s not that i be hungry, it’s jus my old habits of always waiting to eat that kicks in. So I’m def using this time to break this addiction to food. I have no choice 🤣🤣[emoji23]

This is when i was on the liquid diet pre op.. (referring to the original post) I’m 5 days post. Haven’t started exercising yet other than walking around. I did some light shopping today so those steps count. I’m 6lbs down jus off of clear/liquid diet post op phase.

I am 5 days out and the first week is not easy. It’s very mental. I’m noticing how my MIND tries to trick me to make me think i want these foods but i don’t give in to it. I’ve had plenty of breakdowns to my support system about how I’m ready to chew somethin. It’s def mental, far from easy because it’s new (atleast for me).

Stick to the diet and hit the gym that’s how i made my goal within a short time. I really pushed myself on the treadmill and water aerobics for like 45 mins

I confess: i am over this liquid phase. I love food. I can’t wait to eat “moderately”. I’m excited to start exercising, surprisingly. I jus want a chicken wing and some a slice of pizza lol

I’m 2 days post op and i jus wanna lick the sauce on a pizza. I feel like I’m an addict that’s in rehab for an drug addiction. Guess food was my addiction. I’m def havin withdrawal feelings like I’m missin my drug. But i know it’s for the greater good of my health why i chose to break this addiction. Goodbye Binge eating! Goodbye Emotional eating! I’m excited to have a protein shake tomorrow [emoji51]

12/6 update 280lb

Still in hospital waiting to be discharged. I’m actually feeling great. I’ve been walking around, the pain is minimal. I’m off IV and compressions. I can actually say it’s much better than yesterday! Right now I’m sippin on some delicious water! Lol

Otw to the hospital now! I’m excited!! Good luck!

Dec 4th at 9:30

Starting weight 282 goal weight 260lbs

So I’m to start my liquid diet on 11/13.. 3 weeks out from my surgery date. With thanksgiving coming up, I feel I will be tempted to “taste” foods that I won’t be able to have for a while. Has anyone out there ever slipped on the pre-op liquid diet phase? I’m thinking that one day really won’t affect me because I will have a few days to get back on it. Thghts?

They did me the same way. Originally i was set for Nov 21st then they rescheduled for Dec 4th

December 4th!!

I’m not telling anyone either so you are not alone. The only ppl who do know are my sister and my best friends. I don’t even want to tell my boyfriend. I’ve been stressing as time gets closer to surgery date (Dec 4th) on how I will explain the scaring. I still don’t know but I’m not worried about it anymore. I’m doin this for myself.

I’m sooooo nervous and excited!!! What Can I expect with the pre-op appointment? Usually how soon afterwards do they schedule the surgery?

So I started this journey last year in November. Finished my NUT visits within the 6 months, my psych was a 2 month wait due to scheduling. After completing EVERYTHING, the insurance coordinator calls back to tell me I need a letter from my Pcp for referral. (Around August) Now at this time I had lost approx 34lbs (SW:318) jus by changing my diet alone. (I’m really not open to tell people I’m gettin the surgery because I don’t want to deal with the opinions that may come with it. However I do have a support system of friends who support my decision to jumpstart my health journey.) So now at this point I’m debating do I even need the surgery?? (LW: 282) So I ended up having to see my pcp for a breakout on my arm and something was like, just mention that you needed the referral just in case you change your mind about having the surgery. So I talked to the nurse and she gave me encouragement. She mentioned that she even had it done and doesn’t regret her decision. At this time (mid September) I’ve fallen off, but yet I was maintaining a steady weight of 286-290lbs. So I finally made up my decision that I was goin forward with the procedure. Insurance submits everything and 4 weeks later I get a call I’m approved for the procedure! Today, I’m at my pre-op and I weighed in at 291, the nurse informs me that because I gained 5lbs he may postpone or even decide NOT to do it. He comes in strong minded like “you’ve gained 5lbs since we last seen you. I’m not gonna do it”. What???!!! For 5 freakin pounds?????!!! He says that I can see if one of his colleague will do it but he won’t because it shows I’m not serious. I told him I totally disagree but to save face didn’t argue with him because I knew it was a Loss. So he says well what do you think we can do to show that you’re serious? Damn near in tears I’m like postpone it a month.. needless to say, now I have to do a 3 week liquid diet [emoji30][emoji849] (Surgery date 11/21 as long as I stick to this LD) I have so many feelings about the surgeon now but I understand it’s his choice to do it or not. I will admit It was a damn good scare tactic. My words to you guys goin thru the nut visits, stick to the lifestyle change so you won’t have any issues as such later on. Sorry I’m ranting and still in shock.

Thank you so much

I’m sooooo nervous and excited!!! What Can I expect with the pre-op appointment? Usually how soon afterwards do they schedule the surgery?

Ok. I’m over here overthinking EVERYTHING