Lovingmyself83

Keep going. You got this. Not too long from today you'll be having surgery. I know it sucks but keep eating those "unlimited" foods on your list. I know the popsicles are my lifeline at this point. lol I eat literally every hour to go without feeling hungry. It's been working for me. I also watch my 600lb life for motivation and to keep me on track. I look at my " why I'm doing this" list. I think about all the things I want to do after I lose the weight. I also remind myself how healthier I'll be and how my children can start enjoying me be more active. Good luck and I wish you the best.

I have fibro and will be getting sleeved on April 13th. I'm looking forward to the weight loss and Pray that I get some relief from the pain. I do know that the fatigue may get a little worse at the beginning as we won't eat much but hopefully the additional vitamins will help. I hope that once we get down to a routine and get to know our bodies a little more then we can find something that work for us. Maybe talking to our primary care doctors to give us vitamin b12 injections. I've heard some women get a boost from it. My ultimate goal besides from losing weight, I plan to get my pain medication to " as needed" and not every 8 hours. I also take gabapentin and I do get foggy. I pray for you all to have a speedy recovery. We should continue to posts in this thread to share and compare our experiences. Much love ck

Yes most definitely. Thanks for the prayers. I'm exited for this new life. Better life, a more active and happy one. I see your username is frecklefaced. Do you have freckles? I do. Lots of them too. Lol

Hey. I'm getting sleeved on the 13th as well. I'm getting done in savannah, ga by dr. Kelly @ memorial hospital. I'm so excited and nervous as well. I'm sure it's normal. How is your liquid diet going? Keep in touch. Good luck with surgery. Blessings to you and may you have a speedy recovery.

Good luck. Let us know how it went. I'm scheduled for next Thursday April 13.

Thanks for that. Congrats on your surgery. Currently on liquid diet. Surgery is next week. I was also in the Army. Trying to get healthy again. I really wish I had this tool when I was active duty. Could have saved me from being taped all the time. Lol

I'm on day 4 and I don't feel hungry but I do have cravings for a real meal. I've lost 4 lbs in 4 days. I do have more energy as well. I do the same keeping the shakes spaced out evenly. I'm also doing sugar free jello and popsicles. They help those cravings.

Lucky! Wish I could have a Lean dinner. I'm on straight liquids but I've been doing great. I was hoping for a lean dinner and liquids for other meals but I'm truly doing fine. I have up sweets and lots of bad things weeks before so things have been easier and easier. But I'm not going to lie and say that certain things don't smell soooo good I would like a bite but I am strong. Lol good luck with your surgery. When is it? Mine is April 13th.

Lucky! I was hoping my dr would have that type of diet before surgery. Its all good! I'm actually doing pretty good, considering it's just liquids. It would be nice to have a small chicken and veggies for dinner. I'm surviving though. Hope you're doing well!

Yay April 13th can't come any faster. Did you start a liquid diet already? I'm on day 4 and everything is going good so far. Wishing you the best! Hope you have a speedy recovery!

I'm April 13th. I'm excited and nervous. Are you on a liquid diet? I'm on my 4th day and not bad so far. I'm surviving so far

I agree with you 1000%. It has to be a personal commitment. We got ourselves where we're at. So it's up to ourselves to work hard and get where we want. I'm currently on a liquid diet and my husband wanted to go out to eat. I told him to not feel bad. I made this choice myself and I need to have to stay strong and not give in to temptations if I want to be successful. I sipped on broth as they ate food. I was ok. It did smell good though. lol but I was just fine. Good luck on your journey!

Is your surgery April 12th? Mine is April 13th. Wish I could get some chicken and broccoli in for dinner but he's strictly liquids. My dr also requires 16oz of Gatorade to be finished 3 he's prior to surgery and day before. My surgery is at Memorial in Savannah, GA. I'm excited and nervous. Good luck to you and hope you have a speedy recovery.

Good luck to you as well. I'm on my liquid diet now. 11 more days til I get sleeved. I'm anxious and excited. Do share your date when you get one. Good luck!!!

You're welcome. Wishing you the best!!

My surgery is April 13th. I'm currently on my liquid diet. I sent you a message and attached a few files that my dr gave me to follow a proper liquid diet. Hope it helps. Good luck!!!

Thanks.

Congrats! I am getting sleeved on April 13th. Pre op appt on april 4th. Currently on the liquid diet. Over 2 years ago I made the decision of wanting to get sleeved but I had some doubts like yourself. After several attempts of doing it without this tool they're giving us I couldn't get where I wanted. But I know after 2 years of thinking about it and going through all I went through I know I'm making the right decision. I also suffer from joint pain, also migraines and degenerative disc disease. I can't wait to lose all this extra weight and get some relief. It's normal to feel how you're feeling. Remember you have til the day of surgery to change your mind if you aren't ready. Good luck and hope you find some peace of mind after reading several success stories.

Yeah some surgeons only want their nutritionist. Which I think is pretty jacked up and doesn't make sense but I think they do it because the surgeon has a direct communication line with his nutritionist in case there is a problem. As well as knowing that his nutritionist is teaching you all of his requirements to ensure you have a successful journey.

I can't stand when people say "I want to do it on my own" my response to that is well then do it. But as far as I'm concerned I decided to do something about it. wLS is not for the weak. We have to work hard and give up a lot of things to be successful. I decided not to tell many people but my family living at home at my sister. People are always going to say something. Good luck with your surgery. Mine is scheduled for April 13th and currently on liquid diet. It's going well. Not bad.

I'm getting sleeved April 13th. Yay!!! Just think of all the hard work to get you approved and that got your there. I don't know you but I'm proud of you for being where you're at. The nerves are normal. The doctor told me it's normal to have nerves up until the day of. Don't worry they'll give you something for the nerves the day of. You'll be fine. Good luck. Can't wait. Hope to hear back from you the day or 2 after surgery. Blessings to you!!

I'm April 13th Good luck to you. You start liquid diet today right?

I'm April 13th. How's your liquid diet going? Best of luck to you!