Adriana_losingit

10 weeks post op. I've had wings a few times. I can eat 1-1.5.

I am having the DS on November 6. Today marks day 6 of my 14 day, clear liquid & protein drink only, pre op diet. I'm going to give this my all, even if it's not much to begin with. No cheats, and none planned. So far so good! But my god this has been one of the hardest things I think I've ever had to do, and I know I'm just being dramatic but I really wish my close friends were more understanding. I hang out with my one friend about every other day, she's seems supportive, though she's made the typical comments about when I lose weight I'll become a completely different person, yada yada. What really gets me is she'll make comments about how she wants [insert fast food restaurant here] and that she's so hungry. She'll come over to watch movies and bring more than necessary amounts of junk food, and when we went to the store the other day she just had to walk up and down every isle to see what they had, and so on. Maybe I didn't notice before, but I feel like now more than ever she goes out of her way to do this kind of stuff. When she whines about being hungry, I kind of want to be like, "you don't know what hungry is until you haven't had anything other than lots of fluids, protein and a couple cups of jello and a few popsicles for the past 6 days." Food is not only pleasurable, but it's also fuel. And I'm already weak. Don't get me wrong, this is definitely getting me mentally prepared for life after surgery but I wouldn't wish this diet on my worst enemy. A lot of my supportive friends that I've vented to have just said, tell her how it's bothering you. But I don't want to be that person, and I don't expect people to change their lives just because I'm changing mine... Has anyone dealt with this? Or having any tips on how they'd deal with it? It's greatly appreciated!!

I'm 21 and I just got the Loop DS on 11/6. Surgery weight 389, weight as of Wednesday 11/15 was 371. It's too early to tell but so far all of the problems that I've heard would happen from the start haven't happened yet (knock on wood!) With either, there will be changes in the bathroom. I'd trust in your surgeon as they know and want what's best for you! Hopefully some others on here have better insight! Best of luck to you.

I was just talking to my mother about this earlier! I had been doing 310 shakes for months before surgery and I still have about 15 of the "vegan" single serving packets left. I was just thinking that I'd try them again later on, and even add Fairlife milk because I believe there are 13 or 15 grams of protein per serving.

Ogden, Utah!

I'm going through Dr. Cottam there! Love the office so far! I knew I was having the loop, and they told me the same thing. Less negative effects as well! Great experience and excited for surgery come Monday. Best of luck to you on your journey!

My surgery is November 7. I'm so excited but I'm all scared as all hell! You aren't crazy! It's normal. But the hardest parts are almost over. You worked your butt off to get where you are today, and it's only going to get better around the corner!

Can I ask who your surgeon was? I joined a Facebook group for a moment, and I saw some comments about my surgeon and the loop as well. I knew that's what I was getting into, and I've talked to a lot of people who had great success with my surgeon and that surgery. Just curious to see if maybe we have the same surgeon! As far as that Facebook group goes, if it's the same one I was in... I quickly left. They seemed like bullies!!

Yes, she is. She's not as big as I am, but a big girl all the same. During the first few months of waiting for approval, when I was doing the supervised diet, she'd try with me, and even work out sometimes. She gave up, each month I'd lose more and more, and in total I lost 62 pounds. She was all about it. That was before I told her about surgery though. I didn't tell really anyone about the surgery until I was approved. Of all my friends, shes the only one that has been a little different.

I'm also having my surgery November 6! So far Premier is the only one I can tolerate.