GivinItMyALL

Yeah, see I had a breast reduction in 1990, and you can still see the scars. I scar real bad, that's why I worry. I don't think mederma was around back then (or if it was, I didn't know about it). Wondering if I should try the silicone sheets I've been hearing about...

Day two of my preop diet. I'm not EXACTLY following plan, because I hate vegetables (I'm serious. They make me vomit, except for green beans. I've even tried going to a hypnotherapist to try to get myself to eat vegetables. Did not work.) My plan involves protein, fruit, and veggies. I didn't have as much of a problem today as I did yesterday, actually. Maybe because I'm doing heavy on the protein? I had some strawberries as my fruit yesterday, and some green beans as my veggie today, but other than that and protein shakes, it's mostly meat and eggs in slightly higher amounts than on my plan, since I'm pretty much not having the amount of veggies. Even so, yesterday I had only 577 calories and today 642. These seem really, really low to me. I asked the nutritionist if there was a calorie range I should be in, and she said no, just basically follow the plan, but replace the veggies with protein if need be. I hope I'm not screwing myself in some way...

I feel ya! I am in Colorado, and while we're not AS dry as you guys, we're still dry. Hopefully us gulpers will learn to be super sippers 😁

Another for the 2nd! I'm so excited so many of us will be sharing that date! Of course I'm excited to see ALL of our progress, too. 🥰

I am on day 1, and I am soooo hungry! I am also constantly checking the clock. I am also trying to start the no water before or after meals for a while thing, so I can get used to that before surgery. The one thing I am concerned about is getting enough water in with little sips after surgery. I should start trying to get used to that, too, because I am currently a gulper. I love water, but I chug it all day instead of taking little sips. I am starting to get a headache now, and my tummy is growling something fierce!

I've told my hubby and kiddos, and some friends (mostly ones that have also had WLS!) I'm not making it public knowledge just because I don't feel like sharing that much. I'm also not telling my mother for a few reasons I won't go into on here.

Looks like a lot of us are on November 2! Awesome. I started my 10-day pre-op diet today. Mine allows some (not enough!) food, thankfully, but I'm going to have a hard time making dinner for my family LOL... It's normally my son's turn to cook tonight, but he isn't feeling great today so it's on me. I'm making them something I don't like, so it won't be as tempting. So far, it's not that horrible, but it's only 10a [emoji1787] Thanks for compiling the list of surgery dates! The only thing I can think to make it better would be maybe putting them in date order. Have a fantastic day, everyone!

Not sure about the being new thing, but I also have bcbstx and my sleeve surgery was covered 80/20 after my deductible was met. Hopefully things will work out for you!

I'm not telling my mother. I'm not telling a lot of people. I'm just a very private person. I'm not telling my mother for many reasons. If your dad is pretty laid back, then tell him if you want... or don't. It's not a requirement [emoji4] Best of luck to you in whatever you decide!

I don't think that works, cuz I end up with an empty quote that way. If you want, when I get home later, I can go through and pull everyone's date and post them all in one post? I just can't do it right now (I'm out running errands), or I would.

I use cannabis at night to help with fibromyalgia (I am in a legal state) so I don't have to take other meds. My surgeon is aware, and is okay with it. Didn't say I needed to stop before surgery, and said I could resume after (my surgery is November 2). I *do* plan on stopping during my pre-op diet, simply because I'll be starving enough... I don't want to make it worse with the munchies (CBD only doesn't provide enough pain relief, so switching to that to avoid munchies would be about the same as just stopping altogether. If I need pain relief during this time, I'll take other meds.) My question is about afterward... Does anyone have any personal experience, or "know someone" who has experience with WLS and cannabis, like, when you're in the rapid weight loss, not really hungry phase, will the munchies be under control? I realize everyone is different, but would like to hear personal accounts from those who have used cannabis after WLS. Thanks!

I'm sorry I'm don't have answers, as I'm also pre-op, but want to follow this discussion.

My doctor never mentioned one for me. Just the pre-op diet (10 days, low carb/low cal) that I start on the 23rd - I also have to take my temperature every day for 10 days. I think that's a hospital requirement rather than my surgeon; pre-op lab work (dunno what this involves) on the 28th; covid testing on the 30th (also hospital requirement); and my surgery is on November 2.

Roasted or sauteed garlic cloves are ah-may-zing! I'm drooling over your pic. 😋

Oh my goodness ... Glad you're okay (relatively. At least enough to post about it!)

Wow, that's awesome! WTG!

Wow. I get all surgeons are different, but I dunno how happy I'd be if I could only have one particular thing, especially if it wasn't good, for weeks. I'd be looking to see if I could find something similar that wasn't so gross 😁 Can you contact them and ask if there is anything else you can have?

Welcome!

I'm in Colorado, near Colorado Springs.

Are you on your pre-op diet, or post surgery? All you're allowed is protein shakes and nothing else? Have you tried multiple kinds? Like @healthy days ahead, I also think the fairlife ones are really good. I also like muscle milk light vanilla, but don't really like the chocolate. Premier vanilla was ehhhhh... I think it's just a matter of finding what you like.

Maybe just tell them your tummy is still really sensitive from the hernia surgery? They don't need to know you did stuff in addition to the hernia repair.

It's very likely that. It's a common side effect. It should resolve fairly soon, if you've removed it.

Were you given a scopolamine patch to put on before surgery (helps with nausea) and wear for a few days? That will cause blurriness as well.

I don't currently own a scale (body, not food. I do have a food scale). Would you really advise getting one, or do you think I can get by (at least until I'm closer to goal/maintenance) without, and just get weighed at follow up appointments?

Right, that's why I'm surprised mine seems to be between 26-27% with the amount of water I consume. Maybe I'll try for 2 gallons today 😳 and see what that does.