SoccerMomma73

When I had my lapband I told only those closest to me (close friends, family, coworkers) after I started losing and patients (I'm a family practice physician assistant) started asking me how I was losing, I decided to come clean...I couldn't look them in the eye and say diet and exercise while knowing how hard they've struggled. I got a few 'why'd you do that, you're not that big' and 'OMG that's so unsafe' comments but was really blown over by the support almost everyone gave me. Then my band and I started fighting...and things went south and I had a emergency removal....when I started talking RNY, again, a free people freaked but my response is 'I know the risks, I'm educated in the procedure, this is what I need to do for me' and if they start suggesting Adkins or WW or whatever I just smile and wish them well....I'll answer any questions they have,but I won't argue a personal decision that ultimately only effects me and my 8 year old (well and my mom and dad that get to babysit all of us and our 2 dogs that week!). The difference between being 290 and 230 was amazing, I was so much more involved in my sons activities and got to be a part of his life so much more....I can only imagine what 250 down to where ever I get will be like! Thankfully my family supports me, my dearest friends support me, my co-workers support me. My son is a character and always telling me I'm not fat, I'm just a little chubby but I don't need the surgery to get beautiful because I already am, but he's happy I'm getting the surgery because he wants me to be healthy and live a very long time. Love that boy!!! Do what's best for you. I'm glad I can claim it....and ultimately be a role model for some. HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

And glad we could make you feel better HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

Lol, my eyeballs are floating in crystal light!!! My co-workers (brats) have started making bets on how many bathroom breaks I'll take during a day. I have a 16 oz cup I'm refilling almost hourly, it's insane!!! And my kiddo is 8, I still have to help with supper. I have discovered if I chug a shake right before I make his dinner that I'm queasy and food is repulsive for a bit! I know, weird, but whatever works!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

Lol I get shakes, and shakes, and shakes, and Water, SF Jello, and crystal light. Yours sounds like heaven!!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

It's Is kinda salty but after all the sickeningly sweet shakes, sometimes salty is a nice change!!!! You can only heat the unjury to 130 degrees so you can't really get the chicken soup hot and you can't mix the unflavored with a super hot beverage or soup....I wouldn't say it's undetectable but it's not nearly as after tasty as the shakes. HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

I have a variety,hate em all. My doc sells and recommends HMR so I have some of those, I also have a couple different types of EAS and an unjury sample pack and the unjury chicken broth. I've ordered a Syntrax sample pack that one of my friends swears by. The chemical taste kills me too!!! I have discovered I'm good with making sugar free Jello with the unflavored unjury powder. It's my least offensive Protein source so far! I think my doc has realized sometimes we get to craving crunchy or salty and decided giving us a couple pickle is better than cheating with a bag of chips! The week before surgery I have to cut out pickles too :/. Down 7 lbs in 2 days....I know it's mostly Fluid but still, it's 7 lbs!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

Nope! I usually only drink 2-3 cups a week so wasn't really an issue, except Monday morning when I was at work cold, grumpy, and had a headache. I have 5 Protein shakes a day, SF Jello, SF calorie free Clear liquids with no caffeine or carbonation (Water and crystal light essentially), fat free broth, decaf tea and decaf coffee (i have to have creamer so this is out!) and I can have 2 dill pickles a day . I'm 3 days in and starting to hate pickles. HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

Oh my gawd I wish I'm ending day 3 of a 2week pre-op....I've only just begun :/ HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

This is insane!!! Even my patients are commenting on my growly stomach!! So embarrassed!!!!

To add to my pre-op liquid misery, we've had 3 drug reps bring us bowls full of valentines day candy this morning....the last guy brought full sized candy bars.....I'm hiding in my office between patients eating sugar free jello. Wahhhhjj!!!!!!!!!

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Granted I'm still 12 days pre-op but so far the liquid diet is the worst thing of all . (Insert whine here) HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

The whole you're not eating enough thing cracked me up!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

That sounds FABULOUS!!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

Even stranger, I can do the mashed on sorts....just not scrambled, says too many people get stuck on em! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

Oh honey, no answers but I'm so sorry! Fingers crossed its not super serious again! Keep your chin yup and take care of yourself!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

That so funny. Minus fried stuff sweet stuff, etc, I'm supposed to be back on regular foods at 2 months post op....except scrambled eggs....that is the ONLY food my doc says to wait til 3 months for!!! Yet how many of you use it as one if your first solids??? The differences in pre and post op diets from doc to doc crack me up!!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

Yay for you!!!! And yes, waiting sucks!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

Cabot, Arkansas Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock (also my employer)

Really really really wanna be done with my taxes before surgery just so I don't have to worry about em!

Just curious what your average calorie consumption is for pre-op....I was around 700 today and that looks to be about average for what the next 2 weeks will run! Seems like nothing!!!!! (Felt like nothing too!) HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

Just claim it!!! I had a couple people reply to my February list so I started adding everyone that's in February. Make it yours ladies!!!