My Journey Starting With Pre Op Diet

[Tawnya777 106]

I'm sorry you get dehydrated. Is that something that is normal? Definitely check to see if you have stones. Have your husband pick up a new thermometer on the way home. I sure hope you don't have an infection. I wouldn't worry about the weight right now. Just concentrate on getting well.

Linda

Yes I get dehydrated easily and I know it's all my fault. I get so busy doing things that I forget to drink Water and even eat. I really need to work more on that. I have been carrying a water bottle around everywhere. I felt so sick when I went to the doctors that I didn't even really think about asking about kidney stones or infection. I think I might have passed a stone and drinking more water has made me feel better.

[Tawnya777 106]

. If you don't drink enough Water you will get dehydrated you have to drink 64 oz specially if you taking the Calcium vit if not you will get kidney stones that's what my doctor said cause I already had stones surgery 3 years ago

I'm getting my 64 oz of water in now, and I feel better. Wow you had to have surgery to remove them??? I had to just let it pass last time.

[Tawnya777 106]

When I had diarrhea mine told me to start taking some tipe of Fiber I went to GNC and got chia chews and believe it helped a lot. No more bathroom runs. Thanks for sharing it makes me relax so tomorrow I won't be scared.

Thanks for the info. I think I will for sure pick some of that up today since I still have diarrhea. I'm glad sharing my fill experience helped you feel more relaxed. I hope your feel went great.

[Tawnya777 106]

No fill today. My doctor said no fill for at least 2 more months that's when I'm suppose to be on solids. For right now full liquid diet.. Soy milk unsweetened ' date=' or 1% yogurt low fat no fruit on bottom , Greek yogurt higher in Protein that reg., cream of wheat , rice Cereal , grits, cream Soups preferably Beans is high in protein , Iron and fiber , apple sauce , natural juices no concentrated , sugar free pudding ,sugar free ice cream , Decaf coffe , and Water water water don't forget Vitamins and my proteinex18[/quote']

That sucks you didn't get a fill. Your doctor has you on a very strict regimen. The upside at least you are on full liquids now. Stay strong, your doing so great!!!

[lbriteyes 10]

It is nice to have family close, but also nice they are not too close. It just sucks to pay the gas to go see them. I really can't wait to spend more time with my nieces. We are stoping in Las Vegas for two days before we get to Fort Irwin, it was my youngest daughters birthday request. She wants to see the lights and go on the roller coasters. I have been to Las Vegas several times so it will be different this time going with my kids, husband, and my sister, nieces, and mom are suppose to meet us there. I can't wait to take my son to Disneyland like I took my girls, first I need to lose more weight. I miss the beach a lot. I'm so excited to go home. After 4 years I hope we can go back to Washington or maybe to Hawaii. I would really like to go to Germany or Italy, but my husband doesn't want to go out of the country.

The gas situation does suck. My Dad and sister live 30 minutres away, and my daughter lives about 45 minutes away. I'm thankful that my son lives really close. I love Vegas, and would like to go back. We had a great time. The Freemont Street Experience is awesome. I think your daughter would love it. Weight limitations really stink. We can't do this or that because of it. But we will! Going out of the country is a scary proposition lately. It doesn't matter where you go, people hate Americans. At least I would be afraid.... but I'm afraid of a lot of things. lol

Linda

[lbriteyes 10]

Aww thanks. I feel like I don't have enough time for anything anymore. I get 4-5 hours of sleep every night. I'm exhausted!!! Lately we have been out shopping for a second car which has taken all day and taken me away from other things I have to do. I'm not sure if buying a car here is better or waiting until we get to California. I don't want to have to drive two vehicles when we move, but I don't want to pay more for a car in California. Moving is stressful

I know how you feel. Moving is a major stressor. And with all the other stuff you have going on... I can't imagine. I hadn't thought that buying a car in California would be any different than anywhere else. But then, I've never been to California. Good luck.

Linda

[Tawnya777 106]

Awesome! And some really good information there too. :-) I'm glad you're pumped!

Linda

I feel so much better after my fill. I'm down 2 pounds and I'm at 255. I feel full for the most part of the day, but the. In the evening I was hungry, but I just stuck with the shakes. I think my next fill will keep me pretty full all the time and my portions will be less. I need to grocery shop today so I think I will do shakes and then start back eating tomorrow. I think I will be able to eat less and feel full. I'm ready for the weight to start melting off again.

[Aidalphung 7]

That sucks you didn't get a fill. Your doctor has you on a very strict regimen. The upside at least you are on full liquids now. Stay strong, your doing so great!!!

Yes my doctor is very strict he likes to have everything under control he says that way he knows you are going to succeed . He even gives his patients his personal cellphone number for emergencies if you need him. I like that about him . He has a high success rate and its because how strict but also friendly he is. I'm glad I chose him

[Tawnya777 106]

Well... I don't know what to say about you finding sisters! What a shocker! I wish the one I have was closer to me.

I'm an emotional eater too. My mom was that way as well' date=' and my sister, too. The problem with Mom being that way is that she never ever taught me the right way to eat. Always for dinner we had a meat, a starch, a vegetable, a piece of bread and butter, and a dessert. We always had to clean our plates, too. Sometimes I'd sit there for hours. Then it was nothing to eat a big bowl of ice cream or an entire bag of chips while watching TV. Do your feelings hurt? Here. Eat. Bad day at school? Here. Eat. Is it Tuesday? Here. Eat. I've been trying to educate myself on what to eat and when to eat. It isn't easy undoing 50 years of crazy.

I'm so glad to hear you don't have to take meds for your diabetes! That in itself is enough to have it done! I'm hoping that my blood pressure comes down. I don't know if it does anything for cholesterol or trigs. I'm pretty sure it doesn't cure bipolar. lol But on the other hand, I do know I'll *feel* better.

Linda[/quote']

Definitely a shocker about my half sisters.

My mom was never home when I was a kid. She stopped cooking when I was 7. She was working two to three jobs at a time and was hardly home to raise us or even cook. We would eat a lot of frozen meals. I had to learn how to cook on my own, which I am still learning. I know my mom just tried to do the best she could and had to work to pay for everything, but it really sucks that she was not there. Till this day she still works two jobs. I gained my weight with my first pregnancy and then after started to lose it since I was active and then I became pregnant with again and stayed the same weight until after the birth when my now ex husband became emotionally abusive. He would call me fat every day and back then I weighed 150, he would say that I disgust him and no one else would ever want me. Boy was he wrong, I have a wonderful husband now. I still feel emotionally messed up from my first marriage and I'm trying to feel better about myself, but it's hard to break the 11 years I had spent with him and all the hurt and pain he caused.

It's so nice to be off my meds and have normal blood sugar levels. Without the surgery I think I would have had serious complications with my diabetes, because I was still eating a lot of high sugar stuff. Having to do the pre op diet and getting the surgery has helped me change with cutting sugar out of my diet. The surgery will definitely help with your cholesterol and trigs. It may not cure your bipolar, but it can help since you will feel better physically and emotionally with the weight loss.

[Tawnya777 106]

My grandkids cry because they don't want to leave. lol Even the 11 year old. Tickles my innards. The craft/computer room is covered with their artwork. Its cheap wallpaper' date=' and I don't have to paint! My daughter-in-law is a stay at home mom, and does tons of stuff with the kids. She starts them really early. They learned to write their names by using pudding on the table and using their fingers. She's full of really great ideas. On of the favorites is a sand and Water table outside. She doesn't care if they get really messy or the house gets covered in flour. I admire that. I'm a bit OCD myself, and I HAVE to have organized stuff going on.

I'm sure I'll get a folder with information when I go to that class. I'm hoping it has some of the stuff you mentioned in it. I like to be prepared to the nth degree. I've already started looking at Protein Drinks and thinking about *soft* foods I'll be able to eat. A steak in a blender sounds wonderful! I'm going to look at that scale you mentioned. It'll be nice to have that bit of technology that I don't have to think about. When I cook, I don't really use recipes. I make stuff up. Sometimes I'll dream of recipies. lol But when I make them, they turn out well. I think its great that you have walking partners. I know I have to start slow. Maybe I'll get an ipod or something. Maybe download books to listen to.

Linda[/quote']

That's so sweet. You seem like a wonderful grandma and mom. Your daughter in law has some great ideas, I'm going to try that pudding one with my son.

Your already doing a great job preparing. I didn't really start preparing myself and all my stuff until I was approved by my insurance. I mean I read things and went to the dietician, but that was about it until I was approved. They say no steak until after surgery when you move to solid whole foods and then you have to chew chew chew. I was scared to eat steak, but when I did it was fine since I chewed it until there was no more chewing to be done...lol...my jaw was killing me. If you get that scale tell me how it works, I think I'm going to wait until we move to go get it. I use recipes and make up stuff to. When I was pregnant with my son I craved so many foods that I learned how to make them myself at home, so it would be cheaper than eating out and healthier.

[Tawnya777 106]

My grandkids cry because they don't want to leave. lol Even the 11 year old. Tickles my innards. The craft/computer room is covered with their artwork. Its cheap wallpaper' date=' and I don't have to paint! My daughter-in-law is a stay at home mom, and does tons of stuff with the kids. She starts them really early. They learned to write their names by using pudding on the table and using their fingers. She's full of really great ideas. On of the favorites is a sand and Water table outside. She doesn't care if they get really messy or the house gets covered in flour. I admire that. I'm a bit OCD myself, and I HAVE to have organized stuff going on.

I'm sure I'll get a folder with information when I go to that class. I'm hoping it has some of the stuff you mentioned in it. I like to be prepared to the nth degree. I've already started looking at Protein drinks and thinking about *soft* foods I'll be able to eat. A steak in a blender sounds wonderful! I'm going to look at that scale you mentioned. It'll be nice to have that bit of technology that I don't have to think about. When I cook, I don't really use recipes. I make stuff up. Sometimes I'll dream of recipies. lol But when I make them, they turn out well. I think its great that you have walking partners. I know I have to start slow. Maybe I'll get an ipod or something. Maybe download books to listen to.

Linda[/quote']

Whoops I forgot to finish my post before I sent it.

Maybe when you have your grand kids you can take them for a walk with you. An iPod is a good idea, you can listen to books or comedy if you like that. I remember being at work typing all day and I would get tired and bored so I would put on my headphones and put the comedy channel on and it would wake me up and make me feel in a better mood.

[Tawnya777 106]

The gas situation does suck. My Dad and sister live 30 minutres away' date=' and my daughter lives about 45 minutes away. I'm thankful that my son lives really close. I love Vegas, and would like to go back. We had a great time. The Freemont Street Experience is awesome. I think your daughter would love it. Weight limitations really stink. We can't do this or that because of it. But we will! Going out of the country is a scary proposition lately. It doesn't matter where you go, people hate Americans. At least I would be afraid.... but I'm afraid of a lot of things. lol

Linda[/quote']

Well that's good that your son is close an your daughter is not to far. If you ever come to Vegas or my way it would be nice to meet up. Is Freemont Street where downtown Las Vegas is? Weight limitations really suck. I want to be able to ride dumbo with my son just like I did with my daughters at Disneyland. I'm afraid I will be turned away and my son hates going on rides by himself, I know my husband or girls can go with him, but I want to share those moments with him to. I'm afraid to go somewhere new, but I don't want that to keep me from seeing parts of the world. I would have to take my Xanax and have a few drinks to get through the plane ride, but other than that I think it would be nice.

[Tawnya777 106]

I know how you feel. Moving is a major stressor. And with all the other stuff you have going on... I can't imagine. I hadn't thought that buying a car in California would be any different than anywhere else. But then' date=' I've never been to California. Good luck.

Linda[/quote']

A lot of cars are priced more in California and have way more miles. I think a lot of the stress will be gone once I move. I hope after moving everything just falls in place.

[Tawnya777 106]

Yes my doctor is very strict he likes to have everything under control he says that way he knows you are going to succeed . He even gives his patients his personal cellphone number for emergencies if you need him. I like that about him . He has a high success rate and its because how strict but also friendly he is. I'm glad I chose him

I think that's wonderful that your doctor cares so much and is friendly. My doctor is a good doctor at what he does, but I don't like how he is always in a hurry and trying to rush out the door. If you don't mind me asking, how much weight have you lost so far?

[lbriteyes 10]

I feel so much better after my fill. I'm down 2 pounds and I'm at 255. I feel full for the most part of the day, but the. In the evening I was hungry, but I just stuck with the shakes. I think my next fill will keep me pretty full all the time and my portions will be less. I need to grocery shop today so I think I will do shakes and then start back eating tomorrow. I think I will be able to eat less and feel full. I'm ready for the weight to start melting off again.

Evenings are the worst for me. I hope you continue to feel full and the weight keeps coming off.

Linda