August Sleevers?! Where Ya's At?

[mczoo33 72]

So my official Preop liquids started today....I have actually for the last month been having two meals a day usually of Protein Drinks and then a very low cal low fat dinner or soup....Yet cause its offical my stomach has growled non stop since 4...I have drank so much trying to get it to calm down I feel like I am swimming in liquids....having some major ovay cramps, and a major headache has started....I am hanging in there but I have been so excited for it to start I didnt thing I would have many issues with it, but here I am having issues...I dont think its just mental its physical to....any suggestions from others what to do to help with the hunger pains, I have had 3 Protein drinks, chicken broth a huge one, my one can of Soup, any sugar free drinks and just Water, sf Jello, my sleeping has been horrible for weeks already and this adds to it when your stomach non stop growls and you feel so hungry. Icandothis, where are you, it seemed to be so easy for you..ok enough of my rant

[skye 46]

anyone using my fitness pal saying Im starving myself eating 1400 cal what is going to do when Im down to 800 to 1000

[runner 53]

QOTD: diets I have tried

Weight watchers x2

Atkins

Fasting

Body by vi

Clean eating and exercise

I always fricken fall off the wagon

[ICandothis 108]

So my official Preop Liquids started today....I have actually for the last month been having two meals a day usually of Protein drinks and then a very low cal low fat dinner or soup....Yet cause its offical my stomach has growled non stop since 4...I have drank so much trying to get it to calm down I feel like I am swimming in liquids....having some major ovay cramps' date=' and a major headache has started....I am hanging in there but I have been so excited for it to start I didnt thing I would have many issues with it, but here I am having issues...I dont think its just mental its physical to....any suggestions from others what to do to help with the hunger pains, I have had 3 Protein drinks, chicken broth a huge one, my one can of Soup, any sugar free drinks and just Water, sf Jello, my sleeping has been horrible for weeks already and this adds to it when your stomach non stop growls and you feel so hungry. Icandothis, where are you, it seemed to be so easy for you..ok enough of my rant[/quote']

Honest Hun......the first three days are killer....but the hunger is in our heads......remember hon.....you have extra food all around you......I have been dizzy but li,e an idiot I have not done any Vitamins........doh!!!!!!!!!! We need to keep in mind that after three days your hunger will trigger off..."keep busy...drink tons of water.....and if you need more filling flax seed ground...or chia seeds....super nutrient and expands.....only takes a small amount.....

You can do it.....if I can you can........hugd

[Audrey523 55]

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Holy Batman! I had 42 notifications lol' date=' glad to see that everyone is doing great today =) and welcome new comers. I am having a blech day...sitting on the fence wondering....so StormWarning THANK YOU for the pick me up. I still haven't considered long term goals, heck getting on the plane without throwing up is my goal at this point lol. My husband getting through homeland security is my second goal lol...ummm I ate like a pig today, that's probably a huge reason I am blechy...actually all things considered I was a reasonable pig. I had to rush to a meeting with the kidlets in tow. So we stopped at McRotten's I got a big mac and sugar free iced coffee...no fries =) does that count? I bought my kids their school supplies today, so now we can just veg the summer away and my responsibilities can start on the fourth of September instead of the mass shopping blitz that make sane women crazy and hysterical ....although, I must confess, I got more than one funny look. The thing is though, it was like a beautiful oasis, not a single other shopper to be found in those aisles. Sigh...what if I mess this whole thing up? This self doubt is like a slow poison...it is robbing me of my peace tonight, that's for dang sure. I am trying to keep busy, be on top of everything, but inside I am scared stoopid.(yes I know I spelled that wrong) I just read what I wrote...sorry for jumping around so much...when my brain jitters, that's what it sounds like. I feel sorry for my husband regularly for it lol. Anyways, I am going to call it a night, I have a specialist appt. for my daughter's feet tomorrow. I just wish my blech would go away. I need to find or make a list of the top fifty reasons I am doing this. yup, I think fifty is a good number, then by the time I hit number twenty I will be like oh wow...this IS the right path. I am NOT insane to dream that I can live to play with my grandchildren, and have laugh lines with my husband...sorry to verbally vomit on everyone tonight....sweet dreams jelly Beans =)[/quote']

I think your feelings are very normal. We are getting so close to our dates that it is scary. And you, like many of us, have to not only get ourselves ready, but our family's as well. Why else would you go schol supply shopping in July. I have been cooking and freezing meals since June so I wouldn't have to deal with it and my husband can be in charge of meal time without having to tip a delivery guy.

If your still not staring your pre op, then the big Mac is not that bad if you think of it was your last ine. I've been having little food funerals every day! Lol. I don't have any real pre op so I've got to really be careful.

We have all made our lists here of what we want to do. Instead of making a list of fifty, read the Fifty Shades of Grey series. All three books. That should get your mind as ease and give it something else to mull over!

Keep your chin up, your eye an the prize and yell it out. "I deserve this"

[leprechaunmomma 33]

ve it somev

I think your feelings are very normal. We are getting so close to our dates that it is scary. And you, like many of us, have to not only get ourselves ready, but our family's as well. Why else would you go schol supply shopping in July. I have been cooking and freezing meals since June so I wouldn't have to deal with it and my husband can be in charge of meal time without having to tip a delivery guy.

If your still not staring your pre op, then the big Mac is not that bad if you think of it was your last ine. I've been having little food funerals every day! Lol. I don't have any real pre op so I've got to really be careful.

We have all made our lists here of what we want to do. Instead of making a list of fifty, read the Fifty Shades of Grey series. All three books. That should get your mind as ease and give it something else to mull over!

Keep your chin up, your eye an the prize and yell it out. "I deserve this"

Thanks for that, I was a puddle of indecision and that awkward weird feeling I don't know what to call. I don't start my preop till August 13th, but I have quit soda pop already...coffee is going to be a major challenge for me though. I only have one cup in the morning, but I deeply love that cup of coffee. Freezing dinners is a great idea! How come I didn't think of that? lol My girlfriends have told me fifty shades of grey is ummm risky...I think you are right though, it would keep my mind off of things lol. I just started to try and reread the Hunger games series last night...it's not as good the second time out of the gate, but it is still good. I do need to find something to read, and just breath lol. I am pretty sure the part that is freaking me out the most about all of this, is I have never pictured myself as the pretty mom. I am the fat, funny mom. and sister, and daughter, and friend, and wife. What is going to happen when I am the pretty mom,sister,daughter,friend and wife? lol I need a distraction, I am going stir crazy lol...and I think you are right though...I DO deserve this, so do you and everyone else in this forum. We deserve to LIVE, not just sit in the shadows of our own lives. Thanks for the encouragement It is greatly appreciated!

[Mom_24 72]

Holy Batman! I had 42 notifications lol, glad to see that everyone is doing great today =) and welcome new comers. I am having a blech day...sitting on the fence wondering....so StormWarning THANK YOU for the pick me up. I still haven't considered long term goals, heck getting on the plane without throwing up is my goal at this point lol. My husband getting through homeland security is my second goal lol...ummm I ate like a pig today, that's probably a huge reason I am blechy...actually all things considered I was a reasonable pig. I had to rush to a meeting with the kidlets in tow. So we stopped at McRotten's I got a big mac and sugar free iced coffee...no fries =) does that count? I bought my kids their school supplies today, so now we can just veg the summer away and my responsibilities can start on the fourth of September instead of the mass shopping blitz that make sane women crazy and hysterical ....although, I must confess, I got more than one funny look. The thing is though, it was like a beautiful oasis, not a single other shopper to be found in those aisles. Sigh...what if I mess this whole thing up? This self doubt is like a slow poison...it is robbing me of my peace tonight, that's for dang sure. I am trying to keep busy, be on top of everything, but inside I am scared stoopid.(yes I know I spelled that wrong) I just read what I wrote...sorry for jumping around so much...when my brain jitters, that's what it sounds like. I feel sorry for my husband regularly for it lol. Anyways, I am going to call it a night, I have a specialist appt. for my daughter's feet tomorrow. I just wish my blech would go away. I need to find or make a list of the top fifty reasons I am doing this. yup, I think fifty is a good number, then by the time I hit number twenty I will be like oh wow...this IS the right path. I am NOT insane to dream that I can live to play with my grandchildren, and have laugh lines with my husband...sorry to verbally vomit on everyone tonight....sweet dreams jelly Beans =)

Thanks for sharing this. It made me laugh and not feel so alone.

[Mom_24 72]

So, I had a "funny mole" removed last week and sent for biopsy. My imagination has taken me to all sorts for places this last week (worrying about chemo, radiation, dying from cancer and leaving my kids, etc.) I got the call yesterday that it is benign. I can't tell you how grateful I am for that. Now I can move on and focus on my upcoming surgery.

[Audrey523 55]

So' date=' I had a "funny mole" removed last week and sent for biopsy. My imagination has taken me to all sorts for places this last week (worrying about chemo, radiation, dying from cancer and leaving my kids, etc.) I got the call yesterday that it is benign. I can't tell you how grateful I am for that. Now I can move on and focus on my upcoming surgery. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

So happy for you.

[allnewme 262]

I found a mole on my husband's leg once and gee, I about lost it. I MADE him get it removed and tested. It turned out to be nothing but the thoughts that can go through are minds are pure torture.

So glad all is well with you and now your mind can rest again!!

[Mom_24 72]

I found a mole on my husband's leg once and gee, I about lost it. I MADE him get it removed and tested. It turned out to be nothing but the thoughts that can go through are minds are pure torture.

So glad all is well with you and now your mind can rest again!!

Joyce,

Thanks. I was glad that the doctor was assertive enough to say, "We need to biopsy that," without worrying about my vanity. I would rather be safe than sorry. I grew up in the 70's and I don't think they even had sunscreen back then, much less awareness of the effects of UV rays, and I can't tell you how many blistering sunburns I've had over the years, so I was really a little surprised that it came back fine, and of course very grateful. But I tell you, I will be going for regular skin checks from now on!

Blessings,

[aznurse4u 17]

I got my surgery date today!!!! August 6! With Dr. Monash in Tucson AZ

[allnewme 262]

Yeah!!! That is really quick. Good news for you It will be here before you know it.

[lucysmama215 4]

Why do a lot of people go to Mexico to get wls? I'm guessing cause its cheaper?

[leprechaunmomma 33]

Why do a lot of people go to Mexico to get wls? I'm guessing cause its cheaper?

my doctor told me flat out that waiting for the govt list which is like three years and my stage is low to medium that if I could afford it to hop a plane and actually start living if I could lose a base minimum of 80 pounds I might just start looking healthy inside he has tried with me for the past two years to lose naturally