September Sleevers...! Come on in and chat!

[forward thinner 11]

@ Roxia in general, people are not comfortable with change. When we make changes to ourselves (especially for the better), it makes others uncomfortable, and brings up their own feelings and issues that they are forced to deal with, and unfortunately, sometimes they direct it at us. You must realize it's their problem...NOT YOURS. Realizing it is the way to let go... Then, just take care of you.

My husband was scared too. He said " I am afraid to lose you during surgery..." I just looked at him, and I said "you will lose me if I don't do this". And I truly felt that way.

Be strong. It's not a cake walk the first few days, but it is not something you can't do. Being heavy is not aa cake walk either, and we have all done that, now lets get healthy!

((hug))

[BlazinAshes 39]

I'm so ready for this day to come. 4 more days now' date=' everything is done and scripts are to be picked up today. I had my pre- op yesterday and was assured that I will be fine as I was discussing my fears. "It's on like donkey kong!!!!!![/quote']

Me too!! I've got my SF Jello, pudding, Popsicles stocked up and Protein mix with Vitamins on the way!! I hope my recovery goes as smooth as others!

[lalyc 17]

2 more days! And I fell off my pre op diet today. I hope it does not make my surgery and recovery harder. I feel pretty ashamed of myself. Up until today I had kept my calories under 1300, carbs under 100 and had eaten only Protein Shakes, lean Protein and non starchy vegetables. I was overcome today by Cheezits and a cupcake. I am till under 1300 calories, but I am hungrier than I was on the days I stuck to my protein shakes. I used the Unjury shakes today and they don't have as much protein as the others I have been drinking. Should I tell my surgeon?

[kwigillingok 177]

I had to list the last solid food and clear liquid that I had prior to surgery. Honest is always the best policy imo.

[BayshoreBuddy 58]

Me too!! I've got my SF Jello, pudding, Popsicles stocked up and Protein mix with Vitamins on the way!! I hope my recovery goes as smooth as others!

It all comes down to your pre-surgery prep. I did 2-weeks, had a textbook operation & recovery, and 20 days later have not experienced any of the post-surgery difficulties. I'm not crazy about the puree diet but is beats the all liquid all the time by a mile. My next post-op appointment with Dr. Reich is on Tuesday and (fingers crossed) I move on to a "chopped" diet.

Since you did the work preparing for your surgery, following your doctors instructions will make your recovery smooth sailing, like mine. Best wishes and good luck!

[Sheena Brooke Whitworth 14]

I've been on my clear and full liquid pre-op diet 1 week today...just 1 more day of full liquid and the day before surgery I can have a Protein Shake for Breakfast & lunch, but everything else clear liquid and then my big day is Wednesday!! I'm so excited and hope for a complication free post-op too!

[JourneyToLife 119]

Surgery in three days. I'm so ready for this. I have followed my pre-op diet religiously with only one mess up and that was with a fudge sickle and it went right thru me. So I really don't crave anything and sure I will do great with the surgery. It's on like Donkey Kong!!!!!!!

[kps317 3]

I've been on my clear and full liquid pre-op diet 1 week today...just 1 more day of full liquid and the day before surgery I can have a Protein shake for breakfast & lunch' date=' but everything else clear liquid and then my big day is Wednesday!! I'm so excited and hope for a complication free post-op too![/quote']

Holy cow. I only have three days of liquid. I can't imagine.

[cher1207 10]

thanks guys. its going well. sitting here with another iv with some other ladies. Last night was a little rough' date=' puked a little blood a few times but that finally stopped this morning. I am so sore but sweet sweet pain meds make everything ok. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Hey Squid, it's me Cheryl from the airplane ride. I was sitting beside you. How are you doing? I hope all went well!

[Roxiaa 38]

Hi sleevers and future sleevers ! Super excited again, surgery on this Wednesday and nobody can steal my joy! I'm all set, I only lost about 6lbs since on this 2 week pre op diet, but I still have two days so hopefully I get to 8 or 10. I worked out everyday this week for at least 45 mins and its getting easier. I'm so ready to get this done. I bet I will be the happiest person in the hospital Wednesday morning thats thrilled to have surgery ????. I will be sure to keep everyone updated before and after surgery. And everyone that's on the 25th also please update also. Have a good night.

[sararn74 6]

My surgery was 9/13

[JourneyToLife 119]

Hi sleevers and future sleevers ! Super excited again' date=' surgery on this Wednesday and nobody can steal my joy! I'm all set, I only lost about 6lbs since on this 2 week pre op diet, but I still have two days so hopefully I get to 8 or 10. I worked out everyday this week for at least 45 mins and its getting easier. I'm so ready to get this done. I bet I will be the happiest person in the hospital Wednesday morning thats thrilled to have surgery ddc4d. I will be sure to keep everyone updated before and after surgery. And everyone that's on the 25th also please update also. Have a good night.[/quote']

I will definitely give an update after my surgery on the 25th. What does "ddc4d" mean? I see that a lot around the forum. Anyone???

[AbsoluteEnvy 18]

Hey all!!!! My surgery is one week from today! I wish I could fast forward time! What did everyone do to make their week go fast?

[smorvant22 29]

i am scheduled on the 25th! thats just 2 days out and i'm staring to really freak out about it. like what i look deformed after i loose weight lol??

[LoryLosesXS 154]

Hey all!!!! My surgery is one week from today! I wish I could fast forward time! What did everyone do to make their week go fast?

I am scheduled for Saturday and I've been on full liquid diet for a 9 days. Yes I'm counting the days down. Anyway, what I have done is made a list of things I have procrastinated on and I am slowly each day chipping away at it. However I am off work and taking care of me for the first time in my life. Well at least since I've had kids.

I suggest you take time to do some soul searching so this change will be a positive one. I have decided to do that and move my body everyday for at least 15 minutes. I want a full life, so now it's time to make a massive change.

Good luck!!! Life is what we make it!!! :-)