ava214 22 Posted October 22, 2012 Omg, I feel like I can't do this diet. Before I got pregnant I was working out on my diet and lost 28lbs in 2 months, now i feel drained and don't know if I can go back to the before pregnancy me, I'm per op and suppose to be drinking Protein 3x daily, I've done nothing but stuff my face. Idk if I'm depressed for losing my mom the day b4 I had my son or if this is really not for me. I think I need help and support ( am I the only one? I was doing sooooooo good before I had my son, now I feel like... Ughhh lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorky_kelly 4 Posted October 22, 2012 Hang in there, Ava. It sounds like it's really hard right now--I can't imagine. But think about your baby and your mom. She would want you to be around a long, long time for your child. It's okay to feel sad, but use it to fuel your determination to be a healthier you! 2 kristy3k and 2ndTimesTheCharm reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndTimesTheCharm 68 Posted October 22, 2012 You can do this! You have done it before and you can do it again! You need support and time. Have you gone to any meetings? Maybe set up an appointment with a therapist. When you are dealing with big issues like losing someone that you love therapy can help. (HUGS) 1 DLCoggin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki Loichinger 444 Posted October 22, 2012 Ava, I agree with dorky and 2nd you need to be kind to yourself and find a support group and also see if your Surgeons office has a therapist. You CAN do this, but not on your own. You need to do this for your son. Wishing you the very best. We are all here for you. If you need to send a private message do so, if you even need to talk on the phone let me know. I am pre op too. And it is hard but we can do this. 1 DLCoggin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJenn 542 Posted October 22, 2012 I agree! YOU CAN DO THIS! Believe in yourself... Find a therapist or group. It's not easy and but nothing in life is. You can do this! Hugsxx Surgery 7/25/12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinerWoman 90 Posted October 22, 2012 I was lasy meeting eating too, I think that's normal. Just keep moving forward and everything will be fine. This is what I had to tell myself all the way up until I was on the table the day of my surgery. Its not that bad and you will have all your favorite foods again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ava214 22 Posted October 23, 2012 Awwwww, thank you guys for the motivation. I cheated agin, ugh but today is the new start! I need to do this and will do this, I ordered my click Protein last week so I will be drinking that... Thank you ladies xoxo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280 Posted October 23, 2012 Awwwww' date=' thank you guys for the motivation. I cheated agin, ugh but today is the new start! I need to do this and will do this, I ordered my click Protein last week so I will be drinking that... Thank you ladies xoxo[/quote'] It's always a new start. Don't give up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristy3k 1,133 Posted October 23, 2012 I have faith in you Ava. Please find someone to go talk to. I lost my dad a year ago and I had to talk to someone... I had turned to eating again to cope. Talking to a therapist helped so much. You can do this!! 1 worm2872 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ava214 22 Posted October 24, 2012 I have faith in you Ava. Please find someone to go talk to. I lost my dad a year ago and I had to talk to someone... I had turned to eating again to cope. Talking to a therapist helped so much. You can do this!! I know, it's hard, but I know I can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki Loichinger 444 Posted October 24, 2012 Hope you are doing better today Ava. I started my two week pre op diet today. Wish me luck. Sending you positive thoughts and big hugs today. 1 snow25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwnykat 42 Posted October 24, 2012 Is there anyway you can eat your Protein in bar form rather than drink it? I have a feeling that the chewing would be positive for you. I have a 6 week pre op diet ahead of me (week one down and no massive cheating!) but I'm allowed a 'real' meal a day, and have a good variety of Optifast, different flavour shakes, Soups and different bars. seriously without the variety I would go insane. It might also pay to talk to your dietician about whether you can replace one of your liquid diets with a Protein rich low fat low carb actual meal - something like grilled fish with garlic salt and lemon, and a salad. \ The Optifast is great because I am feeling full all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ava214 22 Posted October 27, 2012 Hope you are doing better today Ava. I started my two week pre op diet today. Wish me luck. Sending you positive thoughts and big hugs today. Good luck!!!! Stay positive we can do this!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ava214 22 Posted October 27, 2012 Is there anyway you can eat your Protein in bar form rather than drink it? I have a feeling that the chewing would be positive for you. I have a 6 week pre op diet ahead of me (week one down and no massive cheating!) but I'm allowed a 'real' meal a day' date=' and have a good variety of Optifast, different flavour shakes, Soups and different bars. seriously without the variety I would go insane. It might also pay to talk to your dietician about whether you can replace one of your liquid diets with a Protein rich low fat low carb actual meal - something like grilled fish with garlic salt and lemon, and a salad. \ The Optifast is great because I am feeling full all the time <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote'] Hmm. I'm going to have to ask my next visit is 11/13 so I'm going to ask I hope I can stay on this diet!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ava214 22 Posted November 11, 2012 Rescheduled my appointment because I decided not to work out or diet!!!! Ugh! This is hard work! Anybody who says its easy needs to point me in the right direction because its some tough work!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites