Surgery date 02/02/2015 and need a mentor and buddies

[GAWildKat 82]

I start my preop diet this week and need someone to help me stay on track with the shakes and stuff, I don't have anyone at home most of the time so it's housework and computer time.

Please help me!

[maggie0210 117]

That's great news! Sounds like your ready to get going on your journey. The pre-op diet is not as bad as it sounds. It's after that is the most work. Changing your eating habits and Portion Control are very important. Although I was not hungry or thirsty at all for months. So you really have to make sure to eat enough Protein so that you heal from your surgery. And enough fluids so you don't dehydrate. I was also extremely tired and napped a lot. I hope I don't scare you because it's the best thing I have done for myself. Also, everyone has different experiences. Message me if you want, I would be happy to help you.

[ladypoohbear 123]

Welcom. Make sure you get lots of Protein and lots of fluids. Chew, chew, chew,. But most of all, have fun.

[Susan33 18]

WildKat happy for you that you got the date. I'm still waiting for mine. I'm sure the diet will be hard and might get sick of it fast but look what it is for. Just see yourself weighing less, being more active and enjoying life more. I hope it all works out for you. I know it will as long as you want it,to.

[Susan33 18]

Me myself am trying to get used to the diet change as Maggie said. I started 1100 calorie diet yesterday. Wasn't hard at all during the week when kids are at school. Lol lets see how I do when they are home. Like everyone says though take responsibility for what you eat and don't come up with excuses...wish me luck

[GAWildKat 82]

I have a couple of grown kids that aren't mine that spend most of their time here, that said, one is a lanky 6'4 23yr old that can eat 4times what I can, and his gf who like me needs to lose weight. Da hubby eats a lot like I do, but doesn't have my weight issues. Mine started when I was put on depo, I mean you shouldn't gain weight on the lean cuisine meals right? I did. Breakfast used to be 2 eggs and a cup of coffee, or a bowl of Cereal and coffee, lunch and dinner were lean cuisine meals. Monday I start week 1 of the preop diet...jello shooters here I come lol

[Susan33 18]

Lol don't put that "magic" liquid in those shots. Been yrs since I've had Jello shots..

[GAWildKat 82]

Lol if I wasn't so close to my preop diet start I might, in reality I found this and got it yesterday

http://www.nomorerack.com/daily_deals/view/1346980-22_piece_set__small_cube_containers___tray

[GAWildKat 82]

Yay, I survived week 1 I think, start all shakes part on monday, bring on the low blood sugar issues.

[Susan33 18]

Kat congrats. I'm happy and excited for you. I know you'll do great and will be healthier at the end.

[GAWildKat 82]

Had my preop appointment today, I lost abt another 10lbs! Go me! Hubby even mentioned my reward from him for my dedication to the plan and the current and future weight loss is the navel ring he offered as incentive yrs ago if I ever got back to a healthy weight. Said I can get my belly tat once I heal and decide whether I need skin removed. Its really starting feel real now.

[Christina44 6]

Yay for you your date is close to mine too mine is feb 10th...good luck to you!

[Susan33 18]

I am excited and nervous. I start the pre op diet tomorrow.

[GAWildKat 82]

The 1st week wasn't so bad, other than my sugar crashing, I got all my shakes in yestetday, and all my Water and tea requirements, even made.a huge pot of chili yesterday for the hubby and roomies to come close to lasting through next weekend. Between hard boiled eggs, chili, tacos and veggies, I think everyone may yet survive until I can stand long enough to cook postop. Even the cat is freaking out a bit and getting clingy as she sees and smells the changes with me. I can tell she worries, she's our cat, but she was for many yrs hubby's cat, now that she is the only surviving cat of the cats she was raised with, she spends a lot of time with me. Anyone else notice the pets being extra clingy preop?

[Susan33 18]

Kat what do you mean the change of smell about you? Why/how did it change? I can't smell due by a TBI so I'm always kinda nervous on that issue.