Looking for other newbie friends!

[BostonHopeful 6]

I managed to get approved at 34BMI, but I won't lie--I had a roll of quarters in my pocket at the last visit!

[laneydasilva 34]

Think positive hon

[Mandynette 7]

Bostonhopeful- that is hilarious!! I didn't have any trouble on the BMI issue. I was more than qualified :/. My good news for today- since Monday of this past week, I lost 19 lbs! Granted, at least 12 of those were Water weight lbs from the IV fluids. I retained a lot of water from the hospital.

[Mandynette 7]

Think positive hon

you are so right! Positivity all the way!!

[Mandynette 7]

Hi Mandynette! I had rny 6/15/15!

hey there! How is it going for you? I'm almost 2 weeks down now! Seems like longer but also seems like it's just a short time too. Weird like that!

[laneydasilva 34]

So you have had surgery already ?

[julias1119 27]

Hi Mandynette! I had rny 6/15/15!

hey there! How is it going for you? I'm almost 2 weeks down now! Seems like longer but also seems like it's just a short time too. Weird like that!

I feel the exact same way! I will be a month out as of Wednesday. I feel like my surgery was a lifetime ago! But at the same time I feel like it was yesterday.

[Socialworker1 3]

Surgery date August 24th, a little nervous, scared yet so happy that I'm almost there. Mentally preparing myself for 2wk diet which starts August 10th.

[Mandynette 7]

You have a date! That's exciting! Not going to lie- the two week liquid diet is hard, especially the first few days. But after day 2 or 3, I got in a zone. I journal, and I think that helped me the most. Before my two week shake diet, I had to do 2 months of a Keto diet. I think that was harder because I was still allowed to eat! Taking the option away was easier for me at least. I did have a "last meal" before the two weeks of just shakes. I sure didn't tell my surgeon that though! ???? You are so close! My fiancé and I were just saying, the whole pre-op process was so stressful and at times, nerve wracking. But it has been much less stressful in the past week for sure and for that, we are thankful! I haven't had complications thus far and hoping to stay that way. Has your doctor required anything else besides the two week diet? Is it a liquid diet?

[Mandynette 7]

Hi Mandynette! I had rny 6/15/15!

hey there! How is it going for you? I'm almost 2 weeks down now! Seems like longer but also seems like it's just a short time too. Weird like that!

I feel the exact same way! I will be a month out as of Wednesday. I feel like my surgery was a lifetime ago! But at the same time I feel like it was yesterday.

Have you had any complications? Seen success? I am thinking it is probably a good thing that it is feeling like it's been awhile because it's become part of me and my new "normal." Perhaps that means it really has been a life style change. I hope at least for me!

[Socialworker1 3]

My two week diet is the liquid diet, istarted drinking shakes yesterday just to get into the habit of drinking 1 shake a day up until Aug. 10th when the liquid diet actually starts. Wishing you continued successful recovery.

[KittyBabbitt 7]

Me too! I am still trying to figure outthis whole forum thing. I've never done anything like this - but I am finding the more people I tell - the more support I get! Surgery is scheduled for August 12. Just started the liver shrink diet - shakes for Breakfast and lunch with small fruit as Snacks then lean 2-4 oz Protein and vegetable for dinner. I already have a headache - hope it goes away!

How is everyone else doing!?

[KittyBabbitt 7]

What do you write about in your journal? why do you think it has helped?

You have a date! That's exciting! Not going to lie- the two week liquid diet is hard, especially the first few days. But after day 2 or 3, I got in a zone. I journal, and I think that helped me the most. Before my two week shake diet, I had to do 2 months of a Keto diet. I think that was harder because I was still allowed to eat! Taking the option away was easier for me at least. I did have a "last meal" before the two weeks of just shakes. I sure didn't tell my surgeon that though! You are so close! My fiancé and I were just saying, the whole pre-op process was so stressful and at times, nerve wracking. But it has been much less stressful in the past week for sure and for that, we are thankful! I haven't had complications thus far and hoping to stay that way. Has your doctor required anything else besides the two week diet? Is it a liquid diet?

[Mandynette 7]

What do you write about in your journal? why do you think it has helped?

You have a date! That's exciting! Not going to lie- the two week liquid diet is hard, especially the first few days. But after day 2 or 3, I got in a zone. I journal, and I think that helped me the most. Before my two week shake diet, I had to do 2 months of a Keto diet. I think that was harder because I was still allowed to eat! Taking the option away was easier for me at least. I did have a "last meal" before the two weeks of just shakes. I sure didn't tell my surgeon that though! You are so close! My fiancé and I were just saying, the whole pre-op process was so stressful and at times, nerve wracking. But it has been much less stressful in the past week for sure and for that, we are thankful! I haven't had complications thus far and hoping to stay that way. Has your doctor required anything else besides the two week diet? Is it a liquid diet?

I write about things I'm proud I did that day, related to weight loss and not. I also write about things I want to work on and challenges that day. As far as challenges go, I write why I feel it's challenging. Usually that takes me something I really have struggled with and helps me get to the root, especially with weight loss. And then I write goals for the next day, and once a week, bigger goals, and once a month, even bigger goals. But they are always measurable goals. That part is important. And not just "I want to lose 'x amount' of weight." More like - "I will walk 'x amount' of miles this week." Or "I will go to the gym 'x' times. And I always try to include other goals non-weight loss related. Keeps me positive! It also keeps me accountable. Just like keeping a food log, but for your mental health!

[scarletwitch19 302]

Hi! I had RNY June 8th. I can't believe it's been almost 2 months. My surgery weight was 338 and I just hit 299 this Monday. Amazing feeling, I've been stuck in the 300s for the past 3-4 years. I still have such a long way to go, but I feel great. I haven't felt this good in years. I have so much more energy!