Fears?

[Military Ma 27]

Ok day 5 and I am going to cry, I have not dropped a pound! I am so hungry and the scale will not budge? ANYONE? If I do not drop this 10 I can get the surgery, I am following the diet ALL liquid ! broth , Isopure , Premier Protein , Optifast pudding, I am so upset, I am not sure what to do...

[ayahbesleeved 63]

Are you drinking enough @@Military Ma? If not ur body could be holding onto fluids

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[Military Ma 27]

I drink 80 plus ounce of Water a day..... the Isopure is 32 itself and I am drinking 2 bottles a day

[ayahbesleeved 63]

The only other thing I can think of is that your body is resisting and you'll lose the weight in one fell swoop. Are you also counting calories? Your liquid intake should be between 800-1200 cal.

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[sleeveisa 333]

I am so glad we have this group going on.

My fear is that I won't be able to drink my Water, i don't like Water.< /p>

I brought stuff to put in my water so I'm hoping it helps.

I have a spinal simulator implant and I hop it doesn't interfere with my recovery.

My sleeve date is Dec 7, I start my liquid diet on Nov 30th.....

Good luck all!

[Military Ma 27]

All I do is drink and drink .... My head is killing me I live in the bathroom... TMI I know but 8 days to go . Keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow morning. that is all I can do

[vegbeth 79]

-ohheymarina, in my 30's I lost almost 200lbs (unfortunately didn't keep it all off, it that why I'm at this point) and had some loose skin. I exercised a lot and that did help. And I know that from talking to friends and family I felt it was much worse than it actually was. People I met post weight loss couldn't really telll, though some things were hidden by clothes. And there is always skin surgery if needed. Those surgeries have come a long way.

Malin, I really am so sorry for your loss. I am sure you have picked a good and competent surgeon in a reputable facility. Things really have come so far since then. I know I've only considered surgery in the past few years because of those advancements.

My fears and anxiety are so many. I do worry about post surgical complications, strictures and gerd mostly. I'm doing this surgery to improve the quality of my life and don't want to be one of those few people that wind up sicker afterwards. I worry about my friends and family really understanding my limitations for the few weeks and months after surgery. I worry about the initial "buyers regret" people have after surgery. I don't know if i will have anyone to talk to about those feelings. My friend and family all keep wanting to make sure I won't regret this decision so I don't feel like they will be an understanding ear. I worry I will only loose 20-40lbs. I really want to get to a normal bmi as a result of this surgery, something I have never been, even when I lost all that weight before. Lastly, I worry that I won't keep the weight off, the biggest reason I'm getting this done. I think that's enough worries for one person!