Intro / Struggling but trying to stay positive

[Jen_fat2fab 3]

I've found it hard to stick to my preop diet. I do good and then fall off and I'm just struggling. Surgery was scheduled for Oct 11, but they called me yesterday and told me they need to reschedule. I believe it's Oct 9th now, but waiting to confirm later today. I have to try hard to stick to my diet. I know how important it is to shrink the liver.

Background: I have VSG in 2010 and it wasn't very successful. It was the combination of me being 20 years old and doing it for the wrong reasons and being discouraged that I didn't lose much with the surgery so I regained the weight over the years. I'm older now (almost 28), married, and have a different mind set. My husband and I want kids and I want to be healthy for myself and my future. I feel so strongly about doing this the right way, yet I give in to a few extra almonds, an extra string cheese, etc. I feel disappointed in myself and have been trying to take it day by day.

I'm 5'7.5"

Highest Recorded weight that I recall (before my VSG in 2010) was 293. Day of Surgery I was approx. 250lbs. lowest weight I saw after surgery was 199 (I saw onderland 1 time and after than started gaining - so mad at myself).

Started Pre-op diet last week on 9/20 and weighed in at 266.6

Current weight: 262.6

Instagram: Jen_fat2fab

[ColleenErin1974 195]

I've found it hard to stick to my preop diet. I do good and then fall off and I'm just struggling. Surgery was scheduled for Oct 11, but they called me yesterday and told me they need to reschedule. I believe it's Oct 9th now, but waiting to confirm later today. I have to try hard to stick to my diet. I know how important it is to shrink the liver.

Background: I have VSG in 2010 and it wasn't very successful. It was the combination of me being 20 years old and doing it for the wrong reasons and being discouraged that I didn't lose much with the surgery so I regained the weight over the years. I'm older now (almost 28), married, and have a different mind set. My husband and I want kids and I want to be healthy for myself and my future. I feel so strongly about doing this the right way, yet I give in to a few extra almonds, an extra string cheese, etc. I feel disappointed in myself and have been trying to take it day by day.

I'm 5'7.5"
Highest Recorded weight that I recall (before my VSG in 2010) was 293. Day of Surgery I was approx. 250lbs. lowest weight I saw after surgery was 199 (I saw onderland 1 time and after than started gaining - so mad at myself).
Started Pre-op diet last week on 9/20 and weighed in at 266.6
Current weight: 262.6
Instagram: Jen_fat2fab

Try not to be so hard on yourself. None of this is easy or a quick fix. You are used to eating one way and now are working hard to change that for the better. This in no way is easy. You are starting on a new road to a total lifestyle change. Try to start understanding your hunger. Most of us give in to "head" hunger and this is what we have to keep in check. You should eat when your body is hungry, but not when your head is bored or anxious. That is a big part of our lives we have to change.
Start a food journal and write down everything you eat and drink in a day. This helps you hold yourself accountable. And you can see what you needed to eat and what your head wanted to eat. Also, make sure you are getting enough Water in. Water helps fill you up and fight that head hunger. You should be drinking 64-96 ounces a day.
We've all been in your shoes here. We understand how hard this is. Just keep reminding yourself this is to get you healthy and happy. Set a goal and reach for it. You can do this!
I'm always available to PM if you need to chat or have questions. I'll help if I can. Good luck to you!