COUNTDOWN BEGINS

[BecomingAnna 33]

Hello all,

im so anxious My surgery date Is 01/28 and its approaching pretty fast but im So Ready that i keep coming on here reading people experiences, screenshotting any helpful info, and reading almost all the forums. My Surgeon has suggested a 1 week liver shrinking low cal, low carb diet but im going to do 2 weeks being that yes I cheated and ate things that i know i will not eat ever again after surgery and had a couple last meals. So over the last month and a half I’ve gained 10lbs back so i have to work those lbs back off before surgery. Im very determined in fact from September 26th-dec 2nd I lost 37lbs So im not worrying about losing the 10lbs Before Surgery. JUST HAVE TO KEEP MY EYES ON THE PRIZE.

[Krimsonbutterflies 661]

Aren't you excited? The reading and gathering of information is way beyond overdrive. I'm having my surgery on the 31st, keep me posted. See you you in the January Surgery thread.

[GradyCat 3,695]

A lot of people have those "food funerals" like you said, so don't worry about it. I did a two week calorie-restricted diet pre-op for liver-shrinking purposes and everything turned out fine.

[ChrisXStitcher 13]

Hi! My surgery is the 28th, too! Having RNY. I'm nervous, but trying to remember this is a journey to better health for me. Like you said - eyes on the prize!! I'll be starting the 1-week liver shrink on the 21st. I'll be thinking of you! Here's to better health!!

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[Machalo 283]

Wow, surgery this month! How very exciting for you! I'm not quite there yet, but keeping on the forums here I've found to be important for my motivation and goal tracking. I did the "last" Christmas and New Year's excess intakes and am seeing the result now that I'm back to controlling all of my intake. What a difference being on this site is! It reminds me to keep my goals in mind and not just mindlessly put things in my mouth that have no nutritious value or aren't "pouch-worthy" as someone on here puts it. Looking forward to sharing your journeys!

[VIKING 0424 1,107]

congrats to you all the journey is worth the ups and downs that you have keep your eye on the goal of the journey and stay focused on your health not you weight loss Protein ,water , veggies you can do it exercise is part of this new life as well !!! keep up the good work