Pennykay 24 Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) I will be starting my liver shrink diet in a few days. I am excited and freaking out at the same time! I keep thinking of foods that I need to eat because I won’t be eating them anymore after the surgery. I have to keep bringing myself back to focusing on getting healthy rather than the food. I am both ready and nervous! Edited July 14, 2021 by Pennykay 3 Squidgy101, Veronica-FS and phenomenally_me reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gicki 8 Posted July 15, 2021 I know exactly how you feel I am feeling the same way. I don’t start mine for a couple weeks. I will be cheering you on! 1 1 Pennykay and Veronica-FS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinDE 83 Posted July 15, 2021 I start my pre-op diet on 7/26. I've had a couple of "food funerals" recently - though I've been able to keep my weight stable. Definitely getting nervous. Having a lot of What If thoughts. What if I don't lose weight? What if I have complications? Then there's the melancholy that comes though...am I never going to be able to enjoy food again? Hanging in there.... 2 phenomenally_me and Veronica-FS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShoppGirl 5,003 Posted July 15, 2021 4 hours ago, TinDE said: I start my pre-op diet on 7/26. I've had a couple of "food funerals" recently - though I've been able to keep my weight stable. Definitely getting nervous. Having a lot of What If thoughts. What if I don't lose weight? What if I have complications? Then there's the melancholy that comes though...am I never going to be able to enjoy food again? Hanging in there.... I was worried about that too but at 4.5 months out I am able to eat everything I ever ate before surgery with the exception of only rice and pop corn and those I just haven’t tried yet because they say they are difficult foods. I have even had steak!! 3 Maribelle76, Tomo and Veronica-FS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinDE 83 Posted July 15, 2021 3 hours ago, ShoppGirl said: I was worried about that too but at 4.5 months out I am able to eat everything I ever ate before surgery with the exception of only rice and pop corn and those I just haven’t tried yet because they say they are difficult foods. I have even had steak!! I'm scheduled for RNY though. So I guess we'll just see how it goes! Trial and error 1 Veronica-FS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Veronica-FS 3 Posted July 16, 2021 I'm the 18th and SUUUUUUPER excited!August 11th... Super excited and nervous at the same time... [emoji51][emoji16]Sent from my SM-G998U using BariatricPal mobile app 2 phenomenally_me and Veronica-FS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinyhounds 57 Posted July 16, 2021 Started my liver shrink diet on the 7th- I’m more than a week in and you know what? I’m freaking perplexed. I haven’t lost any weight. I’ve been good too. Oh well. I know the weight-loss will come. I got my surgery instructions from the doctor today. My arrival time isn’t till 12:30 pm but they still want me to stop eating and drinking at midnight. I’m gonna be hella nauseated by the time I roll up in there. 20 days! 2 Veronica-FS and phenomenally_me reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktucker121186 9 Posted July 16, 2021 10 hours ago, Veronica-FS said: August 11th... Super excited and nervous at the same time... Sent from my SM-G998U using BariatricPal mobile app I'm August 24th excited but super nervous no idea what to expect 2 Veronica-FS and phenomenally_me reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E1enadanvers 13 Posted July 16, 2021 Super excited just got my surgery day for august 4 😬 2 2 Veronica-FS, Pennykay, ShoppGirl and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gicki 8 Posted July 17, 2021 On 6/23/2021 at 9:18 AM, phenomenally_me said: Wow! I've been on my journey since February 2021. I'm so glad I now I have a date. I was denied by my insurance after 5 months of pre-op appointments so I'll be going to Mexico. I am getting mine done in Mexico too. When r u going and what surgeon?? 1 Veronica-FS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gicki 8 Posted July 17, 2021 Hi August Peeps. I am going to have my bypass in Mexico on 21st. Will fly into San Diego on 20th and go to hospital for some testing. Will stay in motel that night and have surgery on Saturday morning. Will spend 2 days in hospital and the fly Home late on Monday. 2 Veronica-FS and phenomenally_me reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inge_G 4 Posted July 18, 2021 August 2nd (cross fingers) 3 1 E1enadanvers , ShoppGirl, phenomenally_me and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickelkalem 3 Posted July 19, 2021 August 11th! 2 1 ShoppGirl, phenomenally_me and Veronica-FS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jillcgbeetle 3 Posted July 19, 2021 August 11th and I’m excited/scared 2 1 Veronica-FS, phenomenally_me and ShoppGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squidgy101 33 Posted July 19, 2021 On 06/28/2021 at 17:47, muffin.x said: I'm the 18th as well! I'm very excited but also a bit nervous. Still going back and forth wether this is the right choice for me. I know I'll probably never lose the weight without the surgery, but I'm afraid I'll fall back into old habits after having the surgery. Is anybody else having these doubt/concerns? Gosh, yes! My surgery is on 4th September and while am really excited the thought of not being able to eat properly or enjoy food with family & friends does give mixed emotions. I know that even if I lose weight on yet another diet, it will only be a matter of time before I pile it on and then some. Need a long long term solution - and deep down I know this is the right course of action for me. Look forward to hearing how you get on next month! All the best x 2 Veronica-FS and phenomenally_me reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites