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hopeful_melissa
on 1/4/09 10:39 am - Euclid, OH
Topic: RE: Who thinks the Liquid Diet STINKS???
I LOVE the idea of freezing the shake!! I am so going to try that!!  That will even be a great idea for post op and being able to keep it slow.
hopeful_melissa
on 1/4/09 10:33 am - Euclid, OH
Topic: RE: I snuck in....
Thank you for the support and encouragement!!  :)  I also can't wait to be on the losers bench, and on my way to a healthier me...I guess I'm already on my way, but the big Kahuna is still to come (surgery on the 20th and post op life style). I suppose the bigger of the two is actually the life style...but I'm rambling again...heh! 
hopeful_melissa
on 1/4/09 10:30 am - Euclid, OH
Topic: RE: I snuck in....
Thank you!!  And thanks for adding me to the January list!!! :)
Snoops
on 1/4/09 9:45 am
Topic: all my January 6 Peeps!
Hey everybody, reality is setting in for me, I'm nervous and starving at the same time.  I'm going to try to stay super busy tomorrow so I don't focus on food.  I have to do clear liquids tomorrow.   I probably won't post again until after I come home from the hospital because I'll be staying with my mom, but I do have an Angel to update the board (thanks Betty). 

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYBODY!!!!  I will be praying for everyone.
Snoops
on 1/4/09 9:37 am
Topic: are you tired of hearing "see, you CAN lose weight"

uhhh yeah, when i'm starving myself.

okay, so after basically starving myself for the past 3 weeks, including being on high protein shakes for the past 2 weeks, I have managed to lose 10 pounds (of what, I don't know).  So my mom is like, "see, you CAN lose weight, you just have to stick with it.!"  OMG!  Mom, who in the world is going to be able to voluntarily submit themselves to this kind of diet for an entire year?! 

So, mom comes over and she's been real inquisitive about the protein diet.  She's about 150 pounds but always complaining and fighting 5 or 10 pounds that creep up.  So I give her two packets of my stuff.  Here ya go mom, go home and try it and seewhat you think.  No No No, hun, don't mix it with milk, just use Water. uh huh.  okay, buh bye.
 
So I call mom up later to see what she thought (she was supposed to have it for dinner). "hey mom, did you drink the stuff?  she's like "noooooo."  So I was like "why not? BECAUSE YOU WOULD RATHER EAT, RIGHT?!"   Not as easy as it seems, huh?

I love my mom, I know she just wants the best for me, but I'm sick of hearing that!  

LOVE U MOM!

 

dreamcatchers
on 1/4/09 8:58 am - South Glens Falls, NY
Topic: RE: Who thinks the Liquid Diet STINKS???
I am feeling for all of you! I was just whining about this on previous posts myself. My surgery is January 12th and I have been on Medifast shakes ONLY since Dec.29th! Some of you gals have been able to have SF jello and broth! Quit your whining! JK,LOL. I am supposed to drink 5 a day. YUCK! I can have water, tea or coffee(big whip!). I have only been able to get 4 in. The first day I did have a headache but I have to say I don't feel that bad and I have lost 10lbs.
I think the hard part is not being hungry(because I am not) I just miss the food! I want to eat!
I have cheated a little. Yesterday I had a grilled snack wrap and I just tasted the french onion soup that I made in the crock pot.
So Kimberwig, we are scheduled for the same day. What kinds of things have you gotten to be ready for post op?? I need to go buy some loose PJ pants or sweats for after. I have got my SF liquids, some protein samples, broth etc. Have to get SF pops and my chewable multivitamins.
Keep thinking: only one more week of the freakin' pre-op diet!
Talk to ya soon,
Lisa
joetta70
on 1/4/09 8:55 am, edited 1/4/09 8:56 am - OH
Topic: RE: 4 more days!!!
Ok Don't panic that's what we all here for support. I was told by my Dr that i can not drive for 2 wks. Yes comfortable clothes are a must for the ride home, I to live about 1 1/2 hrs awasy from the hosp that I am having surgery at. I will have water and a pillow also for comfort. I am not taking my own PJ's jsut because I do not want to get any drainage on them if I have any, I will take a robe, slippers,  and my cpap machine,chapstick. Most of the hosp will give you toothpaste and brush ,soap,shammpoo so I am not packing those things, plus I will onlt be there for 2.5 days and want to pack light. When you get home let people help you, you will be weak for a while and will need as much rest as possible to back soon on your feet. Everyone's pain level is different I for one do not have a big pain tolorence so I am a little anxious about that, but my doc has assured me he will keep me comfortable.I for one will not be wearing a bra home, sorry I will be going for comfort and all mine are underwires so that will not feel good on the belly fo no bra for a while.I am on my way as a matter of fact to do my before pics and get my measurments done at a friends house, so I can keep track, and so that I can keep a pic of me on my pc so everytime I sit down I will see where I was and where I am now and to make sure I never get to that place again. Good Luck!! post when you can, and remember you not alone here ok.
Hugs Jan
Well I finally have my date it is January 7th 2009, So I will be starting off in the new year with a new me.     
Devilwmn
on 1/4/09 8:54 am - Park Hall, MD
Topic: RE: Who thinks the Liquid Diet STINKS???
I'm on my 4th day of the liquid diet.  It stinks!  I'm so hungry and it doesn't agree with my system at all!  I keep telling myself that in two weeks things will be better.  I'll be on the liquid diet, but i won't be hungry and listening to my stomach growl.
dreamcatchers
on 1/4/09 8:42 am - South Glens Falls, NY
Topic: RE: January 5 second wave going to surgery and new life
By this time tomorrow it will be done! Good luck to all of you! I will be in your shoes at this time next Sunday nite! I can't wait!
Post as soon as you can to let us know how you all are doing,
Lisa
joetta70
on 1/4/09 8:41 am - OH
Topic: RE: 4 more days!!!

I was going to get my hair done but have opted to wait and go get it cut and colored a week before returning to work, That way I will WOW everyone with the new ME!!!. I will keep you in my prayers on YOUR day and I know we will all come through fine. post when you can ok. Good Luck
Hugs Jan

Well I finally have my date it is January 7th 2009, So I will be starting off in the new year with a new me.     
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