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Topic: RE: September 24
I have lost 30 - started medifast 7/30. I do the same thing - i skip a shake and eat a little bit more - like more salad. I have been avoiding carbs.
I am a wreck. I have just about decided to postpone the surgery and see how much i can lose without it.
I started second guessing myself last week - sigh - its so hard isn't it?
I am a wreck. I have just about decided to postpone the surgery and see how much i can lose without it.
I started second guessing myself last week - sigh - its so hard isn't it?
Topic: RE: Anyone on Sept 15, 2009? Anxious, nervous, freaking out??
Have you been on a liquid diet at all prior to surgery? I have been on protien shakes and salads w/fat free spritzers and plain veggies since Sept 1. There were a few rough days - the Labor Day picnic - my family is big on food. Probably the reason so many of the people in our family are big. It's been pretty easy to fall into the groove when something tempting isn't in front of my face. My kids had Burger King for dinner tonight - it was so strange to have food smell good and nauseating at the same time. I'm a little terrified of the post op phase of the surgery right now - but it will be ok - we will both be ok. I will say a prayer for you too - keep me posted on how you're doing before and after surgery. TTYS!
389 / 310 / 226 / 165 / 140
Consult / Surgery / Current / My Goal / Ideal Weight
-25.5 BMI Points / -158 Pounds
~*~*~*~Diane~*~*~*~ I can do this - I AM doing this!
Consult / Surgery / Current / My Goal / Ideal Weight
-25.5 BMI Points / -158 Pounds
~*~*~*~Diane~*~*~*~ I can do this - I AM doing this!
Topic: RE: Anyone on Sept 15, 2009? Anxious, nervous, freaking out??
Cindy - I'm SO sorry your husband hasn't been there for you - I hope the improvement continues. Do you think there is any chance your husband will change his habits as he sees you change? Do you have a support group - in addition to your best friends? I have a close friend who is about 5 years post surgery and has been really encouraging and supportive. My mom and sister have been supportive for the most part - my weight was part of the reason my husband and I split up. Technically we are still married - but only on paper. I do worry that he will be interested in the "new me", but I'm not interested in the "same old him". I do hope to fall in love again - I'm 41 - and I know the odds are against someone my age finding a husband, but scr*w the odds, right?
I'm encouraged by how many people have said they didn't have much post-surgery pain. After over a year of using percocet for lower back pain, it seems like the liquid vicodin could be a joke. But I've been told my surgeon doesn't tolerate his patients being in pain - so I'm sure he will make sure I'm not unbearably uncomfortable.
I suspect hormones may be the culpret for your emotions - I find I have been moody since the liquid diet started. Several people in my support group have said the first month or so post surgery were very moody (read Witchy with a B). It sounds like its harder on women than men - go figure.
Keep me posted on your progress, this is starting to be exciting!
I'm encouraged by how many people have said they didn't have much post-surgery pain. After over a year of using percocet for lower back pain, it seems like the liquid vicodin could be a joke. But I've been told my surgeon doesn't tolerate his patients being in pain - so I'm sure he will make sure I'm not unbearably uncomfortable.
I suspect hormones may be the culpret for your emotions - I find I have been moody since the liquid diet started. Several people in my support group have said the first month or so post surgery were very moody (read Witchy with a B). It sounds like its harder on women than men - go figure.
Keep me posted on your progress, this is starting to be exciting!
389 / 310 / 226 / 165 / 140
Consult / Surgery / Current / My Goal / Ideal Weight
-25.5 BMI Points / -158 Pounds
~*~*~*~Diane~*~*~*~ I can do this - I AM doing this!
Consult / Surgery / Current / My Goal / Ideal Weight
-25.5 BMI Points / -158 Pounds
~*~*~*~Diane~*~*~*~ I can do this - I AM doing this!
Topic: RE: Anyone have their surgery 9/1/09?
I had RNY on 9/1/09. I feel good today. I have had a lot of rumbling, too. I had some trapped gas, but that's gone. I made the mistake of eating a meatball. I got terrible pains in my stomach. I was terrified I had ruptured something. I will not do that again. We went for breakfast today and I got scrambled eggs. I did pretty good with them, but I quit about half way through. It was too much trouble and my stomach started to hurt. I am going back to my protein shakes for a while.
287/275/150
Topic: RE: Anyone on Sept 15, 2009? Anxious, nervous, freaking out??
Hi Diane, I am only 4 days out and I believe the hardest part is before your surgery with the liquids because you know it you cheat it will go down okay not like after surgery. I wasn't so n ervous and anixous until that morning when I really thought about getting out of there and heading for Bob Evans but I knew I would hate myself for not going thru with the surgery . I had 2 angels (best friends) who were with me through the whole thing and never tried to talk me out of it..pretty good friends I'd say. My surgery went well with very little pain. I had to spend an extra day at the hospital because my labs were screwy and a low grade temp.My husband was not supportive at all as he has a weight problem also so he knew that his eatting buddy was not going to be anymore. He is now better and trying to be supportive but we will see. People at work always asked me why are you having that done so I just stopped talking about it and did what I needed to do for myself and you need to do the same.I do find these past few days any little thing makes me cry but Doc. says it's hormones so I will cry and deal with it and I will be okay.Best of luck to you and keep your eye on the big picture and take one day at a time..I'm trying also.I will keep you in my prayers.
Hi Diane, I am only 4 days out and I believe the hardest part is before your surgery with the liquids because you know it you cheat it will go down okay not like after surgery. I wasn't so n ervous and anixous until that morning when I really thought about getting out of there and heading for Bob Evans but I knew I would hate myself for not going thru with the surgery . I had 2 angels (best friends) who were with me through the whole thing and never tried to talk me out of it..pretty good friends I'd say. My surgery went well with very little pain. I had to spend an extra day at the hospital because my labs were screwy and a low grade temp.My husband was not supportive at all as he has a weight problem also so he knew that his eatting buddy was not going to be anymore. He is now better and trying to be supportive but we will see. People at work always asked me why are you having that done so I just stopped talking about it and did what I needed to do for myself and you need to do the same.I do find these past few days any little thing makes me cry but Doc. says it's hormones so I will cry and deal with it and I will be okay.Best of luck to you and keep your eye on the big picture and take one day at a time..I'm trying also.I will keep you in my prayers. Topic: I need an angel!!!
I am sceduled for by gastric sleeve on September 24th. I am so nervous and I need a friend who had the WLS before so we can relate. I would like someone to be my angel and I know God will send me that perfect one too. My email address is [email protected].
My email address is [email protected]. 
Topic: RE: OMG..I want food lol..these shakes are not too good!
Have you guys tried doctoring up your shakes to make them more palatable? For example, I made on this morning with Designer Whey chocolate, skim milk, a tbsp of peanut butter, splenda, and ice. I have a really hard time with the protein smell, but that one was actually quite tasty and went down easy. I've also added a packet of instant coffee to chocolate and vanilla shakes and made faux frappucinos out of them. There are tons of recipes for things you can do to make shakes more palatable. Good luck to you ladies, you'll be on the loser's bench in no time and it does get easier.
Topic: RE: September 24
My surgery is set for September 24th. I am counting down & I am also getting very nervous. I've been on the liquid diet now for 1 month. I lost approx. 24 lbs. Now I want to eat food. I think it's because I am nervous. Sometimes I give in & will have a 1/2 of a sandwich. which if I do it will only be 1x not throughout the day. Then I feel guilty. If I do I wont have 1 shake. Is having just liquids hard for you? what else are you going through? I feel like I am alone in this but I know I am not. I also started the crying about "Did I make the right choice" ect. Tell me how you are dealing with the nervousness.
Topic: RE: Anyone scheduled for 9/24
I am having the gastric sleeve on September 24th. I am getting very nervous because I am counting down. I know gos will be with me & I will have a success story about this experience. What are you going through since the date is getting closer? I believe you will also have a success story too. We should try to keep in touch so we can encourage each other.
Topic: RE: OMG..I want food lol..these shakes are not too good!
Yeah, its the same for me and YES we can so this! I really hope everything goes well with your surgery. Good luck to you too and let me know how you are doing...sheree
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