2 days until my liquid diet,---Im anxious, self doubting---

I know this is silly but Im really worried about my liquid diet---I have, I think, the will power to do this----what if Im hungry and a popsicle wont satisfy me?  Will I starve  LOL Im just worried because Im so close to my Oct 19th surgery date--that I want to do good--but with SOOO much going on in my life---Im about to go jump in a box and stay there!!! I had to tell my work ( Im a nurse that teaches medical assistants) that I have to carry around my water, shakes etc--We got new bosses all over--that doesnt help--My student have been wonderful--they say they are all drinking water to show support for me on Friday!!!  Gotta love them! And with being a "seperated" parent with the 3 kids, 2 being twins---working---and never having time for ME---I have had to tell everyone--I have to take time---I have to--for this to be successful---but oh as I sit here now near tears---Now that its time to take care of me--will I actually get to? I have always--for years---put myself LAST--which is fine---but now its harder as a seperated parent to even think about ME being first--- This may not even make sense and Im sorry but I really need a friend to talk too--and well I thought I would turn to this board, where I know a encouraging word will help. Thanks everyone!!!! Love to all Amber PS tammy--ammy  I will email you!!!  Thanks for being my "angel"  Love you!! PSS  Hope all that are post surgery and doing well and BIG CLAP of hands for your success!!!

(((Amber)))  You CAN do it!!!

Like I'm sure a whole bunch of others here will tell you - If I can do it, anyone can! And we are all here for you - there is so much help & support here. Jill

Amber,   I am starting my liquid on saturday so I will be right there with you..  You can message me and when we are going nuts we can do it together..  i know it will be hard, especially the first few days then i don't think it will bother us as much?  I guess time will tell because its coming soon..   cindy

OH Sweetie...You will do great!!!!! I have faith in you...I promise it's not quit as bad as it seems at the moment..... Lots and lots of people has made it thru this step....It wont be the most likeable thing you have ever done but it's far worse in thought than it reall is doing it!  Just keep in mind what it's all for & how much you want it!  If it gets rough give me a call and I will talk you thru it!! If I haven't already gave you my number call me and I will get it sent to you...... Your in my prayers....Hugs..Tammy~ammy

I found the worst part of that liquid diet was the wait and anticipation for it. because that is the last and final hurdle till surgery.  you can do this! you really CAN! and you want to! or you wouldnt be doing it at all.  it is hard but it is do able....I did....and I felt just like you do when it was me. a new you is waiting to emerge.! nutti

Dear Amber, I think that part of our problem as "BIG PEOPLE" is that we are always afraid of change. I can not begin to tell you the changes that have happened in my life since WLS even came into my life/mind. I am praying for you and your success. You will do fine, it is just the fear of change. You are about to experience the biggest change in your life. Just follow the doctor and their orders/suggestions. WLS has taken me from my highest weight  down about 120 pounds. I have a whole new life I was feeling very happy and proud of my success and the changes that I have made, and talked with a friend of mine last night, he told me that he was forced by his doctor to step on the scales yesterday, and he told me that he had lost over 200 pounds. After speaking with him, I hung up the phone and cried, He has lost  almost twice what I have lost. If David can do it, any of us can. I am here for you, if you need someone to talk to. Don't know what I can say or do, but my surgery was in May 2007, and I am here to tell you.....YOU CAN DO IT.

i know how you feel. I am also a separated parent. but i have a boyfriend now, still am i gonna be able to take care of me for once is what is going through my head. i am going to have to change jobs because i feel i work with a bunch of biggots to be nice. my supervisor already said i can't have time off so im just gonna take it anyway. so many things are going through my head as my date approaches(oct30th) but i won't give up. I will just keep going. And you should remember just like i need to remember. you are doing this to better yourself! Have a Blessed Day!

Amber you can do it, just believe in yourself. and like i tell all the girls.....KEEP  YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE.   that in itself sounds simplified but it is all of it in a nutshell. Keep thinking of where you want to be next month, next year .healthy and slim and trim.

I know you can do it. You have came this far. Just think about being a big loser. I have been getting a little nervous too, but I think about how much better I will feel and the energy that I will have to play with the kids after I start losing the weight. Best of luck to you......

Hey Amber, I think that a lot if not most overweight people (especially women)  got this way because we DID put others before us.  I know I have always taken care of everyone else before me.  With five kids (one being a set of twins also) I've had no time for me for the most part.  But this is YOUR time now.  You Go Girl!  You are worth it and you CAN do this! Lori