itchy w/ a B

Yesterday I was the b*tchiest from the liquid diet. Then I had to go to my life skills workshop for the surgery and was talking to the coordinator and she told me it was normal. GOOD! I told her I probably would have delt with it much more nicely had I been prepared for it. I was told NOTHING of it until Wed. I kinda felt like the rug was pulled out from under me, though I have been waiting for YEARS and YEARS for this surgery I felt a little angry. WITH MYSELF FIRST! Today is a bit better. I have yet to have eaten anything or shall I say drank anything. And tried to find the sugar free carnation instant breakfast yesterday w/o any success. Today is a new day. I will face each new obstical or challange with a clear mind and bit of a healthier body. I will allow today to be my next step in my journey that I CHOSE for myself! Someone please tell me that they were itchy w/ a B when they had the liquid diet pre op too. I was told last night that the liquid diet post op isn't so bad because you aren't hungry. But w/ a BIG BELLY....it sure RUMBLES! LOL Hugs! Shele

Shele, I didn't have to do the preop liquid diet so I can't help you in that respect. I know there's been plenty of times postop that I've had some definite "itchy w/ a B" times!!! lol. The journey's wild and crazy, but worth it. Keep up the great attitude and you're going to go far! Kirsten

Hi Sweetie...My heart goes out to you...this is the hardest part of the surgery for sure. I can't stand to even look at chicken broth anymore....Yes, I was a very witchy during that time. Just do your best to stay busy and keep your mind off of it. It is so worth it, Sweetie. Anyone who says this surgery is the easy way out, has NO CLUE. It isn't but for us who needs this tool to get healthy it is necessary. I admire your courage to go through with all this. I wish I could make this easier for you cause I know where you are coming from....Just know that time makes it easier. Just think of the new clothes you will be able to buy and how much healthier you will be. Go window shopping for all the sexy clothes you will be into in no time. Keep your thoughts positive and you will make it through this tough time. We are behind you, Shele, and will be here when you need us. Hugs, Betsy

Yea Baby Girl.. .Lemme break it down for ya .. *****y .. yes I was the *****iest .. I could not make up my mind whether to poop or go blind .. I hated it .. but I told myself each day that getting thru this was just the portal to the other side . I managed by keeping things fun , I stayed busy .. started my walking back up .. and when it came time for the liquids . I made it fun .. OK fun - how .. I played with my protein shakes .. I learned how to mix them .. I used my chicken broth with my tasteless protein .. I just tried to make it fun .. and kept my mind off the Gosh Dang Hunger pangs that where before me . The day of surgery .. I remember telling myself that this hunger would be no more in a couple of hours and to this day .. and you can ask anyone that knows me .. I do NOT get hungry .. and have to remind myself to eat .. so ... Keep it real .. Keep it simple .. and soon you too will be hunger Pain free .. I pray .. Love ya .. TInk

Sorry to hear about your rough time Shele ...But you are on your way girl!! Think positive...By the way, the Carnation instant Breakfast is not sugar free...It is "No sugar added"...clarified by the dietician because someone else in my group was having trouble finding sugar free...that's cause it doesn't exist! God Luck! Christine

Thanks so much Ladies for the positive words and encouragment you all really are Angels from above for me. HUGS U ALL! I did speak to my co orndinator about the Instant Breakfast and YEAH it is way too sweet for me (the no sugar added) When I looked at the lable it said something like 7 grams of sugar...way to much for a post op that is for sure. I am going to start the Whey shakes in the morning. THanks again. Much Love.. Shele

.....uh, woman??? I DON'T need a specific reason, it's just plain ITCHY in my household 24/7 lately. I really think the ol' "m" word is rearing it's ugly head and age is catching up with my normally sweet as pie [cough]... sunny disposition! I had another doctors appointment today and I pretty much warned the guy, give me some drugs and no one gets hurt. Some days I feel like I'm gonna explode and if I take somebody out, I told him to plan on digging the hole. I can't afford to break a nail, it would only set me off again! Anyway - yes, I was witchy with the liquid diet, witchy with the pureed, witchy with the soft phases, the hard phases, the full buffet phases - heck, I just AM!!!! Hugs - Lei