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Topic: One More Week!!
One week from right now I'll be in the operating room! It's finally hitting me that this is going to happen!!
It's been a really long year of waiting. But here we are!
I'm on full liquids as of today. It wasn't required of me, but I'm doing it anyhow because I gained some weight over the past 5 months and my surgeon would be "more comfortable" if I did liquids this week to lose as much as I can before surgery. So, thats fine. I ate a fairly big meal yesterday for my mom's birthday, and felt terrible after 4 days of not eating a whole lot, so that's it for me. I'm done feeling bad because of food. I went to the gym this morning and drank a shake and I feel ok. Best of luck to all of you who are waiting it out this week too. We're almost there!!
It's been a really long year of waiting. But here we are!I'm on full liquids as of today. It wasn't required of me, but I'm doing it anyhow because I gained some weight over the past 5 months and my surgeon would be "more comfortable" if I did liquids this week to lose as much as I can before surgery. So, thats fine. I ate a fairly big meal yesterday for my mom's birthday, and felt terrible after 4 days of not eating a whole lot, so that's it for me. I'm done feeling bad because of food. I went to the gym this morning and drank a shake and I feel ok. Best of luck to all of you who are waiting it out this week too. We're almost there!!
Topic: RE: Preop Liquid Diet week 2
Hi there! One more week!! I'm getting excited too, but this is going to be such a busy week that I won't have a lot of time to dwell on it. I am on my first full day of liquids, however I've been on semi-liquids for about 4 days now. Yesterday was my mom's birthday, so it was my "last hurrah" so to speak, and I ate lasanga and birthday cake. Last night I was in misery, so I was drinking Pepto!lol After not eating a lot for a few days, then eating something so heavy, it wasn't a good idea I guess. So, today is a new day and this week is the beginning of the beginning! I carry a bottle of water everywhere I go, so that makes it a little better. Have a great week and best of luck next week during your surgery!
Topic: Preop Liquid Diet week 2
It is not as hard as I thought it would be. I had an emotional day on Saturday and I cheated for dinner yesterday (I'm not even going to tell ya what I had) and felt terrible. I'm back on track now :) 8.8 lbs lost on liquid diet is awesome !! The countdown to surgery is on. 1 more week to go. Yeah :) I can't wait to be on the loser's bench with you guys !!!!!!!!!!!
HW-298 SW-251 Loss/Month post RNY(1)-23.5,(2)-23.3,(3)-9.9,(4)-10.6,(5)-8.9,(6)-7.7,(7)-4.2,(8)-7.5,(9)-1.7,(10)-10.8*first goal reached*,(11)-6,(12)-1.3,(13)-0.3,(14)+2.9-*changed scales that weigh 2lbs heavier*,(15)-0.3(16)-4.7(17),+5.8(18)-1.5,(19)+4.4,(20)-+4,(21)-1.2,(22)+3.5,(23)
Topic: RE: preop full liquid diet
What kind of a diet?
~~~ low fat, low calorie
3 8 oz. protein drinks
3 oz. chicken breast, pork loin or fish
1 piece of whole wheat bread or 1/2 C. whole grain rice or potato
2 C non-starchy veggies
What side effects if any?
~~~ a little constipation, gonna up the fiber
How much weight loss?
~~~ the first time I was on it (long story) I lost 15 pounds in 14 days but I cheated a lot. I'm only 2 days in this time.
Love it/Hate it?
~~~ Neither. I do hate that eating makes me fat and love the idea of being skinny someday. Although I can't even picture what I will look like since I've never been skinny :(
Have you learned anything from it?
~~~ I do a lot of what I call 'drive by eating' - a nibble here, a couple bites there and grab some of that over there. I think I like the structure of eating more often but not so sure about how little the meals are. I do pay more attention to what I'm eating and think that is a good thing.
Do you recommend it?
~~~ Yes, I think it is something that could be done for a longer period of time but one would have to be very committed.
How have you coped?
~~~ I try to stay busy, plan meals ahead and stay out of the kitchen. Just being in the kitchen makes me want to eat. Knowing what I'm making ahead of time helps me not think about food when I am 'starving'.
~~~ low fat, low calorie
3 8 oz. protein drinks
3 oz. chicken breast, pork loin or fish
1 piece of whole wheat bread or 1/2 C. whole grain rice or potato
2 C non-starchy veggies
What side effects if any?
~~~ a little constipation, gonna up the fiber
How much weight loss?
~~~ the first time I was on it (long story) I lost 15 pounds in 14 days but I cheated a lot. I'm only 2 days in this time.
Love it/Hate it?
~~~ Neither. I do hate that eating makes me fat and love the idea of being skinny someday. Although I can't even picture what I will look like since I've never been skinny :(
Have you learned anything from it?
~~~ I do a lot of what I call 'drive by eating' - a nibble here, a couple bites there and grab some of that over there. I think I like the structure of eating more often but not so sure about how little the meals are. I do pay more attention to what I'm eating and think that is a good thing.
Do you recommend it?
~~~ Yes, I think it is something that could be done for a longer period of time but one would have to be very committed.
How have you coped?
~~~ I try to stay busy, plan meals ahead and stay out of the kitchen. Just being in the kitchen makes me want to eat. Knowing what I'm making ahead of time helps me not think about food when I am 'starving'.
Topic: RE: today is the day
Hope everything is going great with your recovery. When you feel stronger , let us know how you are feeling.
Blessings
Kathleen
Topic: RE: Day 7.. post op.... wahoooo..
Surgery Date 10/17/2011
HW:316 SW:298 CW:280
Glad to hear that you are doing great! I drink at least one protien shake with my carnation breakfast., it is my new coffee of the day :)
Surgery Date 10/17/2011
HW:316 SW:298 CW:280
Topic: RE: today is the day
Surgery Date 10/17/2011
HW:316 SW:298 CW:280
Super excited for you!! Hope your surgery went well and your recovery is going great!
Surgery Date 10/17/2011
HW:316 SW:298 CW:280
Topic: RE: Bump in the road!!!
Kat,
You are soo right. It is a breakup with a really good friend that has been there at every point in your life that you needed a friend. It was there when no one else was, and now it is time to say good bye. When I talk to my friends that didn't have WLS surgery, about missing food they look at me like I am truly missing out on something. It is hard to explain that I am truly not hungry, but I miss food. I miss the act of eating a lot of food. . I don't want a big bowl of pasta, but I miss the act of eating a big bowl of pasta.
I never thought I would "regret" the surgery, but when my mind thinks of everything that you listed it starts to plant the seeds that my life will never be the same. It is right my life will never be the same, but in a positive way.
Just like any break up, it just takes time to grieve. One day we will wake up and we will feel better.
You are soo right. It is a breakup with a really good friend that has been there at every point in your life that you needed a friend. It was there when no one else was, and now it is time to say good bye. When I talk to my friends that didn't have WLS surgery, about missing food they look at me like I am truly missing out on something. It is hard to explain that I am truly not hungry, but I miss food. I miss the act of eating a lot of food. . I don't want a big bowl of pasta, but I miss the act of eating a big bowl of pasta.
I never thought I would "regret" the surgery, but when my mind thinks of everything that you listed it starts to plant the seeds that my life will never be the same. It is right my life will never be the same, but in a positive way.
Just like any break up, it just takes time to grieve. One day we will wake up and we will feel better.
