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Hi and congratulations in advance! The only things I can suggest for early post op is to avoid weighing yourself too often (can cause anxiety and disappointment) and never compare yourself to anyone else, ever.

Also you can go on youtube and find tons of videos that personal trainers put out.

Hello everyone is diffrent and take to it differently just take one step at a time make sure you walk to relief the gas and you get your fluids and protien if you sip bit by bit you should get some protein and water down

Love watching Dr Alverez's videos and he just put out a new one regarding stalls. Has good information. Passing it along

Hey everyone. My surgery is scheduled for June 2, and I’m on Day 11 of my 2-week liver shrink diet. It’s been an enormous challenge, and I did have a slip up yesterday (I ate a breakfast burrito in a moment of weakness), but have otherwise stuck to the diet perfectly. These past 11 days have really put things into perspective, and I can’t help but think about all of the food I’m not going to be able to eat for such a long time. I’ve been having a lot of thoughts like, “Why put yourself through this just to be skinny? You’ll be so unhappy if you can’t eat pizza or tater tots or cinnamon rolls.” I know that I am not going to back out of the surgery, but I hate that I’m feeling this way. I had a little breakdown this morning and cried - I think I was mourning the end of my messed up relationship with food, as strange as that sounds. It was very therapeutic. I’m not sure I ever really understood the depth of my food addiction until now. Is anyone else going through anything similar? Or has anyone else? I would love to know I’m not alone.

Yes they gave me a book that I do classes every month surgery will be in September of this year . I measure things put keep track on a calorie counter and make sure I stay with in the calories allowed . It's just hard cause alot of days I don't even get all that's allowed . I make sure I get the 60 to 70 protein . I buy quest food and shakes is Fairlane or walmart brand that are 30 in protein. I drink alot of water and just don't feel like eating . If I try to then I feel like I'm blowed and sick . I'm still going to have the surgery I'm just worried about not getting enough that they say to eat . Most days I eat once a day cause of the water . I'm guessing cause I'm not hungry . Sent from my SM-S908U using BariatricPal mobile app

I’m sorry it has been rescheduled. I guess that’s another reason to go to Mexico. I am an RN and work for a major hospital group…in home health. If I worked for the hospital, they would cover 100%. Since I do home health….they have no bariatric rider so I have to pay cash. I never thought that I would get this far with it. I realize I’ve been on my high protein low carb diet just 24 hours, but not once did I stop and get a Pepsi or food. I took PB and celery, ate tuna and yogurt throughout the day. The hardest part will be spaghetti and potatoes. I love my pasta but that’s what has me at 254 pounds. We can all do this. Best of luck to you and keep me updated!

Thank you! I wish you smooth sailing on your journey too. 😊

So true! At first I thought it was all in my head, but then I noticed people at work who hadn’t ever talked with me (for years) would look my way, smile, strike up a conversation, etc. It’s like they were afraid obesity was contagious, or I was so low that I wasn’t worthy of their attention, or maybe I had finally redeemed myself and deserved to be acknowledged. And others are even more friendly than in the past, saying “You look great!” I know everyone sees I lost weight, but some people keep their mouths shut and remain professional. *Please don’t comment on my appearance* I am the same person on the inside. Others’ behavior is abundantly clear. And also I remember who treated me well before the weight loss, no matter how I looked. 😀

I'm about 3 weeks post-surgery and every time I see someone eating something I won't be able to have for a few months, it makes me crave it...and it's not the items you'd think. Every time I see someone eating a salad on TV I keep thinking how good and fresh it looks meanwhile I'm over here with my 1/2 cup of plain Chobani like....