justmeandmysleeve

I have been a grouch too! Luckily my husband is dieting with me, so we are equally grouchy. We've made a pact to not take it out on each other, but it is not easy! How am I going to keep this up for another 19 days???

Have you tried the medifast protein shakes? They are delicious. The bariactric advantage shakes my surgeon requires I have been gagging down! They are NASTY!

How are you ladies feeling today??? I am still feeling shaky and have a headache. I am hoping to turn the corner tomorrow. I ask my nutritionist about substituting one of the shakes for chicken and I was allowed chicken last night. This is NOT easy. Keep praying!

I am right there with you, except my surgery isn't until July 19th. We are required to have a three-week pre-op diet. I am so hungry and my stomach won't stop growling! I am seriously frustrated. What are you allowed to eat/drink? Hang in there, you are NOT alone!

I start tomorrow too, when is your surgery?

A question to add; how do you know how many ounces you have consumed? Once you move to solids are you weighing portions before eating them?

Good advice, I'll stick to my own dressing!

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My doctore requires a pre-op diet for patients with a BMI of 50 or over. I am at a BMI of 49.6 so that is close enough to 50. It is an 800 calorie diet, it doesn't seem like much but I am hopeful.

I was cleared yesterday for surgery on July 19th! I start my 800 calorie diet tomorrow and can have 3 shakes and 2 Protein Bars a day with unlimited veggies. The shakes and bars were provided by my physician. I have the following on my shopping list, what should I add? sugar free Jello Suar free popsicles walden farms- calorie free dessing (for veggies to make salad) broth Crystal Light Gatorade (zero) Powerade (zero)

Mine is on July 19th!!! I start the 800 calorie pre-op diet tomorrow. I am a little nervous about sticking to the program, but I have a great support system. Good luck ladies!!!

I am three weeks pre-op, I start my diet tomorrow....yikes! I have chosen to tell my parents, husband, brother, sister in laws, and boss. That's about it. I have told my two closest girlfriends since they are a big source of support for me. I really don't feel comfortable yet. I work in our family business and I don't want to feel like I am constantly being monitored. I asked my doctor what she would say yesterday and she said "tell people who notice the weight loss that you are on a high Protein diet with small portions and you're exercising!" It really is the truth, until I am ready to out myself I am going to keep my personal life personal. My husband and I started trying for a baby a year ago. I told everyone in the WORLD that we were "trying." It was awful because I cannot get pregnant at my current weight. Everyone is still asking "so what's taking so long." I need to focus on being healthy before we bring a little one into the world. Good luck whatever you decide. I have been suprised at the support from the family and friends I have told!

I had my last pre-op appointment this afternoon and I was cleared for surgery on July 19th. I start my pre-op diet on Thursday, it is a three week 800 calorie diet. I am definitely worried about my will power and ability to stay strict through the diet. The dietician said I can have a plain breast of chicken on 4th of July to Celebrate....yahoo I am 90% excited and 10% nervous today! I cannot wait to start the rest of my life. Hopefully this new stage will bring children to our family and a long life of happiness!

I just had my endoscopy on Friday at it was soooooo easy. To be honest the worst part was getting the i.v. before hand and waiting for them to take me back. I had myself worked up into tears and it really was quick and painless. They put in my i.v. on the first try (I have notoriously difficult veins) and by the time I had my procedure my mom and I were laughing and joking. It really wasn't as big a deal as I was thinking. Don't let a little thing like the endoscopy scare you away. I fully thought on Friday morning that I couldn't go through with it, but I am so glad I did. It made me feel more mentally tough and prepared for surgery. YOU CAN DO IT!

Ms.Dallas, I have been having the same issues. I realize that I am sabotaing myself by saying "one month until D-day" or "let's have the final supper before it's too late." I daily remind myself that I can have my favorite meals after surgery it just will be smaller portions....meaning that chicken I love I will just have it for 2 dinner and 2 lunches instead of at one time. I find it so difficult, but I am making little changes daily to prepare myself for my pre-op diet. I've started by drinking a Protein shake in the morning for Breakfast rather than driving thru Starbucks. Also, my husband and I are trying to make a conscious decision to be active at least 5 times a week. We've walked, taken bike rides, I am going back to my Zumba classes. I am hoping these habits now will help in a month when I don't have any choice. Good luck getting your head around this process....I am finding that it the hardest part!

I've done herbalife and Medifast and loved both. I am currently pre-op and while I haven't had to start my pre-op diet yet I am getting my mind prepared and having a Medifast protein shake for breakfast and dinner....they are delicious!

Congrats!!! I find your story incredibly inspiring. I am about a month pre-op and getting so nervous for what is to come. I also married the most amazing man in a size 20 dress..... We have been trying to start a family and I have not been able to get pregnant because of weight related complicationg. I am hoping this surgery and the new me will give us a chance at having our own children. Best of luck on the rest of your journey! Any advice is appreciated!

What's the hardest thing to deal with in the first few months? My surgery is in four weeks and I am getting nervous!!!

My doctor explained that the pre-op diet is designed to shrink your liver. If you have a fatty liver and cannot get to the stomach lapriscopically they will completely open you up. (much like a c-section.....ouch!) Not worth it in my opinion, but ask me in 2 weeks when I am on pre-op! My advice would be to drink more Protein shakes or have an extra bar or two. That way you can feel a little fuller to sleep, but not completely ruin your diet. Good luck!

I start liquid pre-op in a week.......I am not looking forward to it!

Absolutely!

When is your date? Mine is July 19th.....getting closer!

I could not agree with you more. I have chosen to only tell my family and a few of my best girlfriends. I am just not one of those people that can post about it on facebook, etc. I absolutely believe in telling only who will support you at this stage. I actually had one of the girls tell me at work that she knew my dress was maternity because her sister had the same dress.....her sister was pregnant! I won't be outing myself until I feel comfortable.

Thanks friends! I have been feeling stalled. My surgery date isn't until July 19th and all of these medical tests are making me feel like a lab rat. I needed something to remind me to keep my eye on the prize. All of those things have really happened......I really sat on a glass table on a family vacation and it broke. Absolutely mortifying. It is equally as embarrassing when my Uncle brought it up AGAIN last month, I couldn't have died! I will no longer let my weight define who I am, because I am soooooo much more!!!

Being short of breath Sweating…all of the time Constantly self-conscious Worrying about eating in front of others Being squished in an airplane, Angel Game, Concerts, etc. Worrying about fitting in rides at Disneyland Obsessing about food Physical pain; arms, shoulders, back, knees, etc. Going to the restroom more easily Wearing flats or ugly shoes because high heels are exhausting Missing out on life Comparing myself to every other woman Feeling lazy or tired all of the time Not being able to keep up Shopping at fat-kid stores Not fitting into CLOTHES! Hating my reflection in the mirror when I am naked, I literally cringe and look away Jiggly arms My legs rubbing together, holy rash Tugging at my clothes to hide the bells rolls Laying on the bed to button pants and then being in pain all day from sucking it in Bathing suits! People thinking “she has a great personality”….there’s more under there! Faking happiness Getting my hair as big as possible to off-set my double chins Not ever being in “the mood” Being the fat kid in the family Dreading people’s reaction when they are next to me on a plane Knocking over things because my ass has a mind of its own Long showers and needing a nap after them Sitting on my husband’s lap Not afraid to squish my husband Getting my back fat played like a wash board Children asking if I can even be tickled through all of that fat Looking at the “skinny’ clothes in my closet….loathe Having to return an outfit because the person thought I was a much smaller size Knowing that stepping on the scale means I’ll be eating a **** ton of ice cream and in a deep depression that night Pretending I know about nutrition when my doctors lecture Thinking if I just lost the weight, I’d be able to tackle the world Society assuming I am a lazy pig Not chasing my dreams of performing because the anxiety of being on display is crippling Being too big to zipline in Maui Being too big to horseback ride in Maui Being too out of breath to hike down to the blow hole Wearing tights and just dying to rip them off at the end of the day Never wearing shorts Wearing dresses to hide my figure Online dating and picture a great picture of my face, getting to the date only panicked because I know they will be disappointed with the rest of me Having to buy a circus tent to use as a bra My husband saying I have sleep apnea Being the one who would rather take the picture then be in the picture Breaking a glass table from sitting on it Not wrapping my arms around my husband Being able to balance, I swear my stomach throws me off balance Shopping in the maternity section when your coworkers pregnant sister has the same dress My cankles! Wide shoes Anything stretchy Someone asking where I got that cute shirt and lying because I don’t want to tell them a fat kid store BBW- I HATE the acronym for “big beautiful woman!” Never cutting my hair so it can hide my face and back fat Being the big bride Not crossing my legs…..because I can’t Sitting and using my belly as a table Doing everything I can to avoid bending over because let’s face it, it’s freakin’ hard to get back up Feeling miserably ill after eating too much Realizing I am more likely to miscarry when pregnant PCOS Wanting a baby so badly, but worried about the high risk pregnancy Stretch marks Feeling my stomach sitting on my lap when I sit down (my fanny pack) Ditching my high school reunion because I didn’t want to be the girl who gained 100 lbs. in 10 years My boobs crowding my throat My wedding ring never coming off because it keeps getting tighter Not being able to see my feet Not being able to give myself a pedicure without sweating and being short of breath!