angelofmercy36

So freaking ecstatic... just one question.. I'm dying for a soda..can I even have a half of a diet soda???

Can I ever have soda again!!?? Just one a week or something lol

yep, its normal....you will get there! the best you can do it put that stinking scale away for a long time!

This is a forum for open discussion not a judgment zone..yes I had me a cocktail and no need to justify anything to anyone becuz I'm a grown a$$ women. people like u that other people talk about in other forums. People can't have an open discussion with out the opinions of others..enjoy ur wine sweetheart and I will enjoy my ballini's (which is not as strong as your wine)!

I'm day 3 too!! def day 1 post op was the WORST!!! so nauseated. but now ive been walking. sipping and taking my sf Popsicles. I found they go down easier than siping Water. let's do this together

I'm so nervous about tomorrow.... I just want today to go by fast .....so it can be over with ...lol

You're doing so well - great job!!
I'm on day.. (where am i?).. 4. The mornings are always easier for me in terms of how I feel. I make my own shake with ice (Shakeology) and am ok until around mid-day. Then the mental fog sets in. I heard around day 4 that you're supposed to feel a ton better, and I'm not sure that I do yet. I feel like I'm outside my body, not really present. Yes, I am aware that I am speaking like a complete alien, but I feel that way! Ah!
The first two days I had the worst headaches (carb withdrawal, luckily cut out caffeine months ago). And I already "cheated" with a few bites of grilled chicken each on those first two days.
Every time I'm having a particularly tough moment with the all liquids, I come to this forum. It does help, but I feel like I'm struggling so much more with the pre op than other people have mentioned. I guess my will power and addiction to food (both physically and emotionally) are just coming to a head. I'm just willing the 10 days I have left to pass by as quickly as possible but I admit that this is really really hard for me!

Great attitude ladies! I'm still jumping through insurance hoops hoping for a Nov/Dec date. Show me how it's done!

My surgery is on the 14th and I am ready too! I think a positive outlook on this is what we all need. I like that you said you feel like you get to start again, that explains it perfectly. Good luck to you!

Ok.. so.. I'm on my liquid diet now.. not to bad so far... I started on this journey at 249lbs.. i'm down 16lbs to 233 today... thats great for me.. i'm getting more and more excited i only have 11 days till my surgery... I am proud of my will power so far.. and I just know i can do this.. i'm very thankful for all of you who have given me support and advice... Ive got my grocery list ready.. my list of things to purchase before surgery like my Vitamins and gas x strips lol.. and i've got my "what i need to take to the hospital list" ready too.. I'm ready for this.. this is going to be a new chapter of my life.. Im hoping its a much better one.. a healthier one.. and i'm so thankful for the opportunity to "start again"... its going to be a learning process.. guess its a good thing that I like to learn new things..

Ok.. so.. I'm on my liquid diet now.. not to bad so far... I started on this journey at 249lbs.. i'm down 16lbs to 233 today... thats great for me.. i'm getting more and more excited i only have 11 days till my surgery... I am proud of my will power so far.. and I just know i can do this.. i'm very thankful for all of you who have given me support and advice... Ive got my grocery list ready.. my list of things to purchase before surgery like my Vitamins and gas x strips lol.. and i've got my "what i need to take to the hospital list" ready too.. I'm ready for this.. this is going to be a new chapter of my life.. Im hoping its a much better one.. a healthier one.. and i'm so thankful for the opportunity to "start again"... its going to be a learning process.. guess its a good thing that I like to learn new things..

Ok.. so.. I'm on my liquid diet now.. not to bad so far... I started on this journey at 249lbs.. i'm down 16lbs to 233 today... thats great for me.. i'm getting more and more excited i only have 11 days till my surgery... I am proud of my will power so far.. and I just know i can do this.. i'm very thankful for all of you who have given me support and advice... Ive got my grocery list ready.. my list of things to purchase before surgery like my Vitamins and gas x strips lol.. and i've got my "what i need to take to the hospital list" ready too.. I'm ready for this.. this is going to be a new chapter of my life.. Im hoping its a much better one.. a healthier one.. and i'm so thankful for the opportunity to "start again"... its going to be a learning process.. guess its a good thing that I like to learn new things..

I am on day #8 and 14lbs down. The hunger is not so bad but the smells get to me. You can do it, good luck.

Well I start my Optifast today ...so nervous haven't tried it yet of course.. but hear its nasty...any help...lol. 14 days to go and the count down begins!!!!!
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You may star getting a headache don't worry it will pass. I spent a lot of time on this site to pre-occupy my mind from food and also learned a lot. Just do our best. Good luck

I am also 3 days away from starting Optifast & like you, nervous about it. What is this orange stuff you're talking about?? I can't have any bars. Only shakes, broth & Jello

I am 29, and do not have saggy skin, my breasts did go from a DD to a C however. They are not saggy, they still have a little perk to them. Your age is on your side for sure! Like I always tell the newbies.... best decision I have ever made!

It depends on the doctor. I would be honest and up front about it though. If they do push the surgery back it's only because they want to be sure your lung function is sufficient to be able to withstand surgery and post-op. Plus the soon smoking puts you at higher risk for things like strictures and pnuemonia after surgery. I do hope that you will still be able to have the surgery though, I know waiting would be frustrating =(
And congratulations on quitting =) It's hard, but totally worth it.

i doubt serioulsy if he does a lung test. if its your pre op your going to he is going to have you signs a lot of forms, explain the risk involved and ask you if you have any questions.

My morning coffee. I stopped for a while, but my doc let me add it back in. Probably TMI, but I have never in my life had Constipation issues and I did after surgery. My morning coffee is the cure for that if you get my drift. Sorry for the TMI, but I doubt I'm the only one.

Having to alternate butt cheeks when sitting because when you sit too long your but bone starts to hurt because there's no cushion.
Finding yourself shopping at the Aeropostale $3.00 t-shirt sale, and you're the oldest person trying on clothes (my son was mortified because I was shopping at "his" store).
Wearing your 14 year old son's t-shirts and beaters to sleep in because they're baggy enough to make good night clothes.
Packing a week's worth of clothes for vacation in a small suit case because size 6s and 8s don't take up much room.
Constantly returning clothes because when something is labeled S, M, or L, you go for the biggest size out of habit when you know damn well it's too big for you...
Having a ton of clothes to choose from and sexy shoes.
I could go on, but as you can see, I'm "struggling" with my sleeve!

Real Answer -
1. Sweating - I had night sweats and would sweat at the least exertion. I do not mean I got a bit glisteny - I dripped like a wet dog.
2. Pants - Having my pants dig into me. And my zipper going down by itself because of side to side pressure and being down to just 2 pairs of pants that fit. And they have missing buttons or clasps, because they got torn out.
3. Shoes - having to hold my breath to put on shoes and tie them. Although I will miss the stars and little lightheaded "high" I got afterwards.
4. Looking into a mirror and going - BLEEEEECH!
5. Sitting on airplane seat with arms crossed on chest for 3 hour flight so I stayed on my side of the seats.
But mostly...Knowing that I let my wife down. I was not the man she married. Well, actually I was twice the man she married..LOL
Funny answer - things I will not miss...
1. cutting myself shaving and having gravy come out.
2. having button come off shorts and killing the neighbor's dog
3. stepping on talking scale and have it tell me, "One at a time please!"
4. Going to a buffet and feeling like I should pay for 2.
5. Jumping into the pool and washing my grandkids out onto the lawn.

And the deepest darkest nastiest truth; not being able to wipe properly after going to the toilet. Or being able to wash properly.

1) Freaking out when I go to someone's house for a barbecue and all they have is flimsy lawn chairs with a weight limit of 200.
2) Having to order all of my clothes online because stores don't stock my size.
3) Sweating.
4) Thigh chafing.
5) Not going to amusement parks because I can't ride the rides anyway.