jessfharris

SOOO...i been on my liquid diet since last wednesday and i have noticed i been sheding some weight...just today i started feeling worn out and really hungry, tired, bad mood and just realized i started spotting...mother nature decided to visit at the WRONG TIME...i will be having my surgery next wednesday aug 15th and im a lil worried. HOW AM I GOING TO HAVE SURGERY NAKED IF im on my rag?? I havent had my period in a month and a half so im sure its gonna be a lil heavy by then...so how does that work during surgery...ahhh how embarrasing...just what i was worried about... HAVE any of my sleeve ladies had this issue during surgery??

Smh -- so I have a co-worker who's been known about my up coming surgery shes been very encouraging up to just now she told me how she really feels about the surgery speaking to someone else - she said, and I quote " I think those procedures or whatever they are, are for lazy ppl who don't want to get off they're butt and excercise the right way, because if u really wanted to lose weight you would do it RIGHT!!" ewwwww ! I almost felt like telling her and who are you to say what's right and what not? Little do ppl know what we have gone thru or will go thru !! The NERVE !!

I WANT TO BE ABLE TO LOOK AT THE SCALE AND NOT SHRUG OR CLOSE MY EYES OF EMBARRASEMENT I WANT TO HAVE MY FIRST CHILD I WANT TO FIT IN EVERY RESTAURANT BOOTH I WANT TO BE CONSIDERED "NORMAL" AND NOT OBESE (horrible word by the way) I WANT TO WEIGHT LESS THAN MY HUSBAND I WANT TO MAKE LOVE TO MY HUSBAND COMFORTABLY I WANT TO FIT IN MY HIGH SCHOOL JEANS I WANT TO STOP BEING MADE FUN OFF BY RUDE PPL WHEN I EAT I JUST WANT MY LIFE BACK !!!!!!!! I WANT MY OUTSIDE TO STAND OUT LIKE MY INNER BEAUTY !!!

The best way to look at it said my Surgeon and I quote- " we have all lost weight at one point and gained it back and sometimes even more... Well with the pre op diet look at it as if u will lose it for good!!! No gaining those 5-20 pounds back cus your on your way to a new change!!" - this made lots of sense to me so I been trying my best to lose it I been looking at food like my enemy and the gym as my best friend!! hope that helps a lil... You can do it !!!!!!

Thanks guys!! your all awesome!! And good luck to you all!! May god bless u all!!

I REALLY DOO LOVE HOW WE ALL HAVE POSITIVE VIBES AND ENCOURAGING WORDS!! THATS EXACTLYYYY WHAT I NEED SINCE I DONT HAVE THE SUPPORT I WISH I HAD... I HOPE I DO WELL POST OP AND CONTINUE HEARING THOSE AWESOME UPDATES... I AM FOLLIWING THRU MY SURGERY (aug 15th) HOWEVER, IT'S VERY SURREAL AND OVERWHELMING TO KNOW THAT MY LIFE WONT EVER BE THE SAME! AHHH SO SCARY JUST TALKING BOUT IT!! NEWHO--- KEEP THEM POSITIVE COMMENTS AND VIBES!! Much love

THATS SOOOO FUNNY CUS THAT'S WHEN I REALIZED IT WAS TIME TO TAKE ACTION AND GET MY SLEEVE DONE!! I HATE BOOTHS ! I SPECIALLY HATE HAVING TO WAIT ANOTHER HOUR OR TWO JUST TO GET A TABLE INSTEAD... SOON I'LL BE OWNING THOSE BOOTHS TOO!! CONGRATS GIRL!!

@1920zeta - if u don't mind me asking? Why did u get a blood transfussion?? Was it because of the sleeve? Im a Jehovah's witness and as many already know we don't do transfusions so I'm a lil scared- I hope I won't need one!

Like my last post just imagine: a second chance, new beginning, a new life !! And new clothes ** good luck my friend !!

I feel what u say! I too have been stressing and it soo hard to b on my liquid diet considering I'm a stressful eater... I don't have much support either, they tell me it's kinda selfish and they show no interest or they tell me to lose "normal" and stop taking the easy way out.. But little do they know it's going to be a hard journey, but I will succeed and so will you!! You have all the encouragement here and we have all gone thru what u have or will have! So we can all relate... Don't cry please it will get better.. Just imagine : a second chance, a new beginning, a new life!! * new clothes don't get discouraged or sad we are here for you !!!

I'm having mine aug 15 !! I'm 25 and 5'11" - bmi 48.6

Omg you brought me to tears- your words are very inspiring and motivating... Thank you!! I hope to carry this in mind for my surgery!! I really need the support! I have no one to support me but my mom ... Everyone opposes or show no interest in my decision and its heart breaking... So I decided to make friends on here who have or will be experiencing the same life changing goal

@picgirl!! Yes we can !! I'll see if I can add us to a group on here so we can stay updated good luck friend!! Hows ur liquid diet goin?

Thats awesome?? How much have u lost??

Lets keep in touch and stay updated it would b very motivating !

Aug 15 really nervous and overwhelmed bout the pain and if I'll b able to drink since everyone post op are saying its difficult drinking anything and eating...

@lossingitforgood! Keep it up! And much luck to u!

Awesome Darkkyss ! Sounds like a plan!

Oh my god could I relate!! My coworkers and management know and surprisingly are supporting however I do notice since ive started my liquid diet they been keeping a close eye I don't cheat like it's they're business. For example the day I started it they had a potluck and at first I was going to sit in the lunchroom but as soon as I came in they were like "what are u eating!?!?!? You can't have no cake!" I know that thank u much don't need to tell me so I ended up in our "lactating" room and had my protein shake...there's a girl in particular who's in management whos also big and has been dieting for years and always says : "oh my your eating that?? That has alot of calories!!" - which bothered me at first cus it made me feel bad but I realized shes had no results.. I will soon and I'm gonna prove everyone I CAN DO IT- I'll really give them something to talk about! Sooo good luck and let them hate, u will do great and look n feel great too!

@Darkkyss- same day surgery! Awesome !! We should keep in touch , same to u hope all goes well. All I know it's veryyyy nerve wrecking since it's only like a week away. I hope I do lose my 5-10 pounds. I haven't been eating much so i better! Lol... I had a shake and 1 scrambled egg and string cheese and lots of water so far and surprisingly I'm satisfied.

@susanfaye good luck! And hope all goes well! Keep us posted it's always motivating to hear ppl's results !

@612belly - ya I bought some protein shakes from costco too but my liquid diet notes say they have to b low on protein and these drinks I bought r high in protein so I'm only having a couple of sips... I mainly bought those shakes for post op ...

Thanks guys! I hope I do well, I haven't cheated lol however the notes from my surgeon for my liquid diet says I can actually have 1 scrambled egg and 1 string cheese so I was hyped about that I feel a lil better lol I have to do my actual CLEAR liquid diet 2-3 days b4 my scheduled surgery day ! Ohhh and hope u all do well too! Thanks again it's nice to have a support group!

Thats awesome and very motivating... I hope I too have great results !!! Congrats