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February 15th!!

well I wasn't sure how to "join" I just kept clicking on the follow this group button and then realized I hadn't actually succeeded in joining so then I looked around the page clicked on different things and finally I clicked on members and there was a join button in there that I clicked. I am very new to using the site (signed up about a month ago but have only been using it for the last few days) so I wasn't sure how to do that. lol not sure if that helps anyone who is unsure as well.

February 15th!!

I don't post much- but I want to start! I started my liquid diet today(one day early because I had all the stuff and I was so anxious!) I have to do the New Direction diet if anyone is familiar?
It's 3 items a day(soups or shakes) and unlimited Water, broth, and sugar free Jello. So far so good- then again it's only 5pm on day 1. I am just so psyched to finally be beginning this process. My surgery is on 2/21!

Feb 15th!! eeek I'm pumped but wondering what I will feel like. Also I am a bit stressed as I am flying to a different city and my patient cor. gave me a very basic list of items to pack. (socks, housecoat, flat shoes etc) They assume you fly in and fly out 2 days later, but since I am having surgery just before my college's week long break, we have decided to stay for 4 days after and fly home on the 5th day post surgery. Any recommendations on comfort items and supplies for post op care that I will need. I would rather buy it before I go and take it along (minus popsicles hehe) to be more prepared and not have to worry about it in a unknown city and my parents have been so supportive and are coming with as my Care team :) so lucky <3
Day 4 of my pre op diet. I am on slimtime Protein shakes choco flav flav(getting sick of these as they were all sold out of vanilla and said when they get some in I could send the choco back and they would send me vanilla (well no one has contacted me and considering i leave in a week and few days I am not going to hassel with that. shakes 3 x a day (750 cals) and then up to 250 cals of low glex.veg. These seem like pretty strict rules considering what I have seen other doc's prescribe. *sigh I CAN DO IT!!* Today I wanted to just suck on a cheeto puff until it disintegrated hahaha wow I need this surgery and am so thankful that I am getting it ASAP! I also caught myself staring at a girl eatting chili and a bun from tim hortons as we sat in the college commons and damn was I drooling and guess what I don't even like or eat chili EVER haha. But on a plus note i picked up some of those ketosis strips from the pharm. and peed on them today and they showed that I have a bit of it in my system, meaning I think I am burning some fat! booya my Surgeon will be proud.
I did cheat the other day and eat a few small pieces of beef Jerky, think I'm gonna get blasted for that?
Help I don't feel physically hungry in my tummy but my mind is going crazy with cravings.
I drank some dandelion tea to get the bile moving, hopefully that helps and I have a wicked back taste in my mouth, not enough Water today. Just needed a vent. and maybe some people have some suggestions.
I am looking forward to day 2 post op when I can have some chicken broth, clear Soups. I am a meat and savory snacker girl through and through.
I am away from home for the last 3 nights so I'm not sure how much I have lost so far (no scale here)

Surgery in the morning...EEASSHHH!

Im in the books for Feb 15, i have all the same feelings you do. it's going to be a long 10 days of waiting for the day to come. good luck to you!

Feb 15th!! eeek I'm pumped but wondering what I will feel like. Also I am a bit stressed as I am flying to a different city and my patient cor. gave me a very basic list of items to pack. (socks, housecoat, flat shoes etc) They assume you fly in and fly out 2 days later, but since I am having surgery just before my college's week long break, we have decided to stay for 4 days after and fly home on the 5th day post surgery. Any recommendations on comfort items and supplies for post op care that I will need. I would rather buy it before I go and take it along (minus popsicles hehe) to be more prepared and not have to worry about it in a unknown city and my parents have been so supportive and are coming with as my Care team :) so lucky <3
Day 4 of my pre op diet. I am on slimtime Protein shakes choco flav flav(getting sick of these as they were all sold out of vanilla and said when they get some in I could send the choco back and they would send me vanilla (well no one has contacted me and considering i leave in a week and few days I am not going to hassel with that. shakes 3 x a day (750 cals) and then up to 250 cals of low glex.veg. These seem like pretty strict rules considering what I have seen other doc's prescribe. *sigh I CAN DO IT!!* Today I wanted to just suck on a cheeto puff until it disintegrated hahaha wow I need this surgery and am so thankful that I am getting it ASAP! I also caught myself staring at a girl eatting chili and a bun from tim hortons as we sat in the college commons and damn was I drooling and guess what I don't even like or eat chili EVER haha. But on a plus note i picked up some of those ketosis strips from the pharm. and peed on them today and they showed that I have a bit of it in my system, meaning I think I am burning some fat! booya my Surgeon will be proud.
I did cheat the other day and eat a few small pieces of beef Jerky, think I'm gonna get blasted for that?
Help I don't feel physically hungry in my tummy but my mind is going crazy with cravings.
I drank some dandelion tea to get the bile moving, hopefully that helps and I have a wicked back taste in my mouth, not enough Water today. Just needed a vent. and maybe some people have some suggestions.
I am looking forward to day 2 post op when I can have some chicken broth, clear Soups. I am a meat and savory snacker girl through and through.
I am away from home for the last 3 nights so I'm not sure how much I have lost so far (no scale here)

Please be very sure you can commit to the rules that will follow your surgery... Or you won't be successful. I know this sounds like tough love but wls isn't something to be taken lightly. You will have a life time of rainy days and celebrations but you can get through them if you want to. The band will only do 70% of the work. You have to do the rest.
My commitment started the day I started my liquid pre op diet. It was the day before thanksgiving no less.... The timing stunk...but i had 49 thanksgivings, christmas parties and holiday gorging so i decided it didnt matter. I was still able to partake in all the fun but i just didnt eat. That doesn't make me any better than someone who wasn't able to stick to it... But I say this because your head has to be in the game. If it really is... And you are doing this for you then move forward and forget about yesterday. If it isn't there is no shame in postponing the surgery until you are ready.
Best of luck.

My surgery is the 11th also!! Day 6 is going okay, its easier than the first couple days. I can tell you this is one of the hardest things I have ever done but we got this girl!! I just keep my focus on the reward in the end. Just think how skinny we are going to be- hard work and dedication! Good luck to you!! <3

I just wrote a quote on my Facebook that said..."A good goal should SCARE you a little and EXCITE you alot." This is my mantra for my surgery that is scheduled for Feb 7th!! Good luck!