carolc

Yes, bread and sugar are evil!! Good luck to you

I haven't had the surgery yet but the picture thing is a huge motivator for me. I have avoided the camera for 8 years now and it makes me so sad that I have no pictures with my kids Congrats to you!

Has anyone else had to do a pre op 5 day ketosis diet? It was not fun but I made it to day 5...and lost 10lbs! I was allowed 9 oz of lean protein, 3 cups broth, 6 oz jello, 64 oz of water divided into 3 meals. On day six I go for urine test to confirm ketosis. This shows that you were able to follow rules and that you are serious about surgery. Now...to keep this 10 lb off and lose more by July!

For me, it isn't a matter of embarrassment. Heck, the fact that i am overweight is embarrassing! I need to focus on me for once and not waste a second explaining myself to people who may not be supportive. I get my feelings hurt easily and I know this so It's a matter protecting myself. I may change my mind later on, who knows?

My surgeon told me to take flinstone complete! Chewables

I decided against telling anyone with the exception of my husband, kids and best friend I asked my surgeon his advice and he said to do whatever will gove me the best success. He also said to tell people i had my galbladder out to explain my hospital stay! I may change my feelings afterward but for now, i don't need everyone's comments and opinions.

Hi there, i just found this forum and have spent an hour reading! My name is carol, I am in the pre op stage with no surgery date...hoping for july. So far i have met with my surgeon and nutritionist, fitness assesment and am doing my 5 day ketosis diet before my pysc eval. Things are moving quickly and i am very excited. I look forward to chatting with you all, support is so important!