Butterflysecrets

Hello Everyone!

So excited to see fellow surgery buddies. My name is Kelly. I'm married to an amazing man and have a four year old son and three bonus kids. I just turned 39 two weeks ago. I found out from my surgeon last week that I was approved and started on my liquid diet.

I've alway been a chubby kid. I was on phen/fen when I was in middle school and did ok until college and gained the weight back with a vengeance. I had a Lapband placed in 2003 and was very successful with it until it slipped after the birth of my son. The Lapband was removed at the first of this year and that surgeon would not do a revision. So, again, I started WW and lost a whole 15 pounds despite following it diligently and training for a half marathon.

So, here I am scheduled for the 13th. I am getting wishy washy, nervous, and excited. Not feeling very prepared for life after sleeve but I am trying to learn about the diet in the first few weeks. Good luck to all and I look forward to success for us all.

Bright blessings.

I received a call from my surgeons office last Tuesday telling me to start my full liquid diet the next day because my surgery is set for November 13th. We are still awaiting final approval fromBC/BS Federal (they requested my diet history). So, I had to ask her what they wanted me on for full liquid diet. I guess the regular that everyone is told-unlimited sugar-free Popsicles and Jello and carnation instant Breakfast 5-6 times a day. I thought that an odd choice, but what do I know. I am having a hard time with the liquid diet. I wasn't planning on this all happening so soon and now I am afraid of long term failure. I had a lap-band that slipped and was removed earlier this year. So, I am excited but also my head is spinning that this is going to happen very soon. Just wanted to say hello and I look forward to all the advice and help I can get from everyone.

Bright Blessings.