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I don't want to sound like an ass- but I'm going to. Or everyone who is so concerned with consuming alcohol so soon after surgery I want you to take a good hard look and the label on your liquid Lortab. It's 14 proof. Not going to say that anyone should go out drinking but please spare me the dramatics of pouring alcohol on an open wound.

My fat days were so self destructive and now I don't even come close! I look back at what I used to do to myself and my poor body and it's very upsetting. When I am down now I have permission to:
Cry
Nap
Journal
Take a bath
Turn off my phone
Watch trash reality tv
Play with my dog
These things never crossed my kind before because I was trapped not only by food but also by my head. Remember that feelings are not facts!!

I know that many sleevers are not fans of plain Water and I fall into that category too. Yesterday my boyfriend introduced my to Crazy Water which is a brand of alkalinated water.
Mom problem drinking this like when I try to drink regular water and I think it really helps any excess acid even though I am on a ppi.
Just wanted to share!!

I understand. The first week was a combination of medication, good mourning and cabin fever combined with being sick o a liquid diet. Remember that for anyone needing WLS our natural state is to eat when we are uncomfortable. Right now that is certainly not an option. For the first time you will have to find something else to do with your feelings.
For me at least this is why diets never worked and the weight never stayed off. Who wanted to actually deal with life. I can assure you that physically you will feel better eventually. Everyone heals at their own pace so that will be for your body to decide but try and make things nice for yourself.
Try journaling, going online like this, calling people, napping or other stuff. People h e posted lots of great ideas on this site.
Take care.

Pre op: 206
Dos: 202
Current:182.7
Afc: goal 160
I'm in!! Let do this

Update on today's weigh in. I am officially 189.3!! Goal is met . So happy

So glad to hear you are doin well!!! Welcome to the losers bench, we saved you a hard earned seat.

It's a long thin blender on a stick that you can place into Soups and whatever you like. It will purée the liquid which is really helpful for the liquid diet stage. You can get them at target or any cooking store. They also make super frothy Protein shakes!

I just had to give a huge shout out to my immersion blender which made my first day back to work bearable!! I think that they should just hand out these wonderful inventions to everyone on full liquid diet! After I got home I was able to make dinner in 5 minutes.

I don't want to sound like an ass- but I'm going to. Or everyone who is so concerned with consuming alcohol so soon after surgery I want you to take a good hard look and the label on your liquid Lortab. It's 14 proof. Not going to say that anyone should go out drinking but please spare me the dramatics of pouring alcohol on an open wound.

Just remember why you are having the surgery. We need a tool that can help us adhere to a diet and the sleeve does that. Otherwise why would I or anyone else get it? If we could just do a pre op diet why would we have surgery? Let's get this sleeve party started!! See you on the losers bench!!

I don't want to sound like an ass- but I'm going to. Or everyone who is so concerned with consuming alcohol so soon after surgery I want you to take a good hard look and the label on your liquid Lortab. It's 14 proof. Not going to say that anyone should go out drinking but please spare me the dramatics of pouring alcohol on an open wound.

Baby,
Nerves are so normal. That just goes to show that you are aware of the reality of situation and that u care about urself. But at least for me, staying fat has been partly out of fear. I don't even know what I am scared of half the time but I was so tired of it holding me back that I just had to grab onto everyone around me and let their strength pull me through.
U will be ok. Trust that there is something watching over u and try to find a quiet safe place where u can calm ur soul.

I ate everything and then started my pre op diet and was feeling really tired and run down. At my pre op my doctors appt he said I could eat more food just to keep it low carb.
I felt when I posted about it here I got a lot of crappy answers like how if I hinge the sleeve would fail or I wouldn't be able to have the control for the post op diet. I find it funny that anyone who requires wls can even say anything like this. Trust me that none of us got here because we were in control of our food.
Anyway don't feel bad. The surgery is a great tool to help with staying on track. The weight will come off. Just do the best u can on the diet and don't beat urself up about it.

Congrats!! You are an inspiration. Can't wait to see pics.

Baby,
Nerves are so normal. That just goes to show that you are aware of the reality of situation and that u care about urself. But at least for me, staying fat has been partly out of fear. I don't even know what I am scared of half the time but I was so tired of it holding me back that I just had to grab onto everyone around me and let their strength pull me through.
U will be ok. Trust that there is something watching over u and try to find a quiet safe place where u can calm ur soul.

Baby,
Nerves are so normal. That just goes to show that you are aware of the reality of situation and that u care about urself. But at least for me, staying fat has been partly out of fear. I don't even know what I am scared of half the time but I was so tired of it holding me back that I just had to grab onto everyone around me and let their strength pull me through.
U will be ok. Trust that there is something watching over u and try to find a quiet safe place where u can calm ur soul.

Got sleeved yesterday am!! In so happy to finally be posting in the post op section.

My surgery is at 730!! I am so happy nervous and excited all at the same time. I do t know if I will be able to sleep tonight.

Just think that by Christmas we will be new people!!

Day one of pre op diet and I am already looking at how I can make it exciting. I just wanted to share that if u like flavored Syrup for adding to shakes or drinks the Torani website has about 30 different sugar free flavored syrups. I was so excited!!

Getting sleeved on the 10th. Starting my pre op diet tomorrow. So happy it's moving quickly!!

You look amazing!! I'll be joining you on the losers bench 12/10!!!

I will be by myself at the hospital but I know that I have the phone. Also from what I have read the time flies because u r busy walking and sleeping. I don't know if I would be a great hostess or want to have anyone see me except for some really nice nurses with medication!!