NewLife75

You will be fine! Being 6'2" 384 pounds, believe me when I say that I thought there was no way I was going to complete a 14day pre op liquid ONLY diet. I bought shakes, Gatorade, etc, etc and I did not look back. Like people stated in other threads, after the third day, I didn't focus on not eating, but just drinking my shakes, Water etc on my schedule. My body told me when I was hungry and I had a drink. Jello and Popsicles were/are great and helped me.
The days leading up to surgery, there was one moment were I almost lost it and wanted to give up. I had told friends, coworkers and family that I was having surgery and I thought what if I failed, what if I eat the wrong thing, what if the weight don't fall off? But then I heard a whisper that said, look at how far I have brought you.. In your pre-op diet, you lost 14 pounds. You are already doing great! He is in control and you will do just fine. Use the tool and I will see you at your goal line!
My surgery was on 4/1. After coming home, I was weighing myself daily, but I had to stop. I will weigh myself again on Monday, but I do know the last weigh in was 355 which is 29 pounds down.
You can do it!

You will be fine! Being 6'2" 384 pounds, believe me when I say that I thought there was no way I was going to complete a 14day pre op liquid ONLY diet. I bought shakes, Gatorade, etc, etc and I did not look back. Like people stated in other threads, after the third day, I didn't focus on not eating, but just drinking my shakes, Water etc on my schedule. My body told me when I was hungry and I had a drink. Jello and Popsicles were/are great and helped me.
The days leading up to surgery, there was one moment were I almost lost it and wanted to give up. I had told friends, coworkers and family that I was having surgery and I thought what if I failed, what if I eat the wrong thing, what if the weight don't fall off? But then I heard a whisper that said, look at how far I have brought you.. In your pre-op diet, you lost 14 pounds. You are already doing great! He is in control and you will do just fine. Use the tool and I will see you at your goal line!
My surgery was on 4/1. After coming home, I was weighing myself daily, but I had to stop. I will weigh myself again on Monday, but I do know the last weigh in was 355 which is 29 pounds down.
You can do it!

Its been 10 days post op for me and I am so happy that I did it. I feel a big difference already!

Hello Everyone!! I went for my 10 day post op evaluation and Dr. Sherman at Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, and he states that I am doing great!!
Starting Weight 384
Surgery Weight 364
Current Weight 341
Down 43 pounds!!
I use to have bad pain in my feet before surgery and I noticed that it has stopped. I have more energy and not as sleepy as I use to be. I am also told that I have stopped snoring!! Lol, what a difference a few days make!!

Awesome job!

So just wanted to share with all you lovely ladies (and gents) my excitement! Im engaged as of tonight! My boyfriend promised me he would propose before my surgery and he did it tonight when I got home from class in the cutest way. Im so blessed and happy AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! LIFE IS GREAT!!!

You will be fine! Being 6'2" 384 pounds, believe me when I say that I thought there was no way I was going to complete a 14day pre op liquid ONLY diet. I bought shakes, Gatorade, etc, etc and I did not look back. Like people stated in other threads, after the third day, I didn't focus on not eating, but just drinking my shakes, Water etc on my schedule. My body told me when I was hungry and I had a drink. Jello and Popsicles were/are great and helped me.
The days leading up to surgery, there was one moment were I almost lost it and wanted to give up. I had told friends, coworkers and family that I was having surgery and I thought what if I failed, what if I eat the wrong thing, what if the weight don't fall off? But then I heard a whisper that said, look at how far I have brought you.. In your pre-op diet, you lost 14 pounds. You are already doing great! He is in control and you will do just fine. Use the tool and I will see you at your goal line!
My surgery was on 4/1. After coming home, I was weighing myself daily, but I had to stop. I will weigh myself again on Monday, but I do know the last weigh in was 355 which is 29 pounds down.
You can do it!

You will be fine! Being 6'2" 384 pounds, believe me when I say that I thought there was no way I was going to complete a 14day pre op liquid ONLY diet. I bought shakes, Gatorade, etc, etc and I did not look back. Like people stated in other threads, after the third day, I didn't focus on not eating, but just drinking my shakes, Water etc on my schedule. My body told me when I was hungry and I had a drink. Jello and Popsicles were/are great and helped me.
The days leading up to surgery, there was one moment were I almost lost it and wanted to give up. I had told friends, coworkers and family that I was having surgery and I thought what if I failed, what if I eat the wrong thing, what if the weight don't fall off? But then I heard a whisper that said, look at how far I have brought you.. In your pre-op diet, you lost 14 pounds. You are already doing great! He is in control and you will do just fine. Use the tool and I will see you at your goal line!
My surgery was on 4/1. After coming home, I was weighing myself daily, but I had to stop. I will weigh myself again on Monday, but I do know the last weigh in was 355 which is 29 pounds down.
You can do it!

You will be fine! Being 6'2" 384 pounds, believe me when I say that I thought there was no way I was going to complete a 14day pre op liquid ONLY diet. I bought shakes, Gatorade, etc, etc and I did not look back. Like people stated in other threads, after the third day, I didn't focus on not eating, but just drinking my shakes, Water etc on my schedule. My body told me when I was hungry and I had a drink. Jello and Popsicles were/are great and helped me.
The days leading up to surgery, there was one moment were I almost lost it and wanted to give up. I had told friends, coworkers and family that I was having surgery and I thought what if I failed, what if I eat the wrong thing, what if the weight don't fall off? But then I heard a whisper that said, look at how far I have brought you.. In your pre-op diet, you lost 14 pounds. You are already doing great! He is in control and you will do just fine. Use the tool and I will see you at your goal line!
My surgery was on 4/1. After coming home, I was weighing myself daily, but I had to stop. I will weigh myself again on Monday, but I do know the last weigh in was 355 which is 29 pounds down.
You can do it!

Thank you all, this is very encouraging. Thank God for this website. Good luck to all of you as well.

I think that we all have at one time or another have had those thoughts.. the what ifs.. I even cried before I went in. then there are those who tell you it wont work.. or those who tell you they know someone who gained the wt back.. for one.. it does work.. and for two.. .its up to you weather you fail or not.. they are giving you the greatest tool ever.. it really is hard to fail.. your stomach is too small... and for sure it will let you know you have over done it or eaten the wrong thing.. the doc and the nut will give you guidelines to live by..and trust me.. if you follow them to the t.. you will not fail.. dont set yourself up for failure.. be positive.. I figure if I can do this.. you can... yes its hard in the beginning .. but any surgery is... just remember in the beginning.. sip sip sip.. walk walk walk..protein Protein protein... and the wt will fall off.. how do I know this.. well I had surgery december 20th.. and im down 77lbs.. thats how I know.. all by following my doctors orders.. my labs were great.. cuz im taking my Vitamins and drinking Water like im suppose to and I dont eat things im not suppose to have.. yes I can have whatever I want right now.. but I choose not to go back to that lifestyle.. Im not going to be that fat girl whom people always say.. "you have a pretty face". Im going to be healthy and happy.. get yourself a fantastic support group going.. and you WILL not fail.. but most of all.. you are the one in control.. best of luck to you on your new journey.. trust me when the weight starts falling off.. you will understand... when those clothes keep getting baggier and baggier.. it will keep you on track.. be positive.. dont let the negative nellies keep you down... you can do this.. my only one regret.. is I didnt do it sooner...

I'm sleeved!! 2 days post op and I am back at home resting. Out of everything I have to deal with, I would say the gas is the most difficult.

I am on day 4 on a 14 day pre-op liquid diet. I wish I was able to have a salad or a small piece of chicken a day, but I guess I should've done better while seeing the nutritionist. My surgery date is 4/1 and this is my first time posting. I wish all of you the best!

1 day to go!!

I am on day 4 on a 14 day pre-op liquid diet. I wish I was able to have a salad or a small piece of chicken a day, but I guess I should've done better while seeing the nutritionist. My surgery date is 4/1 and this is my first time posting. I wish all of you the best!

I am on day 4 on a 14 day pre-op liquid diet. I wish I was able to have a salad or a small piece of chicken a day, but I guess I should've done better while seeing the nutritionist. My surgery date is 4/1 and this is my first time posting. I wish all of you the best!

I am on day 4 on a 14 day pre-op liquid diet. I wish I was able to have a salad or a small piece of chicken a day, but I guess I should've done better while seeing the nutritionist. My surgery date is 4/1 and this is my first time posting. I wish all of you the best!

I am on day 4 on a 14 day pre-op liquid diet. I wish I was able to have a salad or a small piece of chicken a day, but I guess I should've done better while seeing the nutritionist. My surgery date is 4/1 and this is my first time posting. I wish all of you the best!

Lucky y'all! I am on day 2 of 14 day liquid diet. Hardest thing I have ever done. Also day 2 of not smoking. I would love a bite of anything that's not liquid.

I am on day 4 on a 14 day pre-op liquid diet. I wish I was able to have a salad or a small piece of chicken a day, but I guess I should've done better while seeing the nutritionist. My surgery date is 4/1 and this is my first time posting. I wish all of you the best!

Hello everyone, I just wanted to take the time to say hi to everyone. I was unsure if I was going to make any posts, but I said what the heck. I have been approved and my surgery date is April 1, 2013. I am looking forward to it!

Hi:)
I'm glad you decided to post. This is a great spot to be able to ask questions and get support.
Good luck on your surgery day!
Laura