Laura9643

Some things I journaled about before I had surgery-
You're scared because you're going to lose control over the food...
When in fact it's the food controlling you. You're scared of being thin. You're scared of the attention. You're scared of being whatever you'll be when the weight is gone. You're not sure who that person is or if it will still be you. You're scared of not being able to hide. You're scared of no more excuses. You're scared you still won't be happy after the weight comes off. You're scared you will. You're scared to give up the things you eat that you think make you happy, that are the same things that in the end make you so sad. You're scared of the journey ahead and at the same time are so excited of the possibilities. You're done being scared.
Again just some things I wrote down before my procedure 6 months ago.
On another note....my husband is having VSG on 3/7. He is still scared after seeing me be successful with this lifestyle change. He's mourning food right now just like I did before. I don't think he realized how scared I am, and his family is about his weight. He is 375 and 5'10". If he could feel how fearful we are for him, I think that might change his perspective. He and I have had conversations about if he was scared/is scared from dropping dead from a heart attack or due to his weight. He said no.
I think looking back, I should have been more scared of what I was doing to myself vs. surgery. I hope my husband sees that too eventually.
Good lucks everyone, you'll do great!

I had an issue with spicy food early on. Now, 6 months out, spicy is not too much of an issue.

I went with a board certified surgeon and a center of excellence too. If you're asking, you have a doubt somewhere in your head.

I am not sure! I just focus on the Protein for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. I stopped taking Protein shakes at the two month mark per my nutritionist. I also stopped eating Protein Bars for the most part unless I am in a hurry. Breakfast I usually do greek yogurt, cottage cheese or an egg white omelette. I always bring my lunch to work so I can make sure I am in control of the portions and do a Protein (fish, chicken, turkey) some cheese and or cottage cheese. dinner, chicken breast usually. I try to get in exercise a few times a week. Oh and I drink lots of herbal tea and Water during the day. If I am exercising more, I take in more calories. If I take in carbs, it's usually in the form of vegetables or fruits. I try to stay pretty regimented in what I eat and eat a lot if cottage cheese- I like it and a small amount fills me up. Hope this helps!

Some things I journaled about before I had surgery-
You're scared because you're going to lose control over the food...
When in fact it's the food controlling you. You're scared of being thin. You're scared of the attention. You're scared of being whatever you'll be when the weight is gone. You're not sure who that person is or if it will still be you. You're scared of not being able to hide. You're scared of no more excuses. You're scared you still won't be happy after the weight comes off. You're scared you will. You're scared to give up the things you eat that you think make you happy, that are the same things that in the end make you so sad. You're scared of the journey ahead and at the same time are so excited of the possibilities. You're done being scared.
Again just some things I wrote down before my procedure 6 months ago.
On another note....my husband is having VSG on 3/7. He is still scared after seeing me be successful with this lifestyle change. He's mourning food right now just like I did before. I don't think he realized how scared I am, and his family is about his weight. He is 375 and 5'10". If he could feel how fearful we are for him, I think that might change his perspective. He and I have had conversations about if he was scared/is scared from dropping dead from a heart attack or due to his weight. He said no.
I think looking back, I should have been more scared of what I was doing to myself vs. surgery. I hope my husband sees that too eventually.
Good lucks everyone, you'll do great!

I used nectar vanilla bean torte as well as Chike coffee. But, I stopped Protein shakes at the two month mark per my nutritionist and surgeon's recommendation/plan. They don't believe in continued Protein shake usage and prefer patients get their protein in solid food wise, however, they always said a Protein Shake is better than no protein at all and said they would be fine if I was having an issue or on the go and not able to find solid protein.
I have saved all of my Protein powder for my husband who is having surgery in 2 weeks.

Some things I journaled about before I had surgery-
You're scared because you're going to lose control over the food...
When in fact it's the food controlling you. You're scared of being thin. You're scared of the attention. You're scared of being whatever you'll be when the weight is gone. You're not sure who that person is or if it will still be you. You're scared of not being able to hide. You're scared of no more excuses. You're scared you still won't be happy after the weight comes off. You're scared you will. You're scared to give up the things you eat that you think make you happy, that are the same things that in the end make you so sad. You're scared of the journey ahead and at the same time are so excited of the possibilities. You're done being scared.
Again just some things I wrote down before my procedure 6 months ago.
On another note....my husband is having VSG on 3/7. He is still scared after seeing me be successful with this lifestyle change. He's mourning food right now just like I did before. I don't think he realized how scared I am, and his family is about his weight. He is 375 and 5'10". If he could feel how fearful we are for him, I think that might change his perspective. He and I have had conversations about if he was scared/is scared from dropping dead from a heart attack or due to his weight. He said no.
I think looking back, I should have been more scared of what I was doing to myself vs. surgery. I hope my husband sees that too eventually.
Good lucks everyone, you'll do great!

I would not worry about it. But you could talk to your nutritionist and see if you're eating enough with working out- sometimes you have to iincrease the calories. Sometime around my period I will retain Water and not lose. But really, if it is just once, and you're not consistently gaining don't worry. If you're consistently gaining keep a food and exercise journal and discuss the details with your nut. They should be able to see what the issue in the journal right away. Hang in there and keep up the good work!

Some things I journaled about before I had surgery-
You're scared because you're going to lose control over the food...
When in fact it's the food controlling you. You're scared of being thin. You're scared of the attention. You're scared of being whatever you'll be when the weight is gone. You're not sure who that person is or if it will still be you. You're scared of not being able to hide. You're scared of no more excuses. You're scared you still won't be happy after the weight comes off. You're scared you will. You're scared to give up the things you eat that you think make you happy, that are the same things that in the end make you so sad. You're scared of the journey ahead and at the same time are so excited of the possibilities. You're done being scared.
Again just some things I wrote down before my procedure 6 months ago.
On another note....my husband is having VSG on 3/7. He is still scared after seeing me be successful with this lifestyle change. He's mourning food right now just like I did before. I don't think he realized how scared I am, and his family is about his weight. He is 375 and 5'10". If he could feel how fearful we are for him, I think that might change his perspective. He and I have had conversations about if he was scared/is scared from dropping dead from a heart attack or due to his weight. He said no.
I think looking back, I should have been more scared of what I was doing to myself vs. surgery. I hope my husband sees that too eventually.
Good lucks everyone, you'll do great!

I had what felt like a racing heart for two months before surgery, couldn't sleep and was miserable with fear. 6 months later I wish I had done it sooner! Fear is normal because you have never had this done. But I can say it should have been more fearful of keeling over from being overweight than from surgery.
Hang in there!

I think it might just be the stress on the body from losing so much weight so quickly. Everyone is different though.

Congrats to all of us!!!

Night before surgery! Anxious and excited. Just trying to drink drink drink so I am not dehydrated tomorrow morning.
Congrats to everyone already sleeved and good luck tomorrow 8/14 sleevers!!!!
Laura

Night before surgery! Anxious and excited. Just trying to drink drink drink so I am not dehydrated tomorrow morning.
Congrats to everyone already sleeved and good luck tomorrow 8/14 sleevers!!!!
Laura

Night before surgery! Anxious and excited. Just trying to drink drink drink so I am not dehydrated tomorrow morning.
Congrats to everyone already sleeved and good luck tomorrow 8/14 sleevers!!!!
Laura

I wish I could. I even called the dietician and she said no protein.
A little juice diluted with Water twice a day and a cracker if I feel light headed.
They are serious about the no protien...
Only a couple more days.... Thanks for the advice though! I was looking at all of the Protein Shakes and water I have in the fridge for after surgery and wanted to down one so bad.... lol. I was good though and had a Coke Zero instead hoping the caffeine helps!
Laura

Awesome! I friended you so we can!

I started my pre op diet today- which is nothing but Clear Liquids ...sugar free Jello, diet soda, coffee, tea, broth (twice a day max), sugar free popscicles and Water of course. Doing a lot of Vitamin water. This is until August 14 when I go in for surgery. Hope I lose a little on this.... And am not too mean to my coworkers in the mean time. Thank goodness my husband is going out of town tomorrow morning and back Monday so he can be go e for the worst of the withdrawals....lol.
7 days until surgery!!!!
Laura

Thanks for creating the book. I downloaded it for my Kindle app on my iPad and have found it very useful!
Laura

I'm having mine done August 14th too.
I have to do one week of Clear Liquids before it.