mharris3719

My Sadie girl!

I eat whatever I want. I obviously go for Protein and veggies first, but I also include fruits and complex carbs for a healthy, balanced diet. As for indulging in the "bad" stuff, you bet I do! I followed my diet plan to a T pre and postop, but after about 3 months, I was feeling back to normal and felt OK eating most anything. I've had pizza, tacos, tiramisu, cake, ice cream, cheesecake, muffins, pancakes, fries, wine, and vodka....all completely guilt free! The only thing I consider off limits is carbonated beverages. ( I tried a few sips and it was definitely a no-go) Of course I eat these things in moderation, and I am one of the lucky ones that doesn't have carb craving triggers. Like you, I had surgery so I would never have to diet again. No counting, no tracking, no depriving myself. I make good choices and my sleeve limits my portions. I am 6 pounds under goal and still losing so for me, this plan works.

I think it is based on risk.

Surgery in a few hours. Headed to the hospital now!

It's getting close! I'm not feeling scared..more like Antsy to hurry up and get this over... I'm gonna kick ass through all of it and make myself and all my supportive family proud!! I want to wear a bikini next summer!!!!!!

It's getting close! I'm not feeling scared..more like Antsy to hurry up and get this over... I'm gonna kick ass through all of it and make myself and all my supportive family proud!! I want to wear a bikini next summer!!!!!!

It's getting close! I'm not feeling scared..more like Antsy to hurry up and get this over... I'm gonna kick ass through all of it and make myself and all my supportive family proud!! I want to wear a bikini next summer!!!!!!

Hey there! I'm June 19th!

I'm in Dallas, scheduled for surgery 6/19 with Dr. Kennedy! Let's do this!!!

I just had my approval from insurance verified and and scheduled for June 26th! I'm equal parts nervous/excited/scared. I have lost 14 lbs during my 90 day (insurance required) doctor monitored diet. I live near Dallas and will be having surgery with Dr. Kennedy.

Is anyone near me and prepping for a June date? I could use a buddy to go through this with.

Hey there! I'm June 19th!

sugar free banana Syrup or banana extract! Flavor without the carbs or sugar.

i have as well. this is incredibly hard. there are several threads about cheating on the pre-op diet. hang in there!

I had my surgery six and a half weeks ago, i was also a lightweight-ish person. Surgery weight being 246. I was down to 220 by my first appt a week and a half later and then by four weeks I was only down to 212. I noticed my weight stalled as soon as I added exercise into the mix. I think sitting around recovering for two or three weeks lost a lot of muscle mass for me and when I began lifting and running again I started to gain muscle back. My NUT told me not to worry this early on as long as I'm seeing inches come off. I'm simply trading my fat lbs for muscle lbs. which I'm totally fine with. I'd rather build muscle and boost my metabolism and be healthy than see 15 lbs drop off the scale in a week. Plus a slower and steadier weight loss equals less skin issues later on.

I would eat at McDonalds before surgery - not a lot (I'd prefer a good cheeseburger from a great bar here in town).
Now - I really don't want one. In fact, I was in a McDonalds this afternoon and the greasy smell made me a little sick to my stomach. I didn't order anything and to be quite honest, I didn't want anything.
I have found that those foods that I used to crave, want, binge on, just don't appeal to me anymore. I used to love bread - good crusty artisan bread. I rarely eat bread now and I don't miss it. The other night at Olive Garden I had 1/2 a breadstick....pre-surgery, I would eat 3-4 breadsticks plus all that Pasta. I used to love pizza - I know will eat the toppings and a couple of bites of the crust.
I think once I de-toxed my body, I realized all that I didn't want all that processed food anymore. I'm not saying I never eat carbs or bad stuff. I've been known to sneak a fry from my son's plate or a Dorito here and there, but for the most part, I don't want that stuff.
I know you're worried about what your diet will be like post-op....I did too. I mourned food. I had my food funerals. In reality, I didn't need to. Food just doesn't have it's clutches in me any more - I'm finally free.

Great info y'all. Thanks. I feel better and knowing this is my tool for my new life that will be all about better choices is how I think I will succeed long term.

Great info y'all. Thanks. I feel better and knowing this is my tool for my new life that will be all about better choices is how I think I will succeed long term.

I'm pretty sure veggie broth is fine.

I'll be on liquids until my surgery next Thurs... So far so good, but I do feel a bit hungry...guess I'll have another Protein shake!

My Sadie girl!

My surgery date is June 19th!

So excited, I got my date. July 10th and I will be on to a new and healthy chapter of my life!

So excited, I got my date. July 10th and I will be on to a new and healthy chapter of my life!

I do 1 week of liquids too...starting June 12.

So excited, I got my date. July 10th and I will be on to a new and healthy chapter of my life!