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That does look amazing. Thanks for the info everyone!

Okay so I feel like I can't talk to my doctors or family about what I'm feeling so I need to vent to you all. I'm just over 6 weeks out. I have lost 22lbs. I'm happy with my weight loss so far but I crave EVERYTHNG and have since day 1. According to my surgeon I'm not supposed to have any carbs or sweets for the first 12-18 months. I get that this stuff is bad for you, really bad, but if I had self control to not eat those things before surgery then I would have done it. I just thought that after surgery cravings and this hunger would go away. I am trying to tell myself that as long as I stay on track 90% of the time that it's okay to have a "cheat day" or even a "cheat meal" Once a week. I'm really fine during the week its just the weekends that get me. Does anyone else feel like this? I just need a little break here and there. I don't want to admit it to anyone, but I sometimes regret my decision. :- /

Thanks!

Has anyone moved off of the pureed stage sooner than 2 weeks, either by doctor guidance or just because you felt it was the right thing to do? I ask because I'm only taking in about 300 calories and 20 grams of Protein per day. I feel like it would be healthier to move on to soft foods to get the proper nutrition.

Oh and good luck tomorrow. Keep us posted on how everything goes.

I figured shrinking the liver wasn't the only thing reason they make you do this. I am happy about the weight I have lost so far though!

Thank you everyone. I feel so much better and back on track today because of your comments. I can do this!

Thanks!

Just had sushi for dinner which was NOT on the preop diet. Bad thing is I want to cheat again. Please tell me I'm not the only one who has cheated...more than once.

After a LONG time of fighting with insurance companies and doctors and I FINALLY have my surgery date. Anyone else out there with and October date that is looking for a surgery buddy??? Please message me if so!

Wow that's great! So glad you are having so much success.

So glad to hear that you are doing well! Seems to be a good amout of weight lost for you so far. Keep up the great work. I actually just got my surgery date today. It's going to be 10/14/15. I know it's a ways off but after all I've been through trying to get it approved I'm just glad to know for sure that it's going to happen.

I found out this morning that my surgeon IS going to be able to go ahead with the surgey and just exclude the liver biopsy. Soooooo happy!!!! I have a few more hoops to jump through, but at least I'm one step closer.

Not yet. I have to find out if they are going to take me first. I'm very happy to hear that there are docs out there that don't require it. I will certainly travel if I need to...although probably not all the way out to OR lol

Great! Well its good to know that there are docs out there that don't require it in case I need to switch. How is everything going for you so far?