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When you can tie your shoes in the car - with the seatbelt on.

When you can sit "Indian style" in your recliner!

Your old belt now goes 1 1/2 times around your waist.

Your old boss walks right past you not realizing who you are. Happened to me last week.

liquid diet day 4: just purchased Swansons tortilla Soup base broth... HEAVEN... it was a party in my mouth and a wonderful change to regular broth ... (I heard the hot/sour broth is pretty good too!)
Highly recommend it!

I had to use a suppository after surgery. It had been 4 days without a BM. That took care of the immediate problem.
Now I use 3 tbsp of benefiber per day. One each in my Protein Shakes, and a 3rd in a glass of crystal light. This is what works for me.

Thanks for the encouragement guys. I don't think I've ever been so miserable when it comes to food. I always thought I didn't have a food addiction but after today I think I may have been wrong. I felt sick and light headed and got a sudden headache. But I knew if I had one bite it would turn into at least 2 slices. It makes me question, will I be able to handle the post-op?

Yea I feel you on this pre op road! I have wanted to cheat but I tell myself that if I cheat now I will cheat post op and I don't want the problems that come with that.
It was suggested to me to write a goodbye letter to my favorite foods (which is plenty) but my biggest down fall is Crackling and Boudian balls. So sometime between now and the 14th I will be writing that letter. Good luck and WE can do this!!

I hate the diet as well!
I'm down 16 pounds and my surgery is May 11th! We got this!

I defintitely understand everyone's pain!
I'm on my third day of my pre-op and I cheated yesterday for Cinco de mayo (added more calories than I should have consumed, plus I had a margarita).
Today, I've been on the straight and narrow, but I'm at work and they have homemade German chocolate Cake in the breakroom and I'm like, "damn I want some" and damn it keeps calling me! But I ate my allowed sugar free jell-o and I'm out of here in in 30 minutes. So glad to have this forum to share with you all who empathize with my pain and growling stomach!
Surgery day is T-minus 12 days away!! #May18th

Thanks so much for everyone's replies. This evening has definitely been a bummer. I am going to call my pcp tomorrow and see if he will write a letter or something. He has seen me for over 20 years and has known my track record also on diet failures

I am so sorry to hear this. After being around these boards for a long time I would suggest that you appeal. You should be able to get your PCP or surgeon to help with the process.
Don't give up.

You are a-okay! Mine is in a week and I've cheated 3 times during these Protein shakes! Just make sure if you're going to cheat off it, choose HEALTHY options! You're doing just fine! Don't kick yourself when you're so close!

It was hard. I cheated once, eating a 1/2 of a quesadilla. And I made a conscious decision to eat the night we celebrated my husband's 40th birthday. Did perfectly fine otherwise, and lost 14#'s and the doc said all was perfect for the surgery.
I'm 6 days post op and not wanting to jeopardize the procedure (and lack of desire) keeps me focused. I long for something when I see it (like yesterday when my hubby grilled) but am fine doing without it. I know eventually I should be able to have somethings, just not everything.

Listerine is your friend. It's nasty but it works. Gargle with it, use the pocket spray, suck on the breath strips.

NOTHING tastes good after a healthy dose of it so it will kill your cravings for sure.

Pre-op diet IS a bitch. You're right about that. Hang in there. I'd love to tell you it gets "easier" soon, but between the surgery and the post-op diet, you have trying times ahead. The most important virtue during these next few months will be patience. It's a long road ahead, but it will be worth it in the end.

As requested. Here you go ladies and gents. I counted 163 and growing. I will redo in a week or two.
Bvenegas whom started this post, was scheduled in May, but, was rescheduled for June 1, due to technicalities. Bvenegas because you started this great post, you are our main May sleever.
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My surgery date is May 18. One week from today. I'm so ready, and so tired of waiting. I've been in the program since October.
I didn't expect to get so emotional before surgery. I feel like I'm going to be so much better; when I think of all my complaints, they are all tied to my weight: the osteoarthritis in my knees, the social anxiety, the pain in my back, my shoulders, SO MUCH will change. I really feel the "weight" of this life of obesity, and I just want to hide until I'm better. I'm ready to be rid of my pain, both physical and emotional.
It's like over the past month I'm seeing myself as someone who's wearing too much body armor. I've allowed myself to look honestly at where I am, and I'm really ready to leave. 6 more days! I am so ready!

I'm May 15th! Noon surgery time, check in @ 10:30 a.m. I can't believe it's FINALLY HERE!!!!!!!!

My surgery is scheduled for Tuesday May 12th. It's been a long road. Started this journey 9 months ago. I must admit. I have a lot of emotions going on. Excited and nervous at the same time

My surgery was on 5/5 and everything went well .No leaks. I did have an issue with my stomach being inflamed and anything I tried to drink other then ice chips I would throw up. Not a fun time. They gave me something for the inflammation and a needle in my back side for the nausea. Around 8 clock last night the nausea subsided and I have been able to drink apple juice and Water. Going home today ????.. Sitting here sipping my apple juice.

I'm May 18th also....

Thanks for checking on me. I'm doing well, I drove for the first time today. (Ugh... Potholes!) and went to the market too. I even did the dishes.
The only pain I have comes and goes depending on movement/positioning. I advanced to full liquids today. I've never been so happy to have dairy! It also gives me more options to get my Protein.
I'm drinking fine, still no nausea or vomiting. I do my last lovenox injection today (yes)!! Life is heading towards normal!
I hope you're well!

Maybe if it involves whipped cream?
If so, choose the fat free kind.

(From LipstickLady's post)
I can eat more now than I could at one day out. I can't eat more now than I could at 9 months out. And I drink Coke Zero. THROUGH A STRAW!!


OMG, COKE ZERO WITH A STRAW!!!!!!!!!!!!
CAFFEINE!!!!
CARBONATION!!!!
A STRAW WHERE YOU CAN SUCK IN AIR!!!!!!!!
Oooh, I'm feeling weak just thinking about that.
To quote Fred Sanford (Redd Foxx character):
(Saying this as I clench my chest) "Elizabeth, I'm coming to meet ya', this is the big one."
Naaaah, just kidding. I'll enjoy one too.