ShannonbKSU

I am struggling here as well. And the funny part is I AM a therapist! We don't always have magic answers and it's something that I've tried to overcome many times and failed. I think what's scary for me now is food isn't an option anymore. It was always there if I needed it... But now it's not! Eek!! And Congrats on controlling your alcohol and other dependencies... That means you are strong enough to do this too

I am 8 months down and I can eat those things now :-) , it's totally a head game and it took me a good 3 months to get over that , even now I still miss being able to have a big meal or eat out at a restaurant but it does get better i promise :-) good luck

Is anybody just exhausted? I saw someone say they walked the mall already??? Holy cow the bathroom and back makes me tired! My Dr requires a full week of Clear Liquids only so I think that's part of the problem... Just not taking any calories or nutrition in..

Oh! And a pair of slip-on shoes !!! It will hurt far too much to bend over and battle with the shoe laces for the first few days.

Hey guys! It's Sarah again! So I'm 8 days out from surgery and down 15 pounds
Here are my stats:
Highest Weight - 375 (January 2014)
Surgery Weight - 337
Current Weight - 322
THAT'S 53 POUNDS I'VE LOST IN A YEAR!!! I still have 160lbs to go but I feel that it's better to focus on the positive right now and show just how big of a difference -50 pounds is.
Here's a before and current pic-

I'm so excited! I can see little differences everywhere! My boobs are smaller, my legs are smaller, my waist is smaller, my face is smaller! I'm so proud of myself! AND I lost most of that weight pre-op so wooooo!!
So pretty much I just want to encourage others to take a minute and Celebrate how far you've come instead of how far left you have to go. Think positive! Let yourself see the changes. You are awesome!

well it's good to know that I'm not alone

gotta keep repeating that to myself! lol

I need a whining moment here. I'm hungry. I want to chew food. And, I work in a school and our home ec teacher has made caramel brownies, oatmeal and Peanut Butter Cookies for everyone already today because she "loves the smell of baking" around Christmas. UGHHHHHHH! I ate a sugar free popsicle....wasn't really the same lol
Ok rant over

I need a whining moment here. I'm hungry. I want to chew food. And, I work in a school and our home ec teacher has made caramel brownies, oatmeal and Peanut Butter Cookies for everyone already today because she "loves the smell of baking" around Christmas. UGHHHHHHH! I ate a sugar free popsicle....wasn't really the same lol
Ok rant over

gotta keep repeating that to myself! lol

I'm a fan of http://www.motivationalbottle.com
they are cute, measure the amount of Water and how much you should be drinking per hour

@@HMR You know I would probably be miserable (and cheating!) on the pre-op diet if I hadn't already drastically reduced my calorie intake in the two months prior. I feel sorry for those who were eating regularly prior to the pre-op diet.
I know it must be hard. You just have to keep trying and definitely stick to pre-op the day or two before surgery. The more you follow the guidelines the easier it becomes to do it without feeling miserable. If you cheat, your body is going to keep wanting you to cheat! It's one of those unfair rules. You think, "If I just have a little REAL food I will feel better and be able to continue no problem." But it actually makes it harder to continue every time you give in. I would find something to distract you. Read a book, go to the movies, lots of christmas shopping, or christmas browsing!, go to bed early, take a walk, a long drive, listen to podcasts, play with your pets, etc. I find sipping warm liquids (herbal tea, even plain Water or Water with a squeeze of lemon) helps with the hunger. I can't stand those water flavorings (crystal light, mio, etc.) so herbal tea with a packet of truvia works much better for me if I am jonesing for something other than water.
One thing I am experiencing on the pre-op diet is a little heartburn/acid reflux. I usually NEVER have heartburn or acid reflux so this is very strange for me. It is uncomfortable and oddly makes me want to eat! So I have allowed myself the chewable alka-seltzer or tums tablets to help with that even though I am sure there is some caloric value to them. Is anyone else experiencing this?

I need a whining moment here. I'm hungry. I want to chew food. And, I work in a school and our home ec teacher has made caramel brownies, oatmeal and Peanut Butter Cookies for everyone already today because she "loves the smell of baking" around Christmas. UGHHHHHHH! I ate a sugar free popsicle....wasn't really the same lol
Ok rant over

gotta keep repeating that to myself! lol

hey - I think it does get easier. I'm on day 6 (of 10) and it's WAY better than day 2 or 3. I'm still hungry but I'm getting used to the fact that I won't be getting as much to eat and there's not the huge need to find something to eat.

I need a whining moment here. I'm hungry. I want to chew food. And, I work in a school and our home ec teacher has made caramel brownies, oatmeal and Peanut Butter Cookies for everyone already today because she "loves the smell of baking" around Christmas. UGHHHHHHH! I ate a sugar free popsicle....wasn't really the same lol
Ok rant over

gotta keep repeating that to myself! lol

I need a whining moment here. I'm hungry. I want to chew food. And, I work in a school and our home ec teacher has made caramel brownies, oatmeal and Peanut Butter Cookies for everyone already today because she "loves the smell of baking" around Christmas. UGHHHHHHH! I ate a sugar free popsicle....wasn't really the same lol
Ok rant over

great post! I'm following for good advice as well!

gotta keep repeating that to myself! lol

I need a whining moment here. I'm hungry. I want to chew food. And, I work in a school and our home ec teacher has made caramel brownies, oatmeal and Peanut Butter Cookies for everyone already today because she "loves the smell of baking" around Christmas. UGHHHHHHH! I ate a sugar free popsicle....wasn't really the same lol
Ok rant over

great post! I'm following for good advice as well!

well it's good to know that I'm not alone

That home ec teacher was a B for making those caramel brownies. How dare she. Now I'm hungry too.

Lol!! No!!! You LOVE your pre-op diet because it means there's a New you waiting just around the corner! Those brownies and Cookies are gross and they stink because they are little devils in disguises just waiting to attack your hip, butt, ect whatever! You don't want no stinkin baked "goods!"! ; )-