Jill_Icardi

A bit of a rant. I realize that this is "my" battle with food and that I can't expect everyone in my life to not eat in front of me, but for the past two evenings, my husband has brought home fast food and ate it in front of me. I normally make something for him but I didn't the past couple of days. This shit just gets real when you are sitting there with your Water and there's the smell of French fries wafting through the air. If I complain, he will tell me that "I chose this", so I don't dare say a word. It just makes me feel like a freak because I can't eat like others do. I survived without raiding the fridge. I just went online and started looking the success stories. I can't wait for the weather to warm up because I am going to start going for walks when this happens again. But really??? French fries?!?! in front of a carb addict!! That's my crack. Okay, *taking a deep breath*...rant over. Boys and girls, we are at war with our own minds. I am not going to let it win. I have just over 3 weeks until my surgery date and I have lost over 30 lbs. in just over a month. I am declaring war on McDonald's french fries!

Hello All!
My surgery date is March 23rd, two weeks from today! I did part of the pre-op last week to get in the mindset. I have 2 weeks of the pre-op, this includes: 3 Proteins a day, 4 cups of veggies, 1 dairy. Today has not been too bad, there have been a couple times I felt hungry, I drank some Water and it went away. I am looking forward to this surgery and even the recovery. I have been encouraged by the amount of people that are glad they had the surgery! Good luck March sleevers!!! ????

Hi all I am going March 10 yes that is tomorrow and I can not wait this is going to make a huge difference in my life I have high blood pressure sleep apnea a fib from the sleep apnea and arthritis in my knees and back good luck to all the march sleevers out there

Yay Spicy06! You'll do great. Give us updates when you are able!

You'll be great! Drink lots of Water, tea whatever! I bought some crystal light which has helped a lot. Great side effect of this liver shrinking is that I'm shrinking a little too! Averaging about .8 lb per day!

Today is the unofficial first day of my liquid diet. Let's see how I make it throughout the day.

Good Luck! Let us know how you are once you are able.

@Stacy 458
My weight was up 5 pounds after I ate that cheeseburger and fries last Sat. How is that even humanly possible? I was down 1 pound this morning. I basically lost a week's progress. Oh well...not going to dwell...especially since I'm on day 2 of this liquid diet. Hey have you or anyone reading this tried those new Swanson chicken broths that are infused? Like the Mexican Tortilla or Chinese Hot n Sour? I was just wondering...all these Protein Shakes are so sweet. Something savory would break it up a bit. Anyway...I saw you were starting your pre op. Yay! Good luck...stay positive!!

Day one of my pre-op diet. It wasn't so bad. Were you all looking at your daily calories while you were on the pre-op? I was at almost 700 calories today. That seems high to me..

Boy I just killed myself this weekend. I ate all kinds of stuff that I shouldn't of. I had a little weight gain too. So back on the wagon I go! I have two weeks before my surgery to get my head together! Wish me luck!

ok, so I'm on day 4 of the pre-op diet. I started our last year at my heaviest at 405lbs. Scary huh? Then, after the first of the year, I was down to 395. Odd, considering I ate like a KING over Christmas and Thanksgiving Day. 395 pounds was my starting weight when I started the preop last Thursday (march 12th). I just weighed myself and was pleasantly surprised....384lbs!! I'm down 11 pounds and I've done nothing other than eat exactly what the dietician has told me to eat. I havn't worked out at all! Scary how much I'd be down if I hit the gym. If nothing else, it's motivation to my family that with the correct foods (all perishable) and Portion Control the weight will drop off. It's time to get after it all!

Day one of my pre-op diet. It wasn't so bad. Were you all looking at your daily calories while you were on the pre-op? I was at almost 700 calories today. That seems high to me..

A bit of a rant. I realize that this is "my" battle with food and that I can't expect everyone in my life to not eat in front of me, but for the past two evenings, my husband has brought home fast food and ate it in front of me. I normally make something for him but I didn't the past couple of days. This shit just gets real when you are sitting there with your Water and there's the smell of French fries wafting through the air. If I complain, he will tell me that "I chose this", so I don't dare say a word. It just makes me feel like a freak because I can't eat like others do. I survived without raiding the fridge. I just went online and started looking the success stories. I can't wait for the weather to warm up because I am going to start going for walks when this happens again. But really??? French fries?!?! in front of a carb addict!! That's my crack. Okay, *taking a deep breath*...rant over. Boys and girls, we are at war with our own minds. I am not going to let it win. I have just over 3 weeks until my surgery date and I have lost over 30 lbs. in just over a month. I am declaring war on McDonald's french fries!

How'd you do? Did you have your surgery?
Kind of sounds like sabotage that my nut talked about!
I'm on for surgery March 18th! I started liquids Tuesday, was supposed to start Wednesday, but wanted to do a sample day just to see how i did. I'm mostly doing ok. Its harder at home.. feeding my kids.. cooking for them.. Hard!
I'm excited. I have some nerves. I want to write letters to my kids (just in case) I know the surgery will go well, but.. i just want them to know how much i love them. I have an 8 year old and a 1.5 year old. Did anyone else do this? Did you tell your kids about the surgery? My 8 year old came with me to two nut appts, so he knows mom is "trying to lose the belly".

A bit of a rant. I realize that this is "my" battle with food and that I can't expect everyone in my life to not eat in front of me, but for the past two evenings, my husband has brought home fast food and ate it in front of me. I normally make something for him but I didn't the past couple of days. This shit just gets real when you are sitting there with your Water and there's the smell of French fries wafting through the air. If I complain, he will tell me that "I chose this", so I don't dare say a word. It just makes me feel like a freak because I can't eat like others do. I survived without raiding the fridge. I just went online and started looking the success stories. I can't wait for the weather to warm up because I am going to start going for walks when this happens again. But really??? French fries?!?! in front of a carb addict!! That's my crack. Okay, *taking a deep breath*...rant over. Boys and girls, we are at war with our own minds. I am not going to let it win. I have just over 3 weeks until my surgery date and I have lost over 30 lbs. in just over a month. I am declaring war on McDonald's french fries!

I'm sooo excited for you!! Please let us know how everything goes! I will be headed there on the 22nd for my surgery on the 23rd. I hope that you are able to rest. I imagine you are a ball of nerves. Come back and share every last detail!! Good luck!

hey Jill, its a brand of a shake my dietician provided me. They seem to be ok and taste good too. I use a Blender Bottle which make it more smooth. Hope all is well!

A bit of a rant. I realize that this is "my" battle with food and that I can't expect everyone in my life to not eat in front of me, but for the past two evenings, my husband has brought home fast food and ate it in front of me. I normally make something for him but I didn't the past couple of days. This shit just gets real when you are sitting there with your Water and there's the smell of French fries wafting through the air. If I complain, he will tell me that "I chose this", so I don't dare say a word. It just makes me feel like a freak because I can't eat like others do. I survived without raiding the fridge. I just went online and started looking the success stories. I can't wait for the weather to warm up because I am going to start going for walks when this happens again. But really??? French fries?!?! in front of a carb addict!! That's my crack. Okay, *taking a deep breath*...rant over. Boys and girls, we are at war with our own minds. I am not going to let it win. I have just over 3 weeks until my surgery date and I have lost over 30 lbs. in just over a month. I am declaring war on McDonald's french fries!

I am being added to the surgery schedule for March 24th!!

Thanks for the information! I've been wondering what it was like. That is amazing that you have no desire to eat. For years, I wanted to be one of those girls that said "I forgot to eat."

A bit of a rant. I realize that this is "my" battle with food and that I can't expect everyone in my life to not eat in front of me, but for the past two evenings, my husband has brought home fast food and ate it in front of me. I normally make something for him but I didn't the past couple of days. This shit just gets real when you are sitting there with your Water and there's the smell of French fries wafting through the air. If I complain, he will tell me that "I chose this", so I don't dare say a word. It just makes me feel like a freak because I can't eat like others do. I survived without raiding the fridge. I just went online and started looking the success stories. I can't wait for the weather to warm up because I am going to start going for walks when this happens again. But really??? French fries?!?! in front of a carb addict!! That's my crack. Okay, *taking a deep breath*...rant over. Boys and girls, we are at war with our own minds. I am not going to let it win. I have just over 3 weeks until my surgery date and I have lost over 30 lbs. in just over a month. I am declaring war on McDonald's french fries!

A bit of a rant. I realize that this is "my" battle with food and that I can't expect everyone in my life to not eat in front of me, but for the past two evenings, my husband has brought home fast food and ate it in front of me. I normally make something for him but I didn't the past couple of days. This shit just gets real when you are sitting there with your Water and there's the smell of French fries wafting through the air. If I complain, he will tell me that "I chose this", so I don't dare say a word. It just makes me feel like a freak because I can't eat like others do. I survived without raiding the fridge. I just went online and started looking the success stories. I can't wait for the weather to warm up because I am going to start going for walks when this happens again. But really??? French fries?!?! in front of a carb addict!! That's my crack. Okay, *taking a deep breath*...rant over. Boys and girls, we are at war with our own minds. I am not going to let it win. I have just over 3 weeks until my surgery date and I have lost over 30 lbs. in just over a month. I am declaring war on McDonald's french fries!

March 23rd here. I still haven't found a surgery buddy.

I'm on the 24th too! Almost made it through day two of pre-op diet. I lost 1.6 pounds yesterday which is a nice bonus!

Tomorrow I will be going to Mexico for my sleeve on Friday! So excited!