HedwigPotter

I started my liquid diet yesterday and it really wasn't bad at all. When I went to bed last night I was full of confidence that I could do this. Now I'm on to day 2 and I am struggling a little. I'm trying to keep occupied, but I never noticed how many TV commercials were for food. Pinterest was full of recipes and I swear I could smell one of the taco casserole recipes through my iPad. I took a nap earlier, but that didn't last long. I just want to make it through this day and pray that it gets easier tomorrow. What can I do? Help please!

yeah @@ace15 !! That's great news!

Yeah @@inittowinit130! Congrats! I don't know about you, but I'm ready to get this thing going. My liquid diet starts on Friday and I'm actually looking forward to it...is that weird?? I know it will be tough, but I'm ready to be tougher!

I just got my surgery date, May 27th, and I'm so relieved to be sleeved! Things are finally starting to move. My next step is my liquid diet. I've got a very clear meal plan so I don't think that will be an issue, but I am worried about how to mentally prepare for it. What do I do when I'm starving and my next Protein shake isn't for another 3 hours? How do I handle lunches at work? How do I refrain from becoming a monster for 2 weeks? Does the liquid diet get easier after the first few days?

I just got my surgery date! May 27th! I can. not. wait! I'm so excited, nervous, happy, terrified, and ready to get this show on the road!

Sorry I don't have any advice, but that sounds horrific! Maybe you could change jobs Seriously, I think the Quest bars would be vital and try to carry a Water bottle with you everywhere you can. Good luck and thanks for the warning!

I just got news that I'm one step closer to surgery! My insurance approved WLS surgery and as soon as my doctor receives an "official" letter of approval then I can schedule a surgery date! I'm so excited and ready for this journey to begin! How do you keep motivated when the red tape seems to be tripping you up?

I'm eagerly awaying my final insurance approval and surgery date and I'm wondering who I should tell about my surgery? I've told the immediate people that I work with and my family, but what about further than that? Part of me thinks that it would be too embarrassing and another part of me thinks that people will, by in large, be supportive. I rationalize that the embarrassment will move me along because the more people who know about the surgery, the more people I will have urging me on. I don't want shame to be any part of my motiviation though. I can use all of the support I can get, but I don't want to be a compliment seeker either. I've got 200 lbs to lose so my change will be drastically obvious and I'm sure I'll get questions or comments eventually. I plan to be completely honest and forthcoming to anyone who asks. What has your experience been with communicating your and would you reccomend it? Social media announcement? Photos tracking your progress? Would you do it the same way today? Does anyone have an experience or ideas for a fun way to tell friends that you haven't seen in a while?

I'm waiting for mine and I'm jealous! Congrats!

I'm eagerly awaying my final insurance approval and surgery date and I'm wondering who I should tell about my surgery? I've told the immediate people that I work with and my family, but what about further than that? Part of me thinks that it would be too embarrassing and another part of me thinks that people will, by in large, be supportive. I rationalize that the embarrassment will shame me along because the more people who know about the surgery, the more people I will have urging me on. I don't want shame to be any part of my motiviation though. I can, however, use all of the support I can get, but I don't want to be a compliment seeker either. I've got 200+ to lose so my change will be drastically obvious and I'm sure I'll get questions or comments eventually. I plan to be completely honest and forthcoming to anyone who asks. What has your experience been and would you reccomend it? Social media? yes/no? Would you do it the same way today?.

Popping in to say "hi" to the 40's group. It's taken me a while to get here, but I think I'm finally in the right place in my brain to be successful with this surgery! I don't have a surgery date yet, but my final paperwork has been submitted to insurance so, fingers crossed, it's only a matter of time! I'm aiming for May 10th because that day is also my birthday. What a better way to hit 47 than to begin a new chapter in my life?!

@@MoJo119 I'm extremely lucky because Dr. Hart is less than a mile from my work. I've only heard great things about him and I was impressed when I met him. He reviewed my file before even walking into the room. He knew I had asthma, PCOS, and a steroid hypersensitivity without even looking at my chart. I was shocked. I think I'm in good hands and it's always nice to have confidence in your surgeon before undergoing major surgery!