linedancer718

Tualatin. Had mine June 12th.

I suck on ice so I have something in my mouth for a period of time and it keeps me from gulping or over doing thr water.

It's a daily battle. Just like an addict.

My program took me 8 months before my surgery. I was monitored the while time and was scolded if I gained weight. They want to see if you can do what it takes to be successful. My surgeon put it very bluntly, if you won't help yourself in won't help you. Makes sense to me. I would work on losing weight, unless they gave you a number of pounds you need tonlaoe, just lose. My pre op, before liquids, was low carb and it was very easy. The weigh dropped off. I did atkins meals and snack bars. Limiting my carbs made me have mess cravings and made it easier. Besides this is the type of diet we will have to follow the rest of your lives. If you cant do it now the surgery could be a waste. Just my two cents.

Welcome! I just had my surgery June 12th and feel good. It has not been nearly as hard as I thought it was going to be. I go to counseling and have read books that have really helped me know what to expect. I have stayed positive. I have focused on the prize at the end rather then what I can't have right now. I also tell myself I will be "normal" one day and that means anything in moderation. Losing weight during the pre op program has been fun and had made me look forward to losing more. I made a list of all the things I want to do that are more either hard for me or I can't /won't do because if my weight. It keeps me motivated. I also wrote a letter to myself, which I shared with my family, about what my life is like right now so when I start to forget I can read my own words. Just some thoughts. Good luck, make sure you are doing it for yourself and that you only surround yourself with people who support you.

I ate out every day at least once a day. When I didn't know what to do on Saturday and Sunday the answers was always, "go out to eat" I didn't think I would be able to stop but I did. The day (saturday)I started my liquid was tough because that's when I realized that I used it for something to do. It isn't as hard as I thought it would be. You may need to get your husband to stop eating out too and make sure he understands that asking you to go out eill be sabotaging you. I just always keep reminding myself this is temporary then I can restructure my life and do it right like a "normal" person and "normal" people DO eat out. Hope that helps.

It'd a compliment! I have been told congratulations by several doctors. I think they see it as a new start to life and they are excited for us.

I lost 15 pounds in the liquid diet. I found it very helpful mentally. I learned a lot about why I ate. I am now only a week post op and I think had I not done the 2 weeks pre op it would be much harder. Pre op I told myself I couldn't have solid food and now post op I don't have much issues with telling myself no. Hope that makes sense.

I didn't take any pain meds once I left the hospital. I would call the doc.

Ninja but I don't like it only because it is VERY loud

Yes you can change your calories and such. Go to "goals" then under "nutrition goals" goto "calorie and micronutrients goals".

Do you see a therapist? I think that has been extremely helpful for me. This is a road we can't go down alone. You're going to need support.

Are you getting accurate nutrition from your protein drinks? I'm drinking Boost which is meant for meal replacement and is a balanced source of nutrients. Might wanna try something like that.

I've been on them for 11 days. I'm drinking Boost. All the nutrition you really need. I actually forget to "eat" .

It's not as hard as you think. At least it wasn't for mem. I was pleasantly surprised.

315.2 today

I haven't had my surgery yet so I don't know what your hunger feels like, but I guess I'm wondering why are people hungry? Hunger is when the stomach is empty and is irritated, when it is normal size or bigger the sides may rub against each other causing irritation, but with the stomach being so small what causes the hunger pangs?

Vitamin B-12!! Take it, will help with energy. I get an injection once a month, required by the program I'm in.

Mine is 3 days before you. June 12th. I'm on the liquid diet. I'm drinking Boost and it's good.

Current 324

I'm in. Add me. Goal 280

On my second day of liqyid4. Surgery June 12th. Excited but scared too. Love the weight loss that I have so far can't wait for more. It's the only thing that keeps me going. I have noticed while on this liquid diet, how inundated we are with food. It's EVERYWHERE! No wonder we have issues with food. Time to change all that.

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I was wondering if any one has found a way to lessen the amount of sagging skin after WLS. Does wearing tight clothing help? Thought about wearing a sports bra, at least at night, to keep the girls from getting long. I am concerned about my lower belly. Doc said it will be longer then it is now. Unfortunately, my insurance wont pay to have the skin removed. Thoughts and suggestions on this topic would be appreciated. Thanks

This is my last week of solid food. Surgery June 12th. Getting nervous. I'm reading a book that is good and says if you think this is going to be easy you aren't ready. Well I know how difficult this is going to be and I'm getting scared.