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That makes sense. Now that I can eat I need to focus on measuring my food and counting the Protein. Thanks for the advice.

Dec 14. The liquid diet is for the birds. I'm getting use to it. I just have to make it through one family dinner this weekend. Good luck!

Dec 14. The liquid diet is for the birds. I'm getting use to it. I just have to make it through one family dinner this weekend. Good luck!

December 14! Just started the liquid diet today. Scheduled for an egd Dec 8. I'm scared but ready to get this over with and move on.

I went off my diet right before the liquid diet. The first week of the liquid diet I was able to have one meal at dinner time so at least I had something to look forward too. The second week of the diet is all liquid. It was pretty hard especially lasagna night! I stayed out of the kitchen and sat in a different room while my family ate in the dining room. I don't regret going off my diet. The first day of the liquid diet was the worse day because I felt bloated and tired. My son put a picture on the refrigerator that says, "It's worth it and I love you." He's only 10 but gets what I'm going through sometimes better than my husband. Surgery is Monday and I have one family Christmas dinner this weekend. I'm planning on taking a shake with me and some sugar free Jello.< /p>

December 14th!!!! I'm nervous, excited, and scared. I started my liquid diet today. This is hard. I feel so hungry! Any suggestion to tell my brain and stomach to shut up??

December 14th!!!! I'm nervous, excited, and scared. I started my liquid diet today. This is hard. I feel so hungry! Any suggestion to tell my brain and stomach to shut up??

Thank you dub and india928

My surgeon wants me to do the RNY because of the gerd. I still have my gallbladder too and he said he is going to take it out during surgery. I've had gerd for many years. The thought of never having it again is crazy awesome. My surgeon also said he wants to do an egd before surgery too. Is that normal? As far as sleeve vs. Bypass, I would definitely go with something that has been around longer and has more success stories. I've only heard of a few unsuccessful bypass surgeries. Granted they were pretty bad. Don't be afraid to ask your surgeon about bad experiences of others. My surgeon said to do all the research I can and to ask all the questions I want.

Thanks for your comments. I do feel like I am doing the right thing.

Hi my name is Leana. I am from Missouri and currently 267# and 5ft3in. I have been over weight my entire life but this is the heaviest I have ever been. My kids are 12, 11, and 10 so I can't even use that as an excuse for my weight anymore. I love food especially sweets and other carbs like breads. I've been an RN for 7 years so I know what I'm doing wrong I just don't have much will power. It's embarrassing to say I'm a nurse and yet I'm morbidly obese. I've just started my journey. I've met with my surgeon, dietitian, and councilor. I had a sleep study and attempting to cut out soda, alcohol, and drink more Water. And of coarse exercise 30 min a day. Most of my family is over weight and don't think that surgery is the best option. I kind of feel alone at times with this, but I have made my decision. I am only 35 and allready have back issues that will require fusions in the future. I want to feel better physically and emotionally. I pray that I'm on the right track.

Hi my name is Leana. I am from Missouri and currently 267# and 5ft3in. I have been over weight my entire life but this is the heaviest I have ever been. My kids are 12, 11, and 10 so I can't even use that as an excuse for my weight anymore. I love food especially sweets and other carbs like breads. I've been an RN for 7 years so I know what I'm doing wrong I just don't have much will power. It's embarrassing to say I'm a nurse and yet I'm morbidly obese. I've just started my journey. I've met with my surgeon, dietitian, and councilor. I had a sleep study and attempting to cut out soda, alcohol, and drink more Water. And of coarse exercise 30 min a day. Most of my family is over weight and don't think that surgery is the best option. I kind of feel alone at times with this, but I have made my decision. I am only 35 and allready have back issues that will require fusions in the future. I want to feel better physically and emotionally. I pray that I'm on the right track.