juno5

Easy...
Easter's over now...
Get rid of the chocolate and stuff...
You're in a stall...
It won't be helped by the crappy food, but that may not be completely to blame...
Use this weekend to get yourself refocused...
Get your menu for next sorted out...
Do the shopping...
Then, beginning Monday, just start smashing it out like you have been up until 2 weeks ago...
We all (at least the honest ones) will admit to slumps...
Weeks (or longer) where we lose our s**t and can't seem to get ahead...
But the only person who can kick this is ourselves...
You can do this...
You know you can...
So get to it...
We'll be awaiting you results...

How easy it is not to eat and drink and how fast dehydration could set in (hospitalized 2 times in the first week)
How much I HATE drinking today, lol. I look at my 64oz and feel dread. I know it will get easier but ugh... anyway.
How happy I was to take a bite of cream soup... OMG heaven!
How frustrated I get when the scale doesn't move down every day.
How even though I have lost almost 30 pounds my pants still fit the same (although my boobs shrunk YAY!!!)
How tired I get. I am zonked out at 8:30 every single night.
How sometimes when I see someone eating a huge piece of pizza I feel a little regret.
How my hair is starting to feel dry and brittle.
How I really want to get a tatoo on my wrist that says NTAGASF - Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels. Just for me so that even in the hard times I can remember.

I am January 8th

What are the top 5 thing you brought? I have surgery planned for January 8th....I kinda have an idea of what to bring....but it doesn't hurt to ask everyone else!

What are the top 5 thing you brought? I have surgery planned for January 8th....I kinda have an idea of what to bring....but it doesn't hurt to ask everyone else!

What are the top 5 thing you brought? I have surgery planned for January 8th....I kinda have an idea of what to bring....but it doesn't hurt to ask everyone else!

For those of you who are scared to have christmas festivities....cant you make it not all about food and treats? That is what we are doing in my house. I have 5 girls and so we are doing alot of christmas crafty projects and going on outings together as a family...not focusing on just food like Cookies etc. Christmas eve we are planning movie night and making lap blankets with fleece. New traditions for a new life style!

January 8th!! I just found out earlier today!

For those of you who are scared to have christmas festivities....cant you make it not all about food and treats? That is what we are doing in my house. I have 5 girls and so we are doing alot of christmas crafty projects and going on outings together as a family...not focusing on just food like Cookies etc. Christmas eve we are planning movie night and making lap blankets with fleece. New traditions for a new life style!

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What protien drinks are you suppose to take? I have tried several and one I really like is Syntrax Nectar fuzzy navel flavor. I havent had trouble drinking that one...but...we will see how i feel when im only drinking liquids starting Dec 26th!

Congrats! Good luck on your recovery and new journey!

January 8th!! I just found out earlier today!

January 8th!! I just found out earlier today!

I had my core approval a week before Thanksgiving. I've been on an emotional high ever since. It's a terrific feeling! Congratulations! Crossing fingers and toes for your green light.

Yay! After 6 months of diet and appt after appt. Journaling every bite of food I take....I finally was approved and my case has been submitted to my insurance! Hoping for a January surgery! Please keep me in your prayers that all is approved and I get the green light...and a date!

Yay!

I am a nurse and work 12 hour night shifts. It was challenging in the beginning to keep hydrated. Since the beginning I always overpack what I think I might eat (so I have a good variety) and I always have a ready to drink Protein Shake with me at all times. I rarely drink the Protein shake, but if I get super busy it's an easy way to get fluids, calories, and protein all in one.
I always drink Water on my drive into work and on my drive home- that helps with my Fluid intake.
Also, eat a high protein meal right before getting dressed. Then by the time I was ready to head out I could start drinking. That way I started my day with high protein. Then if my shift starts busy I am not behind on protein and fluids.
I think the key is to constantly be diligent and not get to distracted to eat and drink.
Sometimes I set timers on my phone.
It is definitely doable, just a little more challenging for us!!
Good luck.

Hoping for January if all goes as planned with no hiccups! I have my 2nd NUT appt tomorrow. 4 left after that. I feel like it is forever away but I know these next few months gives me the time to learn and relearn. As well as save $$ so I can afford the time off work after surgery to heal. I feel like this is as exciting as having another pregnancy....time to wait....excitement....time off work...lol. (I'm an RN and have 5 Kids. Anytime off work for any reason is awesome to me!)

Hoping for January if all goes as planned with no hiccups! I have my 2nd NUT appt tomorrow. 4 left after that. I feel like it is forever away but I know these next few months gives me the time to learn and relearn. As well as save $$ so I can afford the time off work after surgery to heal. I feel like this is as exciting as having another pregnancy....time to wait....excitement....time off work...lol. (I'm an RN and have 5 Kids. Anytime off work for any reason is awesome to me!)

I was told to loose wgt if I can. Totally optional. According to my surgeon I'm already accepted into the program and if I loose now it is just a plus for me.. But not required.

Hoping for January if all goes as planned with no hiccups! I have my 2nd NUT appt tomorrow. 4 left after that. I feel like it is forever away but I know these next few months gives me the time to learn and relearn. As well as save $$ so I can afford the time off work after surgery to heal. I feel like this is as exciting as having another pregnancy....time to wait....excitement....time off work...lol. (I'm an RN and have 5 Kids. Anytime off work for any reason is awesome to me!)

@@juno5 - I bought the Citracal "petites" thinking they would be smaller than a reg M&M - not! My NUT said anything larger we would have to crush. If you can find chewable ones get them and look for the ones with the D3 added if possible!

Hoping for January if all goes as planned with no hiccups! I have my 2nd NUT appt tomorrow. 4 left after that. I feel like it is forever away but I know these next few months gives me the time to learn and relearn. As well as save $$ so I can afford the time off work after surgery to heal. I feel like this is as exciting as having another pregnancy....time to wait....excitement....time off work...lol. (I'm an RN and have 5 Kids. Anytime off work for any reason is awesome to me!)

Hi I started taking Biotin as I started the process I am a week away from surgery I was having Hair loss due to stress and diabetes and it has helped with the hairloss. The citracal brand is good and not pricey at all Walmart has better pricing and in walgreens they are usually buy one get one half off they recommend chewables I was having a hard time trying to find it in stores there are many websites too with great prices..swanson.com vitacost.com bariatric choice.com bariatric advantage.com

Sometimes I get so mad when people can sit there telling me that the way to lose weight is to exercise and eat healthy. Do they not think I've done that?! Have they ever been in my shoes?? Just another reason why I don't want to tell people at work I am having surgery...