JosieAppleHead

I'm not getting sleeved until august and feeling like this is exactly what I'm afraid of...just remeber it's temporary until you can work your way up to regular food again, just in very small portions.

We had our insurance wellness exam today. Gosh what a difference a year makes. Last year I stressed about it. This year I passed all with flying colors!
Blood pressure 114/80
Glucose 76
BMI 26
Total Cholesterol 156
LDL 79
HDL 67
Triglycerides 52
Woo hoo!!

If its full liquid pre op diet, my list says Tomato or vegetable juice is allowed. The focus of my pre-op is no fat, no sugar (added sugar) I could do no sugar added applesauce so the sugars that may be in some of the veggies (natural) is fine.

I was released in 24 hours and my long scar is still painful and for the last 3 days I have been nodding and irritable because of the pain of the long scar. I doubt you will be able to keep those appointments. Wishing you well on a speedy recovery.

It really varies from person to person. I was in a lot of pain for at least 10 days, more pain than I ever expected. I had a c-section with my son and I felt pretty good after that and recovered very quickly. I thought this would be the same, but unfortunately for me (no idea why) I had a really rough time immediately after. You will need to play it by ear.

I found this downloadable manual online called NEW BARIATRIC MANUAL its a pdf File it is real close to the manual my nutritionist gave me. This thing is 32 pages and it breaks everything down for you see if you can find it online.
On my day 9 I will be on pureed foods like smashed bananas, super steamed carrots mushed, maybe even broccoli steamed and mushed. I can do my smoothies and eggs soft scrambled.
I am on day 4 now and am on full liquid until day 7 thats when they have me graduating to pureed foods. but even on full liquids I can do watery grits and cream of wheats it even said oatmeal but I have never seen runny oatmeal and doesn't sound appealing at all to me.
There is a time a day for all foods you may want to eat don't sabotage your progress. I know I am going to one day meet with my hot wings again but my favorite restaurant sells them roasted or I can make my own version using chicken breast or something.
My doc's say in 6 months I should be able to eat the same things I was eating before surgery just in modified amounts. So, i know this short period of sacrifice is going to yield a lot of weight loss and add self control which is what I need a lot of.

I was in hospital for 3 days. Pain goes away in about a week. They'll give you some good pain medicine. You're pushing it to try to go back to work Thursday. Most people wait a week or so

I am 4 days post op and my long one still hurts I was told they look good but I think I looked butchered.

So, I'll be under the knife at 7:30 tomorrow morning. I tucked my kids in at their cousin's house, charging my iPad, gassed up the car (hospital is 45 min away without traffic)... I'm starting to get nervous!!! There's a tiny part of my brain that is freaked my kids might never see me again! Totally irrational, I know, but still scary! It doesn't help that I've had a Migraine since starting clear fluids!! I know this is worth the discomfort but I really hope the headache and nausea get better quick and I can be a better, happier, more energetic mommy soon!!! Wish me luck!!!

Your pictures are inspirational. Thanks for the uplift I think you are doing awesome

I feel fantastic but had not paid much attention to body changes as yet until i did this side by side, the pic on the left is June 1st, the night before my surgery, the pic on the right is today June 14 and im shocked at the change in such little time, im so happy i had to share

I'm pre op as well but can relate in tons of ways. I started this journey officially in January 2014. I'm prone to anxiety and panic attacks, in fact I had a full blown panic attack during my first meeting with my surgeon which led to palpitations and having to see a cardio for clearance. All is well it was all anxiety related. I've had this forever. I jumped through all the loops and was scheduled for surgery Sept '14...long story short, 4 days into my pre open diet I let me thoughts and anxiety take over..I cancelled my surgery. I weighed 300 lbs at the time got down to 289, decided I was too scared for surgery. Well in March of this year I met back up with my surgeon to try again. And guess what I weigh now? The highest I've ever ever been, 323 lbs. In a matter of months.
Clearly I cannot do this on my own. I'm in terrible shape, can barely walk, back pain, can't move around, sex life sucks, I'm married with 4 kids and I'm only 30. I'm now scheduled for Aug 11. I still have anxiety and panic, I'm still terrified of surgery, all aspects of it, however I have to do this. I'm more afraid of a heart attack, diabetes, stroke and being bed ridden. Ill take this surgery and run with it. I've recognized my fear.
We got this. Stay strong.

I'm 21 months out from surgery and I am very happy with my decision. I was self-pay so the only pre-op diet I had was a liquid diet the week before surgery. The first few weeks after surgery are miserable. You feel like you ruined your life. Then things slowly start to get better. You lose weight, you can eat normal food, and you can live a normal life, except now you actually get to enjoy it. The misery is worth it in the end.

It must be something about those first few days of the pre-op diet. I had a meltdown on Day 4 and had to lock myself in the bathroom at work to sob uncontrollably and hyperventilate. "What the hell am I doing?! Why am I doing this?!"
I'm having surgery on Monday, and I'm probably going to have an anxiety attack when they start to prep me that morning... but I've come this far, and I've got to go through with it!
But, I have to say... while the pre-op diet continues to suck, it does get easier. And it has helped me a lot to come on these boards and read posts by people who are 6 months, 1 year, several years, etc. out of surgery. When you're on the liquid diet, you do start to think, "Oh, my god. This is my life now. I'll never be able to eat real food again." But reading posts from people leading healthy, happy, normal lives, it does reassure you that this part of the journey isn't forever.
Good luck!

I am two years out from surgery and this is the best decision I have made in my life. So good that the "all really worth it" question doesn't even make sense to me. All what? I don't feel like I've given up anything I miss other than drinking a large glass of champagne (more than a couple sips of carbonation makes me queasy) and bread (bread made with yeast leaves me over-full and kind of painful after just a few bites -- which is a good thing, since bread was a major binge food for me before surgery). I do remain vigilant about what I eat and how I exercise, but that's what most normal people should do anyway.
If you told me I had to have this surgery over again every six months for the rest of my life in order to have the life I have now -- a life of normalcy, fulfillment, ease, comfort in my body -- I wouldn't think twice. No surgery is fun, but my recovery was unremarkable. The way I live and eat now is fine and normal for me. No regrets ever, not even on waking up from surgery.

I think if you already have anxiety pre-op (even pre-pre-op) you'll surely have anxiety post-op. So the question is: Will you be MORE anxious post-op than you already are. And if so, what will your anxiety-provoking triggers be?
You're going to go through tons of change on this journey. The first month will be a bit challenging, although one's perception of the magnitude of challenge really varies person to person. Mine wasn't bad; others felt more challenged. And then you'll be challenged by stalls, temptations, even weight loss will be challenging. Then maintenance will be challenging. And then, of course, regular life is full of challenges.
Do you suffer from eating disorders like binge-eating? Do you have sufficient support in your life (a helpful spouse, supportive siblings, a good friend who cheers you on?) Are you already in therapy and being treated for an anxiety disorder and have support on that front?
I've found that the way to be most successful after WLS is to really pack on the resources -- a supportive husband, a good therapist, a smart surgeon with a great medical / nutritional / exercise advisory team, useful online WLS forums, etc.
The tools I've found very helpful include www.myfitnesspal.com, a Fitbit, analyzing all my stats re eating patterns, weight loss patterns. (I like to collect and play with data; not everyone loves it that much.)
So find those resources and tools that will support YOUR WLS success, and use the heck out of them.
And if considering all this just freaks you out -- it's OK to hit "pause" and wait until you feel more confident that WLS will be a good move for you.
Remember - no one is making you do this. And no one is going to make you successful. YOU have to want to do it. And you are the only one who can make yourself successful.

I like Premier too. I've tried chocolate and strawberry- both are good but I don't like the strawberry anymore after surgery. But the chocolate tastes like a Yahoo chocolate drink! Not bad at all!

I was glad to stay 2 days and it was what I expected. Today is day 3 and I am home. First day with pain but meds will help when they kick in. I too was scared i would not make it through surgery but my surgeon told me he had never lost anyone or had serious complications. Still, any surgery has risks so it is great to be on this side of it. Now, getting used to being back home, trying to keep the puppy from jumping on my stomach and remembering to keep drinking those 1 oz cups of Protein. I had thought I'd get a lot of work done during this time at home and brought home work from the office but so far my attention span is not letting me do more than respond to emails and on here. So be it!

So glad that your recovering so well. You are a trooper. Just keep sipping and walking that gas off. you know what to do. Remember everyday will get that easier. The more hydrated you become the better as dehydration can csuse you to feel sick. Dont over do it just eat what you can. The main thing though is to keep hydrated so i wouldnt worry too much about not getting in all the peotein or calories at this stage. But good luck with your journey.

So I stumbled across the most AMAZING water bottle for WLS patients.
Here is the link.
https://www.motivationalbottle.com/product/graphite-motivational-water-bottle/#comment-7709
It has an awesome Quote on the front "GOALS ARE ACHIEVED ONE SIP AT A TIME."
Also, the way the spout is designed it doesn't allow you to take in Water and air at the same time. It litterally only allows you SIP.
I wanted to share this with you guys because I hadn't seen anything like it.
On the back side of it, it has a time line for making sure you drink the proper amount of water in the correct time frame.
My friend purchased it for me as a present for being "brave" enough to get VSG done. I got it today and it is the best.
***I don't work for this company or have any stake in the product. This is my own personal opinion about a product I actually use.

For real guys I thought I would not make it through surgery. The nurse assured me that I did not have any high risk factors that would cause me to think that so I went through surgery and it was all good. So much so they kicked me out in 24 hours. Gas pain was not that bad but I do feel it. The largest cut hurts like nobody's business but I notice the more I walk or challenge it the better it feels next time I move or turn that way.
I'm really not hungry i am more nauseated than anything.

its almost over!
my husband hasnt changed one bit and i wouldnt have it any other way, i dont think everyone around me has to change or adjust to make me feel better...i even cooked for him quite a bit on my preop, making enchiladas, grilling chicken and making a steak for him...i am on mushy foods now and i make his dinner then blend mine down to join him.
you will do great! just keep on trucking!
for me the preop diet was the hardest part

@@JosieAppleHead My hubby likes to eat out and we do regularly Breakfast Sat & Sun and Tues & Sat night. he has been wonderful and I asked him how he felt about ordering a la carte and maybe sharing a spoonful of eggs, etc. He is losing weight and we are saving money eating out. Longhorn he gets the redrock shrimp (2 skewers of 4), broccoli (in place of rice) a steak and loaded baked potato. I get the broccoli & 4 shrimp and it costs us nothing extra. I bring the liquid SF lemonade and add to Water or unsweetened tea. Huddle house is usually breakfast and I get an egg scrambled and a little of the ham he orders and a cup of black coffee.

I feel so bad for you having to sit in the awful house and watch other people eat! When I was going through the liquid diet both preop and postoperative I could not get my husband to even eat anything in front of me.
It was his way of being very supportive and he thought it was cruel to eat anything in front of me.
It kind of made me a little crazy because I knew he was starving and would not eat unless I was in bed or gone. I finally convinced him that my choice to go through this should not punish him in the process. He finally started eating in front of me again but it took a very long time.

I really felt incapable of losing weight i have not weighed myself but I feel like I lost something.
For the most part I have stayed true to my diet despite my hubby requesting my presence at the local Waffle House while he Chomps down on a full course Breakfast while I sipped on my delicious mouth watering Water. I stayed true to my diet that day.
I don't know if Pickle Juice is a cheater or not but it was dam good. I would drink sardine juice if I could, I am over this darn pre diet, mentally I am on mushy foods. I could stay there for a while.
One positive thing this diet has done for me is broken my sweet tooth.
Is Chick-fila diet lemonade okay for the full liquids?