garbekr0118

So I just thought I would share a post on being 3 months Post Op. Started my liquid diet at 305 and weighed in today at 253 for a nice 52 pound loss. Just thought I would share some of my observations from the last 6 months.
1. Pre Op I was absolutely obsessed with the operation and how it would effect my life
2. The operation itself was anti climatic..very smooth and easy.
3. The first week of post op is pretty miserable: I had pain, drinking Water on my own was tough for a couple of days, walking was tough
4. Things get MUCH better after day 5 or 6...pain starts to fade, drinking water was no big deal, walking got easy
Things I learned or have embraced:
1. Eating relieved a lot of stress...I must exercise to take over that stress release function
2. Stay off the scale. Just live your life by the program and don't worry about the numbers in the short term. I have lost 8 inches of my waist.
3. People are going to be shocked about how much weight you lost. I thank them and tell them high Protein and regular exercise are miracle workers
4. I really like weighing less...standing for hours now is no big deal.
5. I don't get really hot like I used to...summer time is a lot more fun as I don't over heat
6. My electric bill is lower as I keep the thermostat higher.
7. This is truly a process that I know will probably take another 3-6 months to get to what I consider a goal weight
8. Even if I don't lose another pound, I am happy with the decision to have the procedure.
9. Eating a lot to me now is getting to 1500 calories, which I have done twice.
10. I feel guilty when I get 1500 calories in....I used to be able to 5000 in...(some pizza, and 2 pints of Hagen Daaz plus the rest of the day eating)
11. I never feel like I limiting myself...I can eat anything I want, just not that much.
I wish everyone who is considering or scheduled to have this procedure the best of luck. My experience has been that the advertised results are dead on.

I will do this! It's a great idea. Thank you for being kind.

By the time you're actually able to eat pureed foods after being on the liquid diet, a dead rat will taste good pureed. Believe me.

I will do this! It's a great idea. Thank you for being kind.

If I can do this, anyone can do it. Sure it has been extremely difficult...I've cried....wanted to scream...grumpy....frustrated....angry but I know in the long run it will be worth. Maybe your surgeon can prescribe an appetite suppressant. Good luck and I know you can do this.

You can do this @garbekr0118 Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. It's like we tell others, we must tell ourselves too, this is not the easy way out. I think you will find around here everyone cheated here or there, but don't beat yourself up about it. You confront the problem head on and push forward. If you absolutely feel you aren't ready then reschedule it and work up to the point when you are.

You got this @@garbekr0118

I will do this! It's a great idea. Thank you for being kind.

@@garbekr0118 Ok do me a favor and write down at least 4 reasons you want the surgery ..like I will be healthy .or I will look great in normal size clothes etc ..Look at these at least 3 times a day and even when you feel like you need to cheat .. You will have the will power to do this ..Heck stick on on the fridge or pantry door..

Thanks everyone, I have not had a "meal" at all, but I have just cheated in general, with bites of stuff here and there. Some days worse than others. I think the therapist is something I am definitely going to pursue once I speak to my dr tomorrow whether we decide to go forward or not. It certainly won't hurt me to have counseling either way. I make no excuses for myself, and fully recognize that I may not be ready. I just feel like cr@%, because I really thought I was. This 2 week diet was much worse than I thought it would be.

Healing thoughts and wonderful wishes for a healthy future being sent your way!

Garbekr0118
I hear you. I am sure its alot harder when you are in the 2 weeks. But I have to tell you that you are a winner because today you followed your plan for a new life! How sweet it is the thrill of Victory! You will make it good luck.

I am totally new here and started my 2 week pre-op diet today. My sleeve is on August 3. I am a nervous wreck, but there is a little part of me that is excited. Would love to talk to people in the same spot as me!

I am totally new here and started my 2 week pre-op diet today. My sleeve is on August 3. I am a nervous wreck, but there is a little part of me that is excited. Would love to talk to people in the same spot as me!

I am totally new here and started my 2 week pre-op diet today. My sleeve is on August 3. I am a nervous wreck, but there is a little part of me that is excited. Would love to talk to people in the same spot as me!

I am totally new here and started my 2 week pre-op diet today. My sleeve is on August 3. I am a nervous wreck, but there is a little part of me that is excited. Would love to talk to people in the same spot as me!