losinglily

Hey there! Just had my surgery scheduled for 2/9. Glad to see I won't be alone! I was supposed to have surgery last Friday, but I was sick and had to reschedule. I can't believe (after 5 million hurdles and unforeseen stuff) that this is going to happen! Let's K.I.T. ????

I use Isopure low carb chocolate. I would recommend that you don't buy a lot before surgery since your tastebuds will (most likely) change a bit. I bought a lot, and I have two huge containers of different brands because they just didn't sit well or taste right after surgery.

Yayyyy for will power - I agree food is not very exciting these days. Not only do I have no desire to eat, I think I'm food bored - it's so funny the things I come up with to eat that seem different and yummy but actually aren't - the other day I was craving hot wings and blue cheese, so I took a can of chicken and mixed it with Frank's hot sauce and blue cheese [emoji15] maybe I'm losing it mentally because I thought it was delicious, then I asked my spouse to taste it and the response was ewww lol. One thing I have tried is mixing or changing my food options each week. This week I'm going to ground some beef and make imaginary tacos, hopefully that will be sufficient to my tummy.
What's a day of food been for you guys? I did Protein latte for Breakfast and then a boiled egg a few hours later, then an oz or 2 of cheese and since I hated food last week I would end my day with a shake. I know it's possible to get my protein in without shakes because I have done it, so hopefully she my sleeve will cooperate this week because I'm so tired of wasting food[emoji849] and hopeful the scale will move this week because it would not budge last week, which is so frustrating
Happy Easter to those of you that Celebrate Easter and Happy Sunday to those that do not [emoji16]

Congrats on not eating the cookie:)
I like that strategy and I may even try it for a few days lol! I'm so done with the shakes... I need a little variety.

Hey guys! I can't believe it's been a month already! I weighed in today and I am 26 pounds down! I can't believe it! I'm 5'5, and my preop weight was 244.5 and today I'm 216.6. I was not expecting such a loss, so I'm thrilled. Starting a regular diet today, so that's a plus, too. [emoji1]

You will get there!

Thanks, guys! My goal weight is 140. I am triplet, and am currently the biggest of the three. My skinny clone is probably about 130, but I am a bit taller, so 140 seems doable.

Hey guys! I can't believe it's been a month already! I weighed in today and I am 26 pounds down! I can't believe it! I'm 5'5, and my preop weight was 244.5 and today I'm 216.6. I was not expecting such a loss, so I'm thrilled. Starting a regular diet today, so that's a plus, too. [emoji1]

I know that one of the bad habits I got into pre op was a vicious cycle of negative talk. The negative talk never helped, and usually only led to more negative self talk. Go easy on yourself. Regret is useless. You know your error, now move on. Focus on how far you come and how amazingly forgiving and awesome your body is.

I know that one of the bad habits I got into pre op was a vicious cycle of negative talk. The negative talk never helped, and usually only led to more negative self talk. Go easy on yourself. Regret is useless. You know your error, now move on. Focus on how far you come and how amazingly forgiving and awesome your body is.

I'm a month out and was just cleared for coffee. Went to Trader Joe's and bought their low acid French Roast. The acid causes ulcers, not the caffeine. I am usually a 3 cup a day drinker, but I was happy with just one cup (just black for me). We'll see how things go.

Congrats! It's awesome that you have your daughter for support. What autoimmune issues do u have? I have RA. I'm 2 1/2 weeks out, and everything has been great. [emoji3]

MxKitty- I am so thrilled for you and your wife! What a cutie! Congrats!
I have only tried egg and tuna salad. The egg salad doesn't sit too well, but the tuna was awesome.
I use the unflavored Isupure powder as well. Thanks for the tip regarding how to mix the powder without clumps. I am going to see my doctor in an hour or so to get my staples removed. Can't wait to get them out!

Hey there 2/9 & 2/8 peeps,
I'm so glad everyone is doing well. I ended up spending two nights in the hospital because my blood pressure was up. They added another blood pressure med and that brought it down. I was so frustrated because I was walking within an hour after surgery and doing well with liquids.
Tomorrow I start full liquids. Hopefully that goes well. Are you guys taking pain meds? I am tapering down on the hydrocodone. All in all I think things have gone better than I expected. Waiting until next Tue. to face the scale.
Take care peeps!

Hey all,
I have been a lurker for over a year and a half. I FINALLY have my surgery date (2/9), and can't wait to lose the flub! Let me introduce myself. I'm hoping to make some friends.
First off, I'm a 41 year old gal living in Southern California. I'm an identical triplet. I should say that I WAS an identical triplet until I gained 100+ pounds. Now it's hard to hang around those skinny bitches! No, I love my doppelgängers, but it really is hard to hang out with them when you know that others are wondering what the hell happened to me.
Anyway, another way that we aren't identical is that I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia 8 years ago. I am hoping that my joints will be better once I lose weight. The main reason I want to lose weight is because I want to be more active and enjoy life with my 10 year old son. He's growing up fast, and I don't want to miss out on the things I've put off doing with him for so long. Well, that's the gist of it. I'll keep you posted on my surgery.

Hey, all. Valentina: glad to meet someone else with arthritis and fibro. Do you have OA or RA? It's Time: I am glad to have a surgery twin! I have to admit that as far as my preop diet goes, I lapsed a few days (not terribly) after my surgery was cancelled, but I'm back on track. My surgeon wanted me to lose 10-15 pounds preop (I'm 5'5 and 240). I've actually lost 13 pounds. I found out that I have some gallstones (big), but they aren't taking my gallbladder out. Ugggg. I have to say that my biggest worry at this point is not having coffee. Well, off to my pre op appt!

Hey there! Just had my surgery scheduled for 2/9. Glad to see I won't be alone! I was supposed to have surgery last Friday, but I was sick and had to reschedule. I can't believe (after 5 million hurdles and unforeseen stuff) that this is going to happen! Let's K.I.T. ????

Hey all,
I have been a lurker for over a year and a half. I FINALLY have my surgery date (2/9), and can't wait to lose the flub! Let me introduce myself. I'm hoping to make some friends.
First off, I'm a 41 year old gal living in Southern California. I'm an identical triplet. I should say that I WAS an identical triplet until I gained 100+ pounds. Now it's hard to hang around those skinny bitches! No, I love my doppelgängers, but it really is hard to hang out with them when you know that others are wondering what the hell happened to me.
Anyway, another way that we aren't identical is that I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia 8 years ago. I am hoping that my joints will be better once I lose weight. The main reason I want to lose weight is because I want to be more active and enjoy life with my 10 year old son. He's growing up fast, and I don't want to miss out on the things I've put off doing with him for so long. Well, that's the gist of it. I'll keep you posted on my surgery.

Hey there! Just had my surgery scheduled for 2/9. Glad to see I won't be alone! I was supposed to have surgery last Friday, but I was sick and had to reschedule. I can't believe (after 5 million hurdles and unforeseen stuff) that this is going to happen! Let's K.I.T. ????

Hi Cheryl. I was wondering the same thing. I also have RA and am off of my Humira, Methotrexate and Relafen (NSAID). I am seeing my primary for final approval on Monday. Saw something (briefly) about NSAID Patches on TV, but don't know if they are widely available yet. It's good to see someone else on here that has RA. Best of luck to you!