WillieBradley

My surgery went very well. I had a rough day yesterday (the day after surgery) but everyday is a better day. The gas pains are the worst. If I can manage the gas pains, I wouldn't have any complaints. Haven't taken any pain meds since being released from the hospital yesterday because my nurse said it might slow up my bowel. So I've been handling it. Not really much pain (again aside from gas). Glad everyone is doing good. I couldn't post for the past 2 days because I was weak and focused on trying to get the liquids in. It's tough but that too gets better. Thanks again for everyone's support. Couldn't have done it without you all!!

My surgery went very well. I had a rough day yesterday (the day after surgery) but everyday is a better day. The gas pains are the worst. If I can manage the gas pains, I wouldn't have any complaints. Haven't taken any pain meds since being released from the hospital yesterday because my nurse said it might slow up my bowel. So I've been handling it. Not really much pain (again aside from gas). Glad everyone is doing good. I couldn't post for the past 2 days because I was weak and focused on trying to get the liquids in. It's tough but that too gets better. Thanks again for everyone's support. Couldn't have done it without you all!!

Surgery tomorrow morning at 9am. Nervous. Headed to the hospital to do the last minute upper gi, X-rays, and lab work. I'm ready to go! Hope everything goes well for everyone. I feel blessed to have been able to read and interact with all of you during this process. You are the only ones who can truly understand what it means to go through this journey. Thank you. Love you all!!

If you made it a week without cheating, pat yourself on the back. Then get back to business and move forward. You will be fine. I'm having surgery on Thursday and have been having the thoughts about "can I really do it?" "Or will I mess things up?" I've slipped in the preop but I'm going to just "keep on moving." You will be fine. I try my best to stay away from the places that make my food addiction harder, but that's easier said than done.

If you made it a week without cheating, pat yourself on the back. Then get back to business and move forward. You will be fine. I'm having surgery on Thursday and have been having the thoughts about "can I really do it?" "Or will I mess things up?" I've slipped in the preop but I'm going to just "keep on moving." You will be fine. I try my best to stay away from the places that make my food addiction harder, but that's easier said than done.

Surgery tomorrow morning at 9am. Nervous. Headed to the hospital to do the last minute upper gi, X-rays, and lab work. I'm ready to go! Hope everything goes well for everyone. I feel blessed to have been able to read and interact with all of you during this process. You are the only ones who can truly understand what it means to go through this journey. Thank you. Love you all!!

Surgery tomorrow morning at 9am. Nervous. Headed to the hospital to do the last minute upper gi, X-rays, and lab work. I'm ready to go! Hope everything goes well for everyone. I feel blessed to have been able to read and interact with all of you during this process. You are the only ones who can truly understand what it means to go through this journey. Thank you. Love you all!!

Surgery tomorrow morning at 9am. Nervous. Headed to the hospital to do the last minute upper gi, X-rays, and lab work. I'm ready to go! Hope everything goes well for everyone. I feel blessed to have been able to read and interact with all of you during this process. You are the only ones who can truly understand what it means to go through this journey. Thank you. Love you all!!

@@cjd2010 I feel the exact same way. Mine is the 15th. I need to go to sleep to get my mind off of this thing, but I can't even sleep I'm so nervous. I like to think I can handle anything (as all lawyers do) but this is harder than law school and any case that I have tried! food addiction is a BEAST!

@@cjd2010 I feel the exact same way. Mine is the 15th. I need to go to sleep to get my mind off of this thing, but I can't even sleep I'm so nervous. I like to think I can handle anything (as all lawyers do) but this is harder than law school and any case that I have tried! food addiction is a BEAST!

I keep telling myself that too. I'm 3 days away from surgery. Not craving any sweets. It's the chicken. I am a meat eater but I usually eat lean white meat. However, I think since my body knows I'm changing the routine, it craves everything I shouldn't be eating. @ I could totally go for some roasted chicken too! But like @@kvoneye said "We Got This!"

@@cjd2010 I feel the exact same way. Mine is the 15th. I need to go to sleep to get my mind off of this thing, but I can't even sleep I'm so nervous. I like to think I can handle anything (as all lawyers do) but this is harder than law school and any case that I have tried! food addiction is a BEAST!

Oh my Goodness! Wow! Prayers go out to 395Ron!!

@@chavonjb it's tough. My surgeon's staff said it was the first few days that are rough, but for me the whole 2 weeks are almost unbearable. I know I shouldn't be complaining because it's a means to an end, and a life changer for the better, but the struggle through prep is REAL!! You are not alone.

I keep telling myself that too. I'm 3 days away from surgery. Not craving any sweets. It's the chicken. I am a meat eater but I usually eat lean white meat. However, I think since my body knows I'm changing the routine, it craves everything I shouldn't be eating. @ I could totally go for some roasted chicken too! But like @@kvoneye said "We Got This!"

Mine is at 10:30am Thursday. I have the sugar free Popsicles too. But unfortunately for me it's not taking away my desire to eat real food. I'm all in now so I can't look back. Let's go strong for the next 3 days and we will be happy when it's over with. I can't even sleep I'm so nervous about this surgery.

@@kvoneye you are not alone. I did the same thing I think our mind is telling us that it will be a while before we can have some of the food we love, so it's trying to take control over us. My psychologist said the mind is like a 5-year old crying and acting out because it doesn't like the change we have to make I eating habits. I'm struggling.

I wasn't told to take anything. Just to not eat ANY solids. Just liquids for two days before surgery. So I can't eat any Protein Bars, celery, or cucumbers (my two "freebies") during those 2 days. I'm so nervous that I may not even notice the lack of food. Anxiety is really kicking in. Surgery is October 15th.

I keep telling myself that too. I'm 3 days away from surgery. Not craving any sweets. It's the chicken. I am a meat eater but I usually eat lean white meat. However, I think since my body knows I'm changing the routine, it craves everything I shouldn't be eating. @ I could totally go for some roasted chicken too! But like @@kvoneye said "We Got This!"

@@kvoneye you are not alone. I did the same thing I think our mind is telling us that it will be a while before we can have some of the food we love, so it's trying to take control over us. My psychologist said the mind is like a 5-year old crying and acting out because it doesn't like the change we have to make I eating habits. I'm struggling.

It's what my surgeon's office gave me to substitute for Protein Shakes. It's called "Optifast 800" Soup Mix. My Protein shakes are called "Optifast 800" Protien Shakes. That is all I can have except I can have a super free Popsicle and a 1/2 cup of sugar free Jello. I have 5 more days of this. Surgery on October 15th.

Yes I am and I struggle everyday with it.

I'm October 15th too kvoneye. Glad you are doing ok @@60&goin4it!!

I'm October 15th too kvoneye. Glad you are doing ok @@60&goin4it!!

Thanks and I'm pulling for you and everyone else!