Delia1434

You're doing wonderfully! Positive thoughts. My surgery is on Tuesday. We can do this!

I am soo excited. I am doing it. I am a mother of 5 ( ages 11,9,5 and twin 10-month-olds) amazing boys who deserve a mother who will be able to keep up with them when they are older :-). I lost 48lbs since march 21, 2016 but now it is sooo hard to keep on this liquid diet. I am not going to beat myself up over this but I would like some nonjudgmental advice from experienced sleevers. I know I have shrunk my liver and all my bloodwork is good. I will continue to try to stick to it.

I am soo excited. I am doing it. I am a mother of 5 ( ages 11,9,5 and twin 10-month-olds) amazing boys who deserve a mother who will be able to keep up with them when they are older :-). I lost 48lbs since march 21, 2016 but now it is sooo hard to keep on this liquid diet. I am not going to beat myself up over this but I would like some nonjudgmental advice from experienced sleevers. I know I have shrunk my liver and all my bloodwork is good. I will continue to try to stick to it.

I am 5'5" and at my heaviest I was 376. I lost some before pursuing WLS and i was 319 at surgery. I had the sleeve done on 9/28/15 and I am down to 196.8 today. Top is at my heaviest then purple shirt is week of surgery and then last one is about a week ago.


Edited to add in - sorry I just realized this was in the twenties forum, I am in my 30s but still had the high bmi etc to start with. Good luck to all!

Has anyone tried Atkins? I do not do well with carbs so instead of the liquid diet I did low carb and I lost 18lbs in the first 10 days and during my 3 month diet I lost 42lbs. I did some blood work during this time and all the levels were perfect my Dr was very impressed and kinda suprized because my weight was still 355lbs with levels even showing that I did not have a fatty liver. I am convinced that sugar is the enemy not fat in foods.
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Has anyone tried Atkins? I do not do well with carbs so instead of the liquid diet I did low carb and I lost 18lbs in the first 10 days and during my 3 month diet I lost 42lbs. I did some blood work during this time and all the levels were perfect my Dr was very impressed and kinda suprized because my weight was still 355lbs with levels even showing that I did not have a fatty liver. I am convinced that sugar is the enemy not fat in foods.
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My surgeon said Atkins work best for gastro by pass
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Has anyone tried Atkins? I do not do well with carbs so instead of the liquid diet I did low carb and I lost 18lbs in the first 10 days and during my 3 month diet I lost 42lbs. I did some blood work during this time and all the levels were perfect my Dr was very impressed and kinda suprized because my weight was still 355lbs with levels even showing that I did not have a fatty liver. I am convinced that sugar is the enemy not fat in foods.
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Thank you, I just love this site everyone is so helpful. We all can use the support. My best to everyone.
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We are so gonna rock July!! Look out world here we come! :-):-)
☆Jeni☆

I am post 3 days and so far it is bearable. Tenderness in the abdomen and that's about it. The pain meds do help.
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Yes, everyone is different. "Viva le difference"
Just keep in mind that no matter the pain you experience, there will be a well educated Pain Management Team on site to reduce it to a level you can handle.
You have the right to be pain free to an expected level.
Don't wait until you lose control of the pain. When you first feel pain at a level #5-6, ask for something to reduce it. Do NOT wait until your pain reaches #7 or above. By then your pain is much harder to get ahead of and bring back down.
Whatever is needed will be available.
Now, find something else to worry about---you know you will.
Good luck and post as soon as you feel up to it post-op. Yes, we're nosy, but we also really care.
scooching over and making room for you on the, "Losers' Bench".
Prayers going up...

I have to recommend the squatty potty to all my friends here. Not only has it helped me but my non-sleeved wife (who mocked me when I bought it) uses it religiously!

It had to be told! I can only now laugh about it, but not to hard...the bum!
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Omg! Lmao! You have made my day! Thank you for the very comic description and warning!

Wow you guys are awesome. y'all have lost soo much weight!!! This is very encouraging!

Low carb is amazingly effective.
When I entered my bariatric program, I decided to completely overhaul the way I eat. I figured I am going to have to change how I eat after surgery (almost all protein) so I might as well get used to it and make it a habit while I can still afford to slip up and cheat occasionally (which I did). I eliminated sugar from my diet, as well as pretty much all simple carbs like white bread, Pasta, and rice. I also didn't shy away from fat. I ate tons of cheese, and used real butter and cream in my cooking. Because the meals were so filling, I ended up eating less, whereas with carby meals I could eat a ton, then be hungry again in an hour and ready for more (or dessert). The carb cravings were horrible for a while, but they went away. When I did slip though, they came right back, so I learned it's better to just stay away. Personally, I can't do carbs in moderation. If I have some, I will want more and the cravings will intensify.
In the 7ish months it took to fulfill all the requirements to get my sleeve, I ended up losing 110 lbs!
I seriously considered not having surgery, but I have a LOT of weight to lose, and maintaining is another beast altogether. Also, while I was eating less (and much healthier), I was still eating way more than I should have been. I would just fill up on salad or veggies. Much healthier, but my years of overeating meant that I was still eating 2-3 times a normal serving size.

Low carb diets are highly effective in weight loss.
I mean, you can't go through it overloading on cheese and other stuff that will raise your calorie intake above the amount you burn every day.
It does keep hunger at bay and eliminates carb cravings and will allow you to remain in a calorie deficit in a much more agreeable way.
I followed my nutritionists diet plan prior to surgery. Oddly, it was not a diet that I would be following later on when post-op. Lots of grains and such....the opposite of my way of eating now. The weight loss was okay, however, I was freaking hungry the whole time.
I transitioned over to low carb 1,500 calories per day and the hunger went away and the weight loss kicked into gear.
I was visiting with my parents and sister last weekend and they were trying to plan restaurant trips and cooking menus....I urged them to relax....it was all good as I could eat in any restaurant and be just fine. I told them in simple terms that my way of eating is equivalent to ordering a meaty entree and just leaving the side dishes alone. They understood. Once they saw how simple it was they started talking about doing the same. My dad seemed really enthused about adopting the low carb way of eating, too.
You are doing great as you approach your surgery date. You will be grateful for every pound you lose now, too. I can't understand why some folks want to wait until they are post op to lose weight. The goal is to lose....not wait to lose. You are going to do great. You've already made the mental changes necessary.

I am in the process of getting the gastric sleeve. I was told I had to lose 40lbs before they would do the surgery. They gave me a diet to follow but it was super unhealthy (lol like I know better lol). I do a lot of research and the low-fat high-carb diet seems bad for you. My nutritionist wanted me to drink diet shakes and eat lean cuisines. I have been eating eggs, bacon,cheese, chicken, steak and salads. I almost lost all the weight they wanted me to lose in 3 to 4 months I did it in less than a month.
I have realised I have an addiction to sugar. If I don't eat it the cravings go away but if I do eat it I can not stop until I am miserable. I have 5 boys ages from 11 years down to 8 months. I want to be healthy and I do not want to be fat!!!

I am in the process of getting the gastric sleeve. I was told I had to lose 40lbs before they would do the surgery. They gave me a diet to follow but it was super unhealthy (lol like I know better lol). I do a lot of research and the low-fat high-carb diet seems bad for you. My nutritionist wanted me to drink diet shakes and eat lean cuisines. I have been eating eggs, bacon,cheese, chicken, steak and salads. I almost lost all the weight they wanted me to lose in 3 to 4 months I did it in less than a month.
I have realised I have an addiction to sugar. If I don't eat it the cravings go away but if I do eat it I can not stop until I am miserable. I have 5 boys ages from 11 years down to 8 months. I want to be healthy and I do not want to be fat!!!

I am in the process of getting the gastric sleeve. I was told I had to lose 40lbs before they would do the surgery. They gave me a diet to follow but it was super unhealthy (lol like I know better lol). I do a lot of research and the low-fat high-carb diet seems bad for you. My nutritionist wanted me to drink diet shakes and eat lean cuisines. I have been eating eggs, bacon,cheese, chicken, steak and salads. I almost lost all the weight they wanted me to lose in 3 to 4 months I did it in less than a month.
I have realised I have an addiction to sugar. If I don't eat it the cravings go away but if I do eat it I can not stop until I am miserable. I have 5 boys ages from 11 years down to 8 months. I want to be healthy and I do not want to be fat!!!

I am in the process of getting the gastric sleeve. I was told I had to lose 40lbs before they would do the surgery. They gave me a diet to follow but it was super unhealthy (lol like I know better lol). I do a lot of research and the low-fat high-carb diet seems bad for you. My nutritionist wanted me to drink diet shakes and eat lean cuisines. I have been eating eggs, bacon,cheese, chicken, steak and salads. I almost lost all the weight they wanted me to lose in 3 to 4 months I did it in less than a month.
I have realised I have an addiction to sugar. If I don't eat it the cravings go away but if I do eat it I can not stop until I am miserable. I have 5 boys ages from 11 years down to 8 months. I want to be healthy and I do not want to be fat!!!

I am in the process of getting the gastric sleeve. I was told I had to lose 40lbs before they would do the surgery. They gave me a diet to follow but it was super unhealthy (lol like I know better lol). I do a lot of research and the low-fat high-carb diet seems bad for you. My nutritionist wanted me to drink diet shakes and eat lean cuisines. I have been eating eggs, bacon,cheese, chicken, steak and salads. I almost lost all the weight they wanted me to lose in 3 to 4 months I did it in less than a month.
I have realised I have an addiction to sugar. If I don't eat it the cravings go away but if I do eat it I can not stop until I am miserable. I have 5 boys ages from 11 years down to 8 months. I want to be healthy and I do not want to be fat!!!

I am in the process of getting the gastric sleeve. I was told I had to lose 40lbs before they would do the surgery. They gave me a diet to follow but it was super unhealthy (lol like I know better lol). I do a lot of research and the low-fat high-carb diet seems bad for you. My nutritionist wanted me to drink diet shakes and eat lean cuisines. I have been eating eggs, bacon,cheese, chicken, steak and salads. I almost lost all the weight they wanted me to lose in 3 to 4 months I did it in less than a month.
I have realised I have an addiction to sugar. If I don't eat it the cravings go away but if I do eat it I can not stop until I am miserable. I have 5 boys ages from 11 years down to 8 months. I want to be healthy and I do not want to be fat!!!

She sounds like a petty childish pain in the arse who isn't worth the time of day.
Who says stuff like that?
She needs to get a life.