SweetCarolineMidwest

Well, I suck. Here is my confession: I was on vacay this week- with friends/family - in florida. Not easy to stay on plan.........
I should have started my pre-op diet this past Weds. 3-4 Protein shakes, unlimited leafy greens, sugar-free popsicles, sugar-free Jello, Water, Water, and more water.
I did two shakes/day with Protein and veggies at night. I did eat a little ice cream and some pringles (because I am purging myself of my guilt right now - I'm being honest even if it is embarrassing).
Today - and until surgery on the 6th - I am committed to the pre-op plan as written. I'm hoping because I wasn't totally crazy with food, that I can shrink the liver as needed for an easy surgery.
Prior to this week, I've been following the Atkins diet, again, not perfect but pretty well.
Let's face it, if I was disciplined, I wouldn't be in need of the surgery to begin with.
So, I'm human and made mistakes. I know I will follow the pre-op plan from here forward because I am self-pay and I'm not taking any more chances of not having the surgery.
Surgery is April 6th - Mexico

I'd simply go over to him, sit by his side, reach over and take his burger - then I'd lick the entire outside of it.
As I set it down and walked away, I'd tell him that you aren't able to eat like that anymore and his eating it front of you is as considerate as what you just did. That'll be the last time you have that discussion

April 6th for me. I do not qualify for my insurance to pay for it (36BMI but no comorbidities). So I am self-pay. After A LOT of research, I opted to go to Mexico. I started my 14 day pre-op diet. Can't say I'm enjoying it - but I enjoy being fat a whole lot less, so......

I'd simply go over to him, sit by his side, reach over and take his burger - then I'd lick the entire outside of it.
As I set it down and walked away, I'd tell him that you aren't able to eat like that anymore and his eating it front of you is as considerate as what you just did. That'll be the last time you have that discussion

I'd simply go over to him, sit by his side, reach over and take his burger - then I'd lick the entire outside of it.
As I set it down and walked away, I'd tell him that you aren't able to eat like that anymore and his eating it front of you is as considerate as what you just did. That'll be the last time you have that discussion

I'd simply go over to him, sit by his side, reach over and take his burger - then I'd lick the entire outside of it.
As I set it down and walked away, I'd tell him that you aren't able to eat like that anymore and his eating it front of you is as considerate as what you just did. That'll be the last time you have that discussion

I can't say why your husband is acting like an a**.
Mine didn't act like that.
Sorry.
But don't just sit there and sulk.
Communicate.
Clearly.

Well....
this is coming from a guy....
Tell him to either be support or get the fuck away from you.....

Monie, Breezy, and Momwith3 - I am also having surgery this week: on Weds. I was very nervous all last week. Now I just want to get on with it. Since I am going to MX - my anxiousness is more about wanting to get back home.
Hoping to keep connected with a few who are going through it at the same time; so please update when you can! I will try to do the same
Good luck to each of you!

Will keep you up to date. I'll be very curious to here about your experience in Mexico. My sister in Canada is thinking about it.
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Mine is the 6th! Flying to MX on the 5th. Good luck to you Aixa and to each of you this week

Mine is tomorrow morning too and I'm freaking a bit!
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Hermann Drive Surgical Hospital. Part of the MH system. Good luck Thursday!!
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Good luck Monie. Mine is this Thursday, April 7 at South East Memorial Hermann. What hospital will you be at?

Thank you! When I told someone it's tomorrow, I freaked out a bit. It's tomorrow!!! Excited but very nervous. Hope all my BP friends will think good thought for me tomorrow.
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I too have had some crazy dreams. My surgery is Monday at 9:00am. I pray all goes well for you see you on the other side. Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

Totally normal!! I was setting with an IV in and playing calm on the outside for everyone but inside......It's not only surgery but a totally different lifestyle afterwards. But I'll let you in on a secret, its worth every minute.
Yesterday I spent over an hour outside taking my Nephews prom pics. I am not talented but just have a great camera but this time last year I would have been sweating so badly it made me sick. I'm 47 and actually see an amazing future.
So many people will tell you the only regret is not doing it sooner. Your going to rock this!!!

Well, I suck. Here is my confession: I was on vacay this week- with friends/family - in florida. Not easy to stay on plan.........
I should have started my pre-op diet this past Weds. 3-4 Protein shakes, unlimited leafy greens, sugar-free popsicles, sugar-free Jello, Water, Water, and more water.
I did two shakes/day with Protein and veggies at night. I did eat a little ice cream and some pringles (because I am purging myself of my guilt right now - I'm being honest even if it is embarrassing).
Today - and until surgery on the 6th - I am committed to the pre-op plan as written. I'm hoping because I wasn't totally crazy with food, that I can shrink the liver as needed for an easy surgery.
Prior to this week, I've been following the Atkins diet, again, not perfect but pretty well.
Let's face it, if I was disciplined, I wouldn't be in need of the surgery to begin with.
So, I'm human and made mistakes. I know I will follow the pre-op plan from here forward because I am self-pay and I'm not taking any more chances of not having the surgery.
Surgery is April 6th - Mexico

we used to call them happy pills. wellbutrin has that side effect on me of giving me a stupid smile half the time.
but i feel for you. If you ever need to talk to a stranger, and heck im sure strange err. lol just give a shout.

@@jam2nyy I was too. Nobody gets it. Everyone is like: "you should be grateful blablabla".
And you feel like telling them to put rusty nails or their eyeballs. And have a pizza.< /p>

Please take my comments as wanting you to enjoy maximum success. I failed with a lapband..partly not understanding how to eat. I found much success with the sleeve, losing 150# in 14 months (and maintaining for years now), but I had to understand how to do this. In the early months I strongly encourage you to eat dense,lean protein(fish, chicken, beef, other seafood etc.) As your main food each meal. Eat it slowly, chew carefully. You will get full really fast! It takes a small quantity! Then have a few bites of healthy veggies. My program called for doing that 5x a day. If you are mostly compliant with that you will have long term success.
I am now four years out and I do sometimes"splurge" but it is in a controlled, not daily kind of thing. During the losing phase, following the bariatric recommendations most of the time is really important.
Good luck, I do know it's difficult and most of us aren't perfect...but being consistently compliant is key.
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Just found great Protein Water. Isopure 0carb. It has 40mg Protein 0carb and count as Water intake.
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Sweet! Just two days after me! Are you excited? I know I am!
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Yay!!! So excited for you! It's only day 2 of pre-op diet for me so it's not bad. ???? Let's keep in touch and support each other on our journey. I bet you are on cloud nine!

You all need new friends. I would never keep non supportive people in my life and I would not consider people that treat me that way as "friends". I'm worthy of more than that and they aren't worth my time. If you are going to change anything, I hope you change the company you keep.