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ChaCha77

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  1. Posted

    Omgosh ive watched so many surgeries of the sleeve. Im obsessed. I asked my dr to video mine and he said ok!!!! Lol

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    I dont think i will be able to sleep tonight!!!!!!!!!! Do you all think it will b ok if i take zquil tonight?

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    I have watched the videos over and over too. I never thought to see if I could get mine on video. Good idea. I did tell him I wanted to see my stomach they take out though...morbid curiosity, I guess

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    There's a hilarious (and a tiny bit sad) thread on this site where peeps confess their indulgences. It's called (something like) "Just putting it out there so dirty little secrets can see the light of day"

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    I don't think I want to read that lol. I cheated a couple times on my 2 weeks, but got right back on track.

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    I did the same ChaCha. I think I'm going to get a mani/pedi tonight to calm my nerves a little bit. I am feeling so anxious right now.

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    I am too. I am sitting at work and can't even concentrate, but trying not to freak out lol. I did my before picture yesterday. I should have taken it before I started the liquids as I have lost 11 pounds (I don't think it really made that much of a difference). Cant wait for my first after pic :)

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    Ok, so I'm on day nine of my pre-op liquid diet and I'm starting to get some hunger pains when I smell other people's food. Is this just my head hunger? Or I'm I actually hungry? I have done so well up until now.

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    I doubt you are actually feeling hungry as long as you are getting your Protein from the diet. If you are anything like me, you are just tired of being on the diet and missing real food. The closer I get, the more I think about real food. Don't cave, you are too close! Good luck.

  9. Posted

    This is a fantastic thread!

    What are some things to have at home after surgery? My husband is already asking me what I am going to need and I'm not sure what to tell him.

    Pretty much many of the things listed here will be helpful to you at home too.

    One thing I would concentrate on however is making sure you have all of your Clear liquids and full liquids available and ready to go. I would personally choose to order the individual samples so you won't be stuck with huge tubs of Protein supplements that you may not like post surgery. My tastebuds were really off whack and though I liked some pre surgery I really couldn't stand them after.

    However your tastebuds do return and if you buy something you know you liked in the past you may like it again someday after. smile.gif

    Samples? Where do you get those?

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    Ok 7/26 sisters. I boo booed already on my first day of my preop diet. Booooo. Im on a less than 800 cal a day diet. 2 Protein shake meal replacements2water, low carb low sugar kind of diet and well i did great all day. Got home and ate some lean chicken and greenbeans then saw some leftover chili in a bowl. Heated that bad boy up and used it as dip for a large handful of chips!!!! NOOOOOOOOO. ive got to do better.

    Another question for yall. I know there is no caffeine after surg. I am sooo addicted to coffee and get horrible headaches without the caffeine. Thats the only caffeine i drink. I dont do cokes and stuff. Im thinking inshould wean myself off now so im not ultra miserable after surg. What r you all doing????? And anybsiggestions how to wean myself NOW or just go cold tirkey. Im seriously scared of what ill turn into!!!

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    http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/369205-July-26/page__view__findpost__p__4218032

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    I had to quit caffeine months ago for the surgery and I had to wean myself slowly as well. I would say don't do cold turkey, but time is limited, so you might have to with surgery in a week. You will already be a grouch because you are hungry, now you can just blame it on the coffee. Good luck, throw the chips in the garbage!!

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    Rocshae, how is your preop diet going?

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    Going really well so far, I started the 12th so I have 8 more days to go! I am struggling to get my Water in(any suggestions would be awesome) but I really like my Protein shakes so I really haven't been hungry. I do notice all the food advertisements more which makes me a little emotional but, I know that I'm better off following the path I'm on. Good luck to everyone we are getting really close now.

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    Can you have sugar free crystal light? That really helps me get all my Water in.

  13. Posted

    7/26 ... not looking forward to my 3 week liquid diet

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    I'm 7/26 too!! 3 weeks?!! Ugh!! I have my pre op appointment Tuesday and will find out what my diet will be then. But thankfully it's only a week. Good luck with everything!!
    Im also July 26th. There are at least four of us scheduled for that day. Am nervous but excited! I start liquid diet tomorrow.

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    Also July 26th. It does seem like there are a lot of us. I am in the middle of my 2 week liquid diet. Mine is pretty strict and the food I had to get is awful, so I am really looking forward to surgery just to stop eating lol. Good luck to all of you!

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    My surgery is July 26th. I am 2 days into my liquid diet. I have been so excited, but I am now starting to freak out. I'm a nervous person anyway, but now I am asking myself all of the questions and what ifs. I am terrified of the actual surgery and even more scared of making all the right decisions after. Any other worry warts out there and what are you doing?

    We are sleeve sisters! Mine is July 26th also. I meet with my surgeon tomorrow to get preop diet, etc. The closer it gets, the more nervous I get! I'm in the same boat as you. On top of it, I've put all these things I want to get done b4 the surgery on my plate (have windows and carpets washed, house clean, laundry done, etc.) I know realistically what gets done gets done and what doesnt is no big deal. The fear of the unkown is what we have right now and there's nothing we can do about it till we are going through it. (Except ask lots of questions, watch youtube vids of other people's experiences and read) We will be fine, and we will take it one hour/day at a time. Everyone who's had it done has said its the best thing they've ever done for themselves.

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    Hey sleeve sister!!! You are so lucky you haven't had to start the diet already. I am really struggling. The food is terrible and I am hungry all the time. I have completely forgot about all of the things I should do before I have it, thanks for reminding me. I think it will help me rather than stress me out, you know, keep my mind busy. Good luck today (I hope your diet is better than mine) and we need to keep in touch throughout.

  17. Posted

    So, I'm still wondering if I'm doing it wrong. My Doc's asst told me to go on the stage 2 diet which is full liquid/puree, nothing thicker than applesauce. I've used all kinds of creamy Soup, Tomato, healthy choice cream of mushroom, healthy choice and on the stage 2 is says I can add lean meats which are low fat. And I can have sugar free pudding etc, so I've added Peanut Butter to it with almond milk. I've added lean hamburger to my Soups and pureed it.Why is everyone doing just Protein shakes and liquids? I've been doing this since Sunday and the 2 times I've called the clinic, today and yesterday, they are closed because it's a military facility. I'm really worried. But I'm down 5 lbs!! They surprised me with a quick surgery date and I couldn't see anyone for my preop until this Friday...so I have a lot of questions!! But even with all that I'm adding to my foods, I'm only getting 900 to 1,000 calories and still hungry too!

    It seems like every facility is different. I am on my 2 week liquids and can't have anything except the Optifast products 4 times a day. I don't get options for Soup, salad, etc. And it's terrible stuff lol.

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