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Hi everyone. So I start my.liquid diet this thursday, surgery October 6th. I have been feeling extremely emotional. I'm not having second thoughts today just kind of "grieving" in a sense. I'm reminiscing about all the diets and exercise plans I've started and stopped, all the years I've spent being over weight, etc. It brings tears to my eyes thinking about everything I've ever done to lose weight even as far as driving 8 hours to Ohio for a biggest loser audition. I'm emotional I think because I think this is it. I think i have finally found the one tool that will give me the life I've dreamed of. Its so surreal to think it's so within reach. I have been nervous about complications and had some second thoughts earlier in the week(the complications esp blood.clot scared me) But I've had 3 surgeries In the past with no complications, bowel resection, hernia repair, and gallbladder. So I did well with all of those so I talked myself back into it. Since then I've been ok. My severe sleep apnea scares me more. I had a sleep study and found that I stop breathing on avg 142 times an hour. That was a scary thought. Anyways. I'm just venting now, just emotional. Anyone else feel like the weeks before they found themselves extremely emotional and thinking about EVERYTHING? Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

Give yourself credit where credit is due. You started out at 500 lbs. You're at 340, regardless of weight gained you are better than where you started. The therapist is a wonderful idea. It sounds like you only fell back into what is comfortable for you because you were experiencing uncomfortable feelings( grief and loss). It's natural for humans to do this. I don't think obesity happens on purpose. I think it's a mental disorder ( These are only my opinions by the way. I do have a master's degree in mental health counseling so I'm only going based on my opinion/experiences). We stick with what's comfortable even subconsciously. You experienced a loss of your only friend, that's traumatic. You're beating yourself up for something you weren't necessarily in control of. A therapist will help you identify new coping skills for life stressors. That's the problem with emotional eating it's our only coping skill. We need to learn to restructure our thoughts( it's possible but takes lots of work). You're reaching out so you've already started. Btw I wish I could take my own guidance... I'm getting the sleeve in 3 weeks. It's easy to spew out all this information but hard to execute the behaviors. I hope this was helpful. Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

I am in Pennsylvania. So I'll be having mine at Wilkes Barre General hospital. I have a 2 week liquid diet I start Sept 22nd. How has your first day gone studio far Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks!! Good luck to you. And good plan with the kid plates. Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

October 6th surgery date. liquid diet starts Sept 22nd it's two weeks. I bought every thing but my Protein so far. I'm going to drink the Isopure grape flavor. It's pretty good and is 40g of protein. I have started my Vitamins and really trying to not drink during meals that will be my biggest challenge. I am buying some containers and a scale to help with food portions after surgery. I also bought popsicles molds to make protein pops. I feel like I'm ready. I do have a 2 yr old son who I will still have to cook for after surgery so I'm a little nervous about the temptations. But I know I have a a lot of will power. I decided in May I was going to loook into weight loss surgery and after the first seminar I never smoked another cigarette. I just pretty much put it in my head I couldn't do it. So I'm going to do the same w the temptations. Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

How long is your pre liquid diet ? I start mine Sept 22nd. We should keep each other updates after surgery... Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App We should! I have my pre-op appointment on sept 19th. I'm also starting in the 22nd! I've started testing and trying to find some broths and Protein powder and shakes that I like. So far the only thing I know for sure is that I HATE the GNC lean shakes; they like make me nauseous and the one I love with is Orgain is not going to have enough protein it only has 21g per 8 oz serving lol!! How about you ?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I actually found Isopure at the Vitamin Shoppe it's like a Gatorade consistency. It has 40g of protein in one bottle. So I got the grape... It actually taste pretty good. So I added some Water to it to make it last longer and some mio grape drops taste like coolaid. I got icepop molds also I'm going to make my own popsicles out of the protein. I have a bunch of different Soups and yogurt shakes, cottage cheese is allowed on my liquid diet so I'll be using that as well. I did buy some shakes to change it up a bit. The eas strawberry Protein Shakes are good. Sent from my LGLS770 using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow! That was quick. So exciting!! Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

How long is your pre liquid diet ? I start mine Sept 22nd. We should keep each other updates after surgery... Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks you both were reassuring! Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for surgery October 6th. I know I want more kids. I have a 2yrold son right now. I'm think one or two more later like 1.5 - 2 years from now. Some people have said why lose and have surgery just to get pregnant later on. Well I am 330lbs. It's not healthy for me too have a child at this weight plus I don't even think I can my hormones are completely unbalanced. I'm wondering what everyone's thoughts are. My hope is that in 2 years I'll be in the habit of small portions and overeating won't be an issue. I'll have a good exercise routine in place & I'll be prepared. Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

October 6th surgery!! I don't think I've ever been more excited for anything besides my wedding day & birth of my son. Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon just did the same thing today. Surgery date October 6th. But submitting paperwork this week they said. My office seems pretty confident in approval though. They said I have the easiest ins to deal w . Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

Cosmic Fist Pump to this post !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So damn glad I listened several months ago and had my sleeve. Life is now able......and meant.......to be lived !!!! I love both of these posts. My surgery is 10.6 and I get second thoughts at times. But posts like these reaffirm me. Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

I told my close friends and family. I told my boss and my employees as I would need a week off. I don't care what others think. I figured I'm going to be drastically losing weight why not just tell the truth. I know I've tried everything under the sun to lose weight and now I have severe health issues so I have to. Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks guys. I start my liquid diet 9.22. 3 Protein drinks a day, soup, Jello, etc my surgery is Oct 6th!! Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

I am getting surgery at the end of September. I have to do the 2 week liquid diet. I wanted to start doing a liquid diet once a week, then 2 or 3 Times a week and progressively work up to the two weeks so it's not completely overwhelming when I have to do all liquids. Can anyone give me an idea off what their liquid diet looks like on a daily basis? What are you drinking? Are these drinks ok - v8, light and fit Protein smoothies, creamy Soups? Also what about fruit juices and if so what kind are you using ? Thanks in advance!!! Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App