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Many people will die without liver transplants.
But there are conditions for getting a transplant. You have to remain alcohol free for a set period of time to qualify for a liver transplant to save your life.
If you screw up and have drink...you don't get a transplant. And you die. And that's on you. YOU have responsibility in the process. Many people do elect to die.
Just like weight loss surgery. You can elect to comply, or you can elect to die. It's up to you.
To qualify, you have to be accountable and prove that you're serious about changing the behavior that contributed to the damage.
Without behavior changes, weight loss surgery is not only a waste of resources, it also can cause more harm. Particularly, if a patient cannot get hold of their eating habits enough to keep themselves safe.
Yes, you have to lose weight before surgery and prove you can break your addiction JUST EXACTLY like liver transplant patients must give up alcohol.
Liver transplant patients get their blood alcohol tested....weight loss patients get weighed. If you screw it up, the next step is therapy, not surgery.
If the fact that "you're going to die" without surgery is not enough to inspire you to comply with a few months of pre-surgical requirements....you will very likely get a referral to a psychologist to help you work on these issues first.
Not being unkind, just telling you the truth.

12/13/2017

CW: 144.2

This back and forth is killing me. I’m at fault! I had bread (commercial) for the first time in 8 months! Not just once, but over the weekend. I woke up on Monday 5lbs heavier and just tossed the bread in the trash. So not worth it!!!

12/06/2017

CW: 142.4

I finally see some movement! I’ve been working out a lot so I hope the past few weeks mean I’m gaining muscle.

12/06/2017

CW: 142.4

I finally see some movement! I’ve been working out a lot so I hope the past few weeks mean I’m gaining muscle.

11/29/2017
CW: 144.4
I am happy to have survived Thanksgiving scale-wise!

11/22/17

CW: 145.0

The scale is moving in the wrong direction!

11/22/17

CW: 145.0

The scale is moving in the wrong direction!

Yay! Another challenge!

CW: 144.4
Challenge goal weight: 135

Good luck to us all!

Yay! Another challenge!

CW: 144.4
Challenge goal weight: 135

Good luck to us all!

Yay! Another challenge!

CW: 144.4
Challenge goal weight: 135

Good luck to us all!

10/13/17

CW: 150

This has been a bad week. I know I could have done better. [emoji17]

10/06/2017

CW: 148.4

*sigh* I started working out more vigorously this week and I hope that's just muscle building up.

9/29/2017

CW: 148.0

Happy Friday!

9/22/2017

CW: 150.4

I know I could've done better this week; I'm still grateful the scale is going in the right direction! Happy Friday everyone!

OP, you can can also try the nasal sprays. It enters the bloodstream directly. Good luck!

I had the RNY on April 10. Highest weight was 220lbs which dropped to 206lbs on the day of surgery. My progression is as follows:

Apr 10: 206lbs
Apr 24: 196.4lbs
May 10: 192lbs
June 10: 176.2lbs
July 10: 168lbs
Aug 10: 161lbs
Sep 10: 152.6 lbs
Oct 10: 148.8lbs
Today, Oct 19: 146.8lbs

I am 5'4". As you can see, I initially lost weight slowly. I also had times where I lost rapidly and times where the scale barely moved. I tracked my progress with body measurements (lost 14inches off my waist!), dress sizes (size 18-6/8; size XL/XXL to S/XS), and body fat (39% to 23.4%). Don't rely on the scale! Good luck!

Resting blood glucose levels are known to be high when skipping meals; that's why it's recommended to eat small meals throughout the day. Similar to WLS patients with low caloric and carb intake, your liver will continue to release glucose into the blood stream and may slightly increase the supply as it senses that carbs/cals are low. Yes, you continue to produce insulin but not at the demand your body needs. Once you have healed a little more, everything will balance out. I had the RNY with crazy high numbers the first week. Then it tapered down. Pre-surgery A1C was 7.1 and now I am at 4.1 at 5.5 months out. No more insulin or metformin since a week after surgery. Good luck!

9/15/2017

CW: 152.2

It has been a slow week!

9/8/2017

CW: 153.4

Happy Friday! Lots of ups and downs this week!

9/8/2017

CW: 153.4

Happy Friday! Lots of ups and downs this week!

9/1/2017

CW: 154.6

Happy Friday!

Challenge Goal Weight: 140
Current Weight: 157
Today's date: 08/25/2017

I did not meet challenge goals last time. Hopefully I will this fall! 17lbs is a lot but I meet my surgeon at the end of October and hope to rack in some good numbers! Happy Friday!

Thanks for starting another one up! I will definitely be joining!

8/11/2016

CW: 160.2

I gained a little bit; totally my fault. I really need to get back on track!

OP, I only lost 12lbs in the 1st month after surgery. I started at 206lbs on surgery day and lost 14lbs during my 2week pre-op diet. I am about 3.5 months post-op and down to 162lbs; that is 44lbs since surgery. I have lost inches. We have less to lose so our body will space it out slowly. Take measurements and pictures! You will see a difference!