Crafty Li'l Devil

Here's my "before" photo. I'm 428 lbs. Starting my pre-op diet. I'm giving up Coca-cola, smoking and most carbs. Trying to lose 25-40lbs before surgery. Hopefully January 13th during my next appointment we will schedule surgery. Picture in comments below.

Well a week ago I started my diet. I'm not specifically on an all liquid diet, but I try to have more Soups and things. I started at 428 and today I weighed at 411. I've had a few slip ups, but I expect in 2 weeks I will be ready for more structure. Tomorrow morning I go for my Upper GI x ray. I'm nervous, but it's the last test I need. I go back to my surgeon on January 13th the likely schedule a surgery date. My blood work is in and I need to lose at least 13 more lbs or more before the surgeon would approve it. Yesterday I had a real slump with my emotions. I'm trying hard to stop my eating going with my emotions. Not easy. How are you guys doing? Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I'm not seeing anyone yet but I will be soon. I'm also really fortunate to have an incredibly supportive roommate I can talk to about all of it and she is so helpful. She helped me get through yesterday and not go completely off track. My friends have also been super supportive too. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

That is awesome!Thanks. Moments weren't easy. If I can just get through to that surgeon appointment I think I'll be ok. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I still can't believe I lost 17 lbs in a week on my own. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Immediately after your surgery... What were the things that kept you most comfortable? Was it a heating pad? Maybe your favorite blanket? I'm just trying to gather ideas to help keep the pain down. Thanks. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Just ordered some different lip balms, a toilet riser and I bought a fancy Jade heating pad. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

When we discussed it he didn't mention the drain. I'm keeping my fingers crossed he won't do it lol Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I'm really thankful for all of these recommendations. Even though it's likely over a month away or starting to prepare now. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Oh that's a great suggestion. My toilet is pretty high but I should get one to be on the safe side Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

If anybody wants to follow along with my journey on fb here's the link! https://www.facebook.com/groups/208136092971871/ Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! How's your pain level? Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! You're doing great! I'm so worried about being able to get enough exercise after. I hurt pretty badly all the time from injuries I sustained in an accident 2 years ago Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Permit me to be redundant here. Walk it off, as the coach always said. I had my surgery sometime around 4:00 PM on a Tuesday. On Wednesday morning (I am a morning person) I was up by 0500 and walking. I put in almost a mile by the time they kicked me out right after lunch. I had virtually no pain at all, and I attribute a lot of that to getting up and getting moving right away. And if you look at my stats, I am one of the largest of the large around here. What are your stats? I was looking and couldn't find them. I'm at 428...well 418 now. I've lost 10 lbs so far this week Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I don't have a significant other that can be there for me sadlySent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App Give it time. As your body transforms suddenly you will be more "noticeable". I don't have a significant other that can be there for me sadlySent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App Give it time. As your body transforms suddenly you will be more "noticeable".Sad but true.I didn't say I didn't have a significant other... He just can't be here for me for this. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I don't have a significant other that can be there for me sadly Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

@@Babbs I'm assuming theyll make me do the same to keep blood clots at bay, I'm feeling lucky that I'll be in a private surgical center but dreading those walks. I don't think I'd be here if it weren't for the truck that hit me. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I'm gonna do my best to walk but my knees are pretty screwed. I hope I can do it. Though if they've got me on pain meds I probably won't feel my knees. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I have plenty of those! Well I probably won't in the hospital but I'll likely bring my favorite pillow Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

That is excellent advice. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Not having this for dinner, will probably just have more tuna, but I made a Soup today since it's supposed to get cold here for the next few days. It has onion, garlic, celery, carrot, garlic, spinach, beef stock, chicken stock, white pepper, butter, lemon and I added 4 scoops of Protein powder to make it feel a little creamy. I can add chicken to it and I'll probably add some hot sauce to give it a little kick but there's about 8 servings here maybe more. You can see the nutritional info for each serving here without the hot sauce or chicken. Not bad if I do say so myself. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Hopefully I won't be eating it for long and I'll be able to have my surgery next month. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

It's pretty good, I might add some bacon in my serving tomorrow instead of chicken. I'm really proud of it hope you enjoy it too. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Thanks. Yeah I'm taking pics once a week now so I can create a flip book when I'm all done. I'm excited. Good luck! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Don't give up Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App