Newlife2017

My food list says I can have pureed tuna also.

I started losing weight again the night I posted this.

Just keep pushing! There will be days where you will think this was not worth it. Look through your old pics and remember how you felt at the time. I know during this time of my life, I was at my biggest, very depressed, and completely heartbroken. This surgery has been a great tool the kick started all the changes in my life. I will forever stay humble.


Weeks out: 24
SW: 371
CW: 240
WL: 131lbs

I really needed this today! I have one month until I have my surgery and I am starting to get nervous about altering my body. I keep reassuring myself that the trade off will be so worth it and your story confirms that what I am about to do is the right thing. I am 43 and have spent most of my teens all the way up to my late 30s wanting to die. Since I turned 40 I have wanted to do nothing but live! I have young nieces and nephews that I want to go do fun things with and soon I will be able to. I can't wait to live a full life now! Thank you for sharing your story! I needed to hear it! Congrats on living life to your fullest!

Thanks for writing this. I'm getting sleeved tomorrow and I'm simultaneously ready and not ready. The thought of backing out has crossed my mind several times, but only for a moment each time. I know this is the right thing for me to do.
The past 18 months of my life have been like your last 5 years; there has been so much death and so much loss in my family. Every time I lose someone else, I tell myself that I have to go on, I have to keep breathing and putting one foot in front of the other, but that I will not be able to do it if this happens again. Yet it keeps happening.
In a way, though, this is what tells me I can do this. I've lost so much already. I'm ready to lose all the weight that is holding me back. And I don't want to wait until I need joint replacements, until I have diabetes, etc.
More than anything, I don't want my daughter and my partner to have to lose me early due to heart disease or liver disease or any of the many things that are statistically more likely when you are morbidly obese.
Your story and your pictures are amazing! I can't wait to see what I can do when I've conquered my food addiction.
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I am crying reading your story. Not tears if sorrow but of joy. God Bless you. You are an inspiration!! There us a saying "when you are going thru hell...keep going" you have persevered and came through and your strength is a testament to your inner soul. You are precious and beautiful. May your light continue to shine and help to lead those who may also be on a difficult journey. You go girl!!! You are a rockstar!! Your pics,are beautiful!!!
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You look great! Congrats!

The before is right after I lost my mom to complications from diabetes (kidney failure) and early onset of heart disease. Shortly after losing her I realized that I was headed for the same type of end. I actually lost a few pounds before my initial consult and then continued to lose as I worked thru my NUT and Psych visits. Then lost a bit more during the liver shrinking liquid pre-op diet. I actually dropped just below 35 bmi right before my surgery, but my insurance goes with the initial consult weigh-in. I did have co-morbidity which is how I qualified being below 40 bmi.
I'm 5-3 with highest known weight of 242 (from a few years back). But in the last couple of years I seemed to settle around 216. Initial weigh-in 206. Morning of surgery 190. Now 158, so a total loss of 58 lbs since deciding on wls.
I'm thrilled with the progress so far, but already doubts are kicking in about regain.

@@Newlife2017 I'm still doing Protein shake, cottage cheese 1 % 16 gr per 1/2 cup, yogurt light and fit is 12 grams per container 80 calories. Lentils and ground turkey. The allergy pill helps too. My doctor says don't itch. I laughed she says once u start u can't stop and it's true. chicken and I also drink soy milk which 7 grams Protein.
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Yes I had rash and my mouth and lips broke out. I got very nausea and vomited every brand I tried and even powder.< /p>

Interesting I thought It was just me. I think my Vitamins and adding Vitamin from Protein is not helping my doctor says I have Chronic hives. Really??? Claritin and hydrocortisone cream 1% helps. Seems to come and go. I only use Premier Protein and a whey Protein Powder for mixing in stuff. Is your rash like hives? So itchy..
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I'm day 4 and definitely not able to handle a shake yet , though I have tried (i had a long hospital stay due to severe nausea). In my case the nurse wants me to focus on hydration, not Protein, for now, but of course, every doctor and patient varies ...
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I just looked it up and you can. Thanks for the info
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They didn't give me a diet plan. I have been just counting calories and drinking Protein drinks. I have lost 24 pounds since December 1st. I am required to lose 30 pounds pre surgery. I am almost at my goal. My surgery date is February 27th! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Hello, I got all of my approvals for my surgery, just waiting for them to give me a surgery date, I have currently lost 12.5 of my 30 pounds required by my surgeon. I would like to have surgery the week of February 5th, 2017. Any suggestions on how to take off my weight faster before surgery without being hungry? I am excited to get my surgery scheduled and start my new lifestyle! Thanks for your help!

Congrats! My surgery just got scheduled for February 27th. I am nervous and excited all at once!
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Start the liver shrink diet, its usually 1,000 cal diet. High Protein, low carb. You will be hungry, regardless.

For sure recommend the liquid diet, it's required before surgery. Mine is 1,000-calorie high Protein, low fat, carbs, cals, etc. It's extremely difficult (at least it was for me) but this is day 7 of my 10-day liquid diet and i've lost close to 20 pounds since the beginning. It's safe and i'd recommend that if you're trying to lose weight quick, safely.

wow, crickets.......

Just wanted to mention that CPAPs really do get better-- I can't sleep without mine either. Ditto finding a mask that really works. I am hoping that surgery will reverse my sleep apnea because it makes traveling a pain, but after a few months I really did get used to the machine (and Treating the apnea helped my migraines)
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I am having surgery today!!! I am so excited!
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If you belong to a gym, go sit in the sauna every night for at least 10 mins. Even if you have to walk out for some cool air, go back in and keep your Water with you.
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Hello, I got all of my approvals for my surgery, just waiting for them to give me a surgery date, I have currently lost 12.5 of my 30 pounds required by my surgeon. I would like to have surgery the week of February 5th, 2017. Any suggestions on how to take off my weight faster before surgery without being hungry? I am excited to get my surgery scheduled and start my new lifestyle! Thanks for your help!