Booandfrida

Everything you're feeling is completely normal.
The first couple of months pretty much suck. You just had major surgery, you're sore, tired, hungry, trying to figure out the whole eating thing mentally and socially. And yes, I think all of our expectations about surgery were pretty much wonky. We hear about these massive weight loss numbers, and for some reason think we are going to be at goal and living happily ever after in 6 months. That's far from realistic for most of us.
The 3rd week stall is a completely normal thing that happens to 99% of WLS patients. And besides, weight loss isn't linear. If you look at it on a chart, it looks more like step on stairs than a straight line downward. We stall, go up, go down, and sometimes back up again. Then we have a whoosh, and boom...down 5 pounds. It's really strange!
Take it from someone who is almost 4 years out...it gets better. Once you get into more normalcy and into a groove, you'll start feeling better about your new lifestyle. I feel completely normal other than I get full faster than other folks. And it's not even as fast as it used to be anymore, unfortunately. Don't stress, and just go with the flow. Take this time to learn all you can about health and nutrition in order to be as successful as possible losing--and more importantly---keeping the weight off. I won't even go into what a complete pain in the ass that is!
Hang in there. I promise it will get better.

I miss fruit so much. Lol

My doctor told me I would be on a 3 day liquid diet. Most post I see are from people who are doing a 2 week pre-op liquid diet. I'm curious as to why the difference also...

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If you really haven't been eating carbs, your liver is small and there is no reason for a liver shrinking diet. The fact you have lost so much weight pre-op has convinced them you are actually following the diet.

You have a Dr that isn't an idiot, Congrats. They are rare.

This surgery is a 6-12 month head start. You will still have to work on your "whys" but this is the best chance I've ever been given to get myself on the right track.
I still fail. I turned down lunch from a fast food place, but bought a lillipop on the way home today. Every day we have to make the right choice, the sleeve just makes it easier.

Be Carefull, they told us they can tell if we Cheat. Im now 8 days on liquid diet im a Biz itch lately. I go for the pops n shut myself in my room and drink my Crystal Light, We'll get there. We're lucky we got this far, we're at the finish line. We need to shrink our liver so Doc can get to the stomach. No more failed diets & a thinner Healthier life awaits. ; )

Hi... my surgery is in 2 days. I have been on liquid for 12 days. I think that I may actually be losing my mind. This has been a 6 month process. The day is almost here, and I am starting to panic. What if this isn't the right thing for me. I only stay on diets for 3 months and quit.. I always fail at diet - I push them to see what I can get away with... I don't want to do that this time... but I am afraid I will. Yesterday I stopped in a convenience store to use the ladies room, for the 200th time, and I bought an ice cream sandwich. I ate it in the bathroom. It was the best thing I have ever eaten in my life and I am filled with remorse. After 12 days - why did I do that - "normal" people don't do that ... I am so afraid I am going to go thru this and fail... help me friends..

I start liquids tomorrow too, surgery on Tuesday. I'm worried about getting through the liquid part, as mostly about being put to sleep. Everything else is done, I'm just waiting now.

Hi Angel11!!

I am having my surgery on the 19th. I have been doing the liver shrink diet for the past three weeks. I am super excited about finally having the surgery. I started the process back in January of this year. It doesn't even seem that long ago. I hope all goes well for you!!!

Glad it went well! Was it hard to keep the Water down? Was there anything that surprised you or that you weren't expecting?

I got half my staples out yesterday!!! Woot!!! And was cleared to start eating cottage cheese. I've never really been a cc eater - any suggestions since I can't have it with fruit or anything?

Glad you guys are doing well!! And good luck to those coming up!!! I'm 13 days out and loving it!!!

I was sleeved yesterday. It was a breeze! Very little pain. I'm a little hungry, but mostly just thirsty. I had my X-ray today to make sure there were no leaks, and now I am allowed a tiny amount of Water each hour. Tomorrow I get some Clear Liquids, and should head home at noon.
feel free to ask qustions!

I start liquids tomorrow. I'm more stressed about that than anything else. Weird how our minds perceive things. But I'm on schedule because I've already lost more than they wanted me to lose at this point. I'm mostly stressing about being tired and being able to focus at work!! I'm ready for Sept 27th to get here!!

Congratulations, 16 pounds down is great!!!! I get sleeved on 9/25 So please continue to post about your recovery

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New to the group here. I'm so appreciative of everyone's encouragement. I'm scheduled for sleeve on 9/20. Almost half way through this liquid diet and ready to get this show on the road!

10 days post op and feeling great. Im already down 16 pounds. I was scared for no reason. Any pain I feel is tolerable, I mean I did just have surgery I wasnt expecting this to be pain free. Im just ready to move on from clear liquids Im over this part, cant wait to see my surgeon Thursday so he can advance me to full liquids or even pureed. Happy with my decision so far. =)

That would have been a good idea! I did fall off the wagon and have two chips ahoy Sunday night. But I am back on track and will burn off those Cookies picking up branches on my street.

Bless your heart! I would be upset, too! I'm so sorry!

You could ask your surgeon's office whether it actually HAS to be liquid, or if you could have an occasional salad with fat free dressing or skinless chicken. Those things won't affect your weight loss, and might make the next week more tolerable.

Ugggh! What a disappointment! So sorry to hear this for you. And so sad about Irma! Please take care of yourself and stay safe!!!

It isn't looking good I also went through hurricane Andrew. Just prepare as much as you can & bunker down. I have been eating so bad too- I will have to get back on track after.
Be safe.

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I hope you are ok did you have any damage?

I evacuated to a friend's house in Lehigh just to have it turn a bit and come right through Lehigh. Was very blessed when I returned home to very little damage. I would love to say I only binged on PB&J going to get back on track.
Praying for you.

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I'm in Tampa and I am blowing all the hot air I can muster to send that beast away from you guys in South Florida!

I am with you in heart and praying. I have friends on Grand Bahama Island, so I am furiously praying.

Sending my positive vibes to you! Stick to your veggies and fruits if you can! Best of luck! Hopefully Irma will go off track back into the ocean side of things