Jennrn1027

I have been very open and honest with anyone who has asked how I've lost "all that weight"; I can't lie and I have no filter. The only thing that has bugged me was mentioned a few posts back. "I bet your husband is so happy." He is, but he's happy that his wife is happier and healthier. Otherwise, my friends, family and random acquaintances have been supportive to my face. If they talk behind my back, I don't let that stuff bother me anymore

"that's not fair, you cheated" and "Who was your surgeon? Would you recommend him? I really need to lose 10 lbs" (said in perfect seriousness by someone who is maybe a size 2 at her most bloat-y time of the month).

lemonade mix and strawberry protein freeze it. Best popsicle ever!

The purpose of the pre-op diet is to shrink your liver. Lots of people only have to do Clear Liquids the day before.

You look amazing I am 7 days out had surgery on the 25th and feeling discouraged down 11 pounds this just inspired me

I'm gonna preface this by noting that a lot of people will probably disagree with me about this, but Isopure Zero Carb really works for me. A 20 oz bottle has 40 g of Protein. They are not overly sweet. I pour it in a big tumbler with LOTS of ice and I find sipping it far preferable to sticky sweet Protein Drinks. They sell it at GNC. I like the coconut and lemon tea flavors.

Fair warning, a lot of people find it absolutely disgusting but it works for me.

It's to reduce the liver. I was not required to lose any weight prior to surgery, but he does have to move the liver so they don't want it inflamed as many obese people have. I emailed my dietician though. Hope to hear tomorrow

I looked for low sodium and there's even a sodium free but it has 10 calories and sugar and carbs . I think I will buy some low sodium tomorrow. I've been increasing my Water thinking that would flush it out but just making me feel like a bloated whale.

I weighed in Thursday at 254.4, today at home weighed 255.2.. Sorry this lack of food has me all messed up lol

Before surgery all you will think about is surgery. After surgery all you'll think about is Water and Protein. I spent a lot of time freaking out before surgery and it truly was just wasted energy. Learn all you can about life post op. It's really what's most important.

I'm June 14th as well and having the same feeling .. Praying what I'm doing is right

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Grown back? Huh??

Surgery cancelled by my surgeon because I wasn't in the right mindset. He scheduled me to see him in two weeks. I already had the IV in to. I told him how I've been feeling and he said ,"Well surgery don't sound like a good idea at this time". I agree with him. It's been a battle to meet all the requirements & do the postop diet but I've been battling with my own inner demons. The last couple days have been torturous on my mind. You can't go into surgery with the wrong mindset or you'll come out the wrong mindset. I guess the best device I can give is if you're scheduled for surgery and you're having doubts speak up before it's too late. I was 353 when I had my first appointment before the seminar I weigh 298 today. The majority of my weight-loss has been the result of a plant based vegan diet. If I can keep it up I may scratch surgery altogether. If I relapsed to carnivor and start eating empty calories again then surgery will may be the only option. I feel relieved with this decision & happy not to be in recovery right now. To all that had surgery today & before congratulations for making such a brave move towards future health & happiness. As for me I'm in limbo at the moment.

Has anyone been told that they DO NOT have to do the pre-op diet? No one at my doctor's office has mentioned it to me and I just had a CT scan for other issues and it states that I have a normal size liver. Just wondering???

I'm trying. I found no sodium broths and they are my life. I'm so sick of the shakes because it's just sweets and normally I don't have a sweet tooth to begin with- I crave salt. The no sodium broths are taking the edge off at least!

Im June 19th too!

Lol no I didn't but I had a moment of weakness....... I'm back on track though

Yes!!!! Meeee!!! June.26!!! Yay congrats!

Hi happy Easter I got the call on Thursday the surgery is set for June 1 gastric sleeve finally! it's been almost a year since I first went to my former surgeon. After having all my tests completed and right before they submitted the paperwork to the insurance company. My doctor decided he's not doing bariatric surgery anymore. I'm happy, sacred, excited, and worried all at once! What I fear most is the liquid diet for 3 weeks pre op.