FluffyChix

Yeah, hear ya on the schedule being what it is! Glad there's no worries on the 2lbs. I was up 1.5lbs from Visit #5 to #7. She wasn't worried, said they expect those things. AWESOME that the approval is a slam dunk girl!!!
About the liquid diet...honestly it isn't that bad. It's more the habitual thing really. You're gonna rock it like nobody's beeswax. But I would start stepping down off the carbs soon, and also cutting back on any carbonated drinks, caffeine and alcohol. It makes Day 1 much easier to handle mentally.
((hugs))

Visit was great, but I am up 2# from my initial consult -- oops! Fortunately, its not an issue with my insurance package!! Nutritionist says with my plan, approval is a slam dunk, TG. Can't change my date now, work schedule is too tight. All is good!
Hope you have a better day @FluffyChix -- that protein shake pre-op diet is brutal!!!!

This is just artificial flavor and low fat peanut butter powder. I use Isopure Bananas and Cream Protein Powder (105 cals/scoop, 0 carbs); and Vitacost Peanut Butter Slim protein powder (very low cal, 2g net carbs). But it is creamy with the ice blended in. Very stick to your ribs. Tonight I'm gonna have chocolate peanut butter!

Ugh being hungry right before bed sucks!!!
Try having a peanut butter and banana protein shake? I had that last night for dinner with psyllium husks and it really held me for a long time. Was so pbb-y!!!

I will be taking a look at their blog. I love reading about people's suggest. However, your success really inspired me. When I first came on this sight, I remember reading a post that you had replied to. I then looked at your before and after pictures and I was AMAZED by your transformation!! I really thought any thing was possible!!

@FluffyChix Yeah. I was pretty delusional so I was talking crap to people the whole time. I have been setting a timer to remind myself to eat.

@Creekimp13 Thank you very much. I am good. Will be back at the gym tomorrow morning.

Oh wow! Glad you are okay (your ranting was funny though!). It is easy to forget to eat, be careful.

((hugs)) Just keep swimmin' Dory! Congrats on numbero seis!!! It's gonna be overy 'fore you know it, hon!

Congrats on your new changes and on the weight loss success!!! Glad to have you back!

@FluffyChix It is hard work but soo worth it. I am working hard to try and get rid of the stomach. My Doctor says, that's where I am holding about 15 lbs of fat. I do a stomach workout every workout. Plants, decline sit ups, mountain climbers and russian twist. They are killer and my abs be sore but soo worth it. lol

Your low stomach bulge has all but disappeared.
You are looking so much better for your exercise and commitment.

Hey @FluffyChix
I have a 7th appt one-on-one with nutritionist, so technically I have 7 appts, too. I have my date -- March 14th. I keep waiting for someone to start a March 2018 thread -- hey, a girl can dream!!!
Do you know what your pre-op is? All protein shakes is an option for us -- LMAO -- who would pick that? Granted, if that is what they recommended, I would absolutely do it, just not CHOSE it.

You're rockin' it girlie! Fierce!!!

The waiting sucks, no other way around it. Food funerals -- yep, having those. I gained about 5 pounds since August -- but I've settled into a 1500 cal 40-40-20 diet now. No pre-surgery wt loss requirements for me, Its awesome that you've lost weight ahead, because its going to go a long way to getting you to a solid final weight.

*sigh* No word here. My oncologist just got to the letter this week. I also had my 5th RD appointment last week. So I'm sure they may only just be doing it...if they decide to do it at all? I guess I'll check in with them next Monday for grins. I've kinda decided to just sit back and enjoy the ride for the next 3 months instead of trying to stress about it. You know? I'm gonna have a couple of "food funerals" and a couple of glasses of wine during the holidays and try not to go off the deep end with the diet. Kinda 90/10 approach since I technically don't have to lose any more weight.
How are you doing with changing habits and doing your RD stuff? Do you have a specific amount to lose? Mine was 5% of total weight and she said I'm done with that and am about 2-3lbs from being at the 10% mark--which my insurance doesn't require.

2 t, but it was for 4 servings. I'm totally with you in wondering what to expect post-surgery, like will my favorite things still taste OK? And if they don't, will it be permanent or temporary?
So did you get your date yet?

I ended up Going in last night I was their until 4 Am with no answers other then I was dehydrated I am feeling a bit better this morning. Also just hoping that I dont go back to the feelings I had the last few days.... I am hopefully that everything is going to get better eventully

Keep us informed. And stay hydrated.

Sue, she's a low-weighter -- she has other options available to her now and should at least give them a chance. This surgery is permanent. She is freaking out, and for a solid reason. She can always change her mind in the future.

You are not your friend, you are freaking out. You do not have the same pathology as your friend either. We all freak out, come down from the ledge. Take a deep breath, and think logically. This surgery is easier than a gall bladder surgery, being obese will affect your quality of life, think of the original decision to do this in the first place. Then if you still want to cancel, just postpone it until you can go to therapy and figure it all out. And you don't have to leave the forums. Good luck.

You can always circle back -- do what is right for you now. :-)

You should do what you feel is best for you, certainly. I am just wondering how you will feel about this in time, given how much work and preparation one puts into getting ready for this surgery. I'll admit that the first month or so after surgery isn't terribly easy, but I haven't found it difficult after that at all--I just get full much sooner than I used to. And I wouldn't trade the experience of having lost 58 pounds for anything I can think of.

Everything is going great, my 1 month appointment was today, and from now on i can eat anything as long as it is soft (with the exception of oranges and other highly acidic food due to some problems with GERD)
I hope everything turns out well for you as well!

Thank you a lot,ya I'm fighting the scales,and wondering if its gonna happen or not.