Annedavi

I am a month out today. I was sleeved 12/5/2017. I dropped my first 11 pounds in 2 weeks. I have lost 2 pounds since then. I am so tired always. The only reason I can think is because I was able to drink energy drinks before and can't now. I didn't get the courtesy of not being hungry. I am always hungry. I wake-up to my stomach growling. I am going to talk to my doctor about getting me a referral to an endocrinologist. I don't eat all day though. I have to force myself to eat at times. I eat a ton of egg salad, since the tuna is too dry to eat. I am on soft foods, so I will eat regular foods that are soft. I was able to eat steak, because it was medium and moist. I drink one protein drink a day, since it is all I can fit in. Also, I am lactose intolerant, so most of the food I have on my lists don't agree with me. I had a ton of trouble swallowing water at first. It was extremely painful. I kept it up until it stopped hurting. I am still working on getting all of my water in every day. It is not easy. Some days, I do really well, and others, not so well. On the days I don't exercise, it is because I do housework or go shopping. Exercising has not come easy to me. I had a hernia fixed also, and it hurts if I do too much. I really don't want to mess it up... I have learned to keep going no matter what. I am on my second stall, so I am more focused on finding things I can do to exercise more... If you have any suggestions, I would appreciate it.

You are the same day as me. I am out in Colorado doing this. I am kind of happy that I am doing mine in December while my kids are in school. This way they aren't so worried. But, I won't be making pecan pie for thanksgiving or Christmas this year. But, it is totally worth it. Congratulations and good luck. I hope everything works out!!!

Starting my liver-shrinking diet today. My meals consist of: breakfast-protein drink, lunch-greek yogurt, supper- 3oz of meat, 2-3 servings of veggies, and 2 servings of starchy vegetables. I have sugar-free gum, sugar-free popsicles, and sugar-free jello to eat for free. I also take benefiber with my meals to keep me full. I will do this for two weeks before my surgery on December 5, 2017. I have my pre-admission appointment on the 28th of November. Ugh, it's the real thing now...

My name is Anne. This is my first post. I started this journey June 15, 2017. My surgeon scheduled my surgery on November 4th for December 5, 2017. He will be doing a hiatal hernia repair and a hernia repair in my belly button also. I am really excited and nervous at the same time. Starting my liver shrinking diet on November 21, 2017.