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I am in the same boat as you. Sleeved on 18 Dec and down 11 lbs.
My surgeon told me to eat at least 800 calories a day and let me tell you, I struggle with this as I am not hungry and the weekends are the worst!!
Today I am starting fresh and getting all my Requirements in, Protein, Water, calories etc.
I think it will make a difference in my weight loss also.



Sleeved: 18 Dec 2017
SW: 248
CW: 218
5’8

I hope this is an okay place to put this.
Tonight was my last support group meeting. All I have left is my psych eval on the 2nd and then time to schedule the surgery date pending approval. I've been doing well overall, lost 16 lbs between all 3 nutrition appointments even after Thanksgiving. (Worried about Christmas though.) I have lost a combined total of 42 lbs so far from my highest.
Anyway, today I didn't eat much, went to the meeting and afterwards I was starving. I went to a drive through...the first one I'd been to in 3 months and what did I do? I overate...BADLY. I was shoving food in like a maniac and still felt hungry after. I let myself overeat due to going into starvation mode, and I let an email I got affect me emotionally and I didn't even know it was until after eating all that mess and the guilt set in. Grrrrr!!!! So pissed at myself for doing this, esp after feeling a little off kilter with Christmas.
So, this is me making myself accountable...being honest and saying I screwed up...and I can't let myself screw up when I am this close. I think I am trying to sabotage myself because I am afraid of change...afraid of what life could be like when I am comfortable (maybe) where I am. It's okay to embrace this change...it's okay to take care of myself and let myself imagine a better future. I remember the time I was thin and in shape and able to do all sorts of things like ride a bike and run. I WANT to run again. I want to be more than I am. I am the only one who can change my life.
Okay....sigh. Vented...being honest...feel better. I screwed up and tomorrow is a new day:)

I'm 43 6 days post op and of course need a strong support group. I was missing solid food today like anything and now one of my stitch, extreme right one I've been on liquids, 1-2 shakes , broth and Gatorade. I did have a spoon of hummus today kind of licked it for 5 minutes. Am I on track or doing something wrong ?

I’m 17 days in to this new life. So take what I have to say with that knowledge ... I am new to this! This may be “honeymooning”. Or it’s just my “glass half full DNA”.
In these months leading up to surgery and these last 17 days I’ve learned a lot about me.
I’ve learned that my personality preceded my weight. When people describe me they rarely mention my extra 130 pounds. When I tell them of my surgery ... they are astonished! “Why? They ask.”
Truth is, I miss my self. I miss being active. I miss playing tennis, skiing, hiking. I miss fancy clothes and being comfortable in my own skin. I miss the ease of moving about the country! But I’m 60. I’m no spring chicken.
I did the surgery not to be thinner as much as a preemptive strike against diabetes. You see, all 4 older siblings have diabetes! Surgery was a no brainer.
10 years ago I broke my neck in yoga. 10 years ago with the installation of my metal neck my thyroid was removed. Over 10 years I’ve put on 12 pounds a year on average. No matter what diet or exercise program I tried.
This “tool” is a game changer for me. You see, I believe I’ve tasted and enjoyed everything I’ve needed to. I believe I’ve offered myself a huge gift of extra years to my life as a result of this surgery. I see the process as a huge blessing not a curse.
I spend my days protecting my inner stitches. Trying to avoid foods that may cause a “leak”. I have been out to restaurants and have wanted the big meal but have been satisfied with the Soup ...I am learning.
I’m dealing with the thinning hair, the dry skin, the constant reminder of Vitamins, the logging of food, the attention to Protein and the need to nap! I’m forcing the water...the occasional Constipation.< br>I have no regret ... yet! But I am older than most who go thru this process. I’ve got more time on planet...
I read some of your struggles and I say a prayer for swift relief of your challenges! I’m here for you! I’m a pretty good cheerleader! Reach out!
Thanks for all your support! This “newbie” appreciates your courage in taking this huge step toward your personal health!
You are fierce! You are mighty! You are warriors! Love every pound you release! Be blessed in 2018!

Ok, so I know all post op instructions are different. My doc says two weeks full liquid before surgery and two weeks after. I’m one week post op so I’ve had nothing but Protein Shakes and broth (I don’t do jello) for three weeks. I’m very sick of Protein shakes to the point where it’s very hard to get enough Protein. I found a bariatric surgeon who makes videos for patients on line and see that he has recipes for making post-op Protein Shakes from scratch. PB2, banana, Greek yogurt, flavorless Protein Powder. I tried it yesterday and it was so much better and didn’t hurt my stomach. The only ingredient that my doc doesn’t allow is banana. So I guess I cheated. My question is if you all were allowed fruit in your shakes 1 week post op (well blended of course). I do not need to be told to follow my doctors orders. I know I should. But if this one change is acceptable to other doctors and is just enough to get me through the next week, I may do it. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

My husband and I both had surgery November 15 so we are seven weeks post op. Things have been going smoothly, about as expected. We are both hitting water/protein goals and losing steadily. However, something weird has started and I’m wondering if anyone else has experience with this.

My husband (26yr) came home from work yesterday and had an emotional breakdown. Full on ‘crying, doomsday, all hope is lost’ breakdown. My hubby isn’t the crying type, in fact, it’s pretty difficult to get an emotional response out of him at all, ever. So naturally, it kinda freaked me out. I started quizzing him with questions to try and find out where this is coming from but he insists that he isn’t overwhelmed at work, our home life is stable and he isn’t having any other emotional trauma right now. So I’m wondering, is this a side effect of losing extreme amounts of weight quickly? He’s lost 55 pounds since starting the pre-op diet and has lost 70 overall with the supervised diet for insurance requirements. And if anyone has experienced or heard of this, does it level out as the weight loss slows or could this be his natural hormone levels coming out and maybe he should seek medical advice?

Has anyone tried those Protein Cookies? They're expensive as you know what so I doubt I could binge on em. But maybe for when I crave a cookie

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Has anyone ever watched Dr. Duc Vuong’s YouTube videos? He’s a well known Bariatrics surgeon who has written several books on the topic. I just watched one about why you shouldn’t work out after WLS. I’ve been burning about 200 to 300 calories at the gym 5 days a week for about 4 weeks and hit a huge stall for two weeks, and I’ve only lost 1 pound since getting out of the stall. I’m wondering if he’s absolutely right. Everyone encourages us to workout, but if I’m only consuming 400-500 calories a day, which my surgeon says is fine, it sounds like this doctor may be right, especially considering my progress. Has anyone watched it? Opinions? The link is below. Looking for some other comments before trying out his advice and giving the gym up for two weeks as a test run.

I didn’t see it as judgement. I saw it as a comment which is true. If you are drinking wine and eating loads four weeks after surgery then it could not only affect your long term goals but your health right now. I appreciate it was only a day. We all screw up. However the fact is people reading this pre op will think it’s all ok.. that’s the problem.
This is my opinion.. I own it.

This is exactly why I stopped weighing myself as I was getting extremely upset with the scales!

in the morning I would be down then in the afternoon I would be up!

drove me crazy so I stopped weighing. Lots of Water weight which should settle down soon or later.

Quite a few 18 Dec folks!!!

My Dietician told me I needed to lose 5 pounds on my liquid diet or she would postpone my surgery...not to sure about the truth of it but I am taking it seriously and as of this morning I am down five pounds.

Mine is 5 shakes of Nestle Optifast per day with Jello and broth as well. I won’t lie and say I haven’t cheated but for the most part it’s easier to follow than I thought.

Hey mine is 12-18 too! Hate this liquid diet lol!

Hello Gloria. I'm from beautiful Northern California too and my surgery is on Dec 18 as well. I'm on day 6 on my liquid shake fast. I'm not losing as fast as I though so I am dropping the broth too. Add some exercise I was told so I have been doing a bit more. Keep in touch. We've got this.

If you're consuming a lot of broth...the salt will make you retain Water. Try cutting back to just a little broth and more plain water...or get reduced sodium broth. My weight jumped around a lot on the liquid diet for that reason, too. Just keep doing what you're doing and don't obsess. Water fluctuates for all sorts of reasons...even your period can add pounds unexpectedly. You're on the right track!

Beautiful Northern California—-up past Sacramento

My surgery date is the 18th also!!

Woo Hoo!!!!

5 days into my Liquid Diet...

Hi everyone! I am Gloria from Beautiful Northern California. My surgery is on December 18 and I am extremely excited about it!

For the past five days I have been drinking the five Protein Shakes which I purchased from my doctor along with eating sugar free Jell-O sugar-free popsicles and chicken broth oh yes and lots of Water.< /p>

I have been weighing every morning and my weight is jumping around sporadically actually scaring me as of right now I weigh 1 pound more than I did at my last doctors appointment.

Should I be overly concerned? Should I stop weighing myself daily?

Any advice anyone wants to share with me would be greatly appreciated!

Oh yeah and I have not cheated once.

Thanks!

I'm scheduled for December 18th.... Dr. Oldham, in Louisville KY at Baptist East Hospital..(my first appointment was the end of June 2017. Insurance approved after 4 months supervised diet.) Surgery was put off a month due to a trip out of country at the end of November.).... I'm on my 10 day diet (3 shakes and 1 small high Protein, low carb meal daily.).... I'm excited and nervous all at the same time... But ready to win this weight loss journey once and for all.... Best of luck to you all!!!

My Dr uses Optifast Protein Shakes-chocolate and vanilla only. I add a Lilly Crystal Light to the vanilla and it tastes like a Dreamscicle!!! I love Premium Protein especially strawberry and cream, banana creme and caramel. I plan on using them post-op.
Sugar free Jello and popsicles, chicken broth and lots of Water. Today is my 5th day and have yet to be hungry which is good!

I am 5 days into my pre-op liquid diet and my weight is bouncing around! Guess I should not be weighing every morning.

Hope you feel better soon!