Angel'sFaith

Thank you , I'm up and getting ready to head in on my hour drive after my herbiclens shower....

I did gain over holiday as well. My date is Friday and my only pre op is not gaining weight.
So today I had broth most of the day then got dinner i had Turkey salad.
Tomorrow I go in to get my pre blood work and an xray for my hiatal hernia repair and urinalysis. Praying I dropped the extra pounds from the past few days at weigh in Friday.
Working on issues from emotional eating as well...
I keep telling myself fear is not an option. I need my health back...

So it's in the last stages... less than 10 hours to go... no more food or water...well I'm off to bed to see if I can get a few hours of sleep.
Hope all goes fantastic and no issues... fear has finally kicked in with some excitement still happening...
Night all......

So it's in the last stages... less than 10 hours to go... no more food or water...well I'm off to bed to see if I can get a few hours of sleep.
Hope all goes fantastic and no issues... fear has finally kicked in with some excitement still happening...
Night all......

I was like this for awhile. I don't know if you're experience is the same as mine, but mine wasn't necessarily anticipation/excitement about eating or hunger. It was more about anxiety about what I could eat and would I be able to get enough Protein. So I was thinking about food all the time trying to fit the puzzle pieces together. Now I have several meals that have roughly the same amount of protein. That way, I can just grab one of those meals and eat. It is my way of meal planning without having to plan every meal a week in advance. It has taken my anxiety about what I can eat and how I can get in my protein.

I did gain over holiday as well. My date is Friday and my only pre op is not gaining weight.
So today I had broth most of the day then got dinner i had Turkey salad.
Tomorrow I go in to get my pre blood work and an xray for my hiatal hernia repair and urinalysis. Praying I dropped the extra pounds from the past few days at weigh in Friday.
Working on issues from emotional eating as well...
I keep telling myself fear is not an option. I need my health back...

If your pre op...Today I felt that way off and on. Drank Crystal light, broth, and Decaf coffee to help fill me up and a hot sugar free jello... they are so good.
I love an apple drink from Walmart it is like Crystal light and I freeze it enough its slushy.

Beans have a lot of Protein as well as cottage cheese and eggs. There are a lot of videos on YouTube with what people make to eat.

Pre-order for Blood work, urinalysis and xrays were requested by my doctor today since I have xtra surgeries.
My dang fibromyalgia with stress knots and all the meds along with hiatal hernia. So I get to Drive an hour in and an hour back. Then do it again at 6am Friday morning. Argghhh...
Trying not to stress much.. still trying to figure out how the heck im going to get my daily meds down. Eight pills, eeekkk... hoping my surgery eliminates five of them at least.
Does anyone use patch Vitamins. Thinking of trying them for the first month so I don't have more pills to add. I take a chewable now.
Well, gotta go take meds and try and rest.

Exited 8 days Post OP.. lost 10ounds... looking forward to this fridays Doctors folllow up appointment.

Love this direct approach and honesty. I waited 4 years to finally go through it this week.
Part of me was fighting the fear, the other not wanting to deal with things and the later part of me saying well it will help just do it...
It's great you all are here to bring reality to life...
Ok tomorrow broth, broth and broth... yummy...

60 pounds is alot... but if your getting your Vitamins and Protein and Water in it should be fine.
I was told we all lose at different levels. I have pcos and fibromyalgia along with hiatal hernia and these can make a great difference.
I'm 2 days out for having surgery and starting to run that oh boy thoughts. But after hearing how well your loss is... yippee

What a ride!
406lbs at the start of my 6 month pre-op diet.
318 on surgery day.
221 today.

Oh, ok gotcha! Was just worried about afterwards, cos my tastebuds and me are almost frenemies now, since they're rejecting the same Protein Shake I've been having preop and now they taste like s*** postop. Lol

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The items I got are for pre op. I wanted to try and stay on a clean liquid as much as I can Wednesday and Thursday even though I have no pre op diet...

Ok, My doctor has no pre OP only requirements is stay same weight or lose if possible.
So after Tuesday night I am going to try and stick to liquids the best I can. I know I heard everyone talking about how much Better it is for the liver and surgery.
I'm still freaking out and that makes me want a eat. I guess this will change after surgery... anyone else go through it too?
Four days, 4 argghhh... I was ready months ago Now I'm doing the what if's...
I'm so glad everyone is here for support.
I bought pho broth for pre op for my liquid as well as chicken and sugar free apple drink, Jello and Protein drinks...I really hope I can stick to it. I would feel better knowing I did it for a better surgery.

Good Advice -I am trying to do that too🐾💕-I also have been immobile on a scooter due to leg issues - had to have revision of a prior tendon repair - I was not going to do this surgery but my Dr said I had a hiatal hernia and bad esophageal scarring and as long as that had to be repaired I should consider it and so while I was out with my leg I had the additional testing done- once we knew I did not have esophageal cancer I thought - I should do this and get myself back. I was in a very bad relationship with a man who tricked me into putting him on the deed of my coop. When I sold it he drained our shared account- as this happened- I needed hope and to do something for me. The feeling of betrayal was so horrifying- he nearly ruined me financially, physically and mentally. So when we say look forward I am so right there ready to not look back!!!

I went cold turkey at the beginning of the program. When I went thru the psych eval, the psychologist was trying to determine if I had the proper mindset for the surgery. I told him I already went cold turkey on the caffeine/carbonated beverage requirement. He took the paperwork and wrote passed.

Holidays are beautiful , aren't they? And now this year they will be even more beautiful. May everything go smoothly, and may you have a wonderful future ahead÷🎅😝😇

Well you are getting close. I will pray for you. Here are 3 last minute recommendations:
1. Take a good before photograph of yourself, so that you have something to compare to after surgery. Many times we are blind to our obesity. We do not see ourselves. Therefore when the weight begins to drop off rather dramatically, we question if this is really happening. Photographs are a good visualization of our success. Many people carry a before and after photo with them, just to remind themselves of their success.
2. Walk 30 minutes each day, every day until surgery (or equivalent exercise). Walking helps the recovery process go smoothly and minimized the gas pain after surgery.
3. Wean yourself from caffeine and carbonated beverages now. After I gave up my 6 diet coke a day habit, I suffered from a week of severe withdrawal syndrome consisting of severe headaches and body aches. I was miserable. You don't want to combine the effects of caffeine withdrawal with the effects of surgery.

My Dr had me do mushy foods 1 Week prior .My advice is get up and walk ASAP will make you feel much better 👍

funny thing to feel so scared and nervous after waiting so long to finally have the surgery... I could have done this 4 years ago..
I don't have a pre-op diet. But it makes sense to do a few days of liquid to make the liver shrink.
My date is December 28th. So after Christmas Day I will do 2 days for cleansing...

funny thing to feel so scared and nervous after waiting so long to finally have the surgery... I could have done this 4 years ago..
I don't have a pre-op diet. But it makes sense to do a few days of liquid to make the liver shrink.
My date is December 28th. So after Christmas Day I will do 2 days for cleansing...

funny thing to feel so scared and nervous after waiting so long to finally have the surgery... I could have done this 4 years ago..
I don't have a pre-op diet. But it makes sense to do a few days of liquid to make the liver shrink.
My date is December 28th. So after Christmas Day I will do 2 days for cleansing...