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I cheated :( on day 9 of my pre op and I have cheated 3 days out of the 9. Let me explain. My 2 week pre op diet consists of 2 Protein Shakes a day, lean cuisine for dinner, tossed salad, and 100 cal Snacks in between in meal. I felt lucky, because that seems easier than most. I did great the first few days, I lost 5 lbs. I cheated literally 1 day (not even like a bad cheat) and I gained 3 lbs!! One day I cheated by eating 5 meatballs and literally binged on chips, m&ms. We had a cookout, I ate... that’s all I ate that day though. I had 2 pieces of pizza and 5 chicken nuggets last night. I have 4 days left and I’m going to stick, no matter what. Than I thought, well if you can’t do this pre op diet, you can never stick to your lifestyle change after surgery... not true. I’m giving myself such a hard time. Now I’m afraid my liver will be too big and my surgeon won’t preform the surgery. Did anyone else cheat? What should I do?

@KarenLR75 my BMI is 54.7 I believe so pretty high. My surgeon hasn’t mentioned anything to me about calling it off due to the size of my liver or anything. I do have “Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease” which I believe most morbidly obese people have. Mine is mild if I remember correctly. Either way, I will do better and hope everything works out on Monday.

If we could give up food that easy, no one would be big and there would be no need for weight loss surgery. It’s a tool to help with smaller portions, which lead to healthier choices.... eventually, no or minimum bad cravings. So, I don’t try to beat myself up too bad. I’m sure surgeons realize that people will cheat. How can we not? If you don’t, please share some will power :)

30 lbs gone. Might not be much but it’s something 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

30 lbs gone. Might not be much but it’s something 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

30 lbs gone. Might not be much but it’s something 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

Surgery on sept 9th 2019 weight was 325 lbs
Today on sept 24th 2019 I was 305.

30 lbs gone. Might not be much but it’s something 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

30 lbs gone. Might not be much but it’s something 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

30 lbs gone. Might not be much but it’s something 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

30 lbs gone. Might not be much but it’s something 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

30 lbs gone. Might not be much but it’s something 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

30 lbs gone. Might not be much but it’s something 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

30 lbs gone. Might not be much but it’s something 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

30 lbs gone. Might not be much but it’s something 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

30 lbs gone. Might not be much but it’s something 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

30 lbs gone. Might not be much but it’s something 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

Soup not soul, jeez lol

I remember being pre-op and my favorite thing to do was look at progress photos and dream
I am 6 months, 10 days post op and I am down 128 pounds total. This isnt a very great pic since I have been sick, but i still took it because anything is better than my before!!

A few things that are bothering me.
1. I have a hematoma next to one of my incisions. Surgeon and nurse said it’ll go away and probably drain through my incision, which sounds terrifying. 😱😱😱😱
2. My blood thinner shots make me feel lightheaded and they hurt sometimes.
3. I have a pulling pain when I get up and walk and it makes me lean forward. Pain level is about a 2 or 3.
4. No wheezing, or coughing but I have to take deep breaths every little bit (thinking it’s anxiety)
5. I feel really weak and dizzy and tired.
6. Apparently I look rough too, according to my boyfriend.

Anyone have things like this?

Had my surgery Monday morning. Everything went well. No pain anymore, just pulling when I lay on my sides and when I walk. I took a shower when I got home and I got a red lumpy bruise beside one of my incisions. It’s going down, not so pink and bruised. Thinking it just irritated my cut. Feeling good so far!!

Had my surgery Monday morning. Everything went well. No pain anymore, just pulling when I lay on my sides and when I walk. I took a shower when I got home and I got a red lumpy bruise beside one of my incisions. It’s going down, not so pink and bruised. Thinking it just irritated my cut. Feeling good so far!!

Had my surgery Monday morning. Everything went well. No pain anymore, just pulling when I lay on my sides and when I walk. I took a shower when I got home and I got a red lumpy bruise beside one of my incisions. It’s going down, not so pink and bruised. Thinking it just irritated my cut. Feeling good so far!!

Tomorrow is the big day!!! Extremely excited and nervous. Prayers please ♥️🙏🏻

Tomorrow is the big day!!! Extremely excited and nervous. Prayers please ♥️🙏🏻

Tomorrow is the big day!!! Extremely excited and nervous. Prayers please ♥️🙏🏻