Pennykay

I am August 2nd. I start my liver shrink diet Monday! ??

What I would do for fish! ?

I had bypass on Aug 2nd. Doing pretty well. The hardest part is getting in protein. I did fine with shakes before the surgery and now they make me want to throw up after the first drink. I’m using protein powder in Gatorade zero and that’s working OK. I had a few bites of instant mashed potatoes yesterday and it was like heaven. Lol

I had bypass on Aug 2nd. Doing pretty well. The hardest part is getting in protein. I did fine with shakes before the surgery and now they make me want to throw up after the first drink. I’m using protein powder in Gatorade zero and that’s working OK. I had a few bites of instant mashed potatoes yesterday and it was like heaven. Lol

So today is day eight of my pre-op diet. For some reason I am starving! I went to get my blood work done and saw sign across the room and thought it said cheese sticks. ?

I literally posted about this a couple weeks ago. I was worried that with surging covid cases, they would shut down the elective surgeries again. My surgery was scheduled for tomorrow. This morning about 10 am, the nurses called me to give me instructions for pre-surgery. Then they called me at noon to tell me they were canceling me.

The worst part is that my husband lost his job, and I’m losing my insurance. This isn’t going to happen for me. I’m devastated. I’ve been crying since they told me. I don’t even know what I’m supposed to do now. I’ve been on liquids for a week. I just feel like.... I have jumped through every one of the hoops for this insurance. I waited months the first time the hospitals were shut down. Finally got a consult. Finally got a date. Made it to THE DAY BEFORE.... I just don’t even know.

My surgery was yesterday and I just got home. Everything went well. I am able to drink and the pain isn’t too bad. Hopefully things will keep going smoothly.

I have been lurking a bit but this is my first post. After a year I finally have a date of August 2nd. Good luck everyone!

My surgery was yesterday and I just got home. Everything went well. I am able to drink and the pain isn’t too bad. Hopefully things will keep going smoothly.

Tomorrow for me!??

My surgery was yesterday and I just got home. Everything went well. I am able to drink and the pain isn’t too bad. Hopefully things will keep going smoothly.

So today is day eight of my pre-op diet. For some reason I am starving! I went to get my blood work done and saw sign across the room and thought it said cheese sticks. ?

I will keep you all uodated! I have a horrible headache right now from not eating. I am trying to guzzle Gatorade but it doesn’t seem to be taking it away. I’m excited and to be honest not that nervous which is weird.

You should definitely contact the airline ahead of time and tell them that you need help. They will take you in a wheelchair from check-in to your gate and then help you get on the plane. Good luck!You should definitely contact the airline ahead of time and tell them that you need help. They will take you in a wheelchair from check-in to your gate and then help you get on the plane. Good luck!

Tomorrow for me!??

Tomorrow for me!??

So today is day eight of my pre-op diet. For some reason I am starving! I went to get my blood work done and saw sign across the room and thought it said cheese sticks. ?

So today is day eight of my pre-op diet. For some reason I am starving! I went to get my blood work done and saw sign across the room and thought it said cheese sticks. ?

I have been lurking a bit but this is my first post. After a year I finally have a date of August 2nd. Good luck everyone!

I will be starting my liver shrink diet in a few days. I am excited and freaking out at the same time! I keep thinking of foods that I need to eat because I won’t be eating them anymore after the surgery. I have to keep bringing myself back to focusing on getting healthy rather than the food. I am both ready and nervous!

I've heard about Torani sugar free syrups. I've tried some that I bought at Bed bath and beyond. Can't remember the name. Skinny syrup or something. They're actually pretty good. I think they could jazz up anything!! The Torani brand has tons of flavors. I found this blog http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/p/links-resources.html . There's a lot of info in there and some recipes that look really good!!

I took a 7 days off not including the two weekends in between. I have a desk job. But I take public transportation and I do some walking at work but I walk in the building for exercise. I leave the lifting for the men at work. I had no issues with my surgery. Everyone is different.

I will be starting my liver shrink diet in a few days. I am excited and freaking out at the same time! I keep thinking of foods that I need to eat because I won’t be eating them anymore after the surgery. I have to keep bringing myself back to focusing on getting healthy rather than the food. I am both ready and nervous!

I am now 5 months from surgery. I've had horrible food aversions but some of that is easing. I can now eat bacon again. Before, it was disgusting. The same can be said of a few other foods. I'd love to be able to tolerate chicken but it's still off the menu. I am taking tasteless GENEPRO twice a day, 60 grams to keep my protien up and it is giving me some strength back. Also, I've switched to a 1 a day bariatric vitamin.
Weight loss as of now is 118 pounds and my goal is 210 pounds.
Hope this encourages some who are struggling. Stick with it.

I will be starting my liver shrink diet in a few days. I am excited and freaking out at the same time! I keep thinking of foods that I need to eat because I won’t be eating them anymore after the surgery. I have to keep bringing myself back to focusing on getting healthy rather than the food. I am both ready and nervous!