amylynns

Oh wow...yeah, my dad is usually like, "Well, just quit eating junk and exercising." Ummm, yeah--I've done that ALOT!! And it hasn't worked!?

Awesome!! Have fun!!

Mine was basically a chat with they guy. I did fill out a form that was about 6 questions, to which he then asked me a few more questions, then I broke down like a baby and he diagnosed me with clinical depression. WOW. He put me on meds and that was in August. I feel 100% better. I don't think I realized how down I really was until I was filling out the form. Questions like, " Do you avoid going out with friends/family because you're feeling down..." "Are you having problems sleeping", " Do you have days you have to make yourself get out of bed, when you'd rather stay in bed and avoid people." But basically he told me they just want to know if he feels I'm up for a lifetime change. He cleared me that day, since I agreed to go on meds for the depression.

I had a friend who that also happened to, then it started dropping again after that. It could still be fluid retention. If you're weighing every day, you're going to see that. Don't worry about it!! It'll be gone in another day or 2 I'm sure!!

Thanks. It's like an on-going thing with my dad and his judging me....but I'm working on it.

Did you have your surgery already? Or are you 10 days out on your liquid diet?

Oh, I hear ya!! When I got the first one, it was day 2, well, the middle of the night between day 1 and 2. And I woke up thinking it was an aneurysm or something. It was horrible, so much pressure!! I actually took an Aleve, or 2 maybe, LOL. And I put a cool cloth on my forehead too. When I woke up in the morning, it was better, but not gone. Hopefully you won't have anymore of them!

Good morning fellow gladiators!! Ugh, I'm at work. I hate working Saturdays! I only have to work about 1 a month though, so not too bad. (and just til 3pm) We're having a big event today at work, hoping to bring in a bunch of traffic. So far, pretty quiet, LOL. That's fine with me, because I have a bunch of paperwork to get done before my 2 week "vacation." When I get home from work today I get to start my bowel prep. Oh joy! I'm excited!! I finally told my Dad about my surgery yesterday. Well, I emailed him, LOL. I'm such a chicken. I pretty much just said, " I'm having weight loss surgery on Monday, and I know you don't understand why, and you don't agree with this, but it's something I feel is right for me. I understand your concerns, but I've done a TON of research and talked to over 15 people that have had it, and I've prayed about it--and I feel a total peace about it. So while I don't expect you to be supportive of me, I also don't want to hear any judgemental comments from you. " I had sent it to my mom and dad, but my mom had already known about it, she just didn't want dad to know she knew, LOL... So I called her and asked her how he was. She said all he said was, " I'm not going to worry about it, it's her decision." WOW!? Really?? I'm very surprised. He hasn't said anything to me about it, I don't think he will. But I feel better now that I've told him.

Beni---What an amazing fundraiser!! No getting sick my friend!!! How are you feeling this morning??

I had a few of those headaches too! Exact feeling, like someone was wrapping a tight band around it and squeezing. For me, drinking more Water helped a bit to keep them at bay. My plan only requires 30g of protein and 1000 calories. But I couldn't manage with only 30grams, so I get a lot more than that. usually around 85 and I'm rarely hungry. I actually have had a hard time getting in all 1000 calories. Imagine that! Little different than "before liquid diet!"

Glad your appointment went well! My surgery is at 7AM too! (on Monday) I'm using a Brand called Bio Trust protein. But I don't like the chocolate, unless I just chug it, LOL. The vanilla I mix with 1 cup of OJ and it's yummy!!

Oh my. The food pictures are making my belly rumble!! Guess I'll go grab some sugar free jello....

Yumm!!!!

Wow...you go give them a piece of your mind girl!!

I ordered my unjur.y yesterday, since I'm just finishing up my vanilla Cream Protein mix at home. It was really good...but like $35 a jug, unless I buy 3 jugs. I had bought 2 chocolate and 1 vanilla cream. The chocolate is gross. Maybe once I can mix a banana in with it, it might be alright. But anyway--I hear the unjur.y is amazing! So you got the unflavored one, right? I ordered the vanilla. I still have some of my unflavored GENEPRO protein, so I can keep using that in my broth for now. Glad you had a pretty good day out! And great job planning ahead, knowing your mom was going to be eating a chicken sandwich! (mouth watering again....LOL) I LOVE LOVE your Wonder Woman thermos!!!

Let us know how it goes Daron!

I'm doing alright. Still feeling anxious, and I wasn't at all before I talked to my surgeon on Tuesday. But I know I'm in good hands, so I need to just let the worry go! This is such an awesome group of friends! I appreciate you all!

Hang in there!! Hope it gets better for you, soon!!

Sherrib4health---No more getting sick!!!

Yay Smiley!!!

Mmmmmmmm, looks delicious!!!!!

LOL--glad you cleared that up for us! :-) How'd your surgery go?

Thank you Beni--you made me feel better. :-) I did ask a couple people on here and no one has had issues. Hopefully my surgeon was just being over-cautious. It's all going to be fine!!!

My mouth was literally watering reading your post!! I'm so excited for you!!! I cannot wait to have some cottage cheese!!!!

Thanks freelyme!! I hope to report good news before your surgery next week!! :-)