aloudwhisper

I think I am learning more than I bargained for. Today was day 1 of my preop, and I cheated already. What I had wasn't super bad, but it great either. I feel bad, but I pray that tomorrow is a better day. I also feel good that I cheated up in the day. Maybe I will have a chance to burn the calories.

Today is day 1 of the preop. I just has my first shake. My worry is how will this work with me working in the field. I will be stopping on a regular to peepee (sorry y'all). I am nervous, but I know I can do this. We can do it.

I started my diet today. I had to purchase the bars, pudding and shakes from my doctor's office. I was told to have 4 of the items per day. so I plan to have 2 shakes and 2 bars. I can still have lean meat and veggies. So I know that will balance things out. I pray that I can stay full.

Ok.... I am really not comfortable saying this, but change happens when one can see their reality. So here goes...... Starting weight 296.2 Goal weight 270 I know I might have the advantage of being on an all liquid diet, because my surgery is on the 19th. But I know that this is still a tool and I am responsible for what goes in my mouth. So I pray that I can do this and do well. I pray the same for you all. Now let's get this weight off!!

I hate my band. However, I appreciate the journey of having the band. I learned a lot about myself during this process.

Thanks so much. I'm starting my Preop diet in the morning. I'm a little nervous. I have read about a lot of people cheating, and I am happy to know that I can have lean meat and plenty of green veggies. But I have to have 4 of the Meal Replacements I was forced to purchase. So it seems that I will be ok. I don't want to broadcast this surgery, so i am trying to figure out the best way to work this without always having to explain.

Stay encouraged.

Me too!

I am on the 19th. When do you begin your Preop diet?

What are you doing to prepare? I want to be sure to have my pillow and all my shakes and stuff I need when I come home.

I pray that all is well with your surgery. Are you doing all your last min stuff?

There are also chewable calcium pills. You all can go to the pharmacist at the drug store and they can provide you with the information. I wish I could remember the name of the chewable one. But they are awesome, so use them.

Still feeling nervous. Anyone being sleeved on or around the 19th?

I look forward to hearing about your process. I have my surgery on the 19th. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. Please let's keep in touch. This is not an easy process and talking to someone that understands is always good.

Centrum (I think I spelled that right) has a chewable. Go to CVS or Walgreens. You should find it there.

Thanks so much for taking the time to respond to me. I know the limited food consumption is gonna be something to get use to. I appreciate your encouragement. I will make realistic goals for myself. I will do my personal weigh in and my subtraction

Thanks so much. I will see what I can do to ensure I am pain free

I know i am not a doctor. But, I think the key is less carbs. I could be wrong, but I believe it's something about the way carbs break down in your system. So I plan to my best, but if I just have to have something I will do by best to not have carbs/starches.

I have been trying not to do it, but honestly it hasn't been working. But it seems that I haven't really gained because I can't eat too much junk at a time. It's so awful. I'm getting back on track now. Cause I need this to be a way of life, and I know that I will have these foods again. Just not as much.

You aren't alone. We will get through this successfully.

Let's keep in touch. I have mines on the 19th. I haven't found one person that has the same date as me, but you are the closes. I don't know if you have someone doing this with you, but I could sure use the support. When do you begin preop?

Oh I can hear it now, if I went to work free. My husband is not hearing that one. So do sports bras hurt too? I will have to look for some tight tanks thay won't ride up. Cause that will be the other problem. I am praying that I won't have any problems, cause I need to keep my job. My husband has been super supportive, and he could care less if I work. I know that is not realistic for our lives right now. So I am grateful for his heart, but I just pray that all will be well.

I'm sorry. I didn't realize the message was going through. I think I am having issues with my phone

Hello everyone I just started reading the threads. Sounds like everyone is doing the damn thing. I hope to join you all very soon. My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 19th. I'm excited and nervous. I begin my pre-op this Friday. So I hope to have everything I need. I look forward to the discussions and support from you all. I truly need all that I can get..

Hello everyone I just started reading the threads. Sounds like everyone is doing the damn thing. I hope to join you all very soon. My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 19th. I'm excited and nervous. I begin my pre-op this Friday. So I hope to have everything I need. I look forward to the discussions and support from you all. I truly need all that I can get..