MyVinnie

I'm sure there are other blogs here with the same title. I am approx. 10 weeks out from surgery and am only 17 lbs. down. I was fortunate enough to lose 28 lbs. before surgery so my total WL is 45 and that is a good thing. However, I'm frustrated that since the surgery I'm only 17 lbs. down and my scale is not moving. I've had two fills and I feel my intake is the same. I am totally off carbs. The only sugar I am getting is from fruit and the little in Splenda. My only vice is a tbsp. of granola on my 0% greek yogurt in the AM. Ok, so I'm not excercising like I should but I'm out there more than ever. Walking is my thing right now - it's what I can do. I do 1 mile per eve. I really need some inspiration. I have set a goal for 7 lbs. for the month of September. I hope I make it. This surgery can not be for NOTHING!!

I'm sure there are other blogs here with the same title. I am approx. 10 weeks out from surgery and am only 17 lbs. down. I was fortunate enough to lose 28 lbs. before surgery so my total WL is 45 and that is a good thing. However, I'm frustrated that since the surgery I'm only 17 lbs. down and my scale is not moving. I've had two fills and I feel my intake is the same. I am totally off carbs. The only sugar I am getting is from fruit and the little in Splenda. My only vice is a tbsp. of granola on my 0% greek yogurt in the AM. Ok, so I'm not excercising like I should but I'm out there more than ever. Walking is my thing right now - it's what I can do. I do 1 mile per eve. I really need some inspiration. I have set a goal for 7 lbs. for the month of September. I hope I make it. This surgery can not be for NOTHING!!:smile2:

I am also scheduled for June 17th!! I'm very anxious about the liquids but, we have to do it. My Dr. is 2 weeks liquid, 2 weeks mush and then gradually easing back to the high protien. I am only taking off from work 3 days and then working from home 2, so technically I have a week to get myself back into shape. This will be great for the teachers who have the summer to recoup and settle into to the new routine. God Bless us all and Good Luck!!

My date for banding in June 17th and I have to say I'm a little anxious. I have a final 2 hr. nutrition class on Monday and my final Drs. appt. on Thurs. and then the following Wednesday is the day. I'm seeing Dr. Alan Schuricht in Phila. I hope that I can get through these final two weeks - the liquid diet is what frightens me the most. Can I do it? Will I be hungry? I'm concerned with the after effects of the surgery. I know many people have conquered this thing and I want to be one of them. Does anyone have any suggestions for the liquid diet? Any little thing that helped them get through that phase? Any info would be greatly appreciated. :biggrin:

I started this journey in July - dr. visits, support groups, etc. I have 3 more things to accomplish before I qualify for the actual date. Here's the thing - I'm trying desperately to change my diet and it's so darn tough. I've got to get past the food. I've got to get past the food!!! I want to go through with this but it scares the crap out of me. :cursing: