Well I'm on Day 3 and despite all my nervousness its not as bad as I expected. I thought I'd be sitting on my hands to prevent the dip into the potato chip bag or steering myself away from the pantry for something to chew on. It's not been bad at all. I do get hungry (real hunger) at about 3 hour intervals, but I have my "meals" spaced out so they will pick up one of those hunger times. I did notice that the more Protein the better the hunger was controlled. I am getting a few headaches, but I think that is dehydration. I'm not in the habit of drinking constantly. I usually chug with meals. I have had to deal with head hunger. Yesterday during the football game when the Snacks come out (chips and salsa, pringles, subs, pizza) I had to walk away. I went and grabbed my cup of Water and downed the whole thing.

Its nice to know that I can do this. No cheating at all so far and I'm damn proud of that! I did get a bit weepy and cranky yesterday, but just took a walk and got it out of my system. Reminded my self that this time its for me and I want this. I just picture my shrinking liver and I'm all set. Each time I run to the bathroom (and its alot!) I say "there goes more liver shrinking!!". Hehe.

So far, since my first weigh in (which was the end of my first pre op diet day) I have lost 4.5 pounds!!! Wow!

Think I was about 260 a week ago....

Starting weight 255.5

Day 3 pre op diet - 251.0

Now I KNOW I can do this.

Good job!

We have the same starting BMI and I think the same surgery date.

Well I'm on Day 3 and despite all my nervousness its not as bad as I expected. I thought I'd be sitting on my hands to prevent the dip into the potato chip bag or steering myself away from the pantry for something to chew on. It's not been bad at all. I do get hungry (real hunger) at about 3 hour intervals, but I have my "meals" spaced out so they will pick up one of those hunger times. I did notice that the more Protein the better the hunger was controlled. I am getting a few headaches, but I think that is dehydration. I'm not in the habit of drinking constantly. I usually chug with meals. I have had to deal with head hunger. Yesterday during the football game when the Snacks come out (chips and salsa, pringles, subs, pizza) I had to walk away. I went and grabbed my cup of Water and downed the whole thing.

Its nice to know that I can do this. No cheating at all so far and I'm damn proud of that! I did get a bit weepy and cranky yesterday, but just took a walk and got it out of my system. Reminded my self that this time its for me and I want this. I just picture my shrinking liver and I'm all set. Each time I run to the bathroom (and its alot!) I say "there goes more liver shrinking!!". Hehe.

So far, since my first weigh in (which was the end of my first pre op diet day) I have lost 4.5 pounds!!! Wow!

Think I was about 260 a week ago....

Starting weight 255.5

Day 3 pre op diet - 251.0

Now I KNOW I can do this.

I'm actually the 25th, so one day earlier. I still have a loooong way to go, but 2 down only 8 to go! Thanks!

We can do it!