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Hi everyone !!! I'm in my 2 weeks pre op dieting stage. Has anyone found this liquid dieting to be crucial!!! I am trying so hard to stick to this but find my self hungry. I have been doing Protein Shakes and non starchy vegetables and broth which is fine and all. My main concern at this point is my support, my husband he says he supports me an all but when it comes to eating he sits and eats hamburgers, Cookies, junk pretty much In front of me and hes enjoying it and find my self upset . I'm thinking perhaps in looking into a support group to help me this is why I found this amazing app an wanted to join because I don't know anyone personally. Does anyone have this problem at all? Or is it just me being over sensitive ?

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Hi there! I totally understand where you're coming from. I'm still waiting for insurance approval so my challenge isn't the diet part, mine is that my boyfriend suddenly decided that diet and exercise are crucial. Sounds great right? Then why do I feel so guilty? It's almost like he's exercising and eating right and looking at me wondering why I can't drop the wright on my own. He's also my support system but being around him lately just makes me feel worse about myself and makes me question my decision to have this surgery.

Like you I'm on here for support. Hang in there. We all have our challenges and we all understand each other. Bottom line is we do this for us.

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Exactly know how that is ! My husbands a marine and has to wok out and be "fit " marine corps standards but eats horribly . He eats to work out it makes me sick sometimes. I have communicated to him to help me be supportive n understand I can't eat this or drink that or go dine and eat fattening food i don't lose it as quick any more

And just a suggestion because your boyfriend doesn't support you seek, find resources to help encourage you and people who like me and you who understand certain difficulties. Your doing this surgery for yourself and no one else don't let him change your mind . Be patient insurances will follow through you will finally get your surgery and in the end whether he's there or not, supportive or not you will realize hey I did this I succeeded I'm healthier and I'm strong !! Right ? Right!

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This is about YOU! YOU are the one that has seeked a way to lose weight and get back quality living. YOU are doing it for you. It's unfortunate that we are all created differently. Some can eat all day long and never gain weight. But you are approaching this in a correct way. WE are all in this together here in this forum. By making wise and good choices in what we eat, we will achieve our goals. WE have all gone through the liquid state to shrink the liver prior to surgery, get our minds in doing what is right and trying to obtain good health. Please don't worry abouit individuals you don't have control over, let them do what they want. You attack your own problem and if you follow all thr rules laid out by your dietitian or doctor, YOU will take back Control in your life.

Best wishes and Keep the Faith!

YOU will do IT!

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Hi everyone !!! I'm in my 2 weeks pre op dieting stage. Has anyone found this liquid dieting to be crucial!!! I am trying so hard to stick to this but find my self hungry. I have been doing Protein shakes and non starchy vegetables and broth which is fine and all. My main concern at this point is my support' date=' my husband he says he supports me an all but when it comes to eating he sits and eats hamburgers, Cookies, junk pretty much In front of me and hes enjoying it and find my self upset . I'm thinking perhaps in looking into a support group to help me this is why I found this amazing app an wanted to join because I don't know anyone personally. Does anyone have this problem at all? Or is it just me being over sensitive ?[/quote']

Hello, and welcome, I've been on this site for a couple of weeks, and I must say everyone is so helpful, I haven't been banded yet I'm going through the process. I don't have any support issues, and I'm dreading the pre op diet..but I wanted you to know that you have my support, and everyone on here. It's hard to be overweight believe me you're doing this for you! And most importantly your health, be strong stay focused, and the best of luck.

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