Where did you go for your last pre-surgery meal? :thumbup: Did you find it helpful to have a last horrah? What is keeping you on track now?

My last real food for a while will be in Vegas. Don't know what it will be yet but I plan on making sure it is lean protein with green veggies. killjoy I know.

But then again, I've already had all my favorites: fried corn, creamed peas and new potatoes, fresh green beans. All I lack is having fried squash blossoms then I'll be good to go. Maybe they'll have those in Vegas (not likely).

I had to have 2 favorites prior to my surgery - a huge burger from Chili's, and the Black Tie pasta with chicken at Claim Jumper. The thought of eating either of these now sounds disgusting because they are so huge. Funny how we see meal sizes now.

Mine will probably be something from Olive Garden!

I totally missed a "last meal" because when I went for my first consultation, I took a psychiatric evaluation, a letter from my primary care physician, 20 years of diet records, and a check to pay cash. My surgery was scheduled for the first available date, which was 10 days later. I started my preop diet to shrink the liver immediately and they told me not to have any big meals before surgery. I thought I was missing something then--but I'm glad I didn't have to wait for my surgery because I probably would have gained more weight trying to eat all the things I thought I might never be able to enjoy again.

lol this post makes me laugh because this is my last weekend before I start my preop diet on the 5th and I am totally going for a last hoorah!! German Buffet tonight, Crab and shrimp tomorrow and one last visit at Chipotle on Sunday, before jello and broth become my new best friends!!

yea it looks like this weekend will be the last one we will eat out for a long while. Our surgeon requested that we start the liquid diet next week. Soo off we go. : )

Isn't it funny how thinking about the loss of stuffing your face every day almost puts you in a panic? I feel like I am really going to miss all the food after the surgery. I know that's dumb but food has been such a central part of my life for so long, it will really be a big change not to be eating all the time. :thumbup:

You aren't alone.. I woke up at 2:30am this morning freaking out. Thinking maybe I wasn't making the right choice, just a giant stress monkey. Then I calmed down a little bit and reminded myself of all of the things I wanted to change. The hikes and bicycle trips I want to take with my new body and my husband., :thumbup:

I haven't ever really thought I was making the wrong decision, I KNOW this is right for me, but I have gone through this roller coaster of emotions. Today I was looking at a JC Penney's sale catalog and the thought that maybe.....just possibly...I could be wearing those shorts and tank tops next year. I could be walking around doing things without feeling worthless and short of breath. It will be so awesome!

Kathy - you WILL be wearing those shorts and tanks. And, you will be movng more and loving it!!!

My surgeon did not put me on a pre-op liquid diet but I will do one anyway for the week prior to surgery. The only exception to that will be my Farewell Meal lol: a BLT with pickles on lightly toasted sourdough bread with mustard and mayo. yummmm!!

Isn't it funny how thinking about the loss of stuffing your face every day almost puts you in a panic? I feel like I am really going to miss all the food after the surgery. I know that's dumb but food has been such a central part of my life for so long, it will really be a big change not to be eating all the time.

Seriously! I am having surgery on the 14th, and my Dr. just requires a high Protein diet for 7 days. I start pre-op on Wed. But I have been going down the list. I am actually having a farewell to rice (my downfall). My PCP equates the feelings to those of having a death in the family or losing a loved friend. He's actually up-ing my antidepressant (have any of you met a "happy" fat girl?) So here I go...Today I started questioning VSG over RNY....but then I start going through the reasons why I didn't go for the bypass or band. I am ready for VSG, I am ready for control over my intake, and I seriously need a tool. I am happy I don't have to deal with maintenance or a foreign object, or I don't have to deal with malnutrition..... Here's to all of us....taking control of our lives!!!! yay!

I had my last meal today and felt mad at myself since it was a Big Mac Meal (I over did it). I dont have to start my pre-op diet until Monday but I am starting it tomorrow (Sunday) anyways since I just feel ready for this change. I am done with being the over weight friend. I dont even get to be the funny big friend, instead I am the shy big girl that Manda (my bestfriend since I was 12 that is size 00) hangs out with. I am just ready for people to see me instead of my weight.. I'm sorry to vent but I am just sick of myself. I cant believe in just 8 days I will have a sleeve! There is hope!

Edited July 4, 201016 yr by mellifrits

I had my last meal today and felt mad at myself since it was a Big Mac Meal (I over did it). I dont have to start my pre-op diet until Monday but I am starting it tomorrow (Sunday) anyways since I just feel ready for this change. I am done with being the over weight friend. I dont even get to be the funny big friend, instead I am the shy big girl that Manda (my bestfriend since I was 12 that is size 00) hangs out with. I am just ready for people to see me instead of my weight.. I'm sorry to vent but I am just sick of myself. I cant believe in just 8 days I will have a sleeve! There is hope!

you really tug at my heart strings girl!

Mi-M

There is ABSOLUTELY hope!!!! After my last hurrah meal lol, which btw was a shrimp, crab and lobster feast and yummmmmmmy, my friend wanted to go to the mall to Dillards and look for some new pants. As I was walking through all those beautiful "normal" sized clothes, I couldn't help but feel excited that by next summer I could actually be shopping in those very same sections!!! Keep your eye on the prize baby, our new lives will be soooo worth the changes that we make.

I am day one one the preop diet - 10 days of liquids with the last 3 days being Clear Liquids only. I am so excited and ready for this change. I am pretty sure that by the time I leave I will be plenty sick of it haha. I wish you well in your journey and the new life to follow!!!