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lyndyjo    11

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Hi all my name is Lyndy Im from tx. 30yrs old single mom my daughter is 9 going on 29... im a dialysis nurse..my surg date is june 28..I'm on preop diet to shrink my liver soi get 2 Protein Shakes a day (I've managed 1 a day) and a lean meat with a double veggie and a piece of fruit. .omg its hard I'm in day three and this headache is horrible. .I think its from the lack of sugar..carbs..caffeine etc.. and last night my stomach was growling so loud and forcefully It was like being pregnant again..

Its hard and I'm suffer in silence type..but it would be nice to have someone to talk to that understands I don't like to vent to my fam/friends because they ALL tried to talk me out of surgery..I've wanted this for at least 8 yrs its really real now...anyone feeling lonely like me??

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Karnie    66

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You are not alone. I was ranting a few days ago because I was soooo hungry. My surgery date is June 27!!! I am on day 3 of the pre op diet. I can have 4 high Protein slim fast shakes a day, a handful of fruit and some veggies. The first 2 days were rough! I was cranky! I think is was the withdrawal symptoms you spoke of! But today I am ok. Praise God! I drink my Water so that fills me up and I drink the shakes BEFORE I get hungry. This tip really helped me because once I get hungry my mind starts to think about old habits. I have to realize that my previous relationship with food is over. :-( It's almost like breaking up with a boyfriend that you had an unhealthy relationship with!! Hang in there! It does get better.

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Iniysa    157

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What part of Texas are you from Lyndyjo?

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Pixie Dust    526

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I have no words of advice for you ladies since I'm not up to that point yet, but I do want to wish you both the best. Hunger is NOT a good feeling! My doc said that when I'm on the pre-op diet, I will get 4 Protein Shakes & 1 smart meal per day. Protein, veggies & very little carb. I am not looking forward to it but I do want to adhere to doc's recommendations so that I can have a safer surgery. Hugs for you both!!

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EllaJo    60

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I started my 2 weeks of liquid yesterday. I am getting sleeved on June 28 in New Orleans.

Yesterday wasn't too bad. But today has been horrible. I've already had 2 shakes (50grams Protein combined) and a few sf Popsicles...

Also now I have 'the runs' sorry if that's too much info... I was wondering if anyone else had the same thing?

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memk    42

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Hi all my name is Lyndy Im from tx. 30yrs old single mom my daughter is 9 going on 29... im a dialysis nurse..my surg date is june 28..I'm on preop diet to shrink my liver soi get 2 Protein shakes a day (I've managed 1 a day) and a lean meat with a double veggie and a piece of fruit. .omg its hard I'm in day three and this headache is horrible. .I think its from the lack of sugar..carbs..caffeine etc.. and last night my stomach was growling so loud and forcefully It was like being pregnant again..

Its hard and I'm suffer in silence type..but it would be nice to have someone to talk to that understands I don't like to vent to my fam/friends because they ALL tried to talk me out of surgery..I've wanted this for at least 8 yrs its really real now...anyone feeling lonely like me??

Your headache is from detoxing your body from the carbs and sugar you are absolutely right about that... It gets a little better I don't know what kind of Protein Shakes your drinking, but costco has the premiere Protein kind they have 30 grams of protein and they are better than any others I've tasted.. Good luck and I hope it gets better :) I have surgery on the 24th so getting nervous!!!

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Hi, my name is Sabrina, and I'm having my sleeve done this Tuesday, June 18th.

Yes, I'm nervous and I can relate to the loneliness you described. I've been talking about it a lot lately, and overall, people are supporting me, although they can't really relate. My pre-op diet is 5 Protein shakes or bars a day, and then one meal a day with 5oz of lean Protein and 2 cups of veggies.

My problem has always been that I hate vegetables, and I always replaced them with carbs. So, that part of the diet has been very hard for me. However, since by the end of the day I cherish that I'm able to eat at all, the broccoli and lettuce don't seem so bad.

I've come to a shocking and horrible realization that I've *never* felt good before. I guess I got used to living with a stomach ache and diarrhea, and now that I don't have either, I'm amazed at the difference. Despite missing the taste of unhealthy foods, I'm that much less inclined to go back to that, now that I know how sick it really makes me.

So far, I've lost 15 lbs on the pre op diet, and people are saying "see? You can do it alone! Why do you need surgery?" I think I'm going alright because I can see the finish line, but I don't think I can keep this up on my own without some hunger control help. I also need my brain to know that I *can't* eat like that, not just that I shouldn't.

The bright side is that I've noticed a significant decrease in carb craving in the past 2 weeks. Someone was eating a brownie next to me the other day, and I felt sorry for myself for not being able to have one too. But, as soon as I really checked myself, I realized that it wasn't my stomach desiring it, but my brain was. I decided to use reason, and the upcoming stomach ache and the potential sabotage of my surgery helped me decide that I really didn't want the brownie.

One more day before I get on that plane!

Here goes nothin'...

Sabrina

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Iniysa    157

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Corpus Christi

Houston, here. :)

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I'm on day five of the pre-op diet (surgery date 6/25) and the first few days were rough! It's gotten better, but I'm still kind of in a mental fog and extremely tired by the end of the day. I took a four hour nap this afternoon! I get two Protein Shakes a day and a dinner with 4-6 oz of lean Protein and non-starchy veggies. If hunger persists, I'm allowed a piece of fruit, light yogurt, more veggies, or 1 oz of light cheese. I've had to eat an apple in the late afternoon to make it through to dinner. I think this really is mentally prepping us for post-op... I'm definitely eating slower, and savoring what I do get. We're so close - we can do this!

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shelly22    50

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Hey..my date is the 18th. I'm 12days into my pre op diet. The first couple of days were the worst. The headache will go away and you will begin to feel much better. I was 299 now I am 287! I probably would weigh even less but I cheated last weekend. Keep up the good work!

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shelly22    50

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I started my 2 weeks of liquid yesterday. I am getting sleeved on June 28 in New Orleans.

Yesterday wasn't too bad. But today has been horrible. I've already had 2 shakes (50grams Protein combined) and a few sf Popsicles...

Also now I have 'the runs' sorry if that's too much info... I was wondering if anyone else had the same thing?

Ellajo what doctor is doing your surgery? I live in New Orleans.

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EllaJo    60

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Ellajo what doctor is doing your surgery? I live in New Orleans.

Dr. Richardson at Ochsner on Jefferson Hwy

What about you?

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