August 2013 Roll Call

[natynat22 95]

Last night I wanted to curl up in a ball..

One of my best friends who knows about the surgery and all the struggles I have had with weight.. Anyway I was in the break room at work eating a small pile of Doritos (which I allotted for in my calorie intake) and he says to me.. What are you eating those for? Like your not allowed to eat those.. I guess I have to get used to people's criticism and thinking they know best for me..

Why does that make u wanna curl up?? I would snuff that negative criticism off!!! Just because we had surgery doesn't mean we don't have taste buds!! It's all about portion size and our new tool is there to guide us!!!! Best wishes friend!! I feel your pain!!

[NotLookinBack 164]

Why does that make u wanna curl up?? I would snuff that negative criticism off!!! Just because we had surgery doesn't mean we don't have taste buds!! It's all about portion size and our new tool is there to guide us!!!! Best wishes friend!! I feel your pain!!

I guess it's just because I'm not used to people focusing on what and how much I eat.. And with my close friends and family monitoring what goes into my mouth it makes me self conscious.. I am normally by far from self conscious

[Mocha2871 182]

I guess it's just because I'm not used to people focusing on what and how much I eat.. And with my close friends and family monitoring what goes into my mouth it makes me self conscious.. I am normally by far from self conscious

See, this is the reason why I have limited the people who know that I am taking this journey. I dont need anyone to watch what I eat or how much I eat. That can really make you guarded with people where you dont want to tell them anything in regards to your weight so that you dont have to deal with the evil eye every time you put something in your mouth. I trust you know what you can and can not have so no one needs to be a food monitor for you.

[ahurtt 10]

anyone else struggling with the preop diet??? I have TERRIBLE headaches and I am STARVING! Surgery is Aug 1st and This is making me second guess my choice!!!!

Right there with you!! I have been going to bed early and watching netflix ( no food commercials)!!! We can do this only one more day for you!!

[1sassygal 60]

Right there with you!! I have been going to bed early and watching netflix ( no food commercials)!!! We can do this only one more day for you!!

I know what you mean. I was just venting on another thread how hungry I am. I too am scheduled for aug 1. Someone stated I need to get used to it or cancel the surgery. I will NOT cancel the surgery.

WE CAN DO THIS. WE HAVE TO DO THIS!!

[ladybug112000 114]

I know what you mean. I was just venting on another thread how hungry I am. I too am scheduled for aug 1. Someone stated I need to get used to it or cancel the surgery. I will NOT cancel the surgery.

WE CAN DO THIS. WE HAVE TO DO THIS!!

Need to get used to it? NO! Right now my stomach is the size of a volleyball from my past eating habits. I'm filling it with a flipping shake or Popsicle. When we get our sleeve we will have a banana size sleeve. Pretty sure a shake would fill that and fill me up. Okay, my hunger crazed fit is over. Good luck everyone. We can do this!!!!!!!

[natynat22 95]

I'm having second thoughts I need some support i am scared to death I am going to die!!!! But I am young and should heal quickly!!!! I have been crying all day of the fear of the pain....nausea.....and blood clots!!!!!

[Living4Me 51]

I started the liquid diet today and having surgery on Aug 1 to then continue the liquid diet for 10 days. OMG' date=' I don't know how I'm going to make it. My head hurts I'm cranky!! I'm miserable and it's only been half a day!! Anybody have tips that helped them?[/quote']

I am right there with you guys. I am on full liquids no meals at all and feel like crap. I'm trying to stay positive because I know it will get better, but when my energy level is at zero and the taste of these shakes is so bad positivity is hard to come by. I look forward to looking back at this post when I am feeling better in a few days!

[futureloser 190]

Not everyone has Nausea, gas pains, blood clots, etc. when I had my surgery, I was sure something was going to go wrong,but nothing did. Trust your surgeon and his/her team. The Pre Op diet was the worst for me. Post Op I wasn't hungry and I really had no trouble- well getting my meds and Vitamins in when I was crushing everything- that was a problem for 6 wks but otherwise, this has been a great adventure. I am 4-1/2 mos out and I still don't have hunger- mental hunger yes,but nothing like I had pre-op. Good Luck-- enjoy every moment toward a healthier you!

[Kimmy1813 77]

I am right there with you guys. I am on full liquids no meals at all and feel like crap. I'm trying to stay positive because I know it will get better' date=' but when my energy level is at zero and the taste of these shakes is so bad positivity is hard to come by. I look forward to looking back at this post when I am feeling better in a few days![/quote']

I agree...I'm so tired all day long...it's hard to stay positive...I just keep telling myself it will be worth it in the end. Having no energy absolutely sucks, though.

[PGee 318]

I'm having second thoughts I need some support i am scared to death I am going to die!!!! But I am young and should heal quickly!!!! I have been crying all day of the fear of the pain....nausea.....and blood clots!!!!!

I think this is normal....

About the nausea....someone on here suggested that before surgery you ask for something for nausea....I had my preop at the hospital today, and asked the anesthesia person about this, and she said to ask before surgery and they would give me something. Just thought I'd share......I don't see any reason to be nauseous after surgery if we don't have to be, right? Good luck!

[Living4Me 51]

I agree...I'm so tired all day long...it's hard to stay positive...I just keep telling myself it will be worth it in the end. Having no energy absolutely sucks' date=' though.[/quote']

Yes. Pre-op diet=sucksville!

But one positive thing I am holding on to is the change in the scale right before surgery

[gia24 85]

Is it weird that I normally only eat one meal a day, not really a big eater, (which I know is bad because anything I do eat my body thinks I'm starving and holds onto what I do eat and stores it as fat.) But since my pre-op diet starts on Aug 5, I'm hungrier than I normally ever have been...wonder if this is more psychological than anything. I've fought the whole binge eating thing or 'last meal' mentality but I've noticed I'm just hungrier, and I'm pretty sure it'll be worse when I am on full liquids, and have to drink all my meals for a few weeks, even after surgery. Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this?

[gamergirl 4,609]

I can't believe I only have 2 more days to surgery! I read a lot on complications so I can be informed and prepared, but I'm not scared. I'm more worried about something happening to my husband than to me. I don't know why, it's not logical but I want my honey to be okay. Maybe the fear will come later,maybe it won't.

I believe the Universe unfolds the way it should. I've done all I can. I've read, researched, asked questions, followed a pre-op religiously despite days like today that are 20-hour days, and that's all I can control. The rest is not in my hands.

So its okay to let go of the outcome now, and face whatever comes my way with courage, and dignity. That's all any of us can do, whether with this surgery or with other life-changing decisions we make.

I'm doing this to lengthen my life. If there is another outcome in the plan for me, I don't control that.

My 2 cents, on sale today for 1 cent.

[gamergirl 4,609]

I'm having second thoughts I need some support i am scared to death I am going to die!!!! But I am young and should heal quickly!!!! I have been crying all day of the fear of the pain....nausea.....and blood clots!!!!!

I meant for my last post to be in response to you. Sorry forgot to quote you in it. Hang in there.