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Mel1976    47

Mel1976
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Well I went to my post-op for having my lapband removed. I was told that my liver is way too fatty to do my sleeve surgery. The doctor is making me lose 50 pounds before he will do the surgery. I was very upset when I was told this and broke down in tears.

Once I settled down I met with the nutritionist and she gave me two options. 1. 1500 calories a day and it will take awhile to lose or 2. start the pre-op diet tomorrow and be on it until I am down 50 pounds. She thinks I can be down in about 4-5 weeks. I went and bought all my stuff today.

I am so disappointed, but I know that my doctor is doing what is best for me.

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That is going to be very hard on you....I think it would take the courage of ten men to do what you are about to do.......I hope you will be okay and strong....That was a tough decision you made there for your health.....

What we will do to be healthy and happy in the future.....Keep us posted...And if you need encouragement..WE are here.....

All the best future sleever!

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Fat Pat no more    89

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Hang in there. Try to start walking it will help and lots of Water.< /p>

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Mel1976    47

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That is going to be very hard on you....I think it would take the courage of ten men to do what you are about to do.......I hope you will be okay and strong....That was a tough decision you made there for your health.....

What we will do to be healthy and happy in the future.....Keep us posted...And if you need encouragement..WE are here.....

All the best future sleever!

Thanks so much. I know its going to be hard, but having everyone on here really helps.

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No game    14,437

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Thanks so much. I know its going to be hard' date=' but having everyone on here really helps.[/quote']

Ok so you have to do it a little longer than most.

But you can do it!!! Just remember why you are doing it in those tough moments..

It will be so worth it.

I think it's one of those things where it's just best to rip that bandaid off and get it done.

I went to a local support group and I couldn't believe how many people were approved for the surgery but had to lose 10% of their weight before they got their date...

They just weren't doing it. Week after week they

Couldn't do it by just "trying" to eat better..

Week turns into months and months turn into a year before you know it if you don't really start and commit.

Come here when you struggle. You will find support. And know that by this time next year everything can and will change for the better in so many ways :)

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Mel1976    47

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Ok so you have to do it a little longer than most.

But you can do it!!! Just remember why you are doing it in those tough moments..

It will be so worth it.

I think it's one of those things where it's just best to rip that bandaid off and get it done.

I went to a local support group and I couldn't believe how many people were approved for the surgery but had to lose 10% of their weight before they got their date...

They just weren't doing it. Week after week they

Couldn't do it by just "trying" to eat better..

Week turns into months and months turn into a year before you know it if you don't really start and commit.

Come here when you struggle. You will find support. And know that by this time next year everything can and will change for the better in so many ways :)

Laura...thanks for the words of encouragement. I am very lucky to have this group and a very good support system at home and at work. I know it is going to be hard but is going to be worth it.

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No game    14,437

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Laura...thanks for the words of encouragement. I am very lucky to have this group and a very good support system at home and at work. I know it is going to be hard but is going to be worth it.

As corny as it sounds... I'm rooting for you.

I'm rooting for you to get this surgery and to get yourself to a healthier and happier place.

:)

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jdmama911    224

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Wow, you are truly an inspiration. I don't think I would be able to do 4 weeks liquid Pre op!! You can feel free to message me if you ever need to just unload, etc. Like Laura, I'll be rooting for you :)

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Wow' date=' you are truly an inspiration. I don't think I would be able to do 4 weeks liquid Pre op!! You can feel free to message me if you ever need to just unload, etc. Like Laura, I'll be rooting for you :)[/quote']

Thanks so much! I appreciate all the support!

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sbarbiegirl    109

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You can do it. I also did my pre op for 35 days. I was sleeved 8 days ago. I think do to my long pre op my recovery is easier. I only lost 27 pounds on my pre op. I lost another 15 pounds since surgery. It's weird to think how much food controlled my life. I can now go and sit at a restaurant and watch other people eat. It does not bother me at all. I'm rooting for you. PM me if you need anything. It's not easy but you got this.

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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