Loosing my mind

Tiggeriffic · April 9, 2007

Hello...just needing to vent i guess. I have been working on getting approval for my surgery since Dec. Now that I have it...and got my surgery date scheduled Friday ....for April 17...everything is going so fast!!! I started my liquid diet today. I knew it would be bad....but this is excruciating!!!!! I'm shakey...can't focus...and am completely on edge. I have to work tomorrow and am praying I won't feel quite so bad :think

Autumn444 · April 9, 2007

The first three days of a liquid diet is the hardest. Keep in mind that this is for YOU! That you are worth the effort that this is taking.

Just keep picturing the weight melting off you the moment you start having negative <but normal> thoughts!

YOU CAN DO THIS! Yes, it is hard, Yes, you will want to stop, and yes, the doubts will creep in... Just let all those thoughts walk on by and embrace yourself for the strength you have! Have faith my friend!

juliegeraci · April 9, 2007

I'm with Autumn, it will take your body a few days to adjust. Congrats on finally being banded. That is great news.

Jennifer · April 10, 2007

Congratulations on your date! I was recently banded and did the 2 week pre op liquid diet. Like Autumn said the first 3 days are the hardest, but it gets easier...and you will be amazed at the weight loss! I lost nearly 20 pounds in those two weeks! A head start on my journey!! You can have the same success...just make sure that you are changing things up so you dont get bored. I got lots of different sugar free popsicles...that seemed very soothing to me! Good luck!!

Jennifer

jono201 · April 10, 2007

What are you drinking? cuz if it is something like Slimfast You will not be getting enough Protein to function.

Mrs Husker · April 10, 2007

Make sure you are getting your Protein in. I ordered some different sample packs from both vitalady.com and unjury.com. Find the ones that work for you. You are going to need Protein Shakes for post op also along with after fills. Good luck and congrats on making the choice to be a healthier you.

Tiggeriffic · April 10, 2007

What are you drinking? cuz if it is something like Slimfast You will not be getting enough Protein to function.

I'm drinking Slimfast low carb diet and Atkins advantage

jono201 · April 10, 2007

Is that what the doctor told you to drink? Cuz there is not enough Protein in those to keep a bird alive. You need a minimum of 60 grams. I drank EAS Protein Powder, but others have different stuff that is also good. There is something called whey Protein Shots which I have not tried, but wish I knew about before. I think there is another powder called Max50. Anyway, you might want to ask your doctor again, I think you need something more than slimfast.