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10 day diet starts today - May 5 surgery date!

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NancyInOkc    14

NancyInOkc
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So very excited, yet concerned that I won't be strong enough to handle the temptations and concerns. I've known a few people who had the bypass or the sleeve who didn't follow the "rules" and while they did lose weight, they are not healthy or trying to control their portions or content. I guess they took the easy road. I know that I need to do this right. I've waited too long to not give this my all.

Does anyone have any input on how to face these temptations head on?

Thanks!

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Comeflywithme    402

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OMG me too! I go in on 5/5 and also started my 10-day pre-op diet today AND feel exactly the same way you do, I can definetely relate 100%!!! Good Luck to you (and me), let's make this work! I'm super excited!!! We will face these temptations and take the healthy, good road toward a healthier, slimmer us.

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BigGirlPanties    957

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I think that's one reason they have you do a psych eval... most people think this will "fix" everything...but you still have to work at it. The sleeve is but a tool, and you still have to put the right things in your mouth! Only with the tool, you fill up faster, so you know you have to eat the right things or there won't be any room left! (so you won't be very tempted) :)

During the liquid phase, most of us found the first few days the hardest, as your body goes thru detox...but after that, it comes much easier, especially knowing what waits for you at the end of that road!

Good luck, you've got this!!!!

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meghan69    3

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I am 4 days out of sleeve I was concerned because I failed miserably on my post op diet. I ordered pizza for the kids last night and it was not even tempting, even though I'm only on liquids. I am so excited by this it's a new start

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BigGirlPanties    957

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excellent...one pizza at a time! congrats meghan!

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ad1203    85

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patjcare: I am on day 4 of the pre-op diet too. The first 3 days were horrible. I was starving too. Today, not so bad. I guess I'm getting used to it. 3 Meal Replacement shakes a day, Jello, ice pops and broth. It was harder with the head hunger than the stomach hunger. I'm scheduled for May 6, so we will all be in this together. Please keep us posted on how you are all doing along the way and good luck to all of you!!!

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momheartsdad    3

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I haven't started my pre op yet, but I have great stress I'm going to mess this up..

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BigGirlPanties    957

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@momheartsdad ...are you being converted to sleeve? it doesn't say much in your stats... but don't worry... it'll be ok... the pre-op liquids goes by quickly especially knowing surgery awaits at the end of that road... :)

We are here for you! Get out that Protein and start sipping!!!!

Also a reminder, you can get free Protein shakes, scar cream, and possibly Vitamins from InsureNutrition.com... just go there and fill in the blanks! :)

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NancyInOkc    14

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@momheartsdad ...are you being converted to sleeve? it doesn't say much in your stats... but don't worry... it'll be ok... the pre-op liquids goes by quickly especially knowing surgery awaits at the end of that road... :)

We are here for you! Get out that Protein and start sipping!!!!

Also a reminder, you can get free Protein shakes, scar cream, and possibly Vitamins from InsureNutrition.com... just go there and fill in the blanks! :)

Thanks for the info! I'm a first-surgery Sleeve. I tried years ago to get approved for the band, but my insurance denied, denied denied. I tried again later for the band and after being told it was covered by our insurance, I was told no, it wasn't. Although I wish this journey had started years ago, I am excited for the sleeve. I think it is a better fit for me. Counting down... :)

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BigGirlPanties    957

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@NancyInOkc yes, be grateful...most banders are being "fixed" with the sleeve, so you don't have to go thru it twice...but it is a wonderful journey...even tho I have stalled, I have maintained, and that's important to me too...

I won't give up...this is my new forever!

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GardenLady    9

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I'm confused - what is the 10-day pre-op diet? I am scheduled for 5/12 and have received my final instructions from my surgeon - a mild laxative on 5/10 before bed and only liquids on 5/11, nothing after midnight. My surgery is scheduled for 7:30 in the morning. I've been on dietician-directed weight loss since getting into the program mid-January but it wasn't a 10 day "event" just prior to the surgery. We are required to lose a certain amount of weight before the surgery so they can access the stomach easier (shrinks the liver).

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momheartsdad    3

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I'm getting a sleeve. This is all new for me. I'm getting real nerves that I'm going to mess it all up. I can't see spending all that money to mess up or gain any weight back

I just need prayer and support.????

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FeeFeeVSG    4

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I cant offer any sound advice to people during their pre op diet, but I wanted to drop a line to everyone who is currently on their pre op diet to say "I FEEL YOUR PAIN!" I always thought I would have enough will to do this damn liquid diet, but baby I am here to tell ya this is soooo hard! I am only on day 2 and I feel like climbing the walls. I have a family that I have to cook for everyday and I swear it takes everything in me not to give in (AND AGAIN THIS IS ONLY DAY 2). I pray it gets easier!

I want everyone to know I am pulling for you and sending you best wishes!

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getnhealthyintx    281

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I am so much in all your shoes. I am in day 6 of my preop and I am so hungry. I'm light headed and having muscle cramps.

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