I know exactly what u mean! The liquid isn't really that bad for me to do but the seeing others eat whatever they want is the hard part. I'm so ready to be on the post-op side of this surgery too!!
My surgery is in just a few days and I couldn't be more excited. That dreaded liquid diet hasn't been as bad as I thought though. It's been rough don't get me wrong. I've made it through ok until there was a potluck at work yesterday and it smelled amazing!! I just walked by the table to the...
Congratulations on hitting that milestone! I think it is great that the dr gives awards for that. To some people it may not seem like a big deal but being able to have something to show how hard you have worked makes it a big deal for me. I think it just helps the motivation to stay on track and...
I actually went to a pre-op class today and my doctor mentioned some tips on weighing. He said that he had gone to a conference with several bariatric surgeons and they all said hat they had best luck with patients that weighed themselves every other day.
I have tried the shakes and my favorite are the premixed caramel flavor by premier protein. I've tried a couple of the powder mixes and I can tolerate them so far but I haven't found any certain one that I really "like". So glad to hear you husband and daughter are very supportive. My husband...
That is great! Glad to hear you are off to a good start.My surgery is scheduled for Jan 31 and I've been worried about the pain because I am a big baby when it comes to pain tolerance. So I'm glad you posted about your pain experience. Good luck continuing on your journey.
Thanks for the encouragement. I greatly appreciate it. I am hoping he will
Come around and be a little more supportive. He in the beginning just kept saying I was taking the easy way out. But from what I've seen there is nothing easy to the journey of a bariatric surgery. Im just thankful I do...
Thank you! I believe you are right in the fact that some people do not understand this life changing journey.about 10 years ago I was one of those people. But now I completely understand the struggle of weight loss and feel that this surgery is going to be the best thing I can do for me and my...
Thanks for your reply! My mom has been very supportive and I have a few co-workers that have also had surgery within the last year. I have been turning to them for support and they have been really helpful. I'm glad to hear your weightlossnisnoff to a great start. I've heard nothing but good...
Hello everyone, I'm new to this site but I am hopin to find great use in it. It's great to see other people going through the same thing I am. I am scheduled for gastric sleeve surgery jan 31. I'm looking for support from people here because I dont have a lot of support at home. My husband...
I am scheduled for gastric sleeve surgery on Jan 31. I'm going through so many emotions right now. Scared, anxious, excited,worried..... so glad I have found this site to see others going through the same thing as I am. Keep us posted on your surgery progress. Prayers for all