I’m having the sleeve. Did lots of research and felt that was gonna be best for me. I will definitely get on YouTube! I don’t know why I didn’t think of that. Such a good idea. I wish I would have found this website earlier. It would have helped a ton to be able to read on this site through the process.
I agree that the diet changes are gonna be the real test. The most difficult thing in my mind is figuring all that out. I think I’m very surprised by how “weak” I am. I feel like I’m having a conversation with myself several times a day talking myself out of having just a bite of something everyone else is eating. I didn’t realize how strong my food cravings were! Shocked me a little.
I sure know what you're saying about being "weak." It's hard not to sample stuff.
Awesome job! Both getting away from the food and also asking your family to put it away before you got home. That's the way to do it, congratulations.I have been on the full liquid diet since 2/3, tomorrow will be 4 weeks for me. 2 week pre-op and now 2 weeks post op. I am a pretty stubborn and strong will person when I am on a mission.
Yesterday was my first really weak day. There was ravioli, load mashed potatoes and a hot and fresh rotisserie chicken in the kitchen. I looked at it longingly. Fat brain said take a few bites. I resisted and left the house and went shopping.
Before I headed back home. I asked my family to put all the food away. Got home and had some chicken broth and protein water. Another day conquered. Just take the liquid diet one day at time.
Post op its a lot easier because you will not be hungry at all. Yesterday was the first day I felt hungry since surgery on 2/13 but it really was not hunger. Fat Brian sees food and says go eat it.
Post op you will be on a mission to stay hydrated and not get dehydrated. It should be your sole purpose to avoid an ER trip. Healing it happening and walking to get rid of those awful uncomfortable gas pains. Food will be last thing on your mind.
You definitely deserved a kudos for that one lady!
Well that is awesome to hear! The willpower!!!! Today is the first day I haven’t felt super hungry. 7 days into the diet and it’s better. I feel like it’s worse at work. I work nights in a busy ER and everyone is always sharing food and snacks. It’s never healthy either of course. Nothing is open of course so lots of Mcds and chips and whatnot. I’ve been off two nights and done well. Tonight I work but I feel more in control. We will see!I have been on the full liquid diet since 2/3, tomorrow will be 4 weeks for me. 2 week pre-op and now 2 weeks post op. I am a pretty stubborn and strong will person when I am on a mission.
Yesterday was my first really weak day. There was ravioli, load mashed potatoes and a hot and fresh rotisserie chicken in the kitchen. I looked at it longingly. Fat brain said take a few bites. I resisted and left the house and went shopping.
Before I headed back home. I asked my family to put all the food away. Got home and had some chicken broth and protein water. Another day conquered. Just take the liquid diet one day at time.
Post op its a lot easier because you will not be hungry at all. Yesterday was the first day I felt hungry since surgery on 2/13 but it really was not hunger. Fat Brian sees food and says go eat it.
Post op you will be on a mission to stay hydrated and not get dehydrated. It should be your sole purpose to avoid an ER trip. Healing it happening and walking to get rid of those awful uncomfortable gas pains. Food will be last thing on your mind.
