Surgery Date
- Thread starter MB12
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fkrebs
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Hi MB12,
Welcome to the forum and congrats on your pending WLS. Advice from me is to follow the presurgery diet to a T. I realize this is difficult, I had two weeks of liquids only and a week before that of only one meal a day. What got me through it and every issue I've faced since, is remembering my primary reason for doing this. Yes it's about getting healthy, but why? For me it is a 5 year old grandson, that I can't play with for more than 5 minutes without being out of breath. I picture him every time I felt like eating during my presurgery diet. Helps a lot. Also anytime you're feeling stressed, confused or have questions, come on the board here and read what others are going through and/or post your questions or feelings. We're here for you with advise and a virtual hug if you need it.
Welcome to the forum and congrats on your pending WLS. Advice from me is to follow the presurgery diet to a T. I realize this is difficult, I had two weeks of liquids only and a week before that of only one meal a day. What got me through it and every issue I've faced since, is remembering my primary reason for doing this. Yes it's about getting healthy, but why? For me it is a 5 year old grandson, that I can't play with for more than 5 minutes without being out of breath. I picture him every time I felt like eating during my presurgery diet. Helps a lot. Also anytime you're feeling stressed, confused or have questions, come on the board here and read what others are going through and/or post your questions or feelings. We're here for you with advise and a virtual hug if you need it.
MB12
Member
Thanks so much for your post! I did cheat once before I found this group. The group has really helped me stay focused. I have 5 more days till surgery trying to hang tough! i've actually lost 11 pounds so far BEFORE surgery! But what i want is to be healthy and NORMAL for once in my life. I want to do what everyone else does as easy as they are able to do it!! My 11 year old daughter deserves to have a Mom that can get physical with her. I am excited to hear everyones stories and to share mine!!
fkrebs
Member
MB12, great to hear that you're five days out to surgery. Keep working the plan and keep a picture of your 11 year old handy. Look at it whenever you're tempted to cheat and ask yourself, which is more important, that temporary feeling of satisfaction from eating something or being the kind of Mom you want to be to your Daughter. It's helped me every time so far.