I really think I can do this!

So I am on day three of my preop diet which consists of 2 protein shakes a day and 2 smart ones or lean cuisines.  I have been tracking every single drop of fluid or morsel of food that goes into my mouth on My Fitness Pal.  It is nice to be able to scan a barcode and enter it in.  I also like seeing the totals to see just how much protein and carbs etc I am getting in.  So far I have done everything the Surgeon has asked for the preop and not even a single bite outside of my two lean cuisine meals per day.  I think I got this!!! I will be sooo proud of myself if I can keep this up till surgery in 12 days....OMG that sounds crazy.  Soooo ready for this.  Gaining confidence in my abilities too. I definitely have the "I will be the one person this will not work on" feeling.  But as I have gotten into the preop diet I am gaining momentum. I took my three year old for a 45 min walk yesterday and I am getting in all 64 + ounces of water.  I really can feel like big changes are ahead.  Go ME! 

Great attitude! Keep up the great work!

It will be here before you know it. You're doing great already and have an awesome attitude about it all...You will do fantastic!! Keep it up girl!!

 

Mel

I felt the same way on my PREOP diet.  Like I was getting control back and that it could be done.  I felt like I had a future that I could decide.  Now 3 days post op, the day that I hear is the hardest, I'm feeling the same way still.  I'm uncomfortable butbh can do this! I got this!  It's exciting to see a whole new life ahead of me that looks brighter.  Good luck!

I agree 100 percent. I finally feel in control and since January when I decided to have the surgery and started the process my depression has gotten sooo much better. I just feel like there is hope for me now. I dont think anyone really knows the depression I have experienced. I pretend to be better when others are around but I finally feel like I am on my way to a better me.  Cant wait!