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13 days ! ! ! ! Holy moly ! I am so excited. Haven't gotten nervous... yet. Only problem is I am severly worried. Once again, worried about failing. Here I am, to be on high protein diet and I am having the hardest time sticking to it 100%. I just feel that if I can't even do this now, how do I expect to stick to my surgery rules. Anyone have any advice for this high protein diet ? I have to do this, my mind know this, my body know this, but for some reason my stomach could care less. And of course I am afraid that if my dr finds out I am not doing so well he won't do my surgery or he'll get in to do surgery and see that my liver is still VERY fatty from not following the diet, etc.... yes many things are going through my mind. HELP ! ?!? !? !? !? ?! ?!? ~~Rona

Rona... I want you to start thinking postive be your own best friend only say things in your head that you woud say to a friend !!! Words like I can I will and its ok Ill just do better next time..... After surgery.. so far, has been totally different then before... Rona Im not hungrey Ive got energy and I feel like I finally have a tool that will help me be successful . YOU MUST GO INTO THIS WITH A POSTIVE ATTITUDE SO START BUILDING YOURSELF UP !!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT !!!!!!

Hey Rona, Reading your post was like you are reading my mind. I have the same worries about failure and sticking to this high protein diet. I am starting my 7th day and it has been hard! But, I have been sticking to it so that I can have Lap and not open. Are you having a hard time concentrating on other things? I am having the hardest time at work and I have so much to do before I leave. Keep on counting the days. I have 9 days left!!! Hugs, Joni

Let me give you some inspiration...I had my surgery August 28th and I've lost 124 pounds since then. I am wearing the CUTEST clothes now. I feel wonderful. I have tons of energy and can go go go. My blood pressure before surgery was 198/112 and completely uncontrollable for 3 years. I was on 2 different meds. Now I am off the meds and my BP on Monday was 130/80. It is the craziest thing. Here's the best thing....I sat on my boyfriends lap last Thursday and he told me I felt light!!! What?? Me..light? Is he crazy? I still have a long way to go and I can't even imagine how wonderful I'm going to feel. It gives me goose bumps. I'm not saying that I haven't had my fair share of ups and downs but they are all worth it and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Just remember that this is the best thing you will ever do for yourself. Tell yourself that everyday....I do and it's so true. Keep your head up, stay focused because the best is yet to come. It will get harder before it gets better but once you are on the happy trail it will all be good. Best Wishes! Stacey B