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It's been a few weeks since I posted. Today was my first day back at work and I am extremely tired. I have to get back in the swing of things. The work day was good.....however I did not do well with eating or drinking today.  No protein, no food and only about 16 ounces of water. It been hard the last few days to eat and drink, I just feel so uncomfortable. My taste buds are fighting me to because now I don't like anything, not even Crystal light.... first it was just the awful protein. Now I'm not getting in anything..... 

Any suggestions on how to get on track or some other things to try.

On a good note I am down to 426!!!!!!!!!! 

thanks

I really didn't think that these protein drinks would be so hard to drink. Uggggggg, it's just horrible. I have not been able to get all the required protein in...which is effecting me, I'm so tired and hungry ....

1# Goal to get protein in so I can get some energy.......

Only one more day and I will be off my liquid faze......

So it's been a few days since I have posted, but I'm here now. The last few days have been rough, I have not been able to get down all my water, or find protein that I can tolerate drinking. So needless to say I do not have any energy.

However today was my first pre-op visit and the Doctor says everything went well and looks good. I am progressing as I should be, still in a little pain, but it will go away in time. I just need to wear my binder and not lift anything over 10lbs...like I would ever have the energy to lift. I have never sleep so much in my life.

Now the doctor had great things to say but the nutritionist was another story. She laid into me about the importance of getting in at least 2 protein shakes per day with each being at least 25 grams each, and getting in all my water. But again things are easier said than done. She stated it helps in the healing process and the weight loss. She gave me suggestion of other things to try but also gave me some samples of protein I might enjoy.... I'm so glad she did because I can actually tolerate one of the samples she gave me. PREMIER PROTEIN will become my new BFF.....

But I do have to say I'm ready for some really food...... it's been almost 30 days with at bite of food......

So on April 23rd, I had a Gastric Bypass and its the best thing I could have ever done for me. My highest weight was 486, but before I stared the liquid diet I was at 471 and about 4 days before surgery I was 454, which means a total lost of 32 pounds so far.

I would like to believe that my Journey began before surgery but the hard part just started. First I thought that the 14 day liquid diet was going to be the hard part, but that was a breeze compared to trying to recover and still be everything to everybody. But honesty I really cant complain. I'm  really happy I made this decision and even more happy that I decided to share it with anyone that will listen. As any of you my know I sometimes can be a very private person but this is part of my life that I need all the support and encouragement that I can get. Especially on hard days when you just don't think you can do it.

Thanks for reading.

It's finally the day before surgery and I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I didn't think I would be this nervous, but I'm freaking out just a little. I have made it though the last 2 weeks on my liquid diet and feeling really proud of myself. I never thought I could last this long without eating.  As of Thursday I have lost 17lbs, but I feel that I have lost a few more pounds since then.

I've been reading other post and not happy to know that it will be good chance that I will gain water weight while I'm in the hospital because I will be on IV fluids. I guess I will just have to see what happens.

Butterflies in my stomach and surgery is not until tomorrow.

I excited and nervous at the same time. I can't wait until I have my surgery. I so proud of my self, I have been on the Optifast liquid diet for 10 days and I have not cheated once, or laps once. It's been a struggle but this tells me just how much I want this and how much I am ready for this change in my life. I am 38 years old and as long as I can remember I have been an overweight person. I can't wait to have more energy, to be able to do things without thinking about if I can fit in a seat or a chair.

I'm just so excited.

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