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One thing I did not expect was the huge weight gain. I know it is from the iv fluids they pumped into me. But I gained 20+ lbs. They did what they called bolus. Meaning they gave me the iv wide open so they would get more fluid into me. 

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Well this is it. It's been a long 9 months but well worth it and nothing compared to how many years i been unhappy. I am due at the hospital at 5:30am, and my surgery is due to start at 7:30am.

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Today the fun begins. Had to drink the bottle of magnesium citrate to prepare for the bowel prep stage. Waiting for the call to get my sugery time for tomorrow. So far I have lost 54lbs. Possibly more later. rofl.

Hospital just called, I have to be their at 5:30 am tomorrow.

I am getting worried. I took the magnesium at 10am. It is now 9pm And aside from one small soft bowel movement the magnesium has not started working. I'm worried that it wont do its job in time for my surgery tomorrow morning.

11pm it started working. Nothing but liquid now. boy oh boy. Cant wait for this part to be over.  opps better not bounce to hard. 

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I am officialy halfway threw my liquid diet. It hasn't been as bad as I thought. of course I crave many of the foods I am not aloud to eat. Solid foods. but I havn't been as hungrey as I thought I would be. I have now lost a total of 52lbs. Only more will come off from here.

My favorite liquid shake so far is the Body Fortress, Chocolate peanut butter. My husband puts the power in our shaker cups for the day and I just grab one and add water. So I never know what one I am going to have. I love when I get this shake. I want to try and make helathy ice cream with it later. I bet that will be so yummy.

 Weights & Measurements

Highest Weight 325lbs

09-30-17; Starting weight - 315lb - (-10lbs)

 

10-31-17; Measurements; - Belly - 54, Hips - 59, chest - 50, R. Arm - 16, Thigh - 31.5, Neck - 16 3/4)

 

11-11-17; (weight) - 277 lb - (-10lbs)

12-09-17; (weight)- 281.6  - (+4lbs)(went up after Thanksgiving)

 

12-17-17; Current Measurements; Belly - 50.5, Hips - 56, chest - 49.0, R. Arm - 15.75, Thigh - 31.0, Neck - 16.25)

 

12-20-17; (weight) - 271.0  - (-1.2lb)(Surgery Day)

12-21-17; (weight) - 291.0  - (+1.2lb)(Day after surgery)

12-26-17; (weight) - 267.8  - (-4lb)(under my pre-surgery weight)

 

12-31-17; (weight) - 258.8  - (-12.2lb)

12-31-17; Measurements; Belly - 50, Hips - 54, chest - 49.0, R. Arm - 15.75, Thigh - 29.5, Neck - 16)

 

1-7-18; (weight) - 254.8  - (-16.2lb)

1-7-18; Measurements; Belly - 50, Hips - 52.5, chest - 49.0, R. Arm - 15.75, Thigh - 28.5, Neck - 15.75)

 

1-14-18; (weight) - 252.3  - (-18.7lb)

1-14-18; Measurements; Belly - 50, Hips - 52.25, chest - 48.5, R. Arm - 15.75, Thigh - 28.5, Neck - 15.75)

 

1-21-18; (weight) - 250.2  - (-20.8lb)

1-21-18; Measurements; Belly - 50, Hips - 54, chest - 48.0, R. Arm - 15.0, Thigh - 29.25, Neck - 16)

 

1-28-18; (weight) - 248.6  - (-22.4lb)

1-28-18; Measurements; Belly - 50, Hips - 54, chest - 49.0, R. Arm - 15.75, Thigh - 29.5, Neck - 16)

 

2-4-18; (weight) - 258.8  - (-26.8lb)

2-4-18; Measurements; Belly - 49, Hips - 50.5, chest - 47.5, R. Arm - 14.75, Thigh - 28.75, Neck - 15.75)

 

2-11-18; (weight) - 258.8  - (-30.0lb)

2- 11-18; Measurements; Belly - 48, Hips - 50.5, chest - 47.0, R. Arm - 14.75, Thigh - 26.0, Neck - 15.25)

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2-18-18; (Current weight) - 239.0  - (-32.0lb)

2-18-18; Current Measurements; Belly - 47, Hips - 50.5, chest - 45.5, R. Arm - 14.75, Thigh - 26.0, Neck - 15.25)

 

 

11-21-17; - Insurance Approved Surgery Date of Dec. 20th.

12-07-17; - Hospital called today to go over the do's and don't's

12-09-17; - Started 10 Day Liquid Diet

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12-19-17; - Started magnesium citrate

                                 12-20-17; Surgery Day

1-9-18; - Started Puree Foods Stage 3

1-23-18; - Started Soft Foods Stage 4

2-16-18; - Started All Foods Stage 5

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Today I started my 10 Day pre-Op diet. I had this one for breakfast to try it. I did not like this stuff at all. It was like drinking a thick, foamy, pudding that wasn't set. For my second drink I had body fortress chocolate peanut butter protein powder. That was pretty good. I can imagine that making an awesome healthy ice cream... if it was summer.

Now i am eating my veggies and broth. It does not look like much but is actually not to bad. I took a cup of snap peas, mushrooms, and fresh green beans and added about two cups of vegetable broth.

Unfortunatly I gained a few Lb's after thanksgiving. But I am confident that I will lose it again. 

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12-09-17; (Current weight) - 281 (yes, went back up after Thanksgiving )

Today I did my pre-op appointment. We talked about any questions or concerns and what to expect. My surgeon was surprised when I told him that the Carbs on the protein shake they recomend was higher than the paper states and that there is one in the store that has less Carbs. He said it was ok to use that instead. WIN, Win as the protein shake they recomend is $75 and the other one is $15. Everything is starting to get real. I have started packing my overnight bag and put my time off in at work.