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12-26-2011, 05:33 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Leland, NC
Posts: 170
Weight Statistics which time? yo-yo dieting for years Start Date:
January 9, 2012 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
251 lb Start Weight:
190 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
61 lb Weight Loss:
40 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.3027888446 % % Lost:
February 2013 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.9034859521 BMI Start:
34.7476586889 BMI Current:
27.4323621228 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Even though I have been counting down the days since I actually got a surgery date, today I started the 2 week pre-op diet. My hubby bought me a small personal blender for Christmas (I showed him which one I wanted, so it was no secret, lol) and I have had 2 protein shakes thus far, one for breakfast, one for lunch and lots of water in between. I did eat a boiled egg with my breakfast shake though.
The protein shakes aren't as bad as I thought. I make them like milkshakes and they are actually pretty good.
So, 14 days and counting. My pre-op doctor visit is January 5th, so I will get a surgery time then.
I'm also going to assume that its perfectly normal to feel this excitement combined with apprehension at this point. 
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Highest weight: 251 (9/12/11)
1 week post op Dr. visit: 229 (1/16/12)
1 month post op: 218 (2/10/12)
6 week post op Dr. visit: 212 (2/21/12)
2 month post op: 207 (3/9/12)
3 month post op: 199 (4/10/12)
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12-26-2011, 06:10 PM
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| | Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 8
Weight Statistics November 21, 2011 Start Date:
December 5, 2011 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
365 lb Start Weight:
315 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
50 lb Weight Loss:
135 lb Lb Left to Lose:
13.698630137 % % Lost:
June, 2013 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.3663265306 BMI Start:
45.1928571429 BMI Current:
25.8244897959 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hello,
Sounds like you are off to a great start. I had surgery Dec 5 and I too had excitement and apprehension. The first three days of liquid are the hardest....your stomach will get used to it after that but your head won't. Stick to it and best of luck to you!
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12-26-2011, 07:18 PM
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| | Cub Reporter
Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: columbus, ohio
Posts: 95
Weight Statistics 10/21/11 Start Date:
11/09/11 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
327 lb Start Weight:
251 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
76 lb Weight Loss:
116 lb Lb Left to Lose:
23.2415902141 % % Lost:
10/2013 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index57.9191232048 BMI Start:
44.457797934 BMI Current:
23.9115646259 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Yay and Congrats! I make my shakes with a banana and pineapple and it tastes like a pina colada with the vanilla protein powder. Super yummy. i have trouble keeping them from getting frothy and the froth takes fore er to go down but they are so good!
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12-26-2011, 07:55 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: May 2008 Location: Just north of Iowa, not far from I-35. 2nd star on the right and straight on 'til morning!
Posts: 8,641
Weight Statistics December 13, 2007 (pre-op liquid diet started) Start Date:
December 27, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
184 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.5714285714 % % Lost:
Originally - 12/08. Actually - 8/08. Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.3442554085 BMI Start:
25.3971854652 BMI Current:
27.1690821256 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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As Wtbh said, the first three days are the hardest. You will be going through drug withdrawal in that time. Sugar is a terribly addictive drug, and detox is no fun! Your body currently uses carbs as its preferred fuel. It takes about three days to use up all the easy carb reserves and then your metabolism has to switch over to a fat-burning instead of a carb-burning energy supply.
Do a search for "ketones" and "ketosis". You'll learn a lot about the process from those old posts. If you were ever serious about Atkins, this is all old hat for you, though. Your two-week liquid pre-op diet is similar to their "induction" phase.
Meanwhile, be prepared for headaches and fatigue. And warn everyone you care about that if they see you getting cranky, they should steer clear and not get in the way of it!! And bear that in mind yourself! You may feel like a she-bear with a toothache and a hangover, but try not to snarl at those you love!!
Starting with day 4, though, things should get pretty good for all of you!
Good luck!! You can do this! 
CT
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12-26-2011, 07:55 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Leland, NC
Posts: 170
Weight Statistics which time? yo-yo dieting for years Start Date:
January 9, 2012 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
251 lb Start Weight:
190 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
61 lb Weight Loss:
40 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.3027888446 % % Lost:
February 2013 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.9034859521 BMI Start:
34.7476586889 BMI Current:
27.4323621228 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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The only protein powder I have right now is chocolate, but I'm being creative with it. I have been having trouble swallowing the liquid calcium (  ) but I mixed it into my protein shake and it tastes like chocolate covered strawberries now!!!
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Highest weight: 251 (9/12/11)
1 week post op Dr. visit: 229 (1/16/12)
1 month post op: 218 (2/10/12)
6 week post op Dr. visit: 212 (2/21/12)
2 month post op: 207 (3/9/12)
3 month post op: 199 (4/10/12)
4 month post op: 191 (5/12/12) www.newmetobe.blogspot.com | |
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12-26-2011, 08:15 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas
Posts: 32
Weight Statistics 01/09/2012 Start Date:
01/09/2012 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
300 lb Start Weight:
258 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
42 lb Weight Loss:
118 lb Lb Left to Lose:
14 % % Lost:
05/09/2013 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index53.1368102797 BMI Start:
45.6976568405 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Yay! So excited for both of us 
I started my liquid diet Xmas eve and so far so good. First 2 days were pure misery for me as I cannot have any solids. Just protein shakes, water, SF drinks. Jello and broth are only allowed the day before surgery when on clear liquid diet.
Today is day #3 and I feel great. Energy is back and headaches are gone. I am a huge coffee drinker and the no caffeine has been really kickin' my butt.
I had my preop class today and all that is pending is the type and cross with baseline labs on the 7th. I will find out then what case I am as well. I am hoping to be first in line and be walking by the afternoon.
So glad to have your support and thank you!!
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12-27-2011, 02:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Soo close, congrats!!!
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12-27-2011, 08:58 AM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 103
Weight Statistics 11/17/2011 Start Date:
11/30/2011 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
204 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
56 lb Weight Loss:
54 lb Lb Left to Lose:
21.5384615385 % % Lost:
12/1/2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index43.2615384615 BMI Start:
33.9436686391 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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hi there.. the shakes were tough at first but after the first few days you get a burst of energy as you shed pounds, I lost 15 pounds those 2 weeks and felt great. I was petrified of the surgery but and happy I had it done, I am a month out. I am exhausted but know things will get better and didnt have any really other major side effects.
I wish you the best and this forum is great to talk with. You know you are never alone.
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12-27-2011, 09:23 AM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Leland, NC
Posts: 170
Weight Statistics which time? yo-yo dieting for years Start Date:
January 9, 2012 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
251 lb Start Weight:
190 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
61 lb Weight Loss:
40 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.3027888446 % % Lost:
February 2013 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.9034859521 BMI Start:
34.7476586889 BMI Current:
27.4323621228 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Ok all i can say right now is "damn!!!!" I have had headaches in the past, i suffer from migraines, but the one i woke up with this morning is worse. And to top it off, im working today. I already warned my partner at work about whats going on and if i snap at him to just remember that its not me. Can i make it until 8am with these guys without getting too irate? 21 hours until i can go home, 21 hours for them to deal with me.
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Highest weight: 251 (9/12/11)
1 week post op Dr. visit: 229 (1/16/12)
1 month post op: 218 (2/10/12)
6 week post op Dr. visit: 212 (2/21/12)
2 month post op: 207 (3/9/12)
3 month post op: 199 (4/10/12)
4 month post op: 191 (5/12/12) www.newmetobe.blogspot.com | |
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02-02-2012, 06:40 PM
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| | Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St Louis, MO
Posts: 9
Weight Statistics Jan, 27 2012 Start Date:
Feb, 6 2012 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
357 lb Start Weight:
321 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
36 lb Weight Loss:
161 lb Lb Left to Lose:
10.0840336134 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index57.6150137741 BMI Start:
51.8050964187 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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consider yourself lucky that you can have protein shakes...I am on a 10 day clear liquid diet and it is the hardest thing Ive ever done
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