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[wannafitonplaneseat]

hey all again
thanks for replying, im now on the horrid milk diet,its day 2 and im feeling like shi* i know i need to do this and sticking to it isnt a problem really,its just im so scared about my upcoming op,the pre op went well,can you believe i was the only person there that lost weight since my last visit,12 pounds actually without even trying ! i nearly fell off the scales when she told me !
obviously i enjoyed my last 2 days of eating,i had steak and kebab although not together ! oh and kfc well i had lost 12 pounds ! so anyway i have to be at the hospital next wednesday for 7.30am ! i just hope im the first one down to theatre so im not waiting around to much.because of the diet im on now im constantly running to the toilet for a wee which is good i suppose it means im losing more weight ! im so bloody cold though and i cant stomach all that milk im only managing about a pint to a pint a half a day,im meant to have 4 pints !!! still i suppose it will be worth it in the end,ive not been tempted to cheat either,i guess its nerves about the op,knowing i have to do this means im not even thinking about actually eating,although dont get me wrong im bloody starvin ! i could murder a big fat bacon sarnie did i just say that ! so anyhow reply all you wish and i really appreciate the replies,i will check back in a bit any questions please ask away i wont be offended

 

[Lesleydb]

Hi Good Luck with your op wont be long now the days will fly by the first few days of the pre-op diet are the worst it does get better.
Take Care
Lesley xx

 

[hopelesscase]

Blimey emma this time next week you will be packed and ready to become a looser.
good luck with the milk.
stay strong
HC

 

[alliecat]

Keep at it Emma, the pre-op does get easier as time goes by and you get less hungry as you adapt to it. Drink, drink, drink, it will help with the hunger even though you will feel like a goldfish x

 

[wannafitonplaneseat]

day 3

im cold,hungry and grouchy i would kill for a kfc still it will be worth it in the end,i must say im actually not even tempted to eat i know i have to do this so i suppose thats one good thing

i feel very angry at myself,i wish i hadn't let myself get in this state to need the sugery although im sure we all feel like that so im aware im not alone :cry:its so bloody hard to realise that i have done this to myself and i cant ignore it anymore,if i dont have this op i will die in the next 5 years so i have to do this.i feel angry that i have no self control,and im having to put my family through this.

much as i try and think positive about the long term results i cant help worrying that i may not make it,i know the chances are higher that i will,but i also need to face up to the fact i may not get through it safely.:sigh:

on a positive note my sugeon has never lost a women yet so i guess thats in my favour.shaw somers is as far as im concerned god and if he cant help me get through this safely then i obviously wasn't up to surgery.

i sit during the day trying to concentrate on work and not worry about the op,i throw myself into work so i have something to occupy my mind and yes that helps,but the fear is like a little voice inside my head saying dont get to comfortable,it aint over yet

i find myself doing stupid things to occupy my mind like pick a row with hubby for no good reason,i suppose its my way of dealing with the stress of it all.i already take 2 prozac's a day i really dont want to increase my meds,i just need to try and find a way of getting through the next few days.this time next week i will be recovering,im already a loser,i keep running toilet,i feel like a goldfish as soon as i have a drink i have to get rid of it my extra savings on food have just been spent on loo roll this week

so if im not boring you too much by now i would appreciate all the feedback you want to give,i welcome positive vibes and please dont mention what you had for tea :jelous: im so hungry :needhug:

 

[tammy]

Emma, you are doing great. this time next week you will be through the op and your stress levels will decrease. You are taking a huge step to improve your own life and health. Stay strong and keep positive! can honestly say it's the best decision i have ever made. Look forward to hearing from you after your op good luck x

 

[hopelesscase]

Oh emma what a journey. In time you will look back and realise that yes you may be responciable for being where you are today and having to go through surgery but it takes a very strong and brave person who wants more for themselves and family to travel this route.
day 4 tomorrow and one day closer. keep at it yr doing fab
HC

 

[wannafitonplaneseat]

thanks for the reply

i cant wait for the next few days to be over to be honest,although after writing my previous post i actually feel more positive already maybe i just needed to off load it all its not helping that im pre menstral
just think this time next week i will be wondering what all the fuss was about the hospital is so far from where i live in kent,plus all my family live in cornwall so i wont even get a visitor :cry:hubby will come up at the weekend but even so im worried i may get lonely,on the flip side im probably going to enjoy the peace so i dont know why im worried

 

[hopelesscase]

I recently had a shoulder op and was in for 2 days the time just flew by and with the ward being a surgical ward it will be busy so time will fly. When i had my gall bladder out i was in for 7 days and after the first couple set myself mini targets throughout the day. even down too getting out of bed and plumpig my pillows. Im getting quite excited for you.
take care
HC

 

[wannafitonplaneseat]

hello :wave_cry: i dont know what day it is !! im so hungry and cold and tired im lost as to where i am this week.it feels like ive not eaten in ages,probably closer to a week feels like a year so i went out today and i drove,first time in a week....there is more room between me and the steering wheel !!!! the pre op diet is making me shrink rather fast superb news if only i could have stuck to lipotrim as well,i wouldn't have the need for surgery oh well its done now,im officially a LOSER i cant wait to get to hospital on wednesday now just to see how much ive actually lost. all i do is run to the loo so i am guessing at 7lbs and can you believe its my monthlies as well,probably the first time ever ive lost weight while on !:clap: im really trying hard to be positive now,its only days away.im going up on tuesday as its to far from where i live to get there at 7.30am weds morning so we are staying at the local travelodge,not that i imagine i will be sleeping much :cry:so i suppose the plus side of all this is im now on the way down with my weight

 

[Blonde Logic]

Hi

I just read your post about you, how you let yourself get where you are, your fears, etc......and I just wanted to reach out and give you a hug.


We have all done things to ourselves we shouldn't have, thats why we are all here - so you are not alone. But we are all righting those wrongs - so be proud of yourself. You are very brave.

WIshing you every success with your op and your bright future.

xx

 

[wannafitonplaneseat]

thanks for that hun and congratulations on your fantastic weight loss so far

 

[charliegirl]

hey all again
thanks for replying, im now on the horrid milk diet,its day 2 and im feeling like shi* i know i need to do this and sticking to it isnt a problem really,its just im so scared about my upcoming op,the pre op went well,can you believe i was the only person there that lost weight since my last visit,12 pounds actually without even trying ! i nearly fell off the scales when she told me !
obviously i enjoyed my last 2 days of eating,i had steak and kebab although not together ! oh and kfc well i had lost 12 pounds ! so anyway i have to be at the hospital next wednesday for 7.30am ! i just hope im the first one down to theatre so im not waiting around to much.because of the diet im on now im constantly running to the toilet for a wee which is good i suppose it means im losing more weight ! im so bloody cold though and i cant stomach all that milk im only managing about a pint to a pint a half a day,im meant to have 4 pints !!! still i suppose it will be worth it in the end,ive not been tempted to cheat either,i guess its nerves about the op,knowing i have to do this means im not even thinking about actually eating,although dont get me wrong im bloody starvin ! i could murder a big fat bacon sarnie did i just say that ! so anyhow reply all you wish and i really appreciate the replies,i will check back in a bit any questions please ask away i wont be offended

Well done on your weight loss, I can't wait to feel cold I am sick of being hot all the time, I envy you so much lol...Linda x

 

[Nic318]

Hiya Emma

Keep going hun your doing great and it will all be worth it in the end, nearly there now at last eh, can't wait til your on the "other" side.

Lots of love
Nic xx

 

[Olsbols]

Oooooh, I am SO excited for you!!!

I went to see Shaw yesterday for my 6 wk post-op check and it was fab... like a little club!!!

I can't praise Shaw enough - he's a fantastic surgeon and a truly wonderful person, so you are in the best hands around (in my opinion ) and you have nothing to fear. His team are fab, as well - the nurses are brilliant and specialise in Bariatric care.

Plus, the bay only has 4 beds, so you will never need to ring that buzzer as they are always around, looking after you. And the Anaesthetists are specialist in Bariatric Surgery, so you have the best with you during your entire stay.

I've had a couple of ops, and I've never felt so safe and well cared for

I wish you all the best, and am looking forward to seeing your posts about the wonderful changes that this surgery brings!!! :bliss:

*hugs*

Ollie x


PS Try and drink more of the milk, as it's important to get the nutrients before your surgery - also take a multivit/mineral tab, if poss x

 

[wannafitonplaneseat]

hi....thanks for the encouraging replies.olsbols how much weight have you lost post op ?
i know im losing weight now i can feel it,i keep running toilet

 

[Olsbols]

Hehehe... yep, I lost 16lbs on the pre-op diet!!! You could try adding some sugar free Crusha to the milk to make it easier!

Right, as for my post-op weightloss, I have lost just over a stone and a half since my surgery - Shaw is very happy with this and said I am right on schedule

I know that I have to up my water, as I really struggle to drink more than 500mls a day and the water is essential for fat conversion, so I should up it if I want to see those scales keep on moving down!!!

I really am SO excited for you... if fact, I actually enjoyed my time so much I wish I was also going in on the 3rd as well as you!!!

You really are in superb hands, so have no fear

x

 

[Olsbols]

PS It is totally up to you, but I would say try and stay away from the scales for at least two weeks after your op - I put on a stone of pure oedema/water retention after surgery and was also very swollen.

As Shaw clearly pointed out to me yesterday, I've had 2.8ms of small intestine removed and the ultimate in stapling, so there is no way I can fail to lose weight!!! LOL :giggle:

x

 

[wannafitonplaneseat]

thanks for that incite its much appreciated,im actually looking forward to the hospital stay now...i bet it will be a fab time to be looked after and pampered !!! im looking forward to the rest !
i cant wait to actually weigh myself at home my scales dont go up high enough at the moment !!!

 

[wannafitonplaneseat]

hello

so here i am 3 days away from surgery,im feeling very excited actually to begin with i was terrified but now im actually filled with anticipation and im also really glad its finally my time
im soon to be a loser actually i am one already haha i forget im already on my journey...i haven't eaten now for a week and although im warn out through lack of food and im constantly cold and shivery but im still feeling good.ive finally reached my place of peace within myself.im ready for the life changing journey ive just begun and im smiling about it all,im begining to feel free,it may sound silly to some but this is how i feel,ready for anything,ready to finally conquer my life long battle with my weight and im ready to move forward with my life finally im going to be thin i cant wait......

so with so much positivity here im sure as hell not going to spoil it with any negative thoughts and words.im happy