Pre-op diet and struggles

[MelbaM]

Hi everyone,
So I'm on day 5 of my 14 day/1000 cal liquid diet. I can also have a boiled egg or string cheese. Of course s/f jello is ok too. I'm struggling here. I slept 12 hours last night because I am so freaking tired. I have NO energy. I'm supposed to get some exercise, but I'm so weak it's hard to just walk around the house. I've lost about 5 lbs so far. One thing I've noticed is I seem to be losing weight in my face, which is good, but when I look in the mirror and see my "Turkey neck" hanging down further, I see just a flabby double chin. My hubby, while supportive, just says "figure out what you need to do to get rid of it". What I really wanted to hear him say was something a lot more supportive. He said he loves me know matter what, and what matters is what I think and feel, but when I voice a concern, I'm looking for a positive comment rather than an agreement, I guess. I know everything will get flabby and floppy. Just looking for encouragement that this is all worth it. I wish I had done this a LOT younger when my skin had more elasticity. I know my health is first and foremost. I'm feeling a bit defeated because I'm so hungry/tired tho. Any advice on how to beat this??

 

[Mimi K]

I've lost and gained the same 30 pounds for the last 30 years. After about 40 years old my neck started to sag with very weight loss attempt. I was horrified and knew it looked better when I was heavier. Before I had WLS (about three and a half months ago) My neck and face were full. They are not now, and my turkey gobbler is back. I am trying to accept it but may opt for a procedure someday. But, I can tell you that I would rather have a loose neck than the 25 pounds that I have lost so far.

 

[Karen D]

Im 2 weeks out. I’m doing great but my surgery was 7 hours due to dr having to fix 7 hernias. It was the most painful week. I always thought after I lost weight I would get a tummy tuck. Well I’m gonna be 69 tomorrow and decided I don’t care if my flabby skin blows in the wind. I thought it would be so important but realized that being healthy and feeling good is so much more important than a flabby belly. I guess that’s why they made spanx. I’m trying to make peace with how I look. It’s hard because for 40 years I’ve been so critical of myself. This is a life changing time for me and I’m going to enjoy every moment.

 

[mam]

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