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Hi I live in Dallas and expect to be sleeved June 8. Belle... maybe I can answer some questions for you ... thought you posted you had some. PM me and we can visit soon. L

WOO HOO!!!! And my paperwork is ready to submit for approval today! That is perfect timing. Thanks for the updates. Av

A couple of great ideas and some interesting links.

I really enjoy the Vitamin Water Zero (has a few carbs) and if you have a Costco close by try the Kirkland brand Vita Rain( <1 carb/0 cals). The both are really yummy... the Kirkland is a lot less expensive. Good luck

I second the motion!!! It was a great time. We have a great group of people in DFW!! It was great meeting all of you. L

While I haven't had my surgery yet this is the official reason you shouldn't drink while you eat. "The reason why this is a rule is because we do not want you to liquefy the food as you are eating it. Do not wash the sludge down the sink hole. We want you to stop drinking about 15 minutes before your meal ? to make sure the sink is empty of Water before putting food in it. Once you start eating, no drinking with your meal ? do not liquefy the food you are eating. You will be able to eat more, and you will be hungry sooner if you are drinking while eating. Never put a glass of any liquid next to your meal ? the habit to eat and drink at the same time is very strong. You may not realize that you are even doing it until it is too late. We also do not want you to drink for at least 90 minutes after your meal. Do not help mother nature ? your pouch can liquefy the food on its own without your help. Your pouch will take longer on its own, thus giving you prolonged satisfaction and hunger control." From ?THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED BARIATRIC SURGERY ? MIS HOSPITAL http://www.iabsobesitysurgery.com/Media/Forms/SleeveDietGuide.pdf

Myths about getting enough protein. Good one.

Sorry... don't mean to sound dense. Main entrance inside the mall or outside?

I am hoping to get a June date... have done 2 of 3 nutritionist appts., my psych. eval, and my seminar. I was eating everything in sight... my attitude was I might as well enjoy this... I may never get it again. Well the seminar was the changing point for me... dh went with me and suggested we start tracking our food (he isn't overweight, but very supportive). I downloaded an ap for my Iphone, Fat Secret Calorie Counter, and began. I promised myself that I would track everything, no matter how bad it was. Just the accountability of putting it down has been life changing. I have stopped eating everything in sight and have actually lost a few pounds. I recommend just keeping track.. record everything that goes in your mouth. It seems to help. :thumbup1:

This is helpful.

In my seminar they told us to measure our food by volume not by weight. I don't know about the before or after weighing.. but I think it would be after.:confused1:

I was amazed to see how many carbs the gummy multi vitamins... be careful of those things... I am not sure I am willing to spend that many of my daily allotted carbs on a vitamin... LOL

Please tell me, what is a slider food? I am not familiar with that term. THANKS

Wow... this is great!!! Thanks for sharing!

I have a bullet and use it quite often but I always start with smaller pieces of ice. I have read it doesn't work well with larger ice cubes. Also... I checked Amazon and found that the Ninja was rated higher than the bullet. Hmm... maybe I need one. :wink0:

Ok... so I wax... actually hubby waxes me. We find it kinda romantic. I highly recommend Gigi brazilain wax... it comes in a kit with pre-wax oil which is a MUST. I get it at Sally's Beauty Supply. Several of my friends "sugar" instead of waxing. They say they prefer it but I like the waxing better. TMI? Oh well...somebody asked. :thumbup:

I am planning to be sleeved in June... let me know what you get worked out. I am very interested.

Wow... thanks for posting this workout. I think I will start it now, before my surgery. My surgeon said to work on strengthening my legs especially to help avoid blood clots. This should help.

I have been lurking on the forums for a couple of months now. I want to thank you all for your honest and support right now. I couldn't have made my decision without you. I spoke to my Dr. yesterday and he agreed that a sleeve was a good option for me. I was ecstatic!!! Now I can't wait for a date. I have two more nutritionist visits and my psych eval. left to do. I am hoping for a June date, I am a teacher, so I will have lots of time to get in to the swing of things before I have to go back to work. Anyway.... thanks again for your continued support... I look forward to visiting lots more. Please be patient with me... I am still learning. Lisa:001_smile: