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Thanks David! I'm getting very excited, but also nervous about the surgery itself. I've had two C Sections so I'm hoping I'm prepared for this. Just a question for you....at what point did you explain to people about your weight loss surgery? Before, after, or have you kept it a secret? I'm pretty much an open book and have told all my friends and most of my family. there are a few people who I know would be completely against it so I have not said anything to them just yet..

Hey there Chef, Like David said, Kaiser has no liquid diet requirement, but they are okay if you substitute one Protein drink per day for a meal. I substituted one Protein shake for Breakfast and the nurse was fine with that, although you will need to find a shake with at least 25 grams of protein per serving.

Hey there, Congratulations!! That's awesome, and you are right behind me. I have my pre ops on the 24th of this month, and my surgery with Dr. Alami on June 6th. I'm also in SR and will probably be looking into the support groups soon. Boy, my family sure is in for a new me and I can't wait! Darlene

103?? Seriously? OMG, I hope I'm right behind you sister!!

:lol:Hi Sing, It looks like you and I are super close to getting our surgeries! I just got my surgery date last week for June 6th and I'm so excited! Congratulations on being so close!!

Hi Sherri I don't post too much, but mostly just read through them. I'm still in the beginnings of all this as I ended up with a hyperactive parathyroid gland that kept me from being able to schedule my surgery. Looks like my levels are only one point back to normal now, and I have about 7 more pounds to lose until they schedule my surgery...very excited. Sounds like you're doing pretty well. How do you feel these days after the surgery? I can't even imagine being almost to my goal weight since I've been in this body for so long, but I still can't wait to find out!

Congratulations on your surgery, that's awesome! I have a question for you about stomach acid. Have you had a lot of issues with it or any at all? I've heard some people are really struggling with it and are on some heavy duty prescription antacids.

You just made me a little bit more excited. I kept all my "skinny" clothes....well, if you consider 12s and 14s skinny clothes, and I can't wait to be able to downsize and put them on...lol I have my first appointment with Dr. Alami in two weeks, and hopefully I will have lost another few pounds by then. It would be so nice to have this done in January, but I know that's a reach.

Hi Cukie, Did you have trouble swallowing for the first few days? Have you gotten sick to your tummy from drinking at all?

Congratulations! I've also heard that day two is the toughest, but I'm glad you had a good experience with the hospital staff, except for the creep who wouldn't give you your pain meds of course. I hope you keep posting if you're up for it and congratulations again! Darlene

Hey Steph, I knew it was you! I'm really glad we are in this together, and can't wait to get sleeved. You've done GREAT with the pre op weight loss too....really awesome!

Don, You totally made me laugh. I'm really glad to know that things went so well for you. I'm pretty nervous about how I will feel afterwards, and how much pain I will be in. When did you start getting your energy back?

Hi Mommy, 85 pounds seems like a lot to ask. I'm curious to know if SSF is making you lose the same amount, and how you're doing. Who is your surgeon, and how are you feeling now that your'e getting close? Best of luck to you!! Darlene

It's funny to think that soon I will be looking forward to a day when I can eat mush...LOL Can't wait!

Thanks, that helps. I bet it would be really freaky to get something stuck!

Hi there! I just completed my orientation today in South San Francisco, and they talked about food getting "stuck." have you had this happen to you? T<a href="http://www.weight-loss-center.net/">weight loss</a> <br /><a href="http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-tickers.html"><img border="0" src="http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-tickers/uploads/tickers/295bddd4fce8f54.gif"></a>hanks!

Hi there I watched it as well, and was completely baffled by the comments at the end....really mean, judgmental, and negative comments by people who really don't know Beans. I just started my pre op diet and can't wait to get a date!

Hi, congratulations! I have a question for you if you don't mind. I just started my pre op diet and I'm wondering what your meals look like at 14 weeks out. Also, how do you feel now as far as energy level, ability to exercise, etc.? Thanks! Darlene

Wow, you're super close, that's awesome!

Oh, that's a good idea, I'll make sure to record everything! Congratulations on your surgery! How are you feeling?

Wow, that's great! I have the official orientation in South San Francisco next week, and I'm definitely curious at how much weight they will tell me to lose.

Thanks! I'm hoping I hear something this week about an appointment with the surgeon

:PHi Everyone, My name is Darlene, and I am new to all this. I have a BMI of 40, and I'm wondering what to expect as far as how much weight I will need to lose prior to surgery. I recently attended the orientation at Kaiser, and have my sleep study in a couple of weeks. I'm also curious about the psych eval though...what has been everyone's experience? Thanks!