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I can have sf jello and popsicles, low salt broth,protein shakes and all the water I want. Its just really hard when you have to cook for your family and cant enjoy it. The evenings are the hardest and I have been off work the last 3 days. I kind of wish I had to work because it was a little easier when I was there. Thanks yall I know there is a gift at the end of this for me! Melissa

Abdominal bleeding from where? Where exactly was the source, and if u dont mind me asking where was your surgery?

Welcome!! There is a wealth of information on this site for you Melissa

Good Luck everyone!!! I am also scheduled for June 20th!! Will start my 2wk liquid diet on Monday June 6th. I am soo not looking forward to that, but must keep my eye on the prize. Melissa

Thanks for sharing, because I bought a HUGE tub of Max Protein and will die if I dont like it. It was so expensive!!

Hi!! I am having my surgery in Houston,Tx at TLC surgery. My surgery was rescheduled from the 13th to june 20th. Good luck and keep in touch fellow Jewel! Melissa

Hi my fellow Jewels! My surgery was changed from June13 to June 20th... I was a little disappointed, but got over it really quick! This gives me an extra week to get my mind right and now I can have BBQ with my family for Memorial day instead of starting my preop diet! I am just so glad I am still a Jewel! Melissa

Feel the fear ..and do this anyway!!! So will I. Thank you Melissa

Thank you.. and you are in my prayers also. June 6th will be here soon. Please keep me posted on how you are doing! Melissa

Hello all my fellow Jewels, I am scheduled for June13th. I am wondering if I am the only one, but ALL of my excitement and positive attitude has turned to shear FEAR. My sleeping has been inturrupted and every extra minute is used thinking of all the bad things that can happen. I end up having this feeling of anxiety and got a little teary eyed when a fellow co worker offered support . I am the mother of 3 children and the thought of something happening to me scares me to death!. Please send some prayers for me that I find peace with my decision.... or a couple of valiums would do great also ! Hope everyone is doing well! Melissa

Thats my surgery date too!!!! I am so excited for us, a brand new start. We r the "Jewels of June" ( thx Valentina ) Melissa

Hello Girls, Haven't heard from u guys. I am patiently waiting for the updates....good, bad, and ugly. Hope yall are recovering well. Melissa

Hi...I am a Jewel! June 13th is my jewelry day. I only have my last pre op appt left with Dr. Yu of TLC surgery in Houston,Tx. It feels so good to have the support that I have witnessed here!!! Good Luck everyone.. Melissa

Hi Yall, I am getting sleeved June 13th and I am afraid of complications and jus not waking up....But there is a part of me the remains optimistic about the sleeve... I am a Jewel of June! I have to be alright...lol Melissa

The JEWELS OF JUNE!!! I am loving that!! I will be an Opal for my grandmother that passed who loved me so much!! It was her favorite stone. I am soo happy for us Mel

RUN!!!!! and dont past GO or collect $200!!! You need to find a different surgeon Mel

Job well done girl!!! I hope to soon be 2sweetnfresno!!! lol

You're having surgery on a Saturday?

Hi! Has anyone use Dr. Terry Scarborough or Dr. Ken Hollis in Houston? I am trying to decide on a Dr. Need to make the best decision and also I am self pay. Thank You. Hope to be "banded" in April

I know you are so ready for your surgery, but is it truly worth risking your health and life to have a surgery that can be postponed until you are healthy? You dont want to risk getting pnemonia or pulmonary edema ect.....The surgery is going to be a stressor on your body as it is dont walk into it already ill. Good luck and hope you feel better, maybe its the nurse in me wanting you well before surgery! Mel

I am surprised your Dr. didnt consider doing the sleeve or bypass because of the amount of weight you have to lose. I am going to be sleeved next month, I switched from considering the lap band. Good luck with your journey, and may you lose with whatever you decide. Mel

May God watch over you and keep you safe!!!!

I pray that you have an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. Amen... Mel

Hi!! I am scheduled June 13th also. I have not started to diet, hell thats what the 2week pre op is for! I am not binging though, just eating as I normally do. Good luck and we will soon be twins...lol Mel

My fear is dying without being done raising my children! My mother was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 49. My father had a heart attack at age 47. I am 40 and have high cholesterol and HTN. Being obese is not an option for me! My family history tells me that I will surely die young if I dont lose the weight. I understand your fear. I am also afraid of having complications or dying during the procedure. I fear 5 years from now watching one of those commercials calling all VSG patients for some freaking law suit because they have found something wrong with having the procedure . I pray to God that I will be safe in his arms through all this and can finally be the wife, mother, and person Im suppossed to be! By the way a size 12 wouldnt be so shabbyeither Melissa