Miss Michi

I know what you mean!!! I bight a shirt about three weeks ago and that's it!! Since I know I'm gonna start loosing I went through my closet and got rid of all my old scrubs haven't had to wear them for work in over 2 years and they are BIG and hopefully I won't be for very long. I have organized my clothes by size because I've slowly gained and have grown out of a lot of stuff and even bought some stuff that I didn't try on beforehand that just never even fit me. I am so so so excited and looking forward to shopping for smaller sizes and one day even regular sized clothing I can't wait !!!! So for now it's only shopping for fashion accessories, the kids and the home...sigh... Lol

I work in the medical field and have worked with may different surgeons if the insurance only approves 1 day and once the procedure is done and the MD determines to need more time the hospital will request whatever the doctor wants and it is always approved sometimes one day at a time, or the total # of extra days at once...Bottom line is they are NOT gonna just kick you out after 24 if you need more time than that

How you hanging in there? I thought I was the only one with a strict liquid only pre-op diet but you beat me.... Mine is 1000 calories of full liquids protein shakes, (50-70 Grams of protein) light yogurt fat free jello and pudding creamed soups If they are chunky I was instructed to put them in a blender and strain them all the tea crystal light and clear broth I want.... Today is my third day and I've surprised my self because I'm doing really good!! I haven't even done the full 1000 calories and am not starving....yet Oh yeah lucky me they moved surgery up a week so I only have a 6 day full liquid and 2 day clear liquid I've drank the RTD( ready to drink) muscle milk in vanilla and chocolate icy cold they are very good and the way the containers are made you can't really smell the protein Also on the powders I used coconut milk from fresh and easy and I liked the creaminess kind of Like a milk shake I'm gonna make some Caldo de res ( beef stew ) for the family today and blend some of the veggies with the broth and that'll be my dinner... Keep up the good work mind over matter keep yourself busy and just think that the more you loose will affect the numbers right after surgery atleast that is what keeps me going Best of luck Michelle

Are you on full liquids or just clear? I'm on full liquids till Wednesday yesterday was day one & I doctors up some canned lentil Soup.... I sautéed a garlic clove, some tomato, green bell pepper and a pinch of chili flakes in a tbs of evoo and then added the soup, put it n the blender strained it and vouala had dinner with my kids my daughter asked to tAste it and she liked it too, she even asked me to make her some just next time I won't be making it so spicy.. Really hope this helps hang in there

Food luck for those having surgery tomorrow, prayers and everything else good going your way!! Please keep us posted I'm scheduled for next Friday so is love to hear what your journey is like ))

I'm also on the 23rd, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Bubank, I was originally scheduled for the 29th but the surgeons office called yesterday and r/s I guess this is a food thing... I started my pre-op liquid diet today and it wasn't as bad as I expected. What's yours like? And how's that going? The good thing I think is that we won't be home around all the leftovers to tempt us right?? I'm excited and nervous and I don't know what else

Hey ladies I'm kind of new here scheduled on 11/29 started following you all on instagram and will be adding you guys to FB & MFP You can follow me @miss_mich33

You look great!! I can't wait to start loosing

Hey Ainslee, November 29th right here!!! I'm just wondering how I'm going to survive on liquids through the Thanksgiving... Yikes!!!! I figure I can have all the broth I want, make a whole bunch of mini meals for when I can finally eat again ... label stuff I can purée, use the turkey and ham to make soups, mashed potatoes ect, I already bought time 1 & 2 oz containers, what is your guys plan? What are you doing to prepare please share

I'm so in!!! This is a great idea I love it & I'm so looking forward to getting to know everyone ))

Trying to get through as many post as I can, I will eventually just got my surgery date today!!! NOVBER 29, 2012 it is ))) So excited my name is Michelle 31 from Los Angeles, CA I'm the San Fernando valley single mother of 2, JJ just turned 12 yesterday and Lia is 4 1/2. I almost had the lapland in Mexico 2 years ago While unemployed, but then I got a really good job offer and has to put it on hold and I'm so glad I did because I now believe that the sleeve is the best thing for me. I've always struggled with weight even at my thinnest I weighed in at 145-150 way heavier than my skinny friends now I can only hope to get in onderland. I look forward to getting ready for the rest of life as an active person and enjoy many activities with my children and not have to worry that they will be picked on because I'm overweight.... There are so many great ideas on this thread I will continue reading and preparing for the big day )))

I'm so excited I just came home from my last visit with the nut & have passed the psyche with flying colors so now I'm just waiting for the authorization to be submitted and auth'd hopefully with in a week or so I'll be able to get scheduled.....I have a million feeling going through my head right now, the main one being happiness. I can't wait for the weight loss to begin, there are so many things I want to do but right now I just need to start with some kind of physical activity tomorow after work I'm going the the local gym and will renew my membership I also will start walking our new puppy more often & make him my #1 guy since the others are not really helping )) so for the first time in a long time I'm gonna make it all about me!!!! Sorry if I'm all over the place like I said before so many thoughts & feelings right now

Yes!!!! Final NUT appointment Thursday 10/25, Wednesday 10/31 call from surgeons office informing me I was approved and that I would be getting a call from the surgery scheduler, Thursday 11/1 surgery scheduler called and..... We have a surgery date!!!! Thursday 11/29/2012...... so no turkey for me!!!! Good cause I'm not really a fan but I get to pack my little containers and freeze them for the long trip ahead and just maybe I'll be ok to eat a little something by Christmas ))) so exited !!!!!!

I'm in the San Fernando Valley and will be sleeve at providence saint Joseph's in Burbank

My authorization is in the process of being submitted and since I work for the medical group it shouldn't take over a week to be approved so hopefully I should be having surgery by the third week of November:))) so excited!!!

You look AWSOME!!!!

It all depends on your insurance company, usually a series of visits with the nutritionist, a psych eval sometimes a cardiology clearance and an EGD depending if you have other co-morbidities and age.... But time flys I feel like just yesterday I was at my PCP's office asking for a referral and now I'm so close ))

How you doing there?? You are not alone I also seey self not as big as I actually am so it feels good to know I'm not the only one.... Bit I do think you should shop a little more maybe by yourself and try everything on even if you don't think it'll look good & I'm sure you'll surprise yourself and hopefully see yourself smaller again (like we saw ourselves before the weight loss began) & definitely buy new panties small ones so they don't stick out the back oh yeah maybe some spanxs or a girdle....

I have the same problem, I've tried retin-a but I'm not religious with it but please do try those home remedies and let us know how it works .... Definitely a dermatologist would be able to help but I know for a fact I'd be too emabrresed to ask that now.... But I've been thinking about this for a whole now

Your getting smaller & smaller & your smile is getting bigger & bigger ))

This is a great thread!!! I will be done with my last but appointment at the end of this month and hope to be sleeved soon after and have been thinking about this for a while.....got some great ideas thanks!!! Is there any websites anyone can recommend for weekly cooking menu ect I figure I can star freezing little meals for myself and get the kids in on the healthy eating too because undortunatley my 12yearold has mommys bad eating habits

That's awesome!!! Just hope mine is that fast too.