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Your weight loss is phenominal! I hope I'm like you. I'm 55 and as I posted above, I'm petrified right now! Sometimes I want to back out.....but I haven't.

Don't get discouraged!!!!! I've read a hundred times from people on here that your IV fluids and other stuff can make you gain at first. Give it some time. How are you feeling? I'm in the petrified mode right now. I have 7 days. Are you able to get your liquids down?

Has anyone heard from Mina T since her surgery on June 4? I can't find any posts from her. Thanks!

We are "sleeve sisters!". I am June 14 in Hampton Roads ,VA. Good luck!

I just got the word that my insurance approved my surgery for June 14. After 12 long months of mandatory counseling, I couldn't wait to hear this news. Then 15 minutes later, my stomach started doing flips because reality just set in. I'm petrified now! I wanted this so bad and I am probably feeling what other people have felt but reading about it for the last 6 months still doesn't make the way I feel any less real! Maybe it's the finality of it all -- knowing that they can't put my stomach back once it's done. Gosh I feel like a fool -- I should be jumping for joy!

I got my gallbladder out 2 1/2 yrs ago. Apparently i had periodic attacks over the last 10 yrs. Mine felt like super bad indigestion Smack in the middle of my chedt and it crept behind my back thru my shoulder blade.

Robin, I sent you a friend request. My name is Briana Taravella. My sleeve date is 6/14. Thanks for doing this!!

I attended the education class today and met with the dietician. Got my blood work done, EKG, chest xray and met with the Dr. One more time before surgery. No pre-op diet. Just clear liquids the day befor surgery. He said that he used to do a pre-op diet but he found that most patients didnt follow it. I asked a few more questions that were on my mind and he was impressed with the depth of my knowledge. Of course i credited this forum and the help all of you have given. 10 days to go and.......I'M READY!

Yup, I spoke too soon. I looked up in my paperwork and I was right -- the reason I don't have to do a pre-op diet is because of the amount of weight i need to lose. Sorry to stir up concern!! LOL

In all honesty, this Dr has done thousands of surgeries. I believe the ppl that need to lose way more than me do a pre-op diet but I didnt have to - whew!

I actually just finished the class. It covers everything about the surgery. What to eat after and what vitamins and supplements to take. Now im waiting to see the surgeon for the 2nd time. I guess he goes over everything again. I can't believe i only have 10 days left. This was a 14 month process for me. I work at CNU and live in Right down the street from Dr Clarks office. I hope all goes well with you. Keep in touch. I think you can message me on here. Let me know how ur first visit with Clark goes. Id be interested to see what you think. ????

Good Luck Newhope!!!

Hi thehappycat! I am in Newport News! A year ago i was a patient of Dr Clark's but i switched to Dr Terracina last fall. I will be sleeved at Mary Immac on 6/14 and can't wait! Tomorrow I have my education class with a dietician, nurse and i meet w/ the Dr one more time before surgery. Let's keep in touch through our journey! I'm excited for you!

CamarilloCA, That was an interesting link! Thanks for posting.

Good luck you guys! Do us june sleevers proud. I'm in count-down mode - 11 days. Wooo hooo!

Congrats! I hope my journey is like yours!! 12 more days!

You're right! Thanks again!!

Pdxman I should have probably rephrased that. And since you are a veteran of the sleeve, I defer to you. But, what I meant by my poorly phrased statement is that if you follow the rules, you are teaching yourself to eat properly with the help of the sleeve. Thanks for straightening this out!!

Can you experienced sleevers tell me if you ever use casein protein as well as whey? I understand that casein is digested more slowly for a steady supply. I've also read that it may be good to combine the two in between meals and before bed. What are your thoughts? Thank you!!!

June is finally almost here!!! Alright June 1 sleeve candidates -- start us off right! All the best...........

Yiippee!!! Way to go!

Yes, that's my little Greyson. He's actually 12 years old and 16 lbs! He's so nosey, too! Here he's trying to read what I was typing on my computer -- LOL

Well I finally picked up my Cuisinart Ice Cream maker and gave it a shot. Couldn't believe how easy it was! Made mint chocolate chip (using sugar free Andes mints chopped up). This ice cream was great and I felt full because it has protein powder in it. I was just doing a trial run before I get sleeved! LOL

It's exciting, isn't it?? I wish you much success. This is a great place to learn and make friends. We are all here for each other!