nelle1230

I was sleeved 02/24 and I am down about 56lbs, and I love it! I went from a tight 24 to a regular fitting 20/18! I haven't been a 20 since my freshman year of college! I was gifted a wedding dress for my wedding this fall, but its a size 18 and I'm almost there (however, my engagement ring is getting too big, and I need to get it resized!) Everyone sounds like they're doing great so keep it up!

Congrats!! You look amazing!

Is there anyone that is or has advanced their diet faster than what your Dr or nutritionist told you? I have tried a few things (saltines, eggs, tomato Soup...) and I have felt fine. I feel when I am full so I don't overdo it but I think they are taking this all clear liquid diet too far. I had 2 weeks prior to surgery, and for 3 1/2 weeks after (I still have until my next appointment on the 20th for them to move me to other food). Did anyone else do this and how did you feel afterwards? Thanks!

Ok, so maybe I am the exception but I am craving everything!!! I am almost 2 weeks out from surgery, and I want to eat everything around me (as we speak my fiance is eating sushi right next to me and I almost want to tackle him and take a piece lol ) I have seriously been craving carbs though.... all carbs; waffles, crackers, toast, french fries (the reasons I had to have surgery in the 1st place) Please tell me it goes away...

Hello there! I was also sleeved on the 24th. I have found that discomfort as well and gas x strips help me and walking. I am only getting small amounts of protein in and water but I'm trying to remember to sip constantly. Congrats on your surgery, good luck on your journey, and please feel free to contact me if you want to chat, rant, and\or rave! Lol

I am so stoked! Surgery date is 2/24 and I couldn't be more excited if you paid me to be! sexy-healthy here I come!! #tooflyyformyowngood #watchoutnow #moreconceitedthanIshouldbe

i know! Im on day 4 and I want to eat everything!!! Congrats and good luck!

Did anyone else feel like your head was going to blow up when you started your pre-op liquid diet? I'm having a hard time making it through my workday without laying my head down and crying...only 13 1/2 more days...yay...

exactly! At least after surgery i won't still be hungry after so little!

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Mackadoo19 Good luck!

I'm so glad I'm not the only one!! lol my stomach is growling like i've haven't eaten in a week instead of two days lol. I do feel pretty full after my protein shakes but the mid afternoon is the worse...However I can have SF Jello so I have to stock up! Where are you getting sleeved? I'm in Maryland at Holy Cross with Dr. McArthur

Did anyone else decide to PIG OUT before they had to start their pre-op liquid diet? I got my date the other day and start my liquid diet on 02/10...and I have been eating ridiculously...anyone else? This is kind of my goodbye to foods I won't be able to eat for a long time but I feel like I really shouldn'e be... food for thought I guess.

I saw the show, and Rachael looks sick. She looked so bad, I called my mother to make her turn her TV so she could see how bad she looked. I hope that she rewatches the Finale episode and sees what the rest of the world saw, and gets back on track to being healthy. She lost the weight which is wonderful, but that is not a healthy or sexy image that I would want my daughter to see. Good luck to her though.

I am so glad I'm not the only one...I stopped eating McDonald's about 9 months ago but I had a large value meal yesterday and ate every bite! lol Good Luck to you on your surgery!!

Thanks guys and congrats to all as well and good luck!!!

Sleeved November 25th!!! Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SUPER SAD FACE!!!! I do not have a date yet!! There was some sort of mix-up and I have two more meetings with mu nutritionist...but silver lining this this ugly dark and dreary cloud is I dont have to go to the bottom of the list ands wait. She said as soon as I get my approval (which I will!) She will schedule me right away! Woo Hoo!

I'm scheduled for November 25th too!!! yay and good luck!!

I have been using a vanilla whey Protein with all sorts of different fruit and veggie combinations. I was wondering if I would still be able to drink that during the liquid stage post-op...

Ok, so I have a question... I am trying to get myself geared up for surgery by starting on my protein shakes and smoothies early. When I am on the liquid diet after surgery, can I still have the fruit and veggie protein smoothies or do I have to stick to something basic like unjury in milk? Thanks in advance!

WOW!! You look fantastic! Congrats on the weight loss!

Any one here from MD? I am going through the process for the second time ( got pregnant first time around, and have to start over from the beginning) and I'm looking for a support chain and possible workout buddy! BTW...I'm 25 and live in the Laurel area. Look forward to hearing from any MD sleevers! Thanks