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Congrats Marimar...can't wait to be there too!!!

I agree...I am all of the above and need prayers too! Stay in touch!!

Well that makes sense and I didn't know that, bummer, but we gotta do what we gotta do!!

Mrs KC I needed to hear the faith of a grain of mustard seed...I plan to cling to that when I get nervous...thanks so much and I hope you are doing well!!

I have switched to tea sweetened with the no calorie sweetener. Man I love tea. I hope I can still drink that too!!

I just want to tell you all how much I admire those that have to work while going thru this. And those that have kids and work and have to go thru this! I am lucky. I recently became a stay at home mom and I wonder all the time how hard this would be if I was still working...you all should be very proud of yourselves...it is certainly an accomplishment!! It was hard enough to work, kids, husband, etc etc etc when I felt normal. What a strong group of people on this site!!!

I like the one I was given. I like it on paper anyway..LOL..my NUT gave me a list hour by hour. I will basically be keeping my stomach full on protein shakes and liquids every hr all day..till 8 pm...I sure hope it helps curb the hunger!

That's awesome news!! Sounds like it was meant to be!

That's my understanding also. I was told I can have it up to when I do the pre op diet...then I have to give it up till the sleeve heals. My NUT says I can have it after she heals IF my sleeve tolerates it...some will some won't...I sure hope mine does...I have 4 kids. NUFF SAID!!

I haven't started mine yet. I find out tomorrow when to start...might be immediate but I sure hope not!!

@Vance...this board is a place we all come to vent without being judged, please keep that in mind. If you ever have the need to post a topic that says "rant on women"...we as your fellow sleevies should be supportive, listen, and offer good advice...judging folks chases them away and not having anyone to relate to can be dangerous for us, given what we have been through and finding that there aren't many others that can understand...

Welcome!! And good luck on your journey!!

These are great answers...I didn't have to do the 6 mth diet but I felt like waiting to make all the changes after surgery while my body is already in shock was a bad idea...so, I haven't necessarily changed how much I eat but I am eating more conscious making small changes as I go. I gave up soda and sugary drinks and have lost 7 lbs just doing that!!

My husband will help me with anything. If I ask. I used to get sooo crazy mad at having to ask. Why should I have to ask??? He doesn't have to ask me to take care of things...the bottom line is what's important to you is different than what's important to him. So make a list for him and let him know that its important to you that these things get done. And that you appreciate his help. I know its annoying, having to ask. But you have to pick your battles in relationships just like when raising kids..I hope it gets better. Try to relax and heal as much as you can!!

Will do...and good luck!!

Hey Melissa...May 15th surgery here too!! And I have some what started cleaning things out and I do look forward to getting rid of it ALL at some point...though rebuilding my wardrobe sounds scary to my hubby (I am a clothes horse and he knows its gonna cost him...LOL) it sure sounds like fun to me!!!

I haven't really dieted since seeing my NUT for the first time...she did warn me not to gain any weight though losing a lot wasn't her goal for me either. We have been eating out still. I have just watched gorging myself. And have been making some better choices. I stopped drinking sugary drinks and soda and quit going to Starbucks. So I have lost about 6 lbs just doing that. So maybe just maintaining will do until pre op dieting....

Mrs KC, sooo happy for u and can't wait to be where u are!! Good luck and let us know how it goes!!

Trueme...I have one...post your email or send it to me in a private msg and I will send u what I have...

Hi Shilo!! We are getting close now!

I had the same thing happen to me a few years back and after trying all the OTC stuff, I found Prevacid works best for me...and is pretty similar to Nexium...and the cost isn't bad at all. I buy mine at Sams when I can to save even more money! Good luck!

Hey Sleeve Sister!!! May 15th here too!! Waaaahhhoooo!!

Oh boy...I go on tues to find out when to start my pre op diet....it will be one week or 2 depending on if I got my BMI down enough for the surgeons preference...I do not look forward to the pre op DETOX!!! LOL

Force yourself to stop thinking about food...I know its hard. Go do something else that u like to do....read a book...watch a movie...take a nap, anything!! Distractions are awesome!

I don't think salad is a forever gone food...I was told not to eat it until I am released to eat regular foods again...and then to try small amounts and chew chew chew to see how the sleeve tolerates because every person is different..I plan to at least try cause I love me some salad!!