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Just saw it! Thanks for sharing. I am 35, diabetic, PCOS, high bp, etc! I wish I could have done this at 22. Congrats on your journey!

Wow Gaye, its almost here! Congrats! Me too. I am getting really excited. Yes no liquid diet I do feel lucky for that. Anais, not sure if you meant me or slim, but my bmi is 42. I started at 262, now I am 247.

I really don't care about people knowing. I wish people would ask me, I would love to let them know all about it.

I only had to follow a balanced meal plan. But I lost 15 just by not eating out. I only had to lose 5 pounds to have my surgery. I feel like I've had it easy.

Hi Slim, I am getting my surgery done through Kaiser and they do not require a liquid diet. They just want us to eat a balanced diet. The day before surgery, I can eat my normal meal and nothing after 6pm. the day of the surgery I have to take milk of magnesia in the AM. Thats all! Lucky huh?

Hi Estrovan, I had to visit the Case Manager to get my date. When she said June 18, I became numb. When I went out to the Lobby to fill out more paperwork, I started crying out loud!!!!!!! Full on weeping and tears galore. And when my husband got on the phone it got worse. I couldn't even speak. I was like this for about a week but eventually got over it. Now I am feeling excited and anxious. It will get better, I am sure of it! Hang in there! Veronica

Hi all! I feel that I cannot function without my coffee! However, I will have to let it go because I have been told that it causes ulcers and I really cannot take that risk. Also, I should be getting energy from being healthier. Cannot wait for that!

I lost my shame in my early 20's so I really don't care who knows.. hehe JK Honestly, I only value the opinions of the people I love so when they supported me that is all that mattered. I added on FB today "one more week for the big day! Cant wait! Super Excited!" When the first person asked me what I meant, I told them exactly what I was doing. After that, everyone started to congratulate me. Those who have not (my husbands family) can suck it.. haha! Anyway, best of luck to all of you! And do what is best for YOU! Veronica

I went to a buffet for my food funeral but I did not enjoy it. I felt gross after. I am doing this through Kaiser and they do not require any type of special diet, they just want you to eat a balance diet. I lost a lot of weight when I stop eating out and now when I do eat out, it makes me sick. I think I have detoxed!!

Hello! sleeve buddies, I am 6/18 too. I am so tired of being fat! tired of my pants being too tight! ONE MORE WEEK! Woo hoo!

Not sure if I answered your question though.. Hehe

I saw the movie. All I took from it was that we shouldn't blame the big corps for gaining weight. no one is forced to say yes to super size. He also tried to discredit the bio Super Size Me. What I took from it: take responsibility for my own weight gain.

I told my hubby he didn't have to stay with me and he said "don't even think about it! if something happens to you I need to be there!" So, he will be there.

Thanks everyone! You have put me at ease! I truly appreciate your input!

Hi everyone! I hope I get some answers here.. I am nervous about my up coming cruise to Mexico. Can some of you share what you ate at around 12 weeks post op? Also, Ladies, how many sizes did you go down after 12 wks? or how much weight did you lose after 12 weeks? I know everyone differs but I just want a general idea because I am going to need new clothes.. Thanks!

Oh ladyivy! Thanks! I can't believe you just made me excited about working out on my vacation!! Hehehe!! Yes I believe eating protein first at every meal can be accomplished! I will definitely count on that to help me out.

Aja so true what u say. Its hard for me not to shop. Since I decided to get this surgery I have no bought any clothes for myself and generally I would shop once or twice a month. I've bought a few items that are smaller sizes but I do have to take your advice because it may be a waste if money. But like my hubby says if it doesn't fit then I can donate it to the womens homeless shelter in my town and charity always make me feel good! :-)

How exciting! Congrats!

Congrats! Can't wait to join you!

Thanks dooter! I really appreciate your input. And wow!! Excellent job on the weight loss!! Way to go :-)

Thanks Ladies! Ajagwu, Brazil sounds amazing! May I ask how may sizes in clothing you went down after 10 weeks? I really do not want to go on vacation wearing baggy clothes. I am a 18/20, 2X now and I have bought 1 large size dress and another long flowy dress that stretches but its a Medium... I know I shouldn't buy clothes but as my hubby says, eventually it will fit. Any suggestions??

yay! that is my surgery date! Congrats!

Just expressing my excitement..Since losing 15 lbs during preop diet I have a lot if energy. Today at work I walked 2 miles and could have kept going... Too bad I had to go back to work..

Hi! My pre op diet is self imposed. Kaiser put me on a balanced meal plan but I never followed it because all I had to do was lose 5 lbs. I lost 8 lbs by not eating out and the rest by eating string cheese and apples for breakfast and lunch and a normal dinner. This diet works for me but out may not work for others. good luck to you!!

Yes! And too much temptation... But I am loving the energy. I really just have to focus..