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I will be there on the 27th too =) so will Yukonmomma =)

I am with Dr. Lopez on the 27th, I am soo excited =)

I think we all flit around with being to nervous lol I know that I go from pure zen about my choice and pure head case. I think as you see the sleevers who have done it before you from the group it will become more empowering. Hang in there, we are all here for you

I am so completely happy for you! Now I am even more ready to do this lol...get home safe and keep us posted =)

My friend went there on the 27 th she says it was amazing kind of like a slightly painful spa retreat lol I am booked the 27th of August with them

Wowie, how this little group has grown. Isn't it so exciting that so many of us are reclaiming our lives?! WELCOME NEWBIES =) I had a luxurious morning, I slept in....it was beautiful, now the kids and I are going to have a lake day. I have to be a grown up tomorrow...but for today I can live in a summer dream.

I am on the 27th as well =) Where are you getting your's done? I am going to Mexico rachacha (that's my maraca's lol) Seriously though, if you are nervous feel free to vent this group is fantastic about helping each other out =) Hope you are having a groovy day =)

Hey Joyce, I sent out a request =)

I have a frog picture that has a disease called awsome on it...I love it because it is spelled wrong i was like HAHAHA....

Okay, so I am a bit past paranoid of anyone on my real facebook account knowing about my decision. Sooo, I made a super awesome fake account, that I can freely post and not worry about prying eyes. That being said, Please add me Sunny Dee email sunnyskiesabound@yahoo.ca I would love to be able to freely access fellow sleevers =)

I am already having a hard time getting enough Protein in. I am not a big sweet eater and the majority of protein drinks are sweet and thick. I have found some Isopure drinks that are clear and tart but would like to expand my protein options. Anybody have suggestions? Hey Frankie, grab an unflavored Protein powder and add it to chicken or veggie broth. Worth a shot. Just make sure that it is LOW sodium =)

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I am so sorry Carla, I was REALLY hoping and praying that it would be nothing. Well, sounds like you have a committed doctor who is going for a solution as quickly as possible. I will keep you in my prayers!

QOTD Name- Teresa A.K.A. Sunny Age- I turn 33 on August 2nd From- Middle of nowhere Alberta, Canada...I mean that quite literally lol we live in the wilderness Highest weight ,Current weight, Goal Weight- 243,218,110? I am only 5'2 and I haven't seen the lower 100's for so long I don't even know how to type them lol. But, my doc says shoot for it. So what the hell, I guess that's good enough for me Career- I work with special needs children as a educational assistant at a local school. I typically have a specific student assigned to me who is in kindergarten or lower elementary. I was a stay at home mom full time for ten years. I headed tons of committees and volunteered for EVERYTHING! This year, I QUIT! I am only staying on as a part time Sunday School teacher, and a leader for one of my daughters clubs. I quit parent council (P.T.A.), I quit women't group, I quit the children's theater, I quit volunteering on Thursdays at my daughters school. This year, I am joining belly dancing, curling and Zumba. I am going to smoosh my children's cheeks, and play board games with them. I am going to take pictures of them and take long walks after supper with them. I am going to PLAY with my kids and hang out with my darling hubby. I won't be rushing off to board meetings, I will be drinking a cup of decaf earl grey and at the end of a day, just being happy sinking my heart into my family and find my Qwan!

WOW! It's been a busy day for you ladies. Carlab, it's all going to work out, I don't know when, heck I don't know how...but I know it will be just chipper...maybe a fly flew on the lense during your CT Just saying, that would kind of be groovy. But, you got my prayers and my hopes that all will turn out. Like Yukon said, you are stuck with us no matter what =D That shrimp soup recipe made me hungry! lol. I am kind of looking forward to the pre op diet, but kind of like...hmmmm...Hey Yukon, when are you starting your pre op? I think we have to start on the 13th is that right? And what about the liquid 3 day...is that 3 days prior to literal surgery or 3 days prior to Mexico? lol...I know I know....I have a head cold and dates aren't making any sense to me lately. Our exchange student from Japan is here OMG she is a darling! Kind and gracious and my daughters are ecstatic. OOOH and I only had two smokes today...if I keep this up I really will be quit, no coffee tomorrow, and NO smokes tomorrow. Actually , I don't really miss one without the other. I quit for over six years and started up again on a whim of overloaded stress. But I feel really calm about this whole thing. Like, of course this is what needs to be done, and it's about dang time lol. I am glad I don't have jitters, I am thinking a week pre op I am going to be climbing the walls like a lunatic, but right now I will enjoy the peace about the decision. Storm I am SOOO proud of you! I would have inhaled that BBQ and absolutely one piece of cheese you are super awesome and a WAY better patient than I could be lol. I have plans to hide in the basement for two weeks, so I have NO temptations lol. Hey, I will make you a deal, I won't drink my beautiful luscious mug of coffee tomorrow...and you won't eat cheese =) You will just get to SAY cheese when you take a pic of you at the cusp of your new adventure in life!! Honey, it's all good, and I am sure your surgeon will chuckle as I am sure he has heard doozie cheats on pre op. K, I think that covers everyone, this head cold is killing me. Oooh hi newbies, CONGRATS!

Awww, that totally made my day. THANK YOU! Actually, it was the perfect time for that as BOTH my kids are literally growling at me that they want to sleep more lol. I think you are pretty darn awesome as well =) How is your morning going? I broke down and had a giant beautiful cup of coffee this morning. But, I am on track for the rest of the day. I wish my preop started sooner and that I could just rocket through it. I see how amazing and conscientiousness everyone is on here, and I am having food funerals lol. It's like the Jackal-ope says. " You still have a body, good legs, and fine feet. Get your head in the right place, and hey your complete!" tee hee hee. I have that picture in my bathroom and in my pantry lol. I love the Jackal-ope he is such a smart critter. Have a groovy day ladies =D I will be thinking of you as I scrub down this crazy house =)

We all came to this decision either because our bodies were screaming at us, we were done with feeling like melted pudding pops...or we were just plain tired of losing a battle with food. I had that question the other day, and I told the person to flash back the last decade as my friend. Extreme bootcamps, working out like a crazy person, health issues, a few months of depression, not going out and when I did, feeling like a elephant in a room. Then I said, this is a TOOL, it isn't going to magically fix anything. I will still need resolve, this procedure is the least complex of my options. I don't want to die at 43 like my grandmother did of a diabetic coma. I gave it to her from my perspective, not to be mean, but to just say hey, I am an adult, I have thought of both paths 1. the let's waste another two years fighting with the urge to eat and eat irresponsibly (my path behind closed doors thus far) or 2. that will let me be an active grandma, and dance on the beach with my husband, and watch my kids get married. To join the stuff I have been too embarrassed to join. i.e. bellydancing , to join a baseball and soccer team next spring, oooh maybe even rugby. To join ladies night at the golf course and not care what the snotty stepford moms group thinks in our tiny village cause frankly, those women ARE MEAN! lol This is one of the most important commitments you are ever going to make! A commitment to YOURSELF! I have been married for 11 years now, and this is the first thing I have ever really done for myself. It is bat sh@t crazy scary....but hold your head high, there is no shame in reclaiming your independence from food and starting your life the way YOU want! Best of luck! Just keep positive!

Good morning ladies =) So, today is a holy batman busy day. Our Japanese exchange student is coming. Which is pretty FREAKIN' exciting! Actually, I wanted to have my surgery next week, but because of my schedule I booked it for the end of summer lol. Wow, I got my final confirmation last night. It kind of made me chuckle. It's like really really, not kidding kidding, you are getting sleeved August 27th lol. So, now I am in the thick of er. My August schedule is so slammed packed that I won't have a chance to ponder anything till I get home from Mexico.We have an exchange student till the 20th of Aug. There is camp for the girls, umm my birthday (last one as a chunky momma so stoked for that!) , we have to buckle down and work on harvesting my garden hopefully before we go. I have to do my canning, prep for post op and start my pre op. Visit my family....joy.... All my sugery stuff is done except an appt next week with my doc. Oh, dang and two weddings! Are you guys slamming your calendar to keep busy so that way you don't overthink everything? I am doing good at night so far, the jitters have seemed to leave me alone since I got the sniffles the other day. Lol I had to giggle at Iggychick's post this morning...she is totally right in her resolve, maybe I am just tired at six a.m. but I pictured a band of women on the hunt for fair game lol. I love how this group is well intentioned and kind to one another. I still have only told a hand full of girlfriends and three family members. Is that the norm in here? So, as far as the liquid living goes, I must confess it's easy to sit and be glum about what we CAN'T have. So, I am thinking about all the things I love that is on the list instead lol. I LOVE green jello! I also am happy I can have crystal lite Popsicles, I am going to use a colander and cheese cloth and boil down veggies for my broth so I get the nutrients of them all. That will be fun, as my hubby is going to be like " Say WHAT?!" lol his expression is going to make this more fun =) Actually last night, he wouldn't let me make coffee lol. We had a mini food funeral last night, for chocolate ice cream, and it was funny, I don't even LIKE ice cream lol. You know when you think oh man, I am going to miss that. So, I was thinking that at the market yesterday and it was on sale for a dollar! So, I was like okay a treat for the whole family. So, I eat like four bites and that thick in your throat feeling happens and I am like, THIS is why I don't eat ice cream lol. I NEVER eat ice cream, maybe two cones a year lol. So, that made me happy, because I officially WONT miss ice cream. Eventually , I will be able to eat baked apples with splenda and cinnamon and get my fix of apple pie. I am doing okay Wow , I have a busy brain this morning lol, anyways, I just thought I would share that. I hope you are all having a fantabulous day! Full of sunshine, and positive thoughts =) and positive people in your midst =)

I found this chart and thought it would be a help for ideas =)