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Not sure why that would happen. Try again maybe?

I take D already (I'm pre-op) as I live in the pacific northwest and we get very little sun thought the year. It made a HUGE difference in my energy levels. Have you been feeling lethargic? If so that could be why.

Amykins, are you booked with Dr Aceves already? My surgery is 8/31. I'm Sooo excited!!!!!

Yes, I'm scheduled for 8/31 and am getting so excited as the day grows near. I'm not really nervous, just hopeful and excited. I have kicked my caffeine habit to the curb and I feel fine! Trying to work on simple carbs now- Oy! So hard! I'll start the 2 week pre-op low carb diet tomorrow. I know that'll be rough but I'm confident I can do it!

I currently have the most unfortunate bodyshape: apple! All of my weight is in my torso, with small breasts - and practically no waist. Can't wait to see what lies beneath this layer of excess I've been wearing my entire life. Sigh....

His may come off as a silly question, but I'm very curious about how having the majority of our stomachs removed effects the different astrological signs. If you're willing to participate please share the following: What's your sign? How would you rate your physical recovery post op (1-10, 1 being miserably long healing, 10 being fast & easy healing) How would you rate your emotional state post-op (1-10) How would you rate your food tolerances? Can you keep things down r do you find that many food 'don't agree with you' now? How would you rate your general success with the sleeve. Have you made goal or are you on target to do so? (1-10). Please if you had complications, etc please give details. Thanks for sharing!

My fella got me a new bike for valentines day. Sadly, I want to pass out after only a few minutes of riding. I know he is disappointed that I haven't used it more. I am pre-op and can't wait to be able to get back on my bike!

I just created a new thread with topic. Would you mind replying there as well? Thanks!

For those of you having these emotional issues, would you mind haring your astrological sign? I am doing an informal study on this and may make a separate thread asking this question.i'm very cushions to see how astrological signs play into out recovery / emotional state post-op. Thanks!

I want to wear khakis with my shirt tucked in. I find these to be the least forgiving pants on earth, I have tried on million pair and always look terrible! I can't wait to wear a skirt and not get rash on my upper thigh from the friction. Ouch! Mostly, I can't wait to not be constantly thinking about food. What am I eating next? Where can we eat out this weekend? Friends coming from out of town? Where will we be eating. God, I am sick of being ruled by food! C'mon 8/31!!!

I guess u don't really understand what FMLA is. Is it money? Is it a type of pay you receive? I thought it basically just guaranteed your job. Lime, you can't be fired for being off work too long if you filed FMLA. My understanding is that there is no compensation involved. For example: I will be off for 2 weeks to recover from surgery. I request 2 weeks vacation pay AND filed FMLA so they can't fire we if I'm out longer than the 2 weeks. I hope someone can explain, I was planning to post my own thread about this, glad it came up.

I'm laughing so hard right now!!!!! That is too much!

I'm Tonga too!! I'm sure it's a beautiful country, but that is not what I hoped to see!

I don't eat the fruit when I make these waters. I don't think it will be harmful to newly sleeves folks. It's gotta be better than drinking fake sugars.

I love fruit waters! Cucumbers are cool and refreshing. I also like citrus slices (orange, lemons, lime). I recently tried strawberry slices with crushed basil- Delish! Just soap the fruit in water overnight and enjoy the next day. I give the leftover fruit to our chickens

How far out are you?

I'm in the same boat as the OP. surgery in Mexico and need follow up care at home. I have a primary care doc who was opposed to the surgery but will have to run the bloodwork for me post-op. I REALLY wanted to find a WLS friendly primary doc in my area but no luck yet. I even reached out to folks from this site that live in my area and got no response On a positive notes, I just left my 1st counseling session with a therapist who happens to have had WLS! I really lucked out! I may ask her for a new PCP referral....

I'll look for and add both of you guys (if ya don't mind!) I just signed up for MFP and am hoping to use it regularly. I'm set for surgery 8/31. BMI 37 Age 34

37, is that low? My surgery is 8/31.

8 oz per day is referring to CAFFEINE not carbonation.

I lost 50lbs on optifast. I did liquids (shakes, broth, water) for 4 months! It's amazing how full you'll feel off just those liquids. I suggest mixing in some fiber. I was horribly constipated