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So freaking ecstatic... just one question.. I'm dying for a soda..can I even have a half of a diet soda???

When can I eat salad ...

Can I ever have soda again!!?? Just one a week or something lol

Y not???

OK so I'm only 2 weeks post op tomorrow... I went to the doctor last Thursday I was 218 .....I'm still 218 ....when does the weight come off ...I'm so worried I did this for nothing ....is it gonna come off!!!????

Can u ever have a drink again???

Thanks for the comments..... ur right ...I did second guess my surgery as well....I quit today

I'm having a major issue eating I just don't feel like it ... but I'm thirsty as hell ....how did u guys get ur protein... and y does it hurt to eat right now ...even pureed foods

Could someone please give me the facts on smoking after surgery ...does it just reduce ur recover time....I'm curious ...cause I freaking picked up one today ...my surgery was 8-21-12

Thank u everyone for the support and comments... I'm feeling a lot better . .sipping on cranberry juice and chicken broth all day. ...getting those fluids lol I'm excited... and I'm ready for this I think ..

sooo..... I was sleeved yesterday..... todayI am so oso soe.. I feel like i was hit by a Mack Truck.. any help or advice would b much appreiciated...

Hi! Being nervous is normal! Keep yourself calm by deep breathing' date=' take a walk & think of all the reasons why you're having surgery! Remember you so worth it! Now is your time!

You'll feel so much better--able to walk, keep up with everyone, able to breathe better, look better, buy clothes you want to instead of settling for what fits, get off meds, hopefully!

My surgery is Sept.8, 2012 & I'm nervous too. BUT we can do it!

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow & sending best wishes & blessings your way!

Good Luck![/quote']

...thanks so much for reminding me why I made this decision in the first place....

Here is a before pic ...

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Thanks Everyone....

I'm so nervous about tomorrow.... I just want today to go by fast .....so it can be over with ...lol

My surgery is at Christiana hospital in Newark de

Hi everybody..I'm on day 8 of my liquid diet ...6 more days to go. ..my surgery is the 21st I'm excited yet petrified.. lol...and to top it off ..I start a new job on the 4th of Sept ..exactly 2 weeks after my surgery ....no looking forward to being sore and having to go to work lol

So.. i started my diet this week.. on tuesday.. and here it is i'm 5 days in.. 9 more to go.. and I cheated by having an italian sandwich...I feel bad... can someone tell me is this a bad thing?... I really need to stay on track but its so hard...any help or support would be appreciated..

You're doing so well - great job!!

I'm on day.. (where am i?).. 4. The mornings are always easier for me in terms of how I feel. I make my own shake with ice (Shakeology) and am ok until around mid-day. Then the mental fog sets in. I heard around day 4 that you're supposed to feel a ton better, and I'm not sure that I do yet. I feel like I'm outside my body, not really present. Yes, I am aware that I am speaking like a complete alien, but I feel that way! Ah!

The first two days I had the worst headaches (carb withdrawal, luckily cut out caffeine months ago). And I already "cheated" with a few bites of grilled chicken each on those first two days.

Every time I'm having a particularly tough moment with the all liquids, I come to this forum. It does help, but I feel like I'm struggling so much more with the pre op than other people have mentioned. I guess my will power and addiction to food (both physically and emotionally) are just coming to a head. I'm just willing the 10 days I have left to pass by as quickly as possible but I admit that this is really really hard for me!

You can do it.. i love food.. love to cook.. its a test for me .. but god is really helping me get thru this.. and the support from this forum.. good luck.. we don't have much time left till surgery.. keep me updated..

Ok.. so.. I'm on my liquid diet now.. not to bad so far... I started on this journey at 249lbs.. i'm down 16lbs to 233 today... thats great for me.. i'm getting more and more excited i only have 11 days till my surgery... I am proud of my will power so far.. and I just know i can do this.. i'm very thankful for all of you who have given me support and advice... Ive got my grocery list ready.. my list of things to purchase before surgery like my Vitamins and gas x strips lol.. and i've got my "what i need to take to the hospital list" ready too.. I'm ready for this.. this is going to be a new chapter of my life.. Im hoping its a much better one.. a healthier one.. and i'm so thankful for the opportunity to "start again"... its going to be a learning process.. guess its a good thing that I like to learn new things..

Thank you Pparrisss.... I appreciate the support!!!! Good luck to you too..

Thanks Vondb..... Good luck yourself.. !!! When is your surgery

Just updating..liquid diet is going great.. only thing i had a problem with ... was the Optifast chicken soup.. tasted like complete vomit.. sorry... but they let me exchange it when i called and told them there was no way i could even think of eating another bite... 12 days to go and counting.. surgical clearance appt was today too.. everything went great.. to excited..

Well I start my Optifast today ...so nervous haven't tried it yet of course.. but hear its nasty...any help...lol. 14 days to go and the count down begins!!!!!

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So I've got 15 days to go and I'm scared to death to have surgery.. I've had my gallbladder taken out I wasn't scared but I'm getting more and more petrified the closer my date gets ...

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