Heather~ Sweetdreams

I know. I was shocked after reading so many people on here were on liquids for weeks after surgery to find out yesterday that my surgeon wants her patients on Mushies once home from surgery!

I've always been conceided even when I was fat so I didn't think it was "that bad" but now I can truly see the difference and it disgusts me. I also get disgusted at the amount of food and type of food that people eat. I promised that although I was going to have this surgery, I would remain a fat girl inside for ever but I honestly get grossed out by the amounts of food that certain people eat. I feel like a hypocrite but can't help my feelings ... does anyone feel this way too? OMG YOU SOUND LIKE ME!!! I'm getting my sleeve next week, and I tell people now that I'm just your average VAIN FAT GIRL! My best friend ( who weighs 135 pounds) is constantly getting onto me because of my comments towards "women of size" who just don't seem to have MIRRORS IN THEIR HOMES! I'm really not trying to be a snotty B***H, I just think that if you are going to cram all that food into your body, at least cover it up. I cover everything! And Probably will for a very long time, EVEN after I loose all this weight! You look AWESOME, and yes, you should probably limit the alcohol use a bit, but you have still done a great job and have a lot to celebrate!!!

AWE!! That's so awesome! Congrats on your success!!

I know. There were only 2 of us in the class. The guy that was there was getting bypass, and has a different doctor. When the lady that was teaching us would mention a rule, she would look at me and say, Heather, your doctor is a little more lenient and let's her patients learn as they go. By the end of the class I think Mr. Bypass was ready to switch to MY surgeon! lol

I went to nut class today too. We were told basically the same info, except some of our numbers are different. Calcium has to be 1200-15-- mg per day. Vitamin b12 is 2500 mcg per week. Other than that, we were about the same. Caffeine causes different issues for people. I'm thinking that after a while a cup of coffee once in a while isn't going to be too damaging. I'll suck up the decaf if I must.. lol

It will happen for you!!! I've got my fingers and toes crossed!!!

Thank you so much. Yes, my job is definitely much less laborous than yours! I used to do nursing years ago, but my knees go so bad from walking around on those concrete floors with 130 pounds of extra weight I just couldn't do it anymore. It was give it up, or get knee replacements at the age of 30. I have considered going back into it once I'm down where I want to be. Guess I'll cross that bridge when I get there. And I WILL get THERE!! My surgeon is pretty lenient, so I don't think she will have any issues of me going back after 5 days. If so, I'll take the extra couple of days and go from there. Thanks again!

I'm with you on that! I too am 36 and being sleeved next week on the 14th!! All I can think is, I will be 37-38 by the time I hit my surgeon's goal ( hoping I'm being generous) and I would give ANYTHING to have had this done back when I was 27 or even younger! Just so I wouldn't have had to gone through all the pain, and misery I have with all this fat I've been carrying around! I'm ready, ready, ready! I realize that it's not going to be roses and sunshine for a while, but I KNOW that it will be worth it in the end. Just one quick question. I am a school bus driver. I am working this summer taking the special needs kids back and forth to school, and am hoping to be able to go back on the Tuesday after surgery. It is not a strenuous job, and I am only seated for about 30 minutes at a time. (very short trips) Do you think it's managable to go back after 5 days?

No need to freak out Bigrizz! You have this in the bag!! It's going to go GREAT!!!

I had my pre op and nutrition class today too!!! No worry butterfly! You got this girl!!

This is going to be an interesting week! Thursday I start my one week pre-op liquid diet. I am fortunate to not have to go at it alone. My best friend AND my sister are doing it with me! I'm feeling very blessed by the support of my family and friends! Surgery is on Thursday the 14th at Methodist Dallas with Dr. Colleen Kennedy. I'm READY READY READY!!!! I'd love to have a few sleeve buddies! Anyone have a similar date???

Technically one more day for you!!!! OMIGOODNESS! I'll be thinking of you on your special day as I start my pre-op liquid diet!

I start my pre-op diet that day, so I will be thinking about you!!! Good luck and please keep us updated!!!

AHH.. Good luck!!! I'll be thinking about you as I get my things together for my next day visit to the land of sleeves! You really only have to pre-op diet for 2 days??? LUCKY!!

OH I'm so excited for all of us!!!! This is going to be one of those fantastic voyages that most people only get to see on T.V.!! There are a few BRILLIANT occasions in my short life on this earth. Being privileged to be the mother of 3 great kids, having a terrifically supportive, and loving family, and meeting the man of my dreams almost 3 years ago. I've had so many ups and downs the past few years, and everything this year, just seems to be going my way for once in my life! I'm so thoroughly blessed!! I hope that each of you find the support you need to get through this. Be it through your friends and family or right here on this site! If you need someone to talk to and just don't feel you have anyone, shoot me a message and I'll send you my number. I'm a pretty good listener. Thank you all for your kind words and support. I can't wait to see how much this changes us in the months to come!!!

I've tried a few of the protein drinks, right now, I prefer the EAS, and the Costco protein that is pre mixed. They aren't terrible, but I can't imagine drinking either of them all day everyday. Right now I'm just doing 2 a day until my all liquid diet starts on the 7th! Congrats and good luck!!!

Just curious where you are having your surgery. Since we have the same insurance, I was wondering if you were doing it at Methodist. Congrats on your approval and date!!

Wishing you the best of luck Friday! I will be thinking some special thoughts just for you!!!

I know where Fairfeild is! Well, from my online job I do! I schedule mystery shops in that area! LOL. I think that you will be okay, it's not like you downed a burger and fries! I'm certain that I will want to cheat too! I'm so worried about starting my diet on Thursday, even though I've been practicing a bit. But, I just keep telling myself I CAN DO IT. It helps that my best friend and sister are doing it with me!

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Doctor Colleen Kennedy is my surgeon. We are going on a trip the first weekend in August! Not a cruise, but I know I'm going to have to take food with me in order to survive! It's all good though! YES! Please let me know how yours went. I'm so very anxious, and I LOVE the fact that out of all the posts I've seen, NO ONE has said they regret it! Lots of luck and keep me posted!!