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@Mrtiger1, no pain, they have taken my pain pump out of my room. My nurse was shocked that I hadn't used it. I give all praise to God. He was in this all. I am moving around like nothing has happened. I know this sounds made up, but I am telling you the truth.

It is probably the milk. My NUT came in my room today, just to go over my post op diet. She mentioned that I should try to stay away from dairy products because we are prone to be lactose intolerant after surgery. Well, I was intolerant before the surgery. But she recommended using Soy Almond Milk Light with my shakes. I actually used almond milk during my 2 week protein shake diet, and I love it. It read lactose free on the carton, and has a great taste. So you may want to try that.

Hello Fellow Sleevers, For those of us having surgery this Thursday, the countdown is on. How is everyone feeling? I am happy to be leaving all of this behind. But at the same time I am sort of nervous about the new me. I have been overweight as long as I can remember, so I have pretty much gotten used to this body. But I am so anxious to step out of it. I am tired of the stares and whispers from people. The finger pointing, the "are you expecting" questions. I was just telling my husband the other night that I am going to need a new wardrobe. And I love to shop.lol I know his wallet gasped when I said it. But no more feeling sorry for myself, I am looking forward to turning heads. But this time it will be because they just saw a Coca Cola bottle with legs. And I am not talking about a 2 Liter either.lol

Hi, I am so sorry that you are going through this. But always remember that God will put no more on you than you can bare. I am praying for you, as well as others who are on this journey with us. Don't give up, stay in the race. And I look forward to your good report!! Be encouraged and stay encouraged.

Hello fellow sleevers. I start my pre op diet Monday too. I am trying to keep a positive attitude about the hunger. I have been through so much to get to this point, so I am not going to let some hunger pangs ruin this for me. I don't know about everyone else, but I prayed when I first started this journey, and asked God if it was not his will for me to have the surgery, to block it. And I meant it. I did not want to be laying on that operating table if it was not his will. But every step of this process has been smooth sailing. My surgery coordinator submitted my package to my insurance company on a Thursday, and she got an approval on the next Tuesday. And I just got my insurance 7 months ago, through a new job. It is though everything has been mapped out for me. So I am going to take one day at a time, and pray everyday for grace. Don't even think about the hunger. We have to get to the point where we realize that we have to eat to live, not live to eat. I love to eat like the next person, but if we want to keep this weight off, we have to get the victory over food. Myself included. I refuse to let food continue to dictate my life anymore. I hate feeling bad after eating a big meal, because I am ashamed of the amount that I ate. We shouldn't be stuffed when we finish eating. I would be soo full, that I could hardly move. I am just being real. That is ridiculous, and I know it. But now I am pressing forward, and excited to be regaining my life back. I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes 2 two years ago, and sleep apnea recently. Now why I had to be diagnosed with them first, before doing something about my eating habits is beyond me. But I am not going to beat myself up about it. I made the mistakes, I am human, now I am going to do something about, while I have the chance. Tomorrow is not promised, and God knows my 4 little children need their mom around, and my husband needs his wife. I don't want to let them or myself down. I wish everyone much success with your pre op diets, recovery, and new way of living. Here's to taking our lives back!!! Surgery date is August 30, 2012, and it cannot get here fast enough.lol

Hello fellow sleevers. I start my pre op diet Monday too. I am trying to keep a positive attitude about the hunger. I have been through so much to get to this point, so I am not going to let some hunger pangs ruin this for me. I don't know about everyone else, but I prayed when I first started this journey, and asked God if it was not his will for me to have the surgery, to block it. And I meant it. I did not want to be laying on that operating table if it was not his will. But every step of this process has been smooth sailing. My surgery coordinator submitted my package to my insurance company on a Thursday, and she got an approval on the next Tuesday. And I just got my insurance 7 months ago, through a new job. It is though everything has been mapped out for me. So I am going to take one day at a time, and pray everyday for grace. Don't even think about the hunger. We have to get to the point where we realize that we have to eat to live, not live to eat. I love to eat like the next person, but if we want to keep this weight off, we have to get the victory over food. Myself included. I refuse to let food continue to dictate my life anymore. I hate feeling bad after eating a big meal, because I am ashamed of the amount that I ate. We shouldn't be stuffed when we finish eating. I would be soo full, that I could hardly move. I am just being real. That is ridiculous, and I know it. But now I am pressing forward, and excited to be regaining my life back. I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes 2 two years ago, and sleep apnea recently. Now why I had to be diagnosed with them first, before doing something about my eating habits is beyond me. But I am not going to beat myself up about it. I made the mistakes, I am human, now I am going to do something about, while I have the chance. Tomorrow is not promised, and God knows my 4 little children need their mom around, and my husband needs his wife. I don't want to let them or myself down. I wish everyone much success with your pre op diets, recovery, and new way of living. Here's to taking our lives back!!! Surgery date is August 30, 2012, and it cannot get here fast enough.lol

I will try this. I start my pre op diet Monday, and I trying not to think about hunger. I am going to take one day at a time. God has been in this thus far, and I have come to far turn back now!! Congrats with your surgery, and best wishes with your recooperation and new lifestyle.