FatGirlSlim

Im still pre-op but started taking body by vi as another diet thingie... it does taste and smell like cake mix. Not sure if it is the protein that we need... but it is good. I used real fruit in mine and blended it with 2 percent milk... and it was very filling!!!!

My FMLA paperwork states 6-8 weeks. But I am a mail carrier and am not as fortunate to have a sit down job. So I am going to take a minimal of three weeks and then go from there. I know that alot of people say that they start to feel better quickly, but in my line of work, its best not to go back until you are 100 percent sure you can handle to the job

Who did you book your travel through. Some agencies have price assurance.... check on that you may can get a refund on the difference if the price remains the same during your particular week of travel

Thanks for creating this topic. I am not post sleeve yet but I already know that things are going to change. I am in a relationship now that I am not completely happy with and I know that alot of it has to do with my weight and self esteem issues. I stay because I dont feel like I am pretty enough to find someone else that is more affectionate and caring. I know that it sounds bad, but that is life, right? Post sleeve, I know that I regain the confidence that I used to have and I know that the feelings of resentment and loathing towards him will only increase. I have tried to prepare myself and him for the change, but I dont know that he totally gets it. I think that he is thinking that once the new me is here that I will have a new outlook on our relationship....but I dont think my new outlook will be the same as his new outlook... this sleeve is definitely going to be a life changing event in more ways than one... [ urgh and yay!!!

Im addicted to pinterest!!!! http://pinterest.com/FatGirlSlim33/

I think that I am going to try to at least eat sensible in that for the first week and then the week liquid diet. I realized that since I have set my date for surgery I have gained 3 lbs and goodness I don't want to push my BMi up those few notches in the next few weeks. Then I will have to do the 2 week pre op diet

I'm going down on 5/21 with my mother and having surgery on 5/22 and returning home on 5/26. I have checked out pictures and review of the hotel on tripadvisor.com. Just search for Tijuana Marriott!!!!! Most of the reviews are four star and up!!!

I second that...wonderful post. I already know that I have "friends" that are happy to see me stuffing my face... and I already wonder what will happen when those friends see the new me??????

Stoopsket57 who is performing your surgery? Mine is on the 21st with Dr. Garcia. But great advice from topgun. I dont plan on bulk purchasing anything until I know what I can stomach or stand....

Great great blog.... I am/was so in denial.... when I woke up and started accepting I saw myself for what I was... an unhealthy fat person.... times have changed and acceptance is *itch... a hard pill to swallow but definitely a must thank you for sharing that

Are all of them opened??? If not, why not try to sell them to at least recoup some of your money.

I too had said that I was still going to do the two week diet... but then i just put it right out of my head immediately.... why torture myself.... pretty soon I wont be able or want to enjoy stuffing my face with all my favorites.... might as well get it in where I can fit it in now...

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Fatgirlslim33 is my name on there.

I guess I am going to have to find out whats going on with this myfitnesspal. Everyone is talking about it and there is a free app on the iphone for it....

my ticker is down to double digits!!! When I first created the ticker it stated 1 month 2 weeks and 2 days.... OMG the days are moving and I feel like I havent gotten anything accomplished.

sorry you are going through all of these shannanagins with the passport agency! I really hating dealing with them when I was younger, so when I needed a new passport, I went straight through the post office instead. They do all the work and we got our passports within 2 weeks. I hope that you get your passport in time though!!!!

thanks everyone for all of your input!!!!!

Congrats!!!!! Its definitely a great accomplishment at any point in the journey!!!!

lol @ isopuke. I am getting mixed reviews about this stuff. i am wondering if there is somewhere to get a free sample...

wow that is crazy and I dont think I would be able to hang, not at all. I am a regular carrier, so they can call all they want to but once I put in my leave, I am not coming back until my doctor says its ok. They may load your car, but what about heavy parcels...walking to deliver the parcels. I dont think that is a good idea with our jobs...not at all. do you have link for the forms???? I can post them if you want...get it filled out asap

Ok, so I am lurking around and try not to be a bug-a-boo about everything but I have another question. I work for the post office as a mail carrier, a very strenuous job. As I did before, I am planning to use Family medical leave. Has anyone had any experience with getting these forms filled out by your doctor? I want him to be thorough in filling them out but not really disclose what type of surgery I am having....

You look wonderful girl!!!!

I am Using dr. Garcia and will be there for six days. Arrive on the May 21 and will get my pre op testing then. Then have surgery on the 22nd and stay in the hospital through the 24th. Then back to the hotel until the 26th and then home!!!

It's not just you. I have been Pigging out and using the surgery as the excuse to do so. And it's too the point where I am literally sick on the stomach. I know that I need to stop because it's going to be murder on me when I start that two week pre op diet but I can't help myself. I know this sounds bad but I'm glad that I'm not the only one.... Start my pre op diet on may 8th and I am not mentally prepared for it but I need it to get here faster.