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Joyce, you're in my prayers. Tell Dr. A, I will see him soon. Update us as soon as you are able. (((HUGS)))

Wonderful Nina, so glad to hear you are doing well. How are you feeling this morning? Blessings,

Yes, prayers for each of you today. Let us know how you are doing when you are able. (((HUGS)))

Yea!!! Thanks for updating us so soon!

Okay, txjina1, hope you are doing well after your surgery today. Please update us when you can. Now, slenderella-Dr. Scott Stowers icle1234-Dr barker dallas tx MsDallasSleever Dr Wade Barker ugot2laff Dr Myur Srikanth WA EcuaTrucho dr richard Nguyen BarbH Dr. Medvetz Middletown PA irainb aug 1 dr david martin Nina88-Dr Casillas west LA shrinkydinkme- Dr Philip Chin I will be in prayer for all of you, that everything goes smoothly, with no complications, and a beautiful recovery. Please update us when you are able. Blessings all!

Perfectly normal for a Momma to be going through this. You love your son and that is why you feel this way. I KNOW I will be going through the same thing when I am in your place. It is going to be okay. <<<HUGS>>>

My default mode when I fail with food is to beat myself up and throw in the towel, and it only leads further down the wrong path for me. Do you have a plan right now? Are you on pre-op yet? If so, just refocus and realize that the past is gone, and you have your future to look forward to. If you don't have a pre-op plan, maybe borrow one from one of the other folks here, just so you can have the confidence of knowing what food choices you are making each day. <<HUGS>>

Me too, Klyn!

Welcome to everyone new. August has become a hot month for sleeves! Well, my date is two weeks from today. I can't believe it! I took measurements on Saturday, so I will be able to check on progress in that area. Since starting my pre-pre-op diet last Monday, I have been able to get into a couple pair of pants that I haven't been able to wear since last fall, so that was really nice. I just generally feel better. I think I lost about 7 pounds so far. I guess on someone who's only 5', 7 lbs. makes a big difference! Since I don't have to start my pre-op diet until this Friday, I chose to eat a meal with my family yesterday before taking two of my kids to camp, since we won't be doing it again for several weeks from now. I planned it out ahead of time by using MFP to track everything ahead of time. I really tried to do a good job, but went way over my budget of calories, etc., BUT it was no where near as bad as it would've been prior to starting this journey. I didn't just say "to heck with it" and eat whatever I wanted. I made a couple of food choices, and then got right back to doing what I need to do. I also didn't do sugar or anything like that, so that is a HUGE victory for me. This morning, I did wake up feeling a little defeated, but instead of giving into that, I went right back to my plan and continued on. This is so different for me, that I almost feel like a different person, making a much better choice. Anyway, thanks for letting me share all of that.

Amy, we have the same sleeve date! I am really excited, two weeks from today!!!! Where are you having surgery? Blessings!

Susie, I am sorry you are feeling rotten, but glad to know it was unrelated to your sleeve, and that it will clear up with antibiotics. I don't know how I missed that you are in Houston. Me too! Maybe when you're feeling better, and I am back on my feet post-op, we could meet for tea or something? I live in Katy.

Carla, Thanks for the update. Have been and will continue praying for you and your health. I will continue praying that the mass is benign and that you will be in for a quick and uncomplicated recovery. No matter when your VSG surgery ends up being, please continue updating us here, so we will know how things are going. Lots and lots of HUGS to you! :wub:

Thanks Jenn!

Name- Stacey Age- (if you wish) 43 Location- Houston highest weight/current weight/ goal weight- 232/225/115 and I am 5'1 tall Anything else you'd like to share? I am in grad school (one year left), am a recent single mom, work in insurance on the side, and am ready to take control of this area of my life, so that I can enjoy doing things that I used to love, but my body just can't handle anymore. My mom is also my best friend. We share a house together, so she is a huge help with the kids, and she is my manager in my insurance job. Looking forward to this journey.

Congrats!

Wha'cha doin' lurkin' in the August thread!?

I'm telling you, I think it's the pre-op diet. Once the carbs get out of our systems, and the body begins to burn fat, it puts us in a state of ketosis, which always makes me feel giddy. Keep it up!

I'm bummed that I won't get to meet any of you. I will however, get to meet mczoo, so I am stoked about that. Also, my sleeve buddy has made contact through email, so that is great as well. It's almost here!!!

Almost exact same story for me, so I went on my prep diet 11 days early so I would't gain any more (using myfitnesspal to track it) and I've already lost it back and then some. But, I know how you feel. It freaked me out!

Joyce, I can't believe it's almost here either!

So glad to know you are on the mend Susie. Thanks for letting us know the scoop. I'm sure you will feel like a new woman once those antibiotics kick in.

I split up with my husband over online "friendships" that became too friendly. I don't think you can ever be too cautious with regard to this kind of thing. I trusted my husband and never dreamed I should be checking up on him, and by the time I did, it was too late. I think you are wise to confront her on it, so that she can know your marriage is intact and will hopefully stop trying to pull anything (assuming those are her motives). If it is innocent, she will totally understand, since she is a good friend.

I LOVE threading. I have my whole face done, including the blond ones that I never even noticed before, about once a month. I think the trick is to find someone experience, not someone just learning the skill. It is a bit uncomfortable, but to me it is way more comfortable than waxing. I tend to have sensitive skin.

Yoga is my favorite. It is so easy to modify for different body styles and types, and I always feel energized afterward. The key is to know your limitations with regard to stretching, and little by little you will become more flexible and stronger, but yes soreness is normal when starting out, or in my case returning. I agree that it is a great strengthening choice, and it is an amazing CARDIO workout too, but many people don't realize that, because it SEEMS so slow, and because it is gentle on the body. I tried Pilates and literally could not do any of the poses, because my core wasn't strong enough, but yoga is, as I said, modifiable. Keep up the good work!

Continual prayers going out for you. I trust that you are completely in His hands, and that He has only the best for you. Blessings,