ShellyBean

Linda. I am packing ... chapstick, gasex strips, sugar free halls, a heating pad and a small firm pillow to help get in and out of bed.

You are going to be posting on here your success story before you know it.

Freaked out and super excited! you're def not alone!

Ischmeekle and deejack. Have a safe trip to mexico and keep us posted if you can.

Hey Slim! Reality really does sneak in when you get the final green light. It is so scary but I think I am more afraid of the "what if I don'ts" I am looking forward to hearing how well everyone is doing after the big day!

I am having mine done in Towson, MD. My spreadsheets with my eating schedules for all of the stages are done. for me it helps to keep me on track, i am such a scatter brain most of the time... im just so afraid I will lose my hair. I had my pre op information session and i feel overwhelmed but not as freaked out. The one thing that shocked me was when they told us .. if in the future we get sick and throw up like the flu or something, that we will have to start the next meal with a clear liquid, then onto full liquid then pureed, soft. FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES... lol we all started looking around at eachother and i thought " please, NOBODY get up and run from the room cause i will be on your heels" thankfully we all made it lol. they said that our serving size will be 1/4 cup.... ahhhh it was the true first time during the pre op that i felt so hungry, i was ready to knaw my arm off. on another note, i am so freaking excited again, i cant stand the wait. 6 days left everyone!

This is a wonderful thread! Thank you for starting this

Here is the link to the visual thread. one person put pictures up. there were alot of good ideas on the visual rewards. Someone was making a necklace with all of their beads. im def doing that http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/66210-fun-visual-ways-to-track-weight-loss/page__hl__visual

Jennifer, how bad was the pain when you woke up? I was told they wanted me walking within 1-2 hours after I wake up. Keep us posed when you get home. I am nervous about the pain when you are not on the pain pump. I am so happy everyone seems to be coming through with flying colors!

I looked around on pinterest at skinny cloths and fashions and youre right it does def help. There was a thread on visual rewards and she had two glass containers. One w marbles. One marble for every pound she loses. When she loses a pound she will put that amount of marbles in the empty jar. The picture was pretty. It kind of motivated me. I think im gonna do it!

Ok I was ecstatic yesterday that I had my date. But today reality is setting in. I cant believe I am doing this. Dont get me wrong im not backing out and I am excited but its kind of scary. Maybe I should window shop for clothes and a bathing suit.

BTW!!!! add me for March 19th! =-))) i cant stop smiling, it is so uncharateristic of anyone here at work to smile like this =-)

HI Rick, I am March 19th and I forbid anything bad to happen on that day! For the whole month while I am at it! I think its great that you are doing this for your children and they will benifit by having you for so much longer! Best of luck Rick!

Helloooo! there are a few more for march 19 that seem to be posting on http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/71344-any-march-19-sleevers/page__hl__%2Bmarch+%2Bsleevers =-)

I am March 19th too! I just got the word today. I am not on a solid liquid diet but i am having shakes during the day and a low carb high protien dinner. ..... soo oexcited!

Hi everyone! I am Shelly from NJ but work makes me live in MD lol. I have my final pre-op apt march 4th and I hope to be scheduled for surgery shortly after. I am so excited to finally be a part of a "sleever month" group! Wwooohooo! I cant wait!

Hi Rosie! I envy that you are 21 and going to change the things you listed to things you will do! I am 35 and would give anything to have done this in my early 20s. You are going to be dressing in All the latest fashions and have lots of men swooning over you before you know it. As far as standing to work you will be running circles around that job... but trust me those jobs still suck lol. Dont be sad , keep thinking of all the great things youre gonna be doing the rest of your life!

What was the process for out of country? Was is difficult getting started?

These are great ideas! I hadnt even thought about a visual motivator but geesh, its an awesome idea! I cant wait to get to the dollar tree! Ive always wanted one of those really long silver necklaces and when I this goal weight im gonna get one as long as every inch ive lost off! Ill be able to wear my accomplishment proud without the weight! Loved this thread!

:-0 I am almost speechless at this. How are you doing? I really hope this is getting better for you. Thank you for posting your experience and keep on keeping on it HAS to get better.

Liz when are you getting yours done. Im hoping in about 3 weeks to a month