JessicaAnn

Thanks everyone!! Leak test done and no leaks!!! Waiting for a clear liquid tray, and then hopefully going home!

Maybe a stomach bug?

People have different expectations. You get out of the sleeve what you put into it (literally and figuratively lol). I may never be able to eat a whole sushi roll again, and I'm ok with that, because optimizing my weight loss is most important. Instead, I can have a piece of sashimi which is straight protein!

I agree with you. But I'm sure some people adopt the "anything in moderation". Like normally, I'd love to hit up a sushi/Chinese buffet! But obviously now I won't. However, I don't want to give up sushi forever. But something like soda, I'm ok with giving that up forever. Everyone is different.

Ahhhh I'm going in tomorrow! So nervous. Not really for myself, but my kids. They are only 1 and 3.5 and I have to leave before they wake up. Is the longest I've ever been away from them . It makes me cry just thinking about them missing me or wondering where I am. It's even worse because my 1 year old is sick and just wants to snuggle . But I'm trying to remember that I'm doing this so they can have a healthier mommy! Anyway.. I'm not prepared yet! Going shopping to stock up on food today, and making some casseroles for hubby and the kids so they won't starve while I'm gone (my husband can't cook for anything!). I also haven't packed my bags yet. I'm quite the procrastinator!

Purée egg salad, purée chicken with broth, purée chili, purée meatballs, purée tuna (bleh, but you may like it), purée refrained beans, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, ricotta bake (you can search the recipe on here), purée soups, etc..

Until I'm sleeved! It is the first moment that I've allowed myself to feel nervous. I'm having the "what the hell am I about to do to myself?!" Thought. The funny thing is I'm not scared of the actual surgery, I'm scared of what it's going to feel like when I wake up. I'm scared of recovery. But im SO excited to take control of my life for myself and my family! I'm just hoping I don't back out last minute! Lol I have butterflies!!!

My doctor says only Tylenol products

Getting sleeved in 2 days!!

My plan doesn't introduce carbs until your almost at goal

Me too!

Day 10 of my 2 week pre op diet. I cheated once on day 2, and I've been good since.. until today . My best friend is going through a divorce so I was at her house all day moving his stuff out. In 90 degree heat. I sweated and sweated and not matter how much water I drank I still felt so dizzy. We took the kids to Taco Bell and I had a freakin soft taco. I immediately felt horrible! I'm 4 days away!!! What's wrong it's me?! And even worse.. I contemplated making myself throw it up to relieve the guilt. I'm going to remain dedicated the next four days. But I'm upset that I ate knowing I shouldn't, and I'm also upset that I considered throwing it up. Maybe I need to see a counselor. Do they have counseled especially for food problems? I hope I didn't screw up my liver. I'm just so mad

Unflavored, I mean. I'm headed to GnC today to find a good one. But can you mix it into things like chicken salad? Or refrained beans? Or even crystal light? My surgeon has his patients going home from the hospital on purée/mushy foods and wants us to be able to eat our protein as soon as possible.

I make my own! It makes a huge batch and its much tastier. Plus, I could use the chicken and veggies for dinner for my family!

What does that taste like? Is it gross?

Yuck. Lol thanks for the warning!

My surgeon does them. But my bmi is too high, so it think I'm having 4 or 5.