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That's the whole thing.....it will be drastic (hopefully) and very noticeable....I like your response. Thanks.

So happy for all of our upcoming sleevers this week.......wishing everyone a great surgery & quick recovery!!!! Looking forward to hearing all about it afterwards!

So, August 6th is going to be here real soon, and this week I'm preparing things to stash in the freezer for DH to nuke that first week after surgery....'cuz mama's taking a break. I'm thinking pulled pork for sandwiches, cooked spiced chicken for tacos, meatballs, shepherds pie. Anyone else doing the same? or are you families self sufficient? My DH will dust, vacuum, clean the bathroom, laundry.....pretty much everything, but he can't cook.

You an me both.....I think my DH will be thrilled once 8/6 is over and done with LOL I have told one sister and DH, and that's it.....this board is my support and sounding board....Good luck...........and yay for nor more melting in the summer!

I had an EKG in April @ my physical......I was told I needed an EKG before surgery/approval by a cardiologist clearing me for surgery.....so I had one in May......this week at my pre-op appointment, they told me I have to have another because that's too far out.....I wish they'd have told me to schedule the cardiologist appointment closer to the surgery date.....what a waste, ya know? So I have an appointment on Tues. @ the hospital for pre-op testing....they'll do an EGK, blood work, and a chest X-ray. Plus I'll meet with the anesthesiologist.

I wasn't given any exercise limitations.....so I've kept up my exercise regimen, 4X a week

I have told hubby and 1 sibling......using vacation time..., so not telling the office.....haven't told my parents--mom will share it to the aunts/uncles etc....but there are a few people that see me every week, at the gym, etc......and I just don't know what I'm going to say...also trying to figure out what to say to explain a 3 week hiatus from one activity.....

Wow, what a difference a month can make......crossing the knees and baggy jeans.....that IS exciting!!!

You took terrific!

Miralax is my best friend on this pre-op diet.....good luck!

I'm a day behind you, it's crossed my mind....what if I get sick in the next 11 days (or after surgery, even worse!)

I liked their sample pack....strawberry mixed with crystal light lemonade, unflavored to mix with SF drinks, chocolate, and the chicken flavor for something different......I'm not a big vanilla fan, but it was good, too. If you want it cold, mix it first with room temperature Water, and put it in the fridge over night or for a few hours......unjury powder clumps if the water is too hot and it's not as easy to mix if the water is ice cold..... I'm not allowed any unjury the first week after surgery......but the 2nd week and beyond it's fine....haven't ordered a whole tub of anything yet.....I'm pretty happy with the RTD premier Protein drinks (and have a big bunch from costco)

Congratulations!

Good luck to you both.....wishing you a quick recovery.

Today is better than yesterday....I was desperate for real food last night--but didn't go there. I didn't get to the Y last night, so I popped in my Zumba DVD today....haven't done it in a few years....don't ever remember it being this hard. Hope everyone is having a good day!

It was all fun and games until around 5:30, when that evil doer, Head Hunger, came around...I was stressing a bit, and I wanted food! The urge to eat was a little overwhelming.....I was so desperate, I think I would have gone for a piece of cardboard with a little salt Instead, I had some water, kept busy, then had my shake at 7 p.m.....poor hubby, his dinner was an afterthought tonight.... I received a letter from the insurance company today stating they'd approved a hospital stay of 1 day...all conversations with the dr's said 2 days...so I called the ins. co. and yes, as it stands, I will be going home the day after surgery....a scary thought to be released a day after having [what I think is] major surgery.....hubby is wonderful, but nurturing just doesn't come easily to him....he's still in training LOL [and that's okay, housework doesn't come naturally to me] They did say if another day is needed, a 2nd authorization could be requested......the letter was dated 7/22 and says the next review will be 7/24 (as in yesterday)... ...I sent my dr's office a quick email and left it at that. I can't control it and nothing I can do about it..... That's all for today. Good night!

I'm wondering if my kitchen aid stick blender would work---used to puree my son's baby food with something like it....I'll experiment this week with whatever I cook for hubby and see what kind of consistency it can produce. Thanks for your post....not sure I can justify buying the vitamix.

Right on the home page of this website there is a book advertised "the big book of VSG".....something like that.....it's also available at amazon and as a download.....it's quite good.

Congratulations! Wishing you a quick/easy recovery!

Thanks!

Source: Sweets, Snacks, Sneaks And Lies This isn't my blog entry.....but it's so wonderfully written and inspiring, I am adding it to my blog so I know where to find it again.....Thank you WriterGirl!

Here's some tough love.....and sometimes we need to hear this.....still have 12 days of my pre-op, but want to make sure I can find this again 2 months down the road......soda = battery acid -- I like that! Thanks Doug for this post. Source: Three Years Later - What I've Learned

NurseBarbie, what were you using before the vitamix blender? I have a couple food processors (really old, from the 80's) and just an everyday blender.......figured they'd be fine for the puree stage.....now I'm wondering.....Thanks!