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When I get to that point, I may try this.....too funny LOL

I'm in the same boat...was anything suggested for post op? This morning I was hobbling along, and boy did I want to take something and tylenol just doesn't cut it.
ADARGIE, sorry for your pain.....I had a headache that first day and extra strength tylenol helped.

Oh my gosh you are teeny tiny....what a transformation.....and inspiration. Thank you for sharing your pics.

I have created a Facebook group for us August Sleevers, and anyone else who would like to join. If you want me to add you to the group please send me a personal message with your email address. The group will be private, so only the members can view what is posted.

Wow, it's difficult to comprehend 3 months can make such a big difference.....congratulations....keep up the good work!!!!

I think this whole journey is going to be hard for awhile. I'm on day 7 -- When things got tough, I'd remind myself that it's only 2 weeks, and I can do this for 2 weeks...And, I stay busy.
Luckily I can have broth/boullion.....I use one boullion cube in 16 ounces of Water.....and I think it helps...
Call your doctor to see if you can add boullion.....Good luck....you got this!

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!

Hey girlie
Just remember why you are doing this. It's time to start taking care of yourself again. I spent to many years consumed in grief and wasn't really living anymore.. You owe it to yourself and your family to achieve Heath and happiness!
Yes I miss food, but what did food ever do for us really?
Yes hair loss, Constipation and all that jazz happens... But I still wouldn't change it for the world

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!

Go for the hard body instead of the hard party, you'll feel great the next morning after! Happy Birthday :-)

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!

You took terrific!

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

Really unless you are planning on using it (and they are great don't get me wrong) past the purée stage they are not worth it...
Purée stage is so short lived unless you have major disposable income..
I bought a magic bullet and was able to purée my chicken in it just fine...
Like I said a vita-mix is awesome if you have uses for it beyond purée

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.

Woo Hoo! Congratulations! So exciting!

CONGRATS!!!!! wow, that's coming up soon !

JUST GOT THE BEST NEWS EVER!!!!!
A P P R O V E D !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aug 1st I get sleeved and start my new life!!
My hands are shaking!! I can't believe it's happening!!!!!

Single incision? How exciting! I'm having laproscopic and should be 1 hour for the procedure.
AND I HAVE to ask.................is anyone else's tummy doing summersaults/grumbling? I'm actually embarrassed because other people hear it......last night I was in line at the store and the person behind me asked "what the hell was that? did you hear it?"......I played dumb......sorry, didn't hear a thing LOL
Day 1 went well, and day 2 even better......I had an epiphany last night......since I am allowed 2c of yogurt a day, a thought crossed my mind........1 serving of Protein powder (choc), mixed in with the yogurt (either 1/2 or 1 cup) was a bit like pudding.....so I was able to sit down and eat something with hubby rather than drink my dinner.....I was quite happy about that.
Although it's going very good, I am still jealous of those of you who have a small meal with actual food LOL We can do this 8/6 sleevers! Enjoy your day!

Hello Ashlee,
I am going through the exact same thing right now. I am one week post op an for the first time i feel like i made a huge mistake. I am sick of Protein shakes and drinking Water still hurts and i struggle to get the 64oz of Water a day. I made dinner for my Wife and Son tonight for the first time since the surgery and i cant believe that I can't eat with the. This is such a huge change in our lives and i hope soon i can look back and say wow that was the best decision i ever made. You are not alone in feeling what you feel. I hope it does get better soon for you and hope you find good things to puree.

Wow....that's incredible.....are you sure that's not a picture of your mother in the pool? I'm sure I'll be a wrinkly mess at goal weight LOL But you look just lovely!!! Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for sharing!!!!

Aww Cindy, that's great news....nervous is normal, I'm sure!

Too funny.....I'm 5'1.5", and my PCP always rounds it up to 5'2"..........but with these bad knees (can't straighten my legs all the way), now I truly am 5'1

Jeanie, I'm in the approval process.......hopefully by Wednesday........I was hoping to have surgery this month, but doesn't look like that will happen.....maybe August..