Denn

I'm from Houston- Clear lake area. Getting sleeved in Mexico on the 7th. On my liquid diet now!!! Is there a Houston group that gathers for support? Walks? Sharing??? Would love to join.

Thanks. The diabetes has worn down some teeth and I need fillings really bad. I have an extra day so I think I'll go for it. My coordinators said its available- might as well fix that too while I'm at it.

Did anyone get dental work after their surgery in Mexico? I was thinking it would be easier since I can't eat food anyway? But will it add to the pain (if any) and make it harder to heal?

I'm on May 7th too!!! It's my second diet day - already hungry !!!!l

Hey- I'm may 7th as well!!!!

My parents are great, great providers and good examples of hard work and making it in this world. I love them very very much. But I don't know how to tell them to stop analyzing everything I eat. For example, I have up carbs a few weeks back. Last night was my last meal before my two week liquid preop diet. Immediately my mom chimed in when I took some rice. After dinner, while watching TV with them my dad looks at me and says, well say goodbye to that belly- you won't be fat anymore. Over and over I wake up in fear that I won't lose much - my mom keeps telling people that in year I will lose 100 lbs. This is also my desire- but I'm stressing out. How do I discuss these things with them, what can I say to them afraid to disappoint them and stay fat or get fatter. I know God is helping me, I just want to be successful and make them proud.

*have given up carbs

Yay - I like this group. I'm 5"1' CW 244 GW 130 Surgery date May 7th Pre-op starts Tuesday !!!!

Please don't shoot me down, but I am going to be a Mexico sleever - May 7th. I've done tons of research, even switched surgeons after putting down a deposit for the first one. I am preparing by finding blogs and recipes and have bought baby sized containers in order to not over eat. I've been preparing close friends and family for the changes to come. I can't afford to see a counselor and am taking advantage of free counseling at my university to prepare. All that said, I do wish I had a nutritionist to even more clearly delineate every step. I've come to this forum looking for advice and tips but it seems everyone's own doctor has said something a little different. Some have said not to worry about protein while others say it's important two weeks out. I believe that whether having a doctor in the states or Mexico- self preparation and taking long looks at our lives, what brought us to being overweight, past hurts/abuse, and an unhealthy relationship with food is key. Again, I'm presleeve , but I hope and pray this community will help me through the rough times and I will not regret it. I told my mom that even if I die of complications, at least I died trying, to put that on my urn and spread my ashes at the beach- where I've felt most free. It's scary to read all the regret stories, Mexico or not, but it inspires me to read more, be more informed, prepare even more, and ask questions- even simple ones.

I have an implant - nexplanon in my left arm- in the fatty area. It was put in with local anesthesia and I love it it. It's good for three years. My period had gone away or is super lite and requires no maintenance. Some planned parenthoods place it for free.

My moms best friend didn't lose much... So I probably won't. And, a friend of a friend had gained it all back - so I will too- cause fat people have no self control. It's who u know huh?

I needed this so so bad!!! This is amazing. I am pumped !

Try mixing a piece of frozen fruit, almond milk, and my favorite - a sippie cup. This cuts down the protein smell and they have a valve that keeps air out. Good luck!!!

How much weight can a person really lose? I'm 5"1' and 240lbs, 31 years old and moderately active... Can I reach 130-140???? If no, what's real? If yes, give me some tips... I'm building a notebook to refer to and do this thing !!

Great thread! I'm a student too, and I was worried about it too. I'll be taking some college classes but not such a heavy course load. I think food prep will be key b

I've told lots of my friends and a few professors. Some immediately say- great good for you. Others shake their head, but after I explain stuff they are cool with it. I always start with, " I know I will have your support, I always can count on you. " works like a charm. But what I plan to tell others is, I finally figured out what works for me. And must be the diabetes !!! If and when people find out it will be too late for their opinions. After so long- I'm doing something for me.

I hope this doesn't sound ignorant- but how does one count nutrition facts in home made food. I am asking this because I plan to make small batches of soup, blending it, and freezing it in small containers. Is it a matter of counting each ingredient? Is it reliable? I don't want to rely only on store bought stuff because its pricy and in my head homemade is healthier than store bought ??? Thanks for any replies.

Thank you, thank you, thank you ... I am gripped with the fear that I'll only lose like 20-40 lbs. Yes, I would be thankful for that, but I've achieved that without a major surgery. I can't even imagine myself so small- but guess it is awesome :-). The last time I weighed 130 I think I was like 10 or 11 years old :-(. I am ask paying in Mexico, an don't have a nutritionist - so I'm looking for advice, and what has worked for others. Any tips are greatly appreciated. Honestly, I'd love a buddy to be able to be accountable to, chat with from time to time and get good ideas from .... If anyone is interested let me know. - thanks.

Thanks everyone!! Really appreciate it

So I guess in the future when people say, you're a NUT, I can say no can't you see my batwings, I'm a superhero. Ok, I'll stop now :-) !!!

I looked up oneder-land on my google maps and it's right next to two-for-one land. I personally spent lots of time there and

http://www.supplementwarehouse.com/ try this place for isopure, good luck

I don't think it should be banned - but I chuckle when someone says, "welcome to the sleeved side " all I can imagine is the non- sleeved walking around showing thair bat wings and lumpy arms

Where??? I'm on the 7th as well.

1. I'm afraid it will hurt and that I'll be a big baby in front of my dad. 2. I'm afraid I won't loose the 100lbs. And just lose a little. 3. That I will eat badly and just regain the weight. 4. That I won't look nice and still feel like a fat girl 5. That the diabetes won't go away. 6. That I won't know how, when, or what to eat. 7. That I will become a cranky person. I really really want to do this but can't stop think about the what if's. I have less than a month till surgery and I want to be successful - I wish I had like a trainer keeping me on track each week- do those exists (not just for exercise, but everything ) Ok, I'm done - just need to get it out and release all these pent up emotions. I'm 5"1' and weigh 240 :-( would love to weigh 140 :-).