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I really needed too read this thread' so disappointing was my Dr second revisit with the scale down half a pound. I was sleeved 8/26 and lost 16 1/2 lbs since surgery total of 33. When I suggested a platu he said it was unlikely at this stage,maybe I should have said stall? Anyway left there so depressed knowing I walked my first mile two days ago and was so proud.

Wow 99. dollars no thanks a timer will do fine lol

I had a 12 day liquid pr-op diet and it had many good benefits. It allowed me time to slow down my mind and mentally prepare for this unreversable purcedure. With the livers quality improving was a safer surgery. If the simple requirements of this prep is so horrible how will you feel when you have no choice. I think you willingly accepting this immediately give you power to start your journey inpowered. I did it and now 11 days post op and down 30 pounds. My BMI was 47

so funny, but correct about the walking I'm 9 days post-op got on a real slow treadmill walk. yesterday and found that today my back hurt. less.

Thanks for the post, I was sleved on 8/26/13 and can believe how bad my back has hurted. But since so many other thing have gone so well, I can side sleep since day 4. First post op visit tomorrow looking forward to. it.

Vsg in the morning, so happy I made it to my special day. I pray for those still on their journey to their special day!

Good luck to you also!

I was approved also and I'm now on my 4th day of pre-op diet liquids. I'm allowed 2 cups of specific veggies on the list they gave me and never thought I'd be so happy to have a salad. So far I've had no trouble and I drink Wylers sugar free in my Water and find them fantastic. Surgery date is Aug 19th My journey started June 5th 1st Seminar SW 276 6/13 Endoscopy 6/14 Pulmonary Part 1 7/3 Cardiologist Part1 7/17 Support Group ( which I needed badly to continue jumping the hoops!) 7/18 Pulmonary Part 2 ( Glass Box enclosure for breathing compacity) 7/22 PCP 7/24 Stress Test 7/25 Nutritionalist ( only 1 visit required) 7/31 1st LETTER APPROVAL 8/7 Meet with Surgeon again 8/8 Start Pre Op Diet 8/19 Surgery ( Praise God)

Thanks for the laugh glad you feel better

I understand and most of all that is the right prayer!

I would like to have more to say on the subject other than I've struggled with this process and know that after all this and all the weight loss and gain years prior that I and you both will succeed. As we wait for the ultimate tool that we have needed for so long we will use it and appreciate the journey. I just got approval from BCBS in two hours after submitting and will call Dr. tomorrow to see where I go from here. Just know your capable of this change with sucess.

Thanks just copied it as I'm still jumping thru the hoops hoping for a August Date.

Rena's you made me LoL, thanks

Does you doctor have you on a liquid diet? Congrats on the hurdle!

Thanks also I'm the lady that had asked the question but didn't know at the time how to find the forum so glad you took up the baton. I wear my hair locked so brushing through won't be a problem although when I was and condition I brush all roots (feels so good) wasn't looking forward to my locks dropping off after such a long time getting them to lock. Ty so much for the encouragement. Has anyone had the problem of eating everything that they think they won't be able to have post op???

I'm so glad I logged on tonight and read your entry, I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes on my journey and feeling so tired of the process to success. I struggling with losing weight prior to finishing the paper work. I know I've made the right choice to have this done and have read many stories of others struggles and victories. But I'm so dieted out that just this final process seem to be slipping thru my hands. I just need help and the "tool" of being sleeved is all I need to have my efforts move me towards my goals. I wish you a speedy healing and all the sucess you deserve.

I flew first class recently because the last time I flew coach when I got off the plane my whole side was numb, LOL I also purchased my own seat extender so I wouldn't feel embarrassed asking for one. Can't wait to fly coach again with out cramps on the hips.

You go girl your are a beauty and congrats on the weight loss.

So glad to read this, I just starting on my journey and only have two more appts to be filed. But ever since I've made this decision I've had a problem wanting the things that I think I will miss. I know I'm ready to be sleeved and obiviously I need help with my weight and if I was told I would never be able to have a piece of cake after this, more than likely I would have headed back to Weight Watchers. So just seeing that some of my comfort food won't kill me makes me feel I can do this.

Any African Americans with the same experience??

Are there any African American who have experienced the same??

Congrats to you keep checking out the new you in the mirror.