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Last week 222.4....this week jumped to 226!! ???????? On to the next challenge!

223.8

222.8 this week!

No change for me this week!

225.4 this week

Hello!! I would like to participate! This will be my first challenge and I am hoping to get some much needed support! My starting weight is 223.0. I would like to get to 208.0 by Memorial Day! Thanks and Good Luck to everyone!!

It's not just an antibiotic, there's an antacid and one other pill. The sleeve may not be healed enough to handle the meds at one time.

I had H Pylori and a hiatal hernia as well but it was found prior to surgery during my endoscopy. I had to take an antibiotic as well as an antacid for 2 weeks straight. Prior to that, I had no problems or previous stomach issues. My surgeon said it was probably not a major problem and it may have been a long time before it could have become a problem. I'm not even sure how long I had it but I'm glad it was treatable!

Love the blog so far! I had my surgery 3/3. I will be continuing to follow your journey. Congrats on your loss so far!

Thanks so much!! I'm excited, nervous...every emotion I can feel I'm going through them all! They're calling for a major snowstorm in the Philadelphia area Sunday night into Monday...6-12 inches of snow so I'm praying I get to the hospital safely and everything goes as planned!! I'll be thinking of you all who are also scheduled Monday and am hoping to post as soon as I can!

Congrats!!

Hi Jerziegirl! We share the same surgery date! My liquid diet is getting better everyday and I've lost about 10 pounds so far. Good luck to you and I will definitely be following along on your journey!!

I have 2 weeks of the Optifast shakes. My surgeon said the pre-op diet is to make sure your liver shrinks. It makes the surgery easier for them.

Just received my surgery date 3/3! I like Muscle Milk. I'm also going to try Body Fortress next. I heard that one is good as well.

Just got the call with my surgery date! 3/3/14....so excited I finally have a date!

About 2 weeks! Longest 2 weeks ever!!

Just got my approval today from Cigna!! Now waiting to hear from my surgeon's office with a date! I can't believe this is really happening! I am soooo excited!!

I understand! I started July 2013 and what was supposed to be only a 3 month process got me to 7 months! I am beyond ready!

Hello all...I'm officially joining the group! My paperwork has been with Cigna (has been since 1/15) and I'm just waiting from them on whether or not I am approved. I also have my surgical clearance appointment tomorrow. I'm excited, nervous, & ready all at the same time!! Hoping for an end of Feb or beginning of March date!

Luckyme2g, I feel your pain! I just found out I had it as well last week and I have my 2nd sleep study on the 19th. I'm starting to notice little things too now that I've been diagnosed with it. I just want to not feel tired and not get the migraines anymore! Hope things get better for you once you get your cpap!

Hello! My name is Shauna and I started my sleeve journey on my Birthday 7/10/13....I've been thinking about getting the sleeve for sometime now but had my surgeon consultation on that date after deciding now was the time to make the change to get the weight off so I can live for me! I am almost done my pre-op process. I only have my pulmonary clearance left to get. I just found out I have mild sleep apnea so I have to get tested with the cpap machine then within a month if all goes well, I should get my clearance. (YAY!!) This process has been interesting for me because I've found out about a number of issues that I have but wouldn't have known about had I not decided to have this surgery. Looking forward to making new friends who are going through or have been through this process as well!

Thanks so much!!