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I know exactly how you feel. I am 6 or 7 weeks out. I lost 14 pounds the first 2 weeks. The last 32 days the scale has not moved on ounce. I know I am doing everything right. Get all my protein and water. Exercise a minimum of 4 days a week. I Track everything that goes into my mouth. I have even put the scale away because I do not want the scale to determine how my day will go. I have upped my calories and exercise, and still nothing. I have lowed my calories and still nothing. I cannot seem to shake it. I am so discouraged and frustrated. My biggest fear before having the surgery was to fail at this. I monitor myself extra close and I feel like I am the only one in the world that this will not work for.

omg. You sound just like I felt. Could not eat anything. The second day I made myself drink a protein shot and threw it up. Now anything that has the protein smell makes me gag. I am on clear liquids for 7 days. I figure I will do my best to get in as much protein as possible. When I left the hospital I had gained 11 pounds also. But I released it on day three. now I am one pound less than the day I started. Today is my 4th day. The only problem I am having is that every time I drink a sip. After a few seconds. I get this really bad pain in my stomach, then air bubbles float up. I haven't heard anyone wit those symptoms yet.

I am 46 years old. I have been married to the same man for 24 years and we have a 24 year old son, who has blessed me with a beautiful granddaughter who is 3 years old. All my life I have been chubby. Same old story as every one else. Would loose weight and keep it off for awhile then life would happen and I would go off diet and regain it all back plus a few more. About a month and a half ago my husband had a long talk with me and asked if I would quit smoking. If I quit he would pay for me to have the surgery. I was thoroughly offended. I did not see myself as obese, yes I needed to loose a few pounds but I could always do it on my own. We had an argument about me being overweight. Maybe in the back of my mind I knew there was some truth about it but I did not want to quit smoking. I told him I would think about it. I really thought hard for about two weeks. I thought they would not give my the surgery because I was too small. 5'3 and 215 pounds. Talk about denial. But I decided to look into the sleeve and thought that I can do this. Then I really thought about my quality of life and decided that I definitely wanted this. The only problem was that I had to quit smoking FOREVER. I decided to give the not smoking a try. I was not going to make a promise to him that I could not keep, especially if he is spending that kind of money on me, it had to be long term. After a few weeks of not smoking and knowing that I could do it, I decided to call a specialist in a nearby town, they made an appointment for a seminar September 3, 2013 I had an appointment to meet with the center on September 5th. I met with the nurses, did my psychological testing and she said the doctor was available to see me. I talked with him and found I was a good candidate and I was sent to scheduling. The only time available for both of was September 18th. That was less than two weeks away. So we're off. The next morning I started my 2 week diet with no preparation, went off caffine, and still not smoking. Boy was I a basket case over the weekend. First thing Monday morning had to do gallbladder scan and upper GI. Thursday going for Pre-op class, run bloodwork at hospital, and pre-admit at hospital. Next Wednesday morning I will be in surgery. Within 6 weeks my whole way of life has changed. The only thing that helped me get through it was this website. When I was nervous, scared, unsure, or down right excited. This has been my calm in the middle of the storm. I am hoping to find other individuals to go through this process with me. I really need a friend right now. Husbands, family, and friends don't understand because they have not gone through it. They are very, very supportive but they do not understand.

I have not met with the nutritionist yet. The nurse told me to exchange 1 meal with protein and eat protein and vegtables (no starchy). So I bought muscle milk and I try to eat more protein. If I am doing it wrong they will tell me tomorrow. But I have lost 5 pound already

I am having mine done in Lafayette, la. Where are you having yours done? Something a little personal, Have you gotten angry yet. Yesterday I was angry and could not figure out why. I have not reason to be. I am hardly ever angry and it really surprised me. I was even mad that the TV was loud.

Thank you for the encouragement, and yes I do have a great husband. I am feeling a little sorry for him because he get the brunt of my emotions. But he stay positive for me. I has been 5 weeks since my last cigarette and I really think I have this licked. Some days its hard but most of the time its ok. Thank you for sharing your journey with me, I really appreciate it.

Good luck to everyone having surgery today.

I am seeing Dr Cunningham and Dr Chu in Lafayette Louisiana

Hi, I will be sleeved on September 18th. I am really excited and scared and every other emotion that goes with it. My surgery is less than two weeks from my initial appointment with the doctor on September 5th. I really have to move fast to fill all the requirements. Night of initial appointment had to start 2 week diet. A few days later went for gallbladder tests and upper GI test, Thursday go for pre-op class and register at hospital with more bloodwork. Then the following Wednesday morning is surgery. I am from a small town in Louisiana