Carlotta

Looking great..good for u ..u are so close to maintenance.

Great for u that u r happy on the outcome..it is good that you tell of your struggle. The preop patient like me needs to hear this..it is not and end to your weight problem.. I realize there will be eating challenges, mentally and physically the rest of our lives

Hang in there..it will go by fast.

Wow,,what an impressive list...

Wonderful wonderful..like the pic of your before and after pants

That I great that u have kept your weight in check for so many years..I know I can lose the weight..but it is maintenance that I have issues with. I am working on this now before I have the surgery.. Seeing a psychologist once week for a year. Pre op and post op) my surgery is dec 5 ...

Congrats on your progress..can't wait for dec 5 when I have my surgery.

Welcome to the website..keep us posted on your progress,!

Sugar free jello. Just hang in there..keep yourself busy..and the times that r difficult..get out of the house..go walking , etc.

R u eating about a cup of food (8oz.) at each meal..good that u R concerned before u really get out of hand.

Wow..that is unbelievable...were u on a liquid die the whole time. Congrats.

Wow..thanks so much for taking the time to do this for us,..this is great!

Thanks for your suggestion laraloses....

Got my approval this past Friday. I am more comfortable with my decision to have the sleeve. My husband is on board..one of my daughters is now coming around with this idea. I have yoyo ed so many times ..two years ago I lost 65 pounds on MEDIFASt..gained it right back. I am exhausted with trying new diets that end up not being successful..I am not required to do a pre op diet..however, I do want to lose 10 pounds before the surgery and practice to drink 64 oz of water, chew my food well, eat slow, and started an exercise program. I am excited, scared, and hopeful..After the surgery.,I have to take care of my little pouch..I know it will be challenging at times. This website has helped me so much. Thanks to all for sharing. I will keep everyone posted on my progress.

Good idea for me to start taking a multiple vitamin..and maybe b12 to be stronger for the surgery. December 5 th is my date. I weigh 210..am 5 ft 1, goal weight is 130.

Wil do thanks,,,,,.!

Pee is dark yellow. ..should be almost clear.

The nutritionist at the hospital gave us an hour lecture on what to expect..during weight loss, after u have completed your soft diet, you will go up to 4 oz of food during your weight Loss phase.. Then on maintenance she showed what a typical person should eat..it was 8 oz.. --one cup each meal.

If u r taking in so few calories for months then how can u exercise? Would not your body be hurt by this.. ?

I sols suggest u start changing your lifestyle to prepare u for what is to come when u actually have the surgery. I did not have to a diet before surgery..but I am eating about 1000 calories per day, chewing food slowly (nutrtionist told me to cut my food in pea size and chew well) drinking 8 glasses of Water each day, and walking 45 minutes per day etc. btw eating lots of Protein. My surgery is dec 5..I hope to lose 10 pounds in 7 weeks,. Which is doable. I also urge u to get a wonderful book suggested by a sleever on this website..it is call "The emotional first aid kit, a practical guide to life after bariactricpal surgery".. It's a wonderful resources..order it today. The author is Cynthia alexander

Good for u,...

Go back to my /size 4-6 clothes I bought 2 years ago.

I thought the sleeve was to ward off hunger..I am confused.

Good for u..you may want to listen to a books on tape while u walk. It may encourage to get out the to listen to the story. At least this could be start for you to ward off the boredom.

I am sure u are excited..keep us posted on how u are doing..prayers for a speedy recovery are with u Robert.