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wow! You lost 100 pounds, and 10 years or more! You look so much younger now! Congrats to the new healthier you!

Use a scarf under your helmet....like a bandana.

OH! Spanx! Got a drawer full of those! Gotcha!

@@mspal Do you have a nutritionist? What about your surgeon....have you discussed this with them? Also, there are tons of threads in many of the forums (mostly the pre-op ones) that talk about the drinking. From what I have witnessed from friends who have had the surgery, they do struggle at first with liquids, but once the swelling from the surgery is down, drinking is no problem. If there are some veterans on the boards this morning, I am sure you will get some good advice today. Best of luck to you!

@@waynejr83 Hi! you mentioned your surgery was next month. April what? Mine is April 23rd. I have 1 week of liquids pre-op. (I feel fortunate that it is only 1 week). One concern for me would be the 2nd hand smoke at the casino. Are you among the crowd or up in a secret room looking at tv screens? (I just quit smoking a year ago, so smoke of any kind "freaks" me out). I don't want to be around it because it was such a horrible addiction for me, but also from what I've heard about not healing due to the nicotine, which is why I quit so early in my process. My employer will allow 4 weeks off (1st week of pto then 3 weeks at 100% pay Short Term Disability pay) So, I'm opting for the most time possible, to re-learn new eating habits. I don't think I could concentrate on myself and doing what I'm supposed to be doing if I was at work. Someone is filling in for me, so I have no issues with not being there. They say it takes 21 days to develop a habit. Drinking all the Water, eating Protein first, not drinking while eating.....those are all things I have tried to do pre-op, but admit I have not done great. I am hopeful that once I am not hungry, and recovering from the surgery, it will sink in. I am a rule follower, so I am imagining I will do well. I used to be a "champion" dieter, just not a champion at keeping it off. This will be my lifesaver, thanks to all the support I get here, and from other support groups I belong to. Oh, and my hubs.....who will help keep me on track. All the best to you on your journey to great health!

WOW! Awesome! I bet you feel like a new person! So happy for you!

@@agalindo17 Good morning! It's morning for me, anyway.So...you are freshly sleeved! How are you doing? Check out the forums, there's lots to read, and you will see that many folks have some of the same questions you have, and the veterans have some great answers. Keep us posted on your successes!! (And congratulations on improving your quality of life!)

Where do you get compression shirts?

@@Big Opie Welcome! You appear to be in the right place. I am old enough to be your Mom, but I totally feel your pain. I'm right there with you. I broke a chair last Christmas at my sisters house, in front of EVERYONE! Read through the forums...the titles may spark your interest. There are a lot of really amazing, wonderful people here who are always willing to help, encourage, and provide you some tough love if you need it. I have been on BP now for nearly a year, my surgery is mid April, so I have been "educated" on some things we don't talk about at the nutritionist visit, or Psych visit. Do yourself a favor, and have a sleep study done, and get it overwith. Even if you don't have sleep apnea, it's a hurdle you'll get over ahead of time. Plus, if you do have sleep apnea, you NEED to have your CPAP with you at the hospital for after surgery, so you do not have sleep problems there. Have you already discussed this with you insurance company? Make sure you find out their "requirements", sometimes you can double up, and get many things done pretty quickly. Best of luck to you on your journey to great health. Keep in touch with us. Now that you've introduced yourself, we'll want to keep up with you to know how you're doing.

This is great news! Happy days!!! I can't wait to join all you "losers"! HA!

I began my journey on 4/1/14 (I quit smoking for the sole purpose of having this surgery). I didn't have insurance that covers the surgery (my hubs), so I intended to take out insurance thru my employer in October 2014. (which was not in effect until 1/1/2015). (This was the time I had to ....um....put on "a few" pounds). On June 2, 2014 I had my 1st of 6 PCP appointments to record my weight and discuss diet and exercise. On July 3rd I had a sleep study, found I had sleep apnea...2 weeks later I had Pulmonologist appt, and picked up my CPAP. On Jan 2 2015 I had my first appt with the Bariatric Center.....Had my Psych visit on 2/10, Had my Nutrition class on 2/11, my EGD on 2/25, approved 3 days after the hospital submitted it to insurance and I am awaiting surgery on 4/23. So, in all actuality, this process took me a year and 23 days. (disclaimer.....I will not start smoking again! This is all about ME and good health). The waiting will not kill you. As fast as time fly's, it will be here before you know it....then you'll say...."where did the time go?!" Keep on keeping on!

@@lauren8486 I had to do the same thing. I was not quite heavy enough for insurance to cover it. I had to gain. Now I am miserable, also. My surgery is 4/23, THANK GOD! I want this weight GONE! I just cannot wait to not be hungry, to not enjoy food, to watch the pounds melt away. That may a little over-dramatic..but I get it! Hang in there. I think you and I are on our way to slimness and good health.

at my office they'd steal it for the tupperware container.

Never seen it, but I hear people talk about it all the time at work. I don't understand why a show about obese people is such a huge draw. But everyone at work talks about it non stop, always putting down Penny. So sad.

@@Elode What a gorgeous family!! You are an inspiration!

I see it now!! Venus & Mars collide! Now I will know what to look for. I expect this one will be a little spicy!!

Oh man @@Elode I want mine gone from everywhere too! now! lol

So, what is this forum?? I found you under new content, I don't go to specific forums. I just look at who started the thread, or who responded to it, or if the title interests me. I will admit to posting in the guys room. I guess being married for a million years and raising 2 boys (men) I felt entitled. That, and nothing offends this old gal.

I used them when I was on Slim4life. You can order them from Diet direct also. They aren't bad.

nothing works! I've tried everything!! the big bra, the body shaper (that I didn't know went up from the bottom, till it got wrapped around me like a rubber band, and I couldn't struggle out of it). The hubs got a BIG laugh out of that! He had to tug it off of me! HA! Sooooo ready for this surgery!!

I want to know when the back fat goes away! I really REALLY hate the back fat! (and the "shelf")

@@matt1912 You, sir, are an inspiration!

I had to look at my pre-op instructions again. I am supposed to have 4 Protein shakes a day, and fill in with broth, Water, SF Jello, SF Popsicles, Crystal Lite, G2 Gatorade. Mine starts on 4/16. Only a week. I plan on sleeping when I'm not at work. And dusting I definitely need to do some dusting. Keep my hands busy and the house clean.

Talk about beating a dead horse (no offense to horse lovers...I love them too),