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I know from my end, I was happy to do the 6 months pre op so I knew as much as humanly possible about the sleeve. My surgery date was originally 12/19/13 and because of the 6 month pre op we discovered a few intolerances that resulted in my being very ill and having to get my gallbladder taken out (which happened on November 9, 2013. After healing and making sure I had no gastrointestinal issues from my intolerances I am now finally 20 pounds down and scheduled for surgery on June 23rd! I would recommend doing the pre op work and getting in the right mind set for the life changing event that is going to occur.

I've been sick with some viral thing! So the first three days were golden. Lol. I'm confused as to how some people have full liquid diets and others have shakes and food. All I want is to eat applesauce or cream soup. Is that silly?

I am also scheduled for June 23rd. !!! I am on day three of my two week full liquid diet (:

What is everyone drinking ?!

Tomorrow starts my two week liquid pre op diet! I'm afraid of not being able to do the whole 2 weeks as easy as I hope I can. My surgery is on the 23rd as well and I'm nervous! I'm going to try isopure for the 2 week pre op. Is anyone else?

Hello all! I am beginning my final stages of pre op and getting the sleeve on June 23rd. I am an every day girl who loves to cook and have big dreams of writing a cook book for my fellow WLS peers. Here is where I would love YOUR help. I would love to hear what your favorite meal is post surgery so I can play with it and "recreate" it if you will. I want to take this year after surgery and be able to say "yeah you can do this and eat wonderful food. These are favorite meals from other WLS friends from around the world. Don't give up now!" Thank you everyone!

I appreciate it. I want to gear towards younger people because from my group meetings and other online forums it would help guide them to stay on track.

Thank you so much! I want to incorporate anything from either surgery participant! So excited to start these new adventures!

A. I never said I was selling the book. I want to help people reach their goals by giving an array of ideas for them at the click of a button. If they would want a hard back copy, that is something I would work out per person. B. I am not asking for recipies but yes their name would be mentioned. I am asking for simplistics. "Steak burgers and onion fries" "grilled zucchini flat bread pizza". So if "Jane C from Portland" loves to make home made veggie Pasta the world will know Jane C from Portland loves to make her family veggie pasta and this is how I make it simply and full of flavor. Here is how you could substitute X for Y. I want to help people learn that it is easy to eat healthy without breaking the bank. To show them they can succeed without losing flavor or their comfort food. Sorry if you took anything wrong.

Hello all! I am just starting my final stage of pre op and get the sleeve on June 23rd. I am a fun loving girl who loves to cook and in one year, I want to have a cook book drafted for WLS patients. I would love to hear what your favorite meal is post surgery so I can play with it and "remake" it if you will. I dream of creating something and being able to say "you don't have to give up flavorful food in order to live a healthy life. Here are what myself and fellow WLS patients love to eat and here is how to do it. Don't give up before a new life begins" I hope to hear from you! Thank you so much!

Oddly enough my go to is "I fucking hate you" by Godsmack. "The pride" by five finger death punch (especially the lyrics "I've got the scars to prove that only the strong survive")"2nd Sucks" by A Day To Remember. The list is endless! 21 days till surgery!

I'm June 23rd! I think that's close enough (: I'm from PA and so ready to get this journey going. Not looking forward to the two week pre op diet though ):

I've tried several. The main reasoning for my surgery (yes, even before weight loss) is everything makes me sick. To much liquid, all foods, it's never ending bathroom trips. So I eat very little a day and absorb no nutrients. The powders make me sick pre op. Hopefully they won't post op. I'm going to order the nectar stuff on Monday to try as well as buy the isopure and the pure ice ready made drinks from GNC. So nervous. I want to be successful in so many ways.

This is going to be my game plan as well. I know my hubby will not want to cook for 3 weeks, so I'm going to see if while I go work out if my mom will cook enough for three to let him eat. I HATE every shake I've had so far, I hope Isopure works out for me ! It's my last resort. Thankfully its not a powder! Anyone else with this problem?

I am not self pay, but my surgeon said most of his patients for the sleeve go home same day. I live about an hour away from the hospital I will have the surgery at. I'm nervous and don't know how I will handle the pain (I'm such a baby about surgeries lol) but my hubby and my mommy will be taking good care of me (: they will not let me fail!

My hubby likes bigger girls too. He thinks 180 is a good weight. I was thinking 140 for my lack of height. I'm petrified of losing him because of me getting healthier/thinner. I don't wanna hurt him by passing away at a early age, but I don't want him to find me repulsive and unattractive either. ): that is why I'm always second guessing.

Me too!!!!!!

I fully intend to work during mine. I have my surgery on a Monday and my last day of work is the Saturday before and that's only because my employer is closed on Sunday during the summer. I also plan to go back to work after a week. That's my plan anyways, it may not happen that way.

Could you list some of those drinks? I feel getting my liquids is going to be the hardest thing. I need to try Isopure for my Protein. The powder drinks make me sick. Any other suggestions? (: thanks! !

Hi June sleevers!! I'm scheduled for June 23rd and in all honesty I am FREAKING OUT! I know I need to "cool my jets" but come on, this is only my second surgery ever! And my gallbladder removal (this past November) was ANYTHING but enjoyable. So excited to live my life and be the fun and energetic person I am inside this oversized body! Good luck all you early June sleevers! Let me know how you do! ♡

I'm new to this, so bare with me. My surgery is on June 23rd and I'm working on losing some weight before I have it done. Does anyone have any suggestions for workouts?

I've lost 6 pounds this past week. I actually hate the my fitness pal app. I have a 30 pound goal in 8 weeks. I think I can do it! !

My surgery is on June 23!! I wish you the best of luck. I'm super nervous but excited to build a better self.