lastingdreams

I'm not allowed pureed food until after week 4.

Hey, I'm scheduled for the same day as you and have very similar numbers. I've had a very different response from people. I work with a woman who was once 435 pounds. She is now under 200. She is the person who recommended my surgeon. I have other friends who have done it as well and everyone has done amazingly. Are they all society skinny? Well, no. But each one is healthy and happy. I have been overweight for literally my entire life. I haven't been under 300 pounds since I was 13. I've never lost more than 30 pounds on any diet. My surgeon and friends believe in me and so I believe in myself but I totally get the terrifying possibility of failure

I weigh 396 pounds. My doctor gave me no pre op diet with the exception of eat 80% less in the 10 days before surgery and no food after midnight the night before. I'm scheduled for August 18 as long as i can bring down my white blood count.

If shipping proves to be too much, I'm in northern nj and will be sleeved in 2 weeks (so I'll have use for them soon) Thanks Jennifer

Congratulations! I am actually the day before you, July 21! I am super excited so I can imagine that you are as well. My doctor didn't ask me to do a diet pre-surgery. From another Jen (with one n)

that is amazing! Congrats! 57 pounds is awesome!

Hello everyone! Reading this thread has been a major source of comfort and motivation for me.. I am 30 years old. I have been overweight my entire life. They sent notices home in kindergarten. I was 300 pounds on my thirteenth birthday. I have never been a healthy weight. I am scared that the surgery won't help. I am also scared that I have been too heavy for too long and I will have serious complications. I want to be normal, but I also don't want to not wake up. anyway, what you have all shared has been a major help to my peace of mind so thanks!