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My feelings were hurt for sure when I got on the scale and since My Doctor told me at least 3-5 lbs a week would be my goal I was shocked at the 1 lb. I've lost an average of 2.5 on weight watchers .. And had high expectations with this tool in place. Just a little disappointed... Some ppl are a little rude on the forum.. No need to laugh ????????

I'm also at the purée stage and I tried to also eat some solid food and lord help me it was the worst experience even though I only had two bites of chicken and I chewed it 30 times ... I think my love of chicken is gone I can't do any meat none purée for sure I have been back on soup for four days now ... The purée stage is weird ... I wanted to try some chili with no meat and mashed beans but I'm afraid of the gas. I screwed up and sipped out of a straw before I realized that I had been doing it ... I had gas all in my back .. My husband helped I thought I was sore from swimming (I know it was toon soon for that too) and everytime he pressed on my back I would burp lol ... Lessons ... I now am more conscious of straws it was such a habit pre wls and now you can't pay me to drink out of one.

I was sleeved on April 23rd down 20 lbs pre op and 14 lbs so far post op. I know it's not going to be over night but it's getting really depressing my family isn't being as supportive as I thought they would be. My family eats fast food almost every night while I enjoy broth (hooray for purée, started today) it's really getting on my nerves. I think I'm more on edge than ever ... Please tell me I'm not the only one has had a down moment through this process... I'm feeling like I shouldn't have done this having a lot of regrets.

Oh my goodness this thread is way out of hand ... They were assholes Lmbo... In a moment of weakness I lashed out. Yes it was my decision and no my family does not have to eat what I'm eating either .. But before I decided to have wls we as a family discussed the types of meals that we ALL would be having. We were doing fine pre op they waited until the time that I really needed the support post op to have a fast food bonanza .. I know it sounds crazy but they backed out of the deal and I was pissed. I've eaten alone the last two days and it sucked but I'm over it.

Thank you all for the wonderful comments. It's just that hubby is cheering me on while he has a freaking cheesesteak in his hand .. It's irritating and I asked him to please eat somewhere else but he refused. I think I will have to start eating my meals alone b/c every time the family goes out and brings back the good Old fast food that I once loved it makes me feel like punching them in the face ... Children included. I got some rest and am feeling okay now it's just been a tough couple of days and here I was saying prior to surgery .. You got this girl you worked through all of your "stuff" and now my head is saying damn girl you don't have this there is some more stuff you need to work on and I'm not ready.. I'm a planner and I thought I checked everything and crossed every T.. But there are just some things that come up that you don't anticipate .. I never thought I would be feeling angry sad yes but I'm mad at the world when I can't eat .. I think I read somewhere that it's all a mind game and that part is so true. I get to go to the gym tomorrow and hopefully that will take the edge off. Thanks everyone!

Hey there, I had my surgery on the 23rd of April ... At weigh in I lost 23lbs. Was released from hospital on the 24th. I got up and walked right away since I was terrified of getting blood clots in my legs.. Little to no gas in hospital but home I've been burping and passing gas a ton.. Still on liquid until the 30th and sugar free but I have a feeling that sugar free is really bothering my new stomach. Anyway I feel great ... My question is when did you all start to see weight loss did it take a few weeks? Or was it right away I've stepped on the scale a couple times since being home and no change.

Soo I'm scheduled for surgery on the 23rd just 5 days away not counting surgery day! And a friend and I are doing it together, same doc and hospital...only thing is I was scheduled first, at least a month ago hospital arrival at 5:30 am surgery 7:30... My friend calls me up yesterday and says her surgery time is 7:30.. As well and Arrival 5:30. I questioned it thought she was pulling my leg... Now normally I wouldn't freak out.. But I am since this whole process has taken me 5 freaking years (plus I'm starving).....this is probably no big deal but I don't want the chance for any slip up to happen. Is this normal and should j just call and talk to the nurse to make sure that it's normal... I know I know. ????????????

I relaxed a bit and didn't call the nurse or my surgeons office to confirm.. Well it's the day before surgery and I just received a phone call from the administrative liaison from the hospital my surgery has been moved to 8:30 am instead of 7:30 am so arrival time will be 6:30 ... I immediately recognized the telephone number from the hospital and my heart did a flutter. I'm so used to disappointment, but she said relax it hasn't been cxld ... So anyway turns out I was really double booked and I'm pissed that my friend got my slot by mistake when my spot has been confirmed for well over 30 days. How the fudge did that happen ... Anyway everything happens for a reason and I'm so glad tomorrow is surgery day!! Finally ------- ????

Thanks so much for responding... I'm feeling a tad better .. My Surgeon is quite popular here in California... Certainly hard to get an appointment with him and there was a waiting list.. So now that I'm in .. I'm in you know.. I will try not to stress so much it's all in gods hands and he is in control he wouldn't get me this far and then something so minor like schedule conflicts messes it up . I'll just keep praying and trust that Thursday goes well

My surgery is the 23rd and I have only taken 3 days off ... The 23rd is a Thursday and I plan to be discharged Friday according to pre admission... Saturday, Sunday, and Monday off back to work Tuesday. I have a desk job as well but I also work from home with a flexible schedule. So if I need to take an hour nap I'm going to do it. I'm excited and nervous good luck everyone.

I'm on Day 4 and last night I had some lightly salted cashews (the whole bag) 3 servings. I did so well through out the day and it I was desperately wanting something salty and crunchy I should have chose something better. After reading this I feel scared straight. I convinced myself that I was picking a healthy choice but The 14th is my pre admission with hospital and Dr. I have a higher bmi and I'm so stressed. Today is a new day and I'm sipping my water and sticking to the plan.

April 23rd here... And it's day 3 for me on the pre-op diet.. I'm so scared of not doing well that I'm probably losing from stress ... I totally messed up yesterday and had a tuna sandwich from subway.. My head has been killing me non stop headache since I stopped coffee completely about 6 days ago.. Although this morning it's starting to taper off???? I think it's caffeine withdrawal ... I have premiere protein for breakfast and lunch fruit as a snack usually a pear or banana and an orange throughout the day. Yesterday I made a chicken soup that I plan to eat until the 23rd for my dinner.. Minus the noodles tons of veggies and chicken breast. .. plus a gallon of water.. CoQ10, multivitamin and my bp med for breakfast and dinner.. I actually started the vitamins about 3 weeks ago and bm's are ridiculous thankful I work from home. I hope that my last spot before surgery goes well.. It's Tuesday.

Hello, I've been scheduled for almost 2 weeks for the 23rd of April.. I'm in the 400's and I've been eating right making changes, swimming and walking to get my weight down some. My Dr has not said that I needed to lose but I wanted to at least lose what I can before surgery. I've lost 10 lbs so far and I need to lose 20 more to get out of the 400's. liquid diet starts on the 10th but can anyone recommend a Meal Replacement that I can do now to help me reach my goal? Thanks

I've been using this, half scoop for Breakfast lunch and having a healthy choice dinner ... I'm not required to do pre-op diet until the 10th which is approaching quickly. I kept saying the 23rd was so far away and oh my goodness it's coming quick. I'm going to look into the ensure. I'm so nervous and excited and worried about the unexpected even though I've been scheduled and the Dr clearly has my chart I have had so many road blocks and I keep thinking would if I get to pre-op final consult prior to surgery to do blood work and the surgeon says no :-( I'll quit worrying and just work at losing this 20 lbs so he can at least see that hey I'm willing to do it even when not asked.

Thank you, I know this is probably on a thread already but Im still new to the site and haven't had much time to completely research all areas thanks for the response.

I'm in Cali my highest weight was 525 Dr consult 442 current weight is 432 ... My Dr has not said that I need to lose anything the hospital has no weight limit ... This thread makes me nervous I hope I don't get to Dr consult before surgery which is the 14th and he says lose more weight.. I'm doing everything I can to lose another 20 lbs before the 23rd. Surgery is scheduled for 7:30 am already in the books... Can he change it?

I told a few ppl my closest friend, godmother and husband of course my children they are young.. My immediate family no. I have a few family members who have always complained about my weight and I frankly think it's none of their business.. I just want to work hard and live my life without judgement. About 5 ppl in total know. April 23 is my date. I told my manager I was going on vacation lol

Scheduled April 23rd with Dr Patrick Coates in California. GW 150 SW 525 CW 432

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Don't give up my insurance fell thru twice and it's been 5 years of waiting and jumping thru many many hoops.. First insurance wanted the laundry list 6 months of diet blah blah etc. I had HMO and a big fight between providers and medical group caused a hold on surgery. Year later new medical group new provider after the 6 month of diets again etc insurance denied me, said I didn't prove any "failed attempts" the diet I was on was successful.. ???????? a year long of appeals... so for about 2 years I said I'll just stick to the diet which was working until I ran into some "stressors" and the weight started to come back.. ???? just November I decided to try again. Dr. Couldn't get me in until December 21... I cxld rescheduled Jan 9th nurse calls Dr had emergency and reschedules me(My Dr is in high demand appts are hard to come by) Feb 9th 2nd consult.. Turns out I didn't have to start over.. They approved me right then and there.. Set up Psych evaluation, dietitian and pre-op appts. All finished and surgery is on 23rd of April ... But can I say that it's killing me to wait even another week! Keep going if you really want it don't stop until you have it.

Congratulations!!!

Hey there, Question, does anyone have any testimonials regarding PCOS improving or being cured after WLS?

Wow absolutely beautiful! Congrats on your progress... I am looking forward to less flare ups..

I feel the same way, I was finally scheduled for April 23, 2015. It seems so far away!