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May 21 here ????

@ Hey! My surgery is 21 May and I'd love to have a buddy too.

I'm in!!! I'm on day 3 of pre-op diet & being sleeved 21 May (yikes). My BMI was 36 and I too receive comments like 'you don't need it' and 'why not just join a gym' Seriously? I'm like 5 foot and look like I got stuck inside a swim tube, although I must admit none of them have seen me naked (I don't even like to look)! I had intended to keep it to myself, hubby & kids due to the negativity from others and shame that I couldn't do it alone (the rest of the family just assumes I am lazy, pfft I walk 6km almost every day). Then I got to thinking, they don't know my journey so far or that the treatment for my diabetes piles the weight on, or that the dietary treatment for it is carbs first, coupled with hypertension and sleep apnoea. I'm not making a big announcement or anything, but if I'm asked I'm not going to try and hide it. This was a huge decision, a lifelong commitment but I know that this is my only hope of taking back control. Looking forward to following everyone's journey!

Hi, I'm on day 3 pre-op diet & doing ok. My sleeve date is 21 May and I'm getting so nervous (almost to the point of talking myself out of it). I would love to get hold of your soft foods recipes if that's ok? I think planning, prepping & freezing meals in advance will certainly help not being caught out & just winging it! BTW was 'ragrets' from We're The Millers?