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I got a call from the marketing director of the hospital yesterday and they asked me to be the Spokesgirl for the Bariatric program!! They said they will pay for professional before and after photos, be on posters and write a blog about my journey. I have not committed myself to it yet, but I feel honored they asked me!! I get sleeved next Thursday, June 18! It's coming up so fast!! I am 24 years old and am currently around 263 lbs.

Hey! We should get together Jose. I have my surgery Thursday though. I hope yours goes well! Btw, you can come to our support group in McMinnville. It's the third Monday of each month at 6pm. I hope to see you there!

So I talked to the manager and they will be paying me for the blogs and take me shopping for new outfits and get photographed. I'm nervous for my surgery though! I will definitely post on here, you guys are so supportive!!

Thanks guys for your support! Your right Miss Mac, it is a great opportunity to build my resume; which is perfect because I am going to graduate from college next year. I think I will go for it! I emailed the photographer yesterday and am so excited to get photos taken! I just have to figure out what to wear...lol

Thanks! I want to. I asked if there was any compensation but probably not...that's ok, the opportunity is a great one!

Hi everyone! This is my 9 day of my preop diet and I have already lost 10 lbs! My surgery is not until June 18 so I am excited to continue to lose more - hopefully 15 to 25 lbs. Anyways, I am having horrible constipation that is causing me pain. It's bothered me the past couple of days and so last night I took some stool softener and laxative, bug it's still not working. It says it might take 2 to 3 days to work which seems like a long time. I'm calling the doctor today. Has anyone else have this problem? What happened? Any solutions?

So I am on my fourth day of my preop diet and have gone from eating 2,000+ calories a day to around 500. I am really craving something I can chew right now that is savory. So I have been looking at what I call "food porn" on pinterest. It's tempting but strangle empowering and satisfying looking at the gorgeous food and saying "no" right now. Anyone do the same thing? How did you cope with preop cravings?

I think the preop diet will hopefully help with postoperative cravings because we are getting through them now. NSV: On my fourth day or diet, I went to a Mexican resteraunt with my brother's fiance and sipped water while I watched her eat and drink a margarita!! Yay to everyone who can hold against cravings!!

Hi everyone! I am on my third day of my preop diet and have been drinking an average of 500 calories per day. I am following the plan, but is this not enough calories to keep my body healthy?

I hope so! Keep me updated, good luck!

Wow! That sound healthier. My doctor never gave me a calorie goal, but I have had three or four Premier Protein Shakes and water with crystal light. I had a little jello yesterday, but today I am miserable and foggy...I am sorry to hear you dont feel well either, I am hoping it will go away in a few days once my body gets used to it. I hope for the same for you! When is your surgery?

Congratulations on your blood pressure! I'm sorry you are in pain, I hope it goes away soon. I am preop right now and nervous.

After a week of waiting, I have finally got my date for June 15!! I am so excited and nervous. It still has not "clicked" and feels surreal. My family took me out to a nice dinner and now I'm going out with friends to celebrate. I start my preop diet on Monday and I am nervous because it my last week of school! Anyways, I am just very excited and had to share!!

Thanks guys!! I have a great support group. Update: They just changed my surgery date to June 18, which kind if sucks, but now I have more time to lose weight before the surgery!! Good luck Lauraellen80! You will do great.

I know what you mean. I am nervous for the surgery though because I have never had one before. However, all the inspirational stories have really been motivating me, have they for you?

This is my third day on the Pre-op diet! I can't believe that I will be getting sleeved in a few weeks! Its going to go by fast, as next week is finals, camping and then surgery. They moved my date from June 15 to June 18, which will give me more time to recooporate after camping. I am nervous but so excited! I hope everyone has a good surgery and great recovery!!

I am so excited because I get my date for my surgery today! I can't believe this is really happening. It will be the week of June 15 which is only a few weeks away and will go by fast. I keep having dreams about my surgery...will it hurt? will I cry? will I regret it? I am trying not to give into my anxieties, but my OCD is driving me crazy. How did you all cope with anxiety? What was your experience like? I could use some encouraging words!

I will be the week of June 15! I get my date next Tuesday!

I am having the sleeve done at the end of June. I am so excited! I am meeting with my doctor tomorrow to set a day. I would totally be up for having a support group in the area. When would you guys want to meet?

Hi! Have you had your surgery yet? Who will you be getting it by?

I am from Salem, OR but am having my surgery in Mcminnville. I was hoping to find some people in the area to create a support group. When are you having your surgery?