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@@cecejd and @@tinab08 would you guys be up for getting together? Also, @@lauriedunn1 and @@tsmith5110 can you send me your emails in direct msg? And anyone else who's interested in meeting up should send me their emails as well and I'll start organizing! My Instagram name is Sleevedinjersey

Hey Laurie! I'm about 5 weeks post op and I just moved to Morristown so my exercise right now has been moving and unpacking. Lol. I'm going to join a retro fitness in parsippany, but I have a bunch of dvd's I wanted to do also if you're interested? I have the t25 program (which is intense but can be modified) and I think insanity (which I'm def not able to do anytime soon haha). I also have Zumba and dance videos which I figured would be a fun way to start. Thoughts?

@@lauriedunn1 do you have friends/meet up with post op people? Do you want to?

@@lex8701 @@tsmith5110 @@JustJaime5 @@JenniferO2188 @@dar81 @@CountryGirl5584 @acmags31 Lex, Tsmith, Justjaime, and Bino... Looks like we're all in North Jersey! If you guys know of any local support group meetings let me know, otherwise... how about we all get together??? Anyone who's interested in getting together in North Jersey let me know! I'd love to set something up. Megan I'm from northern jersey. Morris county

Jaime, do you know of any local north jersey support group meetings?

Where in NJ are you from? Does anyone know of any support group meetings in north jersey?

Hi everyone! I feel like I'm writing an online dating profile. Anyway, I'm currently living in Florida and having my surgery this coming Tuesday. EEEEEKKKKK! I'll be moving to NJ 2 weeks after surgery (I KNOW I'M NUTS). I would love someone who has been there, done that and bought the small t-shirt to show me the ropes and be a mentior! Any takers?!

Just a quick venting moment... I'm on Day 5467 of the preop diet... okay fine- day 10/14, it just feels like forever. My preop diet is all liquid Protein ONLY. No solids for 14 days. I am ALMOST there, and my surgeon actually advances your diet quickly, so there is an end in sight. BUT I JUST WANT TO CHEW. I've chewed gum and spit it out. I want to crunch something. I miss pickles. Okay I sound crazy, just needed to share!

LOL well, I just took the sugar free Jello i have in the fridge (the ready made store bought kind- yes it's allowed!) and stuck them in the freezer out of desperation. Science project or amazing? Stay tuned...

So here's a question, for those of you who aren't married and are still dating... how do you deal with going on dates and literally only being able to eat 2 shrimp as your meal? What do you tell people? Anyone have any experience with this?

Completely agree!!! They're great! Also for those clears days- Protidiet tropical fruit drink is good, and I'm going to try grape soon, will keep you posted!

Do you have to use Unjury?

So interestingly enough, I've had migraines since I was 6 years old and this didn't even cross my mind before starting the preop diet (or even when considering wls). This may be TMI, but my migraines are triggered by a number of things but I can at least count on one every month with hormonal changes lol. If I were to get a migraine this month it would/should have coincided with day 3 of my preop diet. Shockingly I didn't even realize I didn't have one because I've been so focused on doing well on the diet. When you posted this I realized that this is the ABSOLUTE FIRST month I have NOT had a hormonal migraine. Now, my average cal consumption on the diet has been 700-900 (I promise you thats the lowest amount I have ever willingly consumed lol), and I have yet to have a migraine. I hope this gives you some comfort! And I've said it before and I'll say it again... if you're eating >100mg protein, physically you will most likely NOT feel hungry, mentally you will. You can do it!

I start my preop diet on Monday... R preop shakes per day for 14 days. That's it. Feeling some doubt right now but constantly reading these forums so I can keep my eyes on the end game. Hey! If I'm on day 5 of 14 and still going strong, so can you! I'm the girl who loves wine every night and sitting down with papa johns. If I've got this... YOU'VE got this!

THIS!!! Now that I'm not eating all the time I'm reflecting on everything. I'm actually happy to be on this all protein shake preop diet because it really does start preparing you mentally for what to expect after the surgery. In all honesty I've taken in 800-1000 calories and anywhere from 80g-130g of protein these past 3 days and I am not PHYSICALLY hungry. Mental hunger on the other hand... I understand what people are talking about when they say head hunger and how much of a mental/emotional challenge this is. I'm really glad I'm tackling it now versus after surgery when my body will be stressed as well. Any good book recommendations for overcoming these mental/emotional issues? So folks, day 4 of 14 and still going strong. Love synthrax nectar proteins, protidiet fruit drink and wonderslim pudding/shake mixes. Just placed an order for some protein soups, will keep ya'll posted. Stay strong and keep on drinking!

My surgery is June 2nd as well!

On day 1 of all protein shakes only for 2 weeks... it's going to be an interesting 2 weeks!

So... I'm on day one of my preop diet... all protein shakes for 2 weeks. Day 1 and I'm dreading the next 13 days LOL. Now I understand why they talk about low energy... I'm dragging right now and it has been less than a day! Well, I guess that's one of the reasons to do this now, gets your body used to what's coming. How did you all feel energy wise during the preop high protein/ minimal carb diet?

Hi!! When is your surgery scheduled for? Mine is June 2 with Dr. Shillingford!