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This forum has really made me feel better. I had my surgery on July 21 and lost like 11lbs then 3days ago I gained a pound and have held it there. I was freaking out but I see others have had the same thing so I feel much relief. I realized 1st quit weighing everyday, I need to up my calories from 400 a day to about 600 a day and I am only getting about 40g of protein so I need to increase that. I just started the gym yesterday to get 30mins of treadmill so I will keep doing that and stop stressing. Does this sound about right? Thank you so much everyone for your post they really help.

I had my sleeve surgery 2days ago and trying to drink enough protein when I am not hungry is a challenge but getting better at it. I feel great, every so often I feeling really tired so I have been laying down when that happens. I got in about 3000 steps in today so I am working back up to my 10,000 slowly. I cant wait for the swelling to go down in my belly and see some weight loss.

Great thank you so much kell778. I will check these out!!!

I am on day 2 of my 10 for my pre-op liquids diet and just bought a juicer because I figured it would be healthier for me. I am very excited to see a forum on just juicing.

My surgery date is July 21st. I have to start the 10day diet on 7/11. Sooooo excited!!

AfitRN2015 congratulations on your approval!! I know how stressful it is waiting. MzStockton fingers crossed for that August date!!!! It will go by quickly as you are doing all that is required!. senekua I know you excited about your surgery this week!! I hope you have a speedy recovery!! Let us know how you are doing!

sleevenv and prbaby28. Congratulations to both of you!!! on your surgery and pounds lost!!

I am soooo excited. I just talked to United Healthcare and I got my approval!!!! They are just waiting on the surgery date from my surgeon. I feel like a weight has been lifted, I have been so stressed this week waiting. Woohoo!

I am excited, I talked to United Healthcare Bariatric Resource Center and they did have my information for surgery, they got it on 6/11 so hopefully I will have a response soon. Finger crossed for a yes!!!

Fantastic EnglishDan!!!! such great results are very exciting!!!!

Sugarbabe, I like the Shirataki Noodles vs regular noodles. They make a nice Pasta substitute.

I have a question. I had my last 6mos weigh in and I am waiting on my approval from United Healthcare for my sleeve. But now it seems I am sooo hungry now. I nibble here and there thinking I wont be eating this and that etc. The whole past 6-7months it has not been on my mind. Did anyone else do that--get kinda food crazy at the end :-) ?

Loonachick those are great suggestions. Thank you so much!

Congratulations sdye!!! I know you are excited!!! Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery and let us know how you are doing!

Wascott, I am excited for you with your surgery coming up. I know you are ready! I hope everything goes well and you heal quickly. Lets us know how you are doing!!

Idalola, I wish you the best of luck on your surgery. I am so excited for you and wish you a speedy recovery!!!

Sugarbabe and Wascott all those area great ideas. I hadnt thought about the sip cup or making my own popsicles. Thank you both sooo much.

That is good to know, I have had 2 C-sections and a hernia fixed in my belly button. I figured it cant be too much worse than those. I think all the liquids are going to be a challenge also. You sound like you are doing great. I am soo excited and hope UHC doesn't turn me down.

Hello, I have just completed my 6mos (it was actually 7mos) supervised weight loss program. I met with my surgeon in November to discuss the surgery after talking to my doctor. I have been considered obese for almost 30years and have been worrying about my health. I don't have any health issues right now but my Mom does and have family history. I decided to take this step to a healthier future. I was looking for a forum to join and talk to real people who have experienced weight loss surgery and their challenges and successes. My surgeon just submitted the surgery request to United Healthcare Friday, so now I am waiting for hopefully an approval.