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How are you feeling?

Congratulations!!!! Best of luck to you

It's probably me, but I cannot figure out how to 'like' posts. I had a hard time downloading pics too, maybe because I'm using my phone instead of PC?

Got it! Thank you

Good for you!! Are you an exerciser? That has always been my downfall, but I am working on it. It's pouring here today, so I'm going to do my cardio walking the mall. Win-win!! LOL My skin feels great too! Good things are coming our way

Yes! Please do! Eliminating the carbs makes a huge difference and helps with the weight loss. For me, the thing that was the most difficult and inevitably helped me the most was Water. I was a serial coffee/soda drinker. Prior to this experience, I could go MONTHS without as much as a sip of water! (Looking back...gross!) I weaned myself off and have sucsessfully kicked that yucky habit. Tomorrow is 8 weeks of nothing but ice water. I bought a plastic cup/straw that is 20oz. I have at least 5 a day and I bring it with me everywhere. That helped with the drive thru temptation. I also began the post-op Vitamin regimen a couple of months ago. I didn't take any Vitamins prior. (Shocking...I know lol) The water/vitamin combo not only contributed to weight loss, it made me feel SO much better! I was in a dark place when I started this process, emotionally. My self esteem was non existent and I had NO energy! Having said that, I can truly say that slowly implementing post-op behaviors have made a huge difference physically and emotionally. How much weight do you have to lose before surgery?

@@changingme5 I had to lose 13 pounds in order to have my first consultation with the surgeon. I was required (thankfully) to meet with a NUT, PT, and PSYCH they all helped me lose weight while going through the process, thereby eliminating the need for pre-op diets. This program is very strict about losing the initial weight. It's a requirement and they do not waive it. If you are not where you are supposed to be on the day of, the surgery will be canceled. I worked so hard to get my date that I was not going to let that happen. I was required to lose 13 and as of yesterday, I am down 20! Whoooo Hoooo

I am also scheduled for July 13th! Best of luck to you