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You all are awesome!! I gained 15 lbs in 5 mos(quit smoking) plus LOTS of food funerals, & a pregnant daughter!! Every excuse to continue to eat more!! I Lost 8 in 3 weeks( my surgeon demanded in order to move forward) And only lost 4 so far during this pre-op! I commend you on your loss so far.. That's amazing!

Thank you SO MUCH!! And blessings your way that all goes well with a speedy recovery!!

My surgery is Monday 11/16 I'm so excited!!!! I love reading how everyone is doing.. Can't wait to read more of each journey!!

Thank you all for suggestions as well as encouragement!! I read through these threads and I know I'm not alone!! I seriously can't be more grateful for finding this app!! It has truly brought me out of a dark and lonely space I was in after I first began this journey! I'm laughing, smiling, most of my fears have subsided! And I feel my life coming together more and more each day as I approach this surgery! Thanks!!

Ohhh no!! I pray all works in your favor!! I know this pre-op is difficult but hey.... You'll get twice the experience!! I'm kidding, I'm miserable, watching my kids eat real food is torture... But I know it's all gonna be worth it in the end!!! I've been trying to go for walks and get out of the house when they cook so it's not too bad! I'm actually feeling better just due to the fact I'm accomplishing something to better my health, like when I quit smoking! And I thought that was hard lol

My goodness!!! Quite a ride for Sure!! Thank you and blessings to you!!

It's Wanda. ???? wow I guess it's a small WLS world lol! I'm not on there too often. I really prefer here. I've kinda been MIA on FB since my journey started. And thank you as well!! Keep us updated too!.. Good luck!!

November 16th, 4 days away ????goodness I'm so excited and nervous! It's great to hear how well those who have been sleeved are doing! And for those who will be sleeved, I pray a safe surgery as well as a speedy recovery!

I'm 4 days away 11/16/15! Excited and nervous! It's been a long road! I'm happy to hear the recent Sleevers are recovering! Prayers out to you all for a speedy recovery, and for those of you who are soon, a safe surgery!

I'm 11/16/15... I'm still in awe that it's this close!!! I go for all my pre-op blood work in the AM, had my EKG today!! I'm so excited and nervous all at the same time!! I just hope my stupid "cheating" won't postpone anything! I'm just extra paranoid I'm sure!! Lol it's awesome that I no longer am doing this alone!! For 5mos I was in such a dark place until I found this app! since all our surgeries are so close... I would love to stay in touch. I'm still very new to this app so I'm learning how to use it! I'll keep all of you in my prayers! Again.. God bless each of you on your journey!!!

I too made good healthy cheating choices, so I don't feel that awful but I've only lost 4lbs! ???? however I did lose 8lbs b4 I started my pre-op.

I agree!! I've done AWESOME today!! Lots of water, just had my 3rd shake! So coming here really helps! Thank you for all the encouragement! We got this!! We are SO close!! If Ican quit smoking, I darn sure can handle the remaining part of this pre-op diet!! So excited, I'm 5 days away!!

Congrats to you!!! I think I'd rather be "testy" lol than a "cheater"!! However my "cheating" has been healthy not bad choices, so hopefully all will be well! Good luck and God bless you all through your surgery coming up!!

I have messed up... Maybe 4 out of the 9 days, (one meal) I'm praying that it doesn't effect my surgery. I'm good all day until around 4-5pm then I'm starving! I start just clear liquids tomorrow then surgery on Monday. Im determined to follow through! I'm sorry I have no advice because I'm going through it myself! Good luck to you!

I'm on day 8 of my pre-op diet... I can't lie and say I haven't cheated.. I did at least 4 of the 8 days... With veggie soup, or just some veggies(one meal on those days) I Pray it doesn't effect my surgery.. I do very well all day until around 4-5pm and I'm starving! I try drinking water, getting another shake but like I said there have been days I gave in and ate something solid! Not unhealthy solid though! But it concerns me due to straying from my doctors orders! I applaud all who never strayed and got through it. In two more days it will be clear liquids ONLY and I'm reading more and more to motivate me and prepare me!! Thx for allowing me to share!! I've come too far to give in now!! Question... Anybody have severe gas/diarrhea during their pre-op?? Is this normal or should I be concerned?

Just started my pre surgery diet this morning! Sleeve Date 11/16... I too had a bing this weekend.. I'm trying my best to stay laser focused these next two weeks! I can't believe it's here.. I've wanted this for so long and now all kind of emotions are running rampid!! I even smoked a cigarette yesterday????, after I quit 4mos ago! I pray it doesn't effect my sugery! ???? Good luck all I'm so glad I can vent here and read that I'm not alone! You guys are all amazing!!

I am a newbie here. I added this subject to another forum and was directed here. I have been told by others that the Torah is against this surgery. I am scheduled for sleeve surgery 11/16/15. I loved what another person on this site said but thought I would move the subject here. I still struggle as if I'm doing something wrong but know beyond everything that if I don't my quality of life will continue to decrease! Has anyone else struggled like this?

Thank you so much @Trinn... As my surgery approaches, (2wks) this information is giving me more peace!! Again thank you greatly!!

The Torah has changed my life in so many ways! And because I've learned to honor and respect leaders I took their word. However I have not spoken directly to my Rabbi. When I have tried to have conversations about it, I'm shut down not able to speak because they feel it's against Torah and if they listen to me try to explain all the benefits, they are supporting what Torah is against. I was also told that I was taking the "easy way" out. I know now that my decision is the right one. I even found a blessing over the internet specifically for this surgery!

Not my Rabbi, but family members who are leaders in our cummunity. I'm also new to the Torah as well. I'm not Jewish, I'm sure this sounds difficult, it's hard to explain. However those words had me in a very dark place because of my love for Torah.

I absolutely AGREE!! Thank you!!!

Thank you both of you!!

I know this is probably a very unusual question... I've had lots of people try and talk me out of this due to their opinion that the surgery is against Torah. I've already made my decision sleeve date : 11/16/15... however I'm just curious if anyone else has had an issue as this??

Wow thank you so much Dub!! I don't think I have ever posted this much on any site EVER! And I have never felt so welcomed, as well as encouraged in the past few hours than I have in God knows how long!!!! Thank you for the suggestion to get on my PC.. Something else to look forward to! Congrats on your journey!! I've seen many replies from you and I respect how you encourage so many people!!

I've been on this journey for awhile now.. I'm just so excited that the date is almost here! I've done this so far alone, I am so thankful for finding this app!! Buddies PLEASE!! Lol I'm tired if feeling so alone!