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Good Morning All, My surgery on the 13th went well. And today is 4 days post. Wouldn't you figure I would be trying to go back to work today. Well, honestly I feel okay physically. I do get the urge to vomit every now and again but I am working on that. Apple juice helps...working on getting the rest of the post op diet to work, since apple juice is the only thing seems to want to stay down. Going to try a Protein shake for Breakfast to see if we can get some stability.

Wishing you all a safe procedure and recovery. I am 2 hours behind central so it is 6 here. Will be heading over soon. Catch you on the sleeved side.

Alright, I am currently at the airport will be boarding shortly. Of course I have one stop on this journey.

Fiesty, you have every right to vent, and if not here then where. Just keep the strength you have and come Friday, none of it will matter. I will say this though, your friend is your friend and probably has been the way she is acting for a while. Because we are conscious of it does not mean it wasn't always there. Of course I don't know the situation so I am just saying. You do this for you and can be an example for her.

Congrats to you cowgirlJane!

Welcome Bug, I am fairly new myself, but there are tons of people here who have been there where you are or are currently going through. Being able to just browse and has been great for me. With regard to insurance, I can't say much because I am self pay, but good luck to you on your journey.

Awesome Ritchey, don't you just love how helpful kids can be sometimes. I got up this morning, ran an errand then thought I was going to pull weeds in the backyard....pfffft I only got half way before stopping. That chore will remain undone. Maybe I can convince the kiddos to do it, have a paid contest on who can make the biggest pile of weeds ; > So it's Wednesday! I will be flying out tomorrow afternoon, excited, nervous, etc. etc. But ready to get it over with. I do have one issue, with all this liquid I take in, I cannot stay out of the restroom. I literally have to pee all the time. Is that why I have lost 11 pounds in 3 days, mostly Water weight...gosh!

Fiesty, I am packed, but that does not stop me from going through the bag daily to see if there is something I left out or need to take out. Since I am traveling, I want to pack light. And yesterday I just kept sizing up two different bags to see which one was smaller or lighter since it will be carry on.

Oh ok

Really, I am familiar with the area Toward Converse

Me too Mimi...we will have to meet up one day!

When your clothes are falling rather than you falling out of them...

Thanks! Today I weighed in at 237, HW 245, G 145-140

Belize that truly is awesome! Here I go off to start day 3 of pre-op...so far, down 8lbs since Sunday! Friday will be here before you know it.

Wow! Richeycop, you have a lot going on with the children. I have 3, a son 13, nephew 14, and daughter 10. Just an update on this pre-op. I am doing well. Two days so far-I tell you I really feel like the weirdest person in the world to like the sounds my belly makes when it it hungry. Just three more days and a wake up and us 11/13ers will be on the other side of the sleeve. The thought of this and the sounds of my belly, help me to get through. The headaches are there but not until evening and I just go to sleep. How is everyone else doing?

OMG! I was just thinking about this as I laid on my side hugging my pillow last night. My surgery is Friday and I kept waking up with the thought of how long it would be. Love the suggestions!

CW: 240 First time? Pregnancy with my daughter 10 years ago. Note she was nearly 10lbs Last time? Today I declare, I will not see these numbers or anything above it. Of course, have not had my surgery yet-Friday is the big day!

Click on the person's profile. At the top right portion of the screen it will say add friend.

Hello, I will be sleeved on 13 November; I am definitely looking forward to joining the sleeved side. I live in Texas.

txgirl27, the fact that you are saying this out loud to others speaks very highly of your character. You have acknowledged the mistake and now it is time to move on from there. Of course, in a couple of days after this pre-op kicks in full gear, remind me that I said that .

Central Texas!

Premier Protein has one that is 30g of protein. I use the chocolate and vanilla, but there is other flavors. they come drink ready and are sold at Sams, costco, and a few other places I am not sure. I put mine over ice in a glass, and my child tried to sneak a drink and asked where I was hiding the chocolate milk. I had to make an announcement to not drink my protein it is all I have; of course the Jello announcement shortly followed, and I ended up just making regular jello for them.

I too wondered about this issue, specifically since I will be traveling alone, and I live in a two story house. Then a light bulb went off. If I am supposed be walking, I could just unpack from the car, taking out just s few things at a time. So for me that is my plan. I live in Texas, and most times there is a gentleman around who will assist with the carousel and the overhead bin. Mia

Sam that is great! We shall keep in touch since we are all on this journey together.

I decided to go alone, as many who have it done in Mexico do. The plan is for the turn around to be 5 days; go there spend the night in a hotel, have testing and surgery the next day. Over night at the hospital, and 2 nights and a wake up in the hotel before flying back home. Thanks, best wished to you. I look forward to this journey with you. I will update on how I am feeling once I start the pre-op. : )