MsCyrus

So very happy for you both! I will be reporting back in on the afternoon of 12/28. I requested the first surgery and mine will be 1.5 hours due to my hiatal hernia repair. So I know I will have the shoulder pain from the gas. I already have Gas-x strips ready!

Ken, My surgery is the day before yours!

I am not having any Christmas festivities. I know myself and I would blow it. I am not getting together with any family and am not going out during my liquid week. Make it up next year! I got a therapist just to help me handle this better. Do what is best for your recovery! !! Stomach bug is a reason that works every time!

I am betting more have this too. Did you google this? I agree on the second opinion. No hiatal hernia found? What is the length of time since now and the endoscopy?

Justme24, I do that too! I am 5 foot 8 and I HATE when my husband, who is very sweet, says "I can't imagine being that big" and it is a football tackle MAN and I weigh more. Let's add: I want to weigh LESS than my husband who is 6 foot 1 and athletic. Also, I want to weigh what my drivers license says...

I got the 6 month wait with the classes and now I am so grateful! I feel confident in what to do before/after since our instruction was excellent. I am having surgery 12/28 at 730 am if I get insurance approval. I have completed all the requirements including pre-admission testing. One week of liquids only starts 12/20. Yep, no Christmas here! I promised my husband I would have Christmas in April when I have gone through all the stages and finally at week 12 get to eat "normal" food. We are worth it!!

Deadweight....I second the airplane one! I can buckle the buckle but I was lucky. I had to squeeze. I HATE when my body is pushing towards the seat next to me. Good one! Thanks for the reminder!

This is a fabulous post!! Never buy anything with a 1,2 or 3 followed by an x. Go zip lining with my husband without the weight limit fear. You have to weigh on the platform. Wear shorts in public. Go fly fishing with my husband and be able to make the hike in without struggling. Not be the only fat one in the room!

I requested mine so I could get it done on this year's deductible so I don't have to pay much. I am in the 6 month education series and you get to know everyone in the office really well! The nutritionist, the program coordinator, the therapist I also requested first surgery of the day to go home earlier the next day.

Tweety40, I am allowed 1 cup of coffee a day. No more or it really irritates the pouch. Best of me, I am on a try to keep super busy so I just keep moving forward phase. I am sure I am freaking out way down inside.I am having 2 to 4 food funerals a week and still trying to keep losing.....I lost 20 and gained some back and lost some and it repeats up and down....which shows me why I need this! 6 months to lose 20 lbs is sooooo slow! Beck Gal is completely correct!!!

Great responses! If your dr wanted you to lose a specific amount then they are good about telling us. I have been in here and asked a ton about the liquid pre op diet...do the best you can! My rules frome my surgeons program is: 1. Do the best you can! 2. 5 shakes a day max. Must be under 5 grams of sugar. So I got 3 flavors of Premium Protein, my favorite. Then I got 4 flavors of EAS carb control. So I made sure I had variety over 7 days. That is 35 shakes!! 3. I got a big jug of isolate whey protein unflavored powder. 4. Then drink 64 Oz of other liquid each day. Must be under 20 calories a serving. I am going online and ordering v8 diet in every flavor, I got a case of mixed berry powerade zero and diet cranberry juice. Lots of variety. 5. If we are going bonkers...our surgeon said have low fat cottage cheese and grilled chicken ready. She is the nicest and her staff are amazing. I learned so much in the 7 classes. The follow up program is amazing too.

You are awesome! Happy New Year!! I get sleeved 12/28 and am also new here. Preparing for the 1 week liquid diet.

This is an awesome discussion! We all learn so much from each other. I am so thankful for you all!!!

So happy for you!! My surgery is 12/28 and I start the liquid only diet on 12/20.

Call your dr! We were taught in class that if you have a stall then to relax and know it happens! Then: -track your food for every meal -track your Water every day and get the full 64 Oz in -track your Protein -track your exercise Make changes to any part of the above that are not where they should be. Then I hear everyone say to increase your exercise with something new while still doing what you were doing before. I started kick boxing and I also walk. If I hit a stall then I plan to run my stairs and do my PiYo DVD workout.

I start my liquid diet 7 days before my 12/28 surgery. No Christmas this year! I have a large list of what I can have but my mind is really messing with me on liquid only. Anyone have suggestions? We get 5 shakes a day and about 12 kinds to choose from. We then can have an additional 64 Oz a day of soups and juice. The list of approved foods has all the guidelines on what to buy and the calorie count we should look for. I am stocking up. I plan to stay home and stay in my room!! The classes my insurance required were great. I feel very knowledgeable on how to eat after. I sure hope I get approved next week. I hAve everything else done.

Tmcx28, I hope you can try the pain pills. It really helps your recovery! 12 pounds in 1 week is AMAZING! Amelia Bedalia, your update has helped me feel better about my 12/28 surgery! !!

Itstimealready-I hope you are thrilled to look at the scale!!! I plan to take pictures of my scale when I get there!!!! Rking-Another oneyou fabulously in onederland!!! I cannot wait...20 years away from onederland. So happy for you!!!

Great results! I hope you are beyond thrilled!! Anytime I get scared, since surgery is 12/28, I read about the successes here! It is NOT to compare. It is to remind me why I am doing this!! Justintime, thank you for your share. It took me 6 months to lose 20 lbs during my required classes. It was so hard too! I have gained some back since I got submitted for insurance approval. Bigbit!! You have done AMAZING steps towards your health! I am so happy for you!! I cannot wait to be able to share my progress!!

A fabulous topic I will be following. Thank you for posting as I am sure you are not alone!

Your hospital should have everything! Bariatric surgery is becoming a big industry so the nurses are being trained to better understand WLS patients and their after surgery needs. I have been so impressed! ! I visited a sleever yesterday and she had SoBe Water, regular water, Jello and the nurses supply sugar free throat lozenges for any sore throats or dry mouth.

I didn't get the group to show up. Please add me!kildahls@msn.com Thank you!! I visited a girl from here who got sleeved on Monday. She is doing so great that I am extremely relieved!

I really love seeing all your screen names! Some are really cute. Fatassedness is truly a keeper!! There isn't a need to compare to others. I get motivated by reading how well others did. Also, knowing stalls happen has been important so I joined a kick boxing gym ahead of time. No one in our classes talked numbers so it is a big mysterious area. Thank you for sharing! I al trying to remember when I got over 200 lbs and I think 1996 was the year.....

I am happy for you, envious, motivated and thrilled that we all have each other to share these amazing victories!