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I've been all sorts of weight, slim, chubby, pregnant, fat pregnant, and now I'm obese borderline morbidly obese. Whenever I get asked what size I wear. I ask what size are you, then say 4 sizes more than you or 8 sizes more than you etc...they never ask again. One time when i was pregnant and started really putting on the weight a old hag at my job said I don't look pregnant at all. I just look fat! Mind you I was a size 8 pre-pregnancy and a size 12 and 8 months pregnant when she called me fat. I haven't done the surgery yet, but I'm not looking forward to the vicious comments that will definitely be directed my way. Especially from my co-workers. I have told two girls at work already, one is a good friend and the other knows people that have done it and has been a great source of information about both successful and unsuccessful results and so on. They both will be coming with me to the gym once I can work out so we can keep each other accountable. The rest I'm just going to tell I lost the weight by not eating as much and exercising, which isn't really a lie...right? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Day 4 was horrendous for me. But I pushed through and I'm on day 5 now and doing much better. Hang in there. You can do this! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm going to wear my nursing bras as long as possible. I just stopped nursing 2 weeks ago so they range from M,L,XL and a few 40DD. Hopefully I won't have to buy any in between sizes. I was a 36C pre-Pregency and I'm hoping to fit back into that size post-op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How was day 5 @@bill1130 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in. I need to stay as busy as possible. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is the 31st. My testing is Tuesday. I haven't smoked cigs since December 8th. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I'm almost done with Day 5 and honestly I'm so proud of myself for not breaking. This is the first day I'm home all day while on my liquid diet. The kids were at grandmas too and I was so worried I was gonna break and just eat everything in site. But I didn't. Having shake 3 now. I save my last shake until literally right before bed to avoid waking up hungry at night. I downed about 6 Popsicles tho. Every Time I had the urge to eat something I ate a Popsicle. Down 9lbs since the 17th and that keeps me so motivated!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm finishing up day 5 of my liquid only pre-op diet and it's getting easier. Drink your Protein shakes and you'll be fine. You don't feel hungry but mentally you'll crave everything. Just stay strong! Crystal light and sf Popsicles help tremendously. So does sf Jell-O. How many days is your liquid diet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's great! I was told I had to quit six weeks before my pre-surgery testing. I used to smoke a pack a day for the past 20 years but I quit while pregnant (twice) so on my birthday I had a morning cig with coffee and said good bye to both smoking and caffeine. Best decision I ever made. I feel so much better and happier and my skin looks great. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Your gallbladder is there as well. You should definitely go see a doctor asap. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have a fantastic cauliflower "pizza" recipe. My kids can't even tell there's no dough in there. If or when you move on to mushy veggies this would be perfect. It's 150 calories for 2 slices!! Basically it's just cauliflower, an egg, some parmesan and low fat cheese. You can put fresh tomatoes and basil in place of the sauce. Just realized that I'm still pre-op and idk if cauliflower is allowed post op. If it isn't I'm sorry. Just hang in there. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

On day 4 today, and it's getting better. Yesterday was rough! I'm so glad to have gotten through the day without breaking! I think it was more mental then anything else, but I was also physically exhausted and couldn't wait to just get some rest. on the plus side, I'm down 7 lbs since Tuesday, which is fantastic!! It's been a few months since I've been in the 260's so it definitely felt great. I'm getting a bit bored with the all liquid diet, I feel the need to break up the taste, so during lunch today I went around the health food stores and I found a bone broth with jalapenos at the Vitamin shoppe with 10 grams of Protein per cup. I just mix one cup of broth with one cup of Water and finally some flavorrrr is back in my diet! Only 10 more days to go until Surgery Day!! Woohoo!

@@bill1130 are you taking pills or liquid vitamins?

@orionburn Wow you're almost there! I'm just a few days after you, mine is scheduled for the 31st. I know, my kids are spending the weekend at grandmas, so I plan on sleeping the whole time! LOL

@bill1130 I am on my second shake for the day and I did have half a yogurt (as per my plan) but I am not allowed to take any pills pre-op so I haven't had any Vitamins in 3 days.

@orionburn Welcome! Reading your post just gave me hope. I'm on day 3 and feeling a bit out of sorts...I just have to keep trying to push through! What day is your surgery?

@bill1130 I'm doing okay. It's not as bad as day 1 but I do feel a bit out of it. Groggy>? yea that's right I feel a bit groggy.

How are you doing today Bill? It's getting easier, right? Can you have salad on your pre-op diet?

Oh how cool!! Let's be sleeve buddies!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im on day 3 of the liquid pre-op diet. Started on the 17th, surgery on the 31st. Surprisingly not as hungry as I thought I'd be. I drink 3.5 or 4 premier shakes a day, 1 serving of yogurt too. The yogurt helps!! I can have a 8oz glass of skim-milk but I've never really liked milk by itself. I'd say day 1 was pretty rough but sugar free Popsicles & sugar free jell-o got me through it. 2nd day I stuck to Water, my shakes, yogurt and two cups of broth. Im in the state of mind - keep my eyes on the prize!! I have pictures and my calendar in my fridge to keep me motivated. We can do this!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My pre-op testing is scheduled for the 24th, getting sleeved on the 31st. I found out last month that I shouldn't be smoking cigs so I quit dec 8. Lately, I've taken a hit off a joint, eaten a gummy and smoked a small blunt. I suffer from nothing. I just like weed. I don't smoke it often or anywhere near what I used to years ago but I smoked recently as a farewell Will they test for drugs when they test for nicotine? I'm starting to worry that I may have sabotaged myself Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You need a new doctor. Take a copy of your medical record and go somewhere else. Sounds like they've dropped the ball a few times. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Dr. Holover in New York. He's the top in the state and has a super friendly easy to talk to staff. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg. I rearranged my whole closet just this past weekend. I have a skinny closet with all my pre-pregnancy size 6 & 8's. And then I arranged the other clothes that range from a 10-18 by size order. I plan on slowly easing my way back into my old clothes God willing they will fit me again one day!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been thinking about this too! I'm scheduled for the 31st. So far I'll be bringing my phone, charger, ear buds, loose pj pants (old maternity ones that I kept specifically for this) nursing bra cuz they're super soft and easy to put on even with an IV. Panties, Fuzzy slippers, comb, hair ties, deodorant, moisturizer (face & hands). Full change of clothes to go home in. After reading this post I'm adding a chap stick, eye mask and robe. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App