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I cant believe how fast this whole process has happened for me. It seems like just yesterday I attended my WLS seminar. My seminar was actually 01-22-19 and here I am preparing for surgery 05-22-19 in the morning. Thank to everyone who’s responded to my post with encouragement and advice. See ya on the looser bench ....,,,

9 weeks 3 days=48 lbs. I aspire to be like the big losers one day soon.

Thank you ! I am sure I will need some help along the way.

I think it's a powdered chocolate Peanut Butter? I have the peanut butter powder, but have never tried it yet. Curious to know for sure.

Hi Everyone,
I'm so excited I was approved for surgery by Kaiser yesterday. I went to an orientation and am now enrolled in their 12 week Options program.

I think Dr Ortiz is an excellent choice! I wish you all the best!

Yes, but I'm 54 and depending on your age and capabilities you will do fine.
My daughter stayed with me and helped cook for my husband, do laundry etc.

I’ve read a number of posts raving about OCC and Dr Ortiz. I took the plunge and reached out and applied for financing. The only thing left is to set a date!

anyone have any advice or stories or information they can share? Maybe something you wish you knew or prepared for before your surgery?

Forgive my daughter's disgusting room and mirror - I don't have a mirror in my own room (you know how that goes). But I guess I'll be wearing a Medium to Pride this summer when I'm home in Ireland!
I bought this in Old Navy on Black Friday last year knowing I would have the surgery in Feb - I wanted to hedge my bets and get a Large, but my daughter made me get a Medium. I hoped more than believed it would ever fit - but here we are! I could even need a Small by the time Pride rolls around in August - but maybe not with how slowly I lose, LOL.
(I'm not LGBTQ myself, but I am an Ally and my daughters and I take part in pride every year when we are home because equal rights mean so much!) 🏳️‍🌈

I can eat and tolerate most things. I've only felt sick a couple times, however I have restriction so I can't eat that much.
With that being said, I do think I could potentially graze and possibly that would impede my weight loss. It's a balancing act and I still have to work at it.
Good luck to you!

Omg you look fabulous! Congrats!
You inspire me!

Thank u

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I lost 163lbs, thank u

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Went to see my surgeon on friday may 17 he gave me a clean bill of health. I weigh 180lbs now. 
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I'm good, just thirty mouth dry.....haven't had anything to drink since midnight. Surgery running a little behind.

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Thank you..waiting now

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I stalled for a month. I finally lost 6 pounds in April. You will get there!

I'm scare, excited, and nervous but ready.
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I'm not a revision, but have had 5 abdominal surgeries prior to the sleeve. I also, had a hiatal hernia repair as well.
I had a fair amount of pain in my sternum area after surgery. Drinking Water hurt for a few weeks until I healed. Today I can gulp quite a bit of water with no pain.

I did a little, but I managed to lose 16 pounds in one week pre-op. My Dr never said if my liver was good or bad come to think of it.
Try your hardest to not cheat. Good luck! It will all be ok!

My nutritionist just gave me a sample for sheet. I know when I'm full and have had to spit food out at least on occasion. I have never thrown up food. I have a terrible phobia of throwing up and will suppress that feeling.
I get the terribly loud hiccups if I eat a bit too much.
I find measuring a good thing.

WOW THATS AWESOME I HAVE LOST 10 POUNDS SO FAR AND I HAVE 6 DAYS UNTIL SURGERY. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR POSITIVE RESPONSE! I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HONESTLY

I completely agree. I don't have any chickens though. LOL I had some stuff that I absolutely knew was no good for me so I threw it in the trash. There were a few items that weren't exactly unhealthy like some sausages and other stuff that I feel were ok sources of Protein but maybe had a bit more fat than needed but I ate them anyway. I definitely won't buy any more of the processed crap or anything full of carbs, sugars, starches, etc... Actually, right now my fridge is full of nothing but Protein shakes/drinks and Water.

My adult daughter has started eating better - no Snacks, more veggies, and doing intermittant fasting. She is not heavy, but has still lost 12 pounds. My husband eats crap - hotdogs, processed meats, junk snacks, sweets, simple carbs, cheap pizza, sweetened beverages, hardly any veggies. He will never give this stuff up. He is not overweight, but has a bowling ball on his belly. I think years of poor eating has started to affect his memory and his mood. His choice.
Am I tempted? Nope. The only thing I asked is that he not bring tortilla chips into the house - my nemesis. I basically eat my healthy food and he eats his crap. It is what it is. I am only responsible for me and after all this surgery has done, I AM NOT GOING BACK. Nope, not tempted by his junk food because I know where I would end up and I am not going there again. IT IS JUST NOT WORTH IT.

Dang you look good and fit!