Hello All

[Jimenez456 0]

I want to introduce myself to all. Well im not a great writer but have been intrigued by this site and wish I found it sooner. I am getting the sleeve on Sept 23 I really am looking forward to it. However the doctor had me start my liquid diet on Monday 6th which I have been perfect about, not as hard as I thought. They actually have me drinking Slim fast optima cans instead of Protein Shakes ( I wont be able to do them after the surgery). I am currently 410 lbs, I lost 10 lbs since Monday. I cant wait to say goodbye to the weight. I am doing this for myself and my 4 year old daughter.

[goodlife 3]

Hi Garv and welcome to VST!

Congrats on making the decision to do this....you're going to love it! Your daughter is going to love the "new" you as well!

I hope the time between now and your surgery goes by quickly for you!

I hated that wait! I was impatient and wanted it done NOW! lol

[Maddie 9]

Welcome and best of luck on your journey, keep us posted.

[Dansha 16]

Welcome, you are gonna love your sleeve. WOO HOO.... that's how much I love mine. :thumbup: Good luck and best wishes on your upcoming surgery. Please keep us posted with your progress.

Deb

[lamsunshine 2]

Welcome to VSG, it is a great place with alot of supportive people, and alot of great information. I wish you luck in your journey. Keep us posted, we are all here for you. PS I'm not the best writer myself.

[Jimenez456 0]

Thanks I will do my best to keep all updated. Last night was a difficult night Im so irratable about not eating and I cant watch TV cause ever 5 seconds theres a commercial about something that looks fantastic. So if I dont watch TV i get bored rather quickly which means I get hungry rather quickly. I will be ok is all I keep telling myself. My goals are to get down to 180 lbs so I got a long journey 230lbs and its not going to happen overnight or if I break my will. I have to stay strong and will.

[goodlife 3]

Garv...just keep telling yourself this stage is TEMPORARY. Take it one day at a time...or hell even one hour at a time if you need to. Drink a lot of Water or water with sugar free flavoring added to it. That helps fight the hunger.

My fav is koolaid sugar free grape and fruit punch.

[AniO 0]

Welcome Garv! I look forward to cheering you on and hearing about your successes.

AniO

[TwoStepsBack 15]

Hey Garv, it's lovely to meet you. These guys are awesome, and an invaluable source of information and support. Best of luck on your journey, not long to go now! you can do it! xx

[MissSparkle 0]

Hi Gary

Welcome on board... I am on my pre-op diet at the moment as well (six long long weeks!!!) I so know how you feel right now. Well done on making the decision to have a sleeve. Let us know how you get on.

take care

Sue

[Dansha 16]

Hi Gary

Welcome on board... I am on my pre-op diet at the moment as well (six long long weeks!!!) I so know how you feel right now. Well done on making the decision to have a sleeve. Let us know how you get on.

take care

Sue

SIX WEEKS DAAANG!!!! Sue.... girl I feel ya!!

Deb

[Jimenez456 0]

Thanks for all your support, 9 days to go, I am feeling great about everything now, I had a great couple days and the support from everyone is overwhelming. Its nice seeing people who understand what I am going through. It feels god knowing people have made it without cheating, as I have not cheated once yet and really made it this far. I hit my breaking point already and beat it, things are only looking up.

Thank you everyone.

[MissSparkle 0]

Yes six weeks is driving me completely mad ........................ !!! lol

[Jimenez456 0]

Sue, 6 weeks!? WOW you should be anyones inspiration when you get done. I thought 2 weeks was rough, you are a trooper.

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[MissSparkle 0]

I am due to be sleeved on 5 October. three weeks today . Ahhhhhhhhh!!! They nearly gave me a two weeks diet and then changed their mind ..... Quite jealous (lol) that you only have two weeks ..... But in the nicest possible way!!! :-)

you must be getting very exicited !!!

Edited September 15, 2010 by MissSparkle