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I had my surgery on Monday, June 25. I was 259.4 the morning of surgery and today I'm 248. I've dipped down to 241 before with dieting but could never break that 240 barrier. So that will be my first exciting milestone. I've been overweight/obese for as long as I can remember. Going to my 10 year high school reunion next year being a whole new me sure will be fantastic!

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Congratulations! I was also sleeved on the 25th. I'm down 8 pounds since surgery.

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I'm going in on Friday. Any words of wisdom? How was it? How are you feeling?

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Congratulations! My surgery is tomorrow! I'm trying to get in as much liquid as I can today. I haven't eaten anything since monday this past week and in 5 days, I lost 19 pounds.... crazy! I think the nerves have really set in! Congrats on your journey!!!!

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Congrats to all of you on your progress or for making the decision to do something about your individual stories. I love the story of Birthygirl going to her 10 year reunion. We'd sure like to here the outcome.

I was sleeved Wednesday, Jun 27 and am feeling great! Went to church today and felt super after being cooped up in the hostipal for two days. I started at 335 and today am 299 and working downward. It's an exciting journey and I'm glad to be taking it with you all!!!

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I feel great actually! I came home with a drain and that's the only thing bothering me, but it will come out tomorrow. I had horrible nausea Monday evening and all day Tuesday to the point I was heaving at some points. Once I finally got that under control, I was so much better. I actually started purees yesterday and am tolerating that much better than liquids. That may be my fault for drinking too quickly. I am always thirsty and tend to drink a large amount of Fluid so it's hard to slow that down.

I am not missing food like I thought I might. The only hard thing is being around pizza. My husband ordered it for our kids Wednesday night-first night home- and we took them to Chuck e cheese today. I have found ricotta with spaghetti sauce and melted mozz cheese is a great substitute.

My husband actually was sleeved last March and has lost 160 lbs and is close to his goal weight. So I was fairly familiar with the new lifestyle I would have. Congrats to everyone else on their journeys!

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Also, I am having a hard time getting much Protein at all. I have found post-op that I am not tolerating protein supplements. I've tried a couple different ones and they did horrible things to my poor belly. And eating 2oz of food at a meal doesn't allow much protein...

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Congrats on your weight loss journey. It is the best decision I've made in a long time.

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I had surgery on last Monday, June 25th. Thank you all, as i am in a place were i still have to remain in the positive state.They have this saying that i absolutely love because it is so true. " No one said it would be easy, but they did say it would be worth it." My Dr. told me i was his best patient of the day, he said it was because i walked into this with a good outlook. I am going to be super honest, i am feeling better everyday, however today i feel like Im loosing my positive outlook, things are a little ruff but it's all mental. Reading thru these post really helping me today, it helped with outlook on life right now. Thank you all cause i felt a little defeated today until i read these post. I am down 10lbs since surgery

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Lucky Lexy - what's causing the negative outlook?

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I'm so excited to be joining you with my own weight loss journey. I can't wait until I have successes like you. Congratulations to everyone, you are doing great! I am feeling even more motivated to get this done!

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Lucky Lexy - what's causing the negative outlook?

I think everyone hits a wall, and I hit mine. But I climbed over it this wall. Reading all these forms helped me so much. What made theses thoughts occur is when your limited to what types of food your allowed to have during recovery. I believe as much as you prepare for this, you don't get a full grasp until going thru it.

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Glad to hear you're doing better Lucky Lexy. I wish you continued success! :)

I think everyone hits a wall' date=' and I hit mine. But I climbed over it this wall. Reading all these forms helped me so much. What made theses thoughts occur is when your limited to what types of food your allowed to have during recovery. I believe as much as you prepare for this, you don't get a full grasp until going thru it.[/quote']

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