Calling All March 18 Sleevers

[Melinda1 13]

My date is also March 18th. I live in Newport Beach' date=' Ca. I wish you all lots of luck.

This pre surgery diet is for the birds.

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Good Morning????

You are very close by! Have you heard of The New Program?

[missmeow 156]

We don't have a puree stage, just full liquids then soft foods and solids if tolerated at 4 weeks. Have you guys gone shopping? (New program folks)

[HisSunshine 1]

Hi everyone, I'm new to the site.

I too will be sleeved on March 18th. This is day 11 of my liquid diet.< /p>

[Melinda1 13]

We don't have a puree stage' date=' just full liquids then soft foods and solids if tolerated at 4 weeks. Have you guys gone shopping? (New program folks)[/quote']

Hi Missmeow????

Are you having your procedure done with The New Program out of Newport?

[Melinda1 13]

Hi everyone' date=' I'm new to the site.

I too will be sleeved on March 18th. This is day 11 of my liquid diet.[/quote']

Welcome????

We are getting very close! How ate you feeling?

[Euroyen99 37]

Yes, I am having the procedure done by the NEW Program.

[missmeow 156]

Yes' date=' I am having the procedure done by the NEW Program.[/quote']

So that makes three of us. maybe we should share a room, lol, just kidding.

I had a 2 week diet because I'm BMI over 45.

To be honest I was told to lose some but not too much, so I lost about 8lbs (230 to 222). I could have lost 20 maybe more if I was focused but I didn't want to jeopardize my approval. But really, I just ate what i wanted and made sure to be good a week before weigh-in. I wanted to eat, which showed me how much stress eating I do. I was stressing over making the decision.

I wish I hadnt rollercoastered my weight since last August when I went for my consult (@217). I had a long period before I went back, my original date was in december. But the reality is that I needed the time mentally to prepare and frankly make myself sick of food. I managed to go back up 233, but have stuck to my pre-op, and was 218 this morning. At the rate it's going I am hoping for a starting weight of 215, which would still be almost 40lbs less than my high weight of 252. So I can still feel good about all of it.

While the shakes aren't great, they aren't terrible. Its been pretty easy to stick to for me. The nut okayed me for a small low carb dinber for my sister's bday tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to that.

[SunshineGirlG 21]

Hi all

Had my pre op tests today - all clear - its starting to hit me that this is real. getting butterflies in my stomach - hopefully my surgeon will remove those too

Melinda1 - my kids used to cry when i got my hair cut. they are young and like stability and routine - think of how many more years you will have with them because you are healthy - and you'll be able to play with them more because you'll have more energy and be able to move better - it's a gift you are giving them - don't feel guilty even for a second!

[Melinda1 13]

Yes' date=' I am having the procedure done by the NEW Program.[/quote']

Very cool! Is your date the 18th? I believe I'm the first procedure of the day;0)

[Rinamatie 13]

Welcome

We are getting very close! How ate you feeling?

I am very excited with a lot of other emotions. I can't wait to get beyond the surgery and get healthy!

[beba238 123]

did anyone get an EKG or blood work done before surgery? if you did were your results anemic? i'm scheduled for Tuesday the 19th and i am teriffied since i was a bit anemic during the process.

[slimjim41 33]

I am slightly anemic too. They didn't say anything about it other than, "You're a bit anemic." So, I think we're ok as long as it isn't more... I'm the 19th too.

[Euroyen99 37]

They told me that i was the first one......??? Maybe it was a sales ploy? I guess onlybtime will tell. Im not looking forward to the Clear Liquids only.....

[Melinda1 13]

Hi all

Had my pre op tests today - all clear - its starting to hit me that this is real. getting butterflies in my stomach - hopefully my surgeon will remove those too

Melinda1 - my kids used to cry when i got my hair cut. they are young and like stability and routine - think of how many more years you will have with them because you are healthy - and you'll be able to play with them more because you'll have more energy and be able to move better - it's a gift you are giving them - don't feel guilty even for a second!

You're absolutely right! Thank you????

[Melinda1 13]

They told me that i was the first one......??? Maybe it was a sales ploy? I guess onlybtime will tell. Im not looking forward to the clear liquids only.....

Lol! Could be! I truly wouldn't mind being second. Given the two hour drive from San Diego, I've got to leave VERY early. I'm not looking forward to the clear liquids either BUT bring on the skinny!!! We are going to be thin and healthy????