August 2013 Roll Call

[bigbolo73 0]

Bigbo' date=' I'm so sorry. I know that had to make you about cry. Did they put you on a pre op diet? I lost 20 lbs in a month on the pre op diet. You can do it. We are here for you.[/quote']

No not yet he won't submit my paperwork unless I'm 400lbs

[newme-in13 37]

Hello All! I was sleeved 2 weeks ago on August 2nd. So far everything is going pretty well. I am back to work today and already finding it a little challenging keeping up with the Protein, Vitamins and Water intake, but I will get there. I am still on Full liquids till August 28th.

As of this morning 17.5 lbs down. (no preop)

Hope you are all doing well!

[NotLookinBack 164]

Good luck today to all of the 8-16 sleevers.. wishing you all smooth surgeries and speedy recoveries!!

[411angela 107]

Wait a second? Your returning back to work Monday? Eek! Your a trooper!!! I was sleeping most of the day Away the first week just because of the lack of food your getting you'll be exhausted! Listen to your body! If its tired let it rest! You'll be healing for the next 6-8 weeks!

Yea, I didn't really tell people at work. I just took a week of vacation. Luckily I pretty much have a desk job and can work at my own pace. I'm more worried about my job as a momma! But I'll be trying to take it easy. Thanks! :-)

[vsginkc 117]

I love this thread! It allows us to see "both sides" of the journey. Many of you are already past surgery and many of us are still in the liquid diet phase. I don't know about you guys, but this liquid diet is making me tired and cranky. That makes me really scared about surgery. I'm drinking 4 Protein Shakes a day for a total of 120g of Protein and 630 calories plus drinking crystal light (which I hope counts as water...). After surgery, it will be way less than this. How in the heck do you do it?? I guess your body adjusts. But I'm nervous. Add on the nerves pre-surgery and it feels darn near unbearable already. I know I need to get busier - quit reading this board and starting getting some work done! That said, hanging out with you guys makes me feel lots better.

Thanks for letting me ramble....

-Angela (surgery date 8/22)

[denise633 86]

I'm having surgery on aug 29th and I am allowed to have a full Breakfast the morning before then liquids.. Nothing after midnight......I guess every surgeon is different with their requirements

[tina5978 33]

How did it go?? Mine went great already home from the hospital

I came home yesterday. The first 24hrs were tough, killer gas pain and all of the poking and prodding at the hospital allowed for no rest. Home now and feeling much better. How about you?

[miss_cee85 160]

:Begins Rant:

When does the "Why the heck did I get surgery" feelings end???

I was a pre-op'er who always remained positive. Even through my 2-week diet. But, now I see its not easy. Welp, no one said it will be. I'm just in & out with my moodiness. I can't wait to see the scale during my 1-week post-op visit on Monday. Maybe that'll change things a bit...

:Ends Rant:

[Bfatfree 4]

Congratulations on your surgery date!

I have been approved and am waiting for a call for my surgery date. Hopefully I will join you as one of the August Sleevers. Keep us posted.

[cherylc 4]

August 20th, Dr Nicholson in Plano.

I'm having surgery near you! Mine is Baylor Plano. It's like we're sleeve neighbors.

[HeatherL 40]

I'm having surgery near you! Mine is Baylor Plano. It's like we're sleeve neighbors.

Cool! Who is your surgeon? When is your surgery?

I'm having mine at Victory Medical Center in Plano.

[Lisaq332 28]

I love this thread! It allows us to see "both sides" of the journey. Many of you are already past surgery and many of us are still in the liquid diet phase. I don't know about you guys, but this liquid diet is making me tired and cranky. That makes me really scared about surgery. I'm drinking 4 Protein Shakes a day for a total of 120g of Protein and 630 calories plus drinking crystal light (which I hope counts as water...). After surgery, it will be way less than this. How in the heck do you do it?? I guess your body adjusts. But I'm nervous. Add on the nerves pre-surgery and it feels darn near unbearable already. I know I need to get busier - quit reading this board and starting getting some work done! That said, hanging out with you guys makes me feel lots better.

Thanks for letting me ramble....

-Angela (surgery date 8/22)

i can mix mine up a bit...I'm fortunate that way...today was eggs for Breakfast, turkey lettuce wrap & a banana for lunch

[cherylc 4]

Cool! Who is your surgeon? When is your surgery?

I'm having mine at Victory Medical Center in Plano.

Dr. Kennedy - Baylor Regional Medical Center in Plano

[Olivia2233 10]

August 19 here we go! Good Luck everyone!

[Olivia2233 10]

I came home yesterday. The first 24hrs were tough, killer gas pain and all of the poking and prodding at the hospital allowed for no rest. Home now and feeling much better. How about you?

Thanks for the update!