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I went to eat dinner with the family after church for my son's birthday and they seated us in the dreaded booth! I squeezed myself in there the best way I could and just sat there thinking that much longer this won't be an issue :). I might as well go ahead and share my most modifying moment of being obese while I'm at it. We went to an amusement park and I got on the ride. I kid you not, I had 1 of the workers in the front coaching me to "suck it in" while 2 other workers was in the back holding on to the seat as support. I was so embarrassed and not only that but I was uncomfortable the whole time the ride was going from not being able to breath and having my mid section stuffed in that ride. I won't know how to act when I am able to get in a ride and not worry about embarrassing myself or my family. Those are just a couple of NSV's I'm looking forward to!! Not sure what compelled me to share this but maybe some of you can relate...

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Yay!!! You have what it takes:) Your gonna love it!!! So excited for you. 6 days post-op here, feeling good, dealing with the emotional lose of food as expected but it's still better on this side!!! Congrats!!!You are gonna love it:)

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I can certainly relate.

You are going to be rewarded in so many ways......really soon, too.

The pre & post op liquid diet was that hardest part for me.......and it wasn't even hard. 30 grams of Protein from Premier Protein ready mixed shakes went down easy and tasted great to m. I had zero hunger post-op and that trend continues.

I'm 9 weeks out from my surgery and things are really, really easy. I kid you not. This is an easy life to lead.....eating lean cuts of tasty Proteins.

For example....at work, I keep pouches of tuna and Quest bars in my desk. I also go the cafeteria and hit the salad bar for a small side salad (I load it with stuff other than lettuce). At Breakfast at work I'll sometimes have an omelette (but only finish 1/3 of it at most).

This weekend I fired up my grill and had a lot of fun cooking for my family. Enjoyed all the flavors, too. Still lost at a good rate all weekend.

Life after the sleeve has been a breeze.

Also tried on some clothes that I'd bought before my surgery......thinking I'd be able to wear them by Summer..............THEY FIT !!!!

This is after just 9 short weeks. I can't even imagine how good it'll feel after a year......two years.......ten years.........

You are going to love it and be very happy with your decision. Don't let the liquid diet throw you off. Don't eat the garbage that many folks eat during the pureed stage......don't bring the junk food back. Push through those few weeks and then PROFIT.

Happy for you.

It will get really, really easy.

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Wow your story is identical to mine as many others. I wish you good luck with your surgery. Please keep us updated! I will be having the sleeve in a month. I am a bit anxious, nervous but know its the best thing :)

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