Anyone else with a Feb 1st date?

[perforce 243]

Awesome, glad it's working for you. I don't have a fitbit else I'd look into it. I've got surgery on 2/2, I'm also 32 and was around 270 when I started preop. My first surgeon didn't require one but when I changed my new one did. Luckily I got a choice between liquid diet and regular food that's low carb/low fat.

[prettyCali916 299]

Awesome, glad it's working for you. I don't have a fitbit else I'd look into it. I've got surgery on 2/2, I'm also 32 and was around 270 when I started preop. My first surgeon didn't require one but when I changed my new one did. Luckily I got a choice between liquid diet and regular food that's low carb/low fat.

Wow we are close in stats! I'm down to 276 with this diet. Let's keep each other posted - you're one day after me!

Yeah I put myself on a liquid diet for the most part but today I am mandatorily on all clears!!! So far so good! Glad you got to choose. A lot of people don't.

You might like a Fitbit later on when you start getting more active its addictive to see your steps and try to beat your records. Then you can add other people and challenge them - motivating. And the app on my iPhone lets me track food, weight loss, calories burned - the Fitbit even tracks your sleep and how well you slept (restlessness, waking up, etc).

Sounds like I own stock in the company eh? Lol.

Edited January 31, 2016 by prettyCali916

[perforce 243]

I actually have a jawbone up that does much the same thing, but I had to stop wearing it when it started to give me a rash on my wrist. Apparently I didn't need to worry too much about the low carb thing after all because I got to the hospital and the surgeon okayed they giving me potatoes with dinner.< /p>

[prettyCali916 299]

I actually have a jawbone up that does much the same thing, but I had to stop wearing it when it started to give me a rash on my wrist. Apparently I didn't need to worry too much about the low carb thing after all because I got to the hospital and the surgeon okayed they giving me potatoes with dinner.< /p>

Yeah I've heard about those! And I've heard about the rashes from these things, even the Fitbit. That's awesome!!! Did they weigh you at all?

[prettyCali916 299]

Ah!!! Discharged at 10am. Made it home at noon - stopped off at the pharmacy on the way home.

Drank a 15g Protein shake on the way home. Feeling good except I'm sore all over - arms and legs. My potassium was low yesterday so I think that's why.

Laying in bed now with a full Water bottle and a heated blanket. Hubby is nearby on his laptop - he's already offered Jello and a shake so I'm in good hands.

Oh - and doc said yesterday that I should be 15lbs heavier because of the IV. Well I got on the scale and I was down a lb! Yay!!!!!!!

This is so amazing!

[Ohsosleeved 13]

Congrats! So excited for you!

[It's Time 178]

Ah!!! Discharged at 10am. Made it home at noon - stopped off at the pharmacy on the way home.

Drank a 15g Protein shake on the way home. Feeling good except I'm sore all over - arms and legs. My potassium was low yesterday so I think that's why.

Laying in bed now with a full Water bottle and a heated blanket. Hubby is nearby on his laptop - he's already offered Jello and a shake so I'm in good hands.

Oh - and doc said yesterday that I should be 15lbs heavier because of the IV. Well I got on the scale and I was down a lb! Yay!!!!!!!

This is so amazing!

Congrats and thanks for sharing your journey - I will be joining you on the sleeved side on the 9th and it definitely helps reading your process

[prettyCali916 299]

@It's Time

I'm glad it's helpful! It is best to take in all you can and follow your surgeon's instructions to a T. That will ensure you have the best outcome. Having a hiatal hernia was unexpected because it didn't show up on the upper GI but I was aware of what it was and knew it was possible to be found - I signed a consent form saying he could fix it if I had one. I had read a lot about them on here so I was not shocked or freaked out. I'm really glad this forum exists.

Good luck on your upcoming procedure!!!!! You'll do amazing!

Edited February 4, 2016 by prettyCali916

[prettyCali916 299]

Day 3 is winding down. Managed 45g of Protein in total and so far 34oz of Fluid (including shakes). I'm going to drink 6 more oz of Water before i go to bed. That's the best I could do today.

Meant to post that last night lol

Day 4 - woke up. 3 pounds down!

[It's Time 178]

@It's Time

I'm glad it's helpful! It is best to take in all you can and follow your surgeon's instructions to a T. That will ensure you have the best outcome. Having a hiatal hernia was unexpected because it didn't show up on the upper GI but I was aware of what it was and knew it was possible to be found - I signed a consent form saying he could fix it if I had one. I had read a lot about them on here so I was not shocked or freaked out. I'm really glad this forum exists.

Good luck on your upcoming procedure!!!!! You'll do amazing!

Thank you ????

I am actually having a hernia repair as well and it's probably what freaks me out most but I'm ready for the journey

I do agree that we need to be knowledgeable going in and I have and definitely will continue following what the surgeon says - I need a smooth ride ????

[AJKMMC15 63]

Congratulations, I've been reading about your journey. I was just submitted for insurance approval today. Are you on instagram documenting your journey?

[prettyCali916 299]

No not on Instagram. Just here lol! I could try though.... Create an IG strictly for this and post pics and stuff??? I might do that!!!

And thank you!

[Aksig1953 0]

Feb. 10th is mine... How are you doing? Wishing you well...

[prettyCali916 299]

Feb. 10th is mine... How are you doing? Wishing you well...

Good luck! That's right around the corner. It will creep up on you. Are you ready?

[Aksig1953 0]

Somewhat ready... when I think I am, then I doubt myself... Age old story, scared of the un-known... Do you mind me asking where in California do you live? I'm in Cathedral City, right next to Palm Springs...