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losingtheselumps    93

losingtheselumps
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Ok everyone, here goes.....

I started my one week pre-op diet today. My surgery is in one week, June 7th, 2016 and my nerves are really kicking in. I have seen several people posting their stories in this forum, so I thought I'd give it a go. It will be nice to have one place I can update everyone and keep track of my progress. After reading so many inspiring stories in this discussion thread, I hope that one day, I can do the same.

I'm all stocked up on Protein shakes/ powders (Premier Protein shakes, Unjury protein powders, Syntrax protein powders, and GENEPRO protein powder), broths, teas, and sugar free Jello. Luckily, my pre-op diet allows a dinner consisting of 3 ounces lean meat, 1 cup veggies, 1/2 cup fruit. Thank goodness!

And now for the hard part, posting my weight. Sigh.....First, my height is 5'6"

HW- 290+

SW-287

GW- 160-175

There...I did it. Hopefully, I will never see those numbers again.

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Sleeve it to Beaver    187

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Hi Heather!

Good luck with the pre-op. Don't over think it and don't worry about what you aren't having. Just think how much more the scale will drop when you weigh in for surgery.

How exciting!!!!!

I am scheduled for tomorrow. We got this!!!

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losingtheselumps    93

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@@Sleeve it to Beaver Thank you and good luck tomorrow. Love the name by the way!!

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losingtheselumps    93

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@losingthelumps Good luck with everything!

Thanks!

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Jobey    177

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I'm having mine done on June 7th too, so excited!! Not long now!! I'm freaked out too and nervous but I just keep thinking about what I will look this time next year my numbers

Height - 186cm or 6'3"ish

High weight - 140kg or 310lbs

Current weight - 135kg or 297lbs

Goal weight - 75kg or 165lbs

5 days to go

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losingtheselumps    93

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@@Jobey Yay, surgery buddies:) Good luck with everything. I agree, I can't wait to see where I am this time next year:)

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Jobey    177

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Are you in America?? Cause of the time difference I think I'll be about 15 hours ahead of you. Which means I can tell you what to expect!

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losingtheselumps    93

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@@Jobey I am. I'm in Texas. Yes, I would love some tips:) Thanks

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losingtheselumps    93

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3rd day of pre-op diet. My goodness this is hard. I know why it's so important, which is why I'm being strict about it, but dang it's hard!

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losingtheselumps    93

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5th day pre-op diet and it is getting easier. I'm just keeping myself busy and getting caught up on cleaning. That seems to help.

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losingtheselumps    93

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@@DukeLacroix Thank you for the encouragement! It is already getting easier, and I can't wait until Tuesday. How have the last 4 weeks been for you?

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jacmac    7

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I was sleeved on May 19 so I remember how difficult this time is. First of all the pre-opt is the pitts, but I honestly feel like that was the best thing I could have done to prepare me for the future.

I was a nervous wreck before surgery, but it really wasn't that bad. Just follow the directions and try and stay hydrated. Now that I am approaching 3 weeks I feel great. My weight is down and I feel like I am able to listen to my body better than I ever have before. The only problem I had was that I ate a small amount more than I should of a couple of times which left me uncomfortable but that is part of the learning curve.

Remember just relax and know that this what we all need and that we will be thinking of you.

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losingtheselumps    93

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I was sleeved on May 19 so I remember how difficult this time is. First of all the pre-opt is the pitts, but I honestly feel like that was the best thing I could have done to prepare me for the future.

I was a nervous wreck before surgery, but it really wasn't that bad. Just follow the directions and try and stay hydrated. Now that I am approaching 3 weeks I feel great. My weight is down and I feel like I am able to listen to my body better than I ever have before. The only problem I had was that I ate a small amount more than I should of a couple of times which left me uncomfortable but that is part of the learning curve.

Remember just relax and know that this what we all need and that we will be thinking of you.

Thank you for the advice! I appreciate it.

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Today is the day!! Headed to the hospital. So excited:)

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