My story- Pre-op and on.

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I want to journal my story, and if I can help anyone along the way I am glad.

I am at the end of pre-op day 5 liquids. My dr requires all liquids; 3 shakes with 3 extras the choice of Jello or broth or SF popsicle.

I have been doing two premier Protein shakes and the dinner shake is almond milk with MuscleTech % whey chocolate powder. Grinded with some ice I feel like it's a chocolate milk shake for dinner. snack 1 is broth, snack 2 is Jello, snack 3 is a popsicle. Lots of tea, Water and 1 cup of am coffee. I kept the caffeine for the morning to function and asked my NUT. She explained I may have headaches after surgery with it and that I'm ok.

Day 1 I felt like crap at the end of the day, sugar and carb withdrawal headaches were a doozey.

Day 2 was better and I used Tylenol pm to sleep off the last of TH headache.

Day 3 and 4 we're the weekend so I rested and drank Water.

Today day 5 was a busy work day. I am a supervisor and my work is non-stop. The busy was good kept me moving and going and no hunger pains. I think I have found my groove and look forward to what's ahead.

HW 330

CW 235

Surgery date 1/19/17-Sleeve

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Sharing, I first was going to keep it a secret. Now I have told everyone employees, family, friends and I was surprised on how many positive comments/support I had. Even the person I thought would be negative was super supportive and asked so many questions.

I am glad I shared and was surprised by people.

I love this forum and am now starting a list of foods to try based on other people's posts when I am ready. Ricotta bake is number 1 on the list.

HW 330

CW 235

Surgery date 1/19/17-Sleeve

[Syaniya 319]

Wow, Awesome job, almost 100 lbs down already. How long have you been working to get that 100 off? Imagine the progress you're going to make with a little help from your sleeve!!! Way to go

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Hi thanks the 100 pounds was from 2007-2014 then I began slowly gaining it back after a Hysterectomy, That's when I decided I needed help from the sleeve. I think the hormonal shifts got me lol

HW 330

CW 235

Surgery date 1/19/17-Sleeve

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[Syaniya 319]

Good Luck on the 19th. I'm still waiting for my date which hopefully will be around March. Go tomorrow to see the NP so maybe she'll give me a better time line. My ins. requires 6 months of visits

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Thank you Suaniya, mine was 3 mos. for the insurance.

Today is day 6 I have drank my magnesium citrate and waiting for any effects. I feel good I worked this morning then did my final pre-surgery workout session one hour with my PT of circuits and cardio. I felt my self tire faster than usual but still had a good workout. I'm not lethargic or exhausted as people have described. I am constantly drinking Water to try and keep my body going. So far the evening headaches are mild and other than 8pm hunger grumbles I am holding steady.

HW 330

CW 235

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Morning of day 7. It is Wednesday tomorrow is one week to surgery. I am getting nervous and anxious for it to be here, and trying to keep my mind occupied.

I worked out yesterday and from being on liquids I am a little extra sore this morning but still feel good. Leg muscles ache.

I am down to 231.4 now 6 1/2 pound loss since day 1.

HW 330

CW 235

Surgery date 1/19/17-Sleeve

[Coachthex32 166]

Outstanding start. You are going to be just fine.

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Thanks Coach, I am one week away and down another pound. I am ready I think any more time is just nerves kicking in.

My goal today increase my Water, yesterday I did bad with Water and need to work on it.

HW 330

CW 230.6

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[Coachthex32 166]

Good luck with your surgery. Just a few days away. These items came in very handy the first week after my surgery:

sugar free Pop's. 2 -3 boxes

Protein Water...I think I bought protein20.

I also used Mio with my regular Water so it would always have taste to it.

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Awesome thank you!!

I have crystal light but it is getting tiresome. I have to look at protein20 I tried Isopure and yuck!!! How long has it been since your surgery???

I am on day 9 of the pre op diet, yesterday I forgot to drink a shake lol already not feeling hungry. Then today I want food... less than a week away now. I am now off work until 2/6, thanks to the holiday no work for me until after recovery.

I'm feeling anxious, scared (a little) and over all looking forward to having hope against this final 80 pounds. I still have energy but I am ditzy, I forget stuff so I think my brain wants food lol.

Here's to the next 5 days flying by!!!!

HW 330

CW 230.6

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Day 10- liquid pre op diet.

I am below my required pre-surgery goal with 4 days to surgery!!! I am so glad I have no more work until February I woke up this morning thinking of me not cases and my employees. I love my job but on no food it was very mentally draining.

I plan to spend the next few days prepping my house, running errands and ensuring after surgery I can rest and recover.

In September I had my first visit and was 243. Today I am 229 and ready for more.

HW 330

CW 229.2

Surgery date 1/19/17-Sleeve

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My story on BP ends here.. my story continues but as I read the threads on the way this site is moderated I would rather not get used to this site.. now I can read a thread and then it says I can't reply... Coach thanks for this information. I'm off to find new forums.

HW 330

CW 229.2

Surgery date 1/19/17-Sleeve

[clc9 644]

My story on BP ends here.. my story continues but as I read the threads on the way this site is moderated I would rather not get used to this site.. now I can read a thread and then it says I can't reply... Coach thanks for this information. I'm off to find new forums.

HW 330

CW 229.2

Surgery date 1/19/17-Sleeve

ObesityHelp if you haven't landed there already.

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