Anyone getting sleeved Aug 7th

[lindabalseca 373]

1 hour ago, Naturelover said:

Please share what you are doing to get prepared for success! Emotionally, physically, mentally?

im on Instagram a lot. they have wls stories and they are very inspiring. i follow som fitness people that have done it on their own without surgery. i like to see what exercises and types of foods they eat to give me ideas. medically i am unable to lose weight on my own. i cut out all the junk food and sweets to get my sugars down and that worked. got my cholesterol and triglycerides in normal range. i look great on labs just not the scale. with all that hard work not a pound was shed. that could also be due to the meds and insulin im on. so i started the pre op last Monday and down 17 pounds. pretty much off my insulin i just watch it carefully. so i really need this surgery. i guess the key is to focus on what you want dont listen to unsolicited comments or advice and find a motivation. research as much as you can beforehand. there is a blog called milestogo.squarespace.com very good read. also www.muhealth.org/app/files/public/22/mbs-vertical.pdf

ive done tons of research i dont mind sharing

[bnturner3 2]

Hey my surgery is September 1st and I start my liquid diet on August 18th. I would like a buddy too. Would like to know how you go after surgery and how you get through the liquid phase.

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[QueenTiff 153]

So how do people get their Vitamins? I was hoping to get enrolled in this program but of course my insurance doesn't cover that. So once I finish my surgery how would I get the vitamins I need etc?


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[QueenTiff 153]

My number is (502) 964-8242 I have no problem talking to anyone the same day as our surgery to get through this together


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[Naturelover 27]

I ordered mine from unjury.com. They were less expensive than Bariatric Advantage (also an option). I have names of over the counter ones that my dr approves of. I will post those in the morning.

[Naturelover 27]

My number is 650-759-5820.

[lindabalseca 373]

So how do people get their Vitamins? I was hoping to get enrolled in this program but of course my insurance doesn't cover that. So once I finish my surgery how would I get the vitamins I need etc?


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Bariatric advantage has a program for 90 day supply free...it's called the recover program...they just sent mine. Then Celebrate Vitamins has their own program I signed up for..they send u vitamins every 90 days for a year from when u apply. I got those today

[lindabalseca 373]

Mine is 847-532-9381 I'm more of a texter... lol

[QueenTiff 153]

Yeah I'm trying to start a group chat but I'm not sure how many people are willing to be in it


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[Naturelover 27]

im on week 2 of the liquid diet..... and on vacation at my family lake house.... hot dogs, cheeseburgers, smoares, it is brutal, but yet a great test.

Trial by fire! [emoji91] I'm also on week 2. Haven't been subject to what you are, but have gone out to meals with friends and just had a small plate of veggies (non-starchy vegs allowed by my dr). And it's fine.

I find I'm not actually that hungry if I get all my Protein Shakes down and make sure not to go more than 3 hours without "eating." And, I keep reminding myself that I have had all these foods in the past, I can remember how they taste, and they just aren't worth it, because I have a chance at a new kind of life.

And, if you can do this, you can do anything!!!

[CoCo0273 39]

I've been on this app for 3 days and every post I've made no one has responded to me. I'm having my gastric sleeve surgery this Thursday August 3rd. And I'm very excited and scared!!! I'm also having my hiatal hernia removed at the same time. I'm hoping to join your support group and anyone please feel free to call or text me. 1-708-571-9426. #hatedoingthisalone

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[lindabalseca 373]

22 minutes ago, CoCo0273 said:

I've been on this app for 3 days and every post I've made no one has responded to me. I'm having my gastric sleeve surgery this Thursday August 3rd. And I'm very excited and scared!!! I'm also having my hiatal hernia removed at the same time. I'm hoping to join your support group and anyone please feel free to call or text me. 1-708-571-9426. #hatedoingthisalone

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good luck thats right around the corner....im aug 9th. i see ur in the chicago area i am too in elmwood park. 847-532-9381

[CoCo0273 39]

good luck thats right around the corner....im aug 9th. i see ur in the chicago area i am too in elmwood park. 847-532-9381

Thanks so much for replying to me. I don't feel alone anymore. Thanks for the well wishes. How have you been coping through your journey?

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[Tracyringo22 11]

I am getting sleeve on the 9th ! Seems like their are a lot of August sleeves !

[lindabalseca 373]

I am getting sleeve on the 9th ! Seems like their are a lot of August sleeves !

My date as well