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My husband is a type 1 diabetic but wasn't doing all he could to give himself the best care. I didn't ask him to modify his eating when I had surgery, but he did and he lost weight like crazy. He also does all the cooking, so I think that made it easier for him to make the jump. We do super high protein/low carb dishes and snacks. He chose to come to the gym with me and that was a huge game changer. We now do that and all kinds of activities like bowling, disc golf, etc. together. All of our friends joking refer to us as "the power couple" since we're both healthier, more fit, happier, and super active. Best of luck to you and your husband on your journey!

I drove the following week. Not far tho.

Good luck. Hoping to get my date in July. Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

so here i am, getting ready to get a sleeve on 5/30/17. after 3 years, 2 jobs, and 1 ex wife later the time has arrived. i started the all liquid phase monday amd am doing fairly well. been able to talk myself down when i get an urge. it seems almost unreal to be this close. its good to be here woth people that have gone through this and still are. Good luck everyone! if i can do this, you can too. keep your chin up and your head held high Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm so sorry that happened. I too am not at all comfortable with all of Facebook knowing about this. You could've liked it for lots of reasons (to Facebook land). That said. I'm looking to see if I too inadvertently liked it.

Hey! Good luck! I'm the day after you and can't wait! I just want to get this over with.

Every program is different. Check with your team. In my program, I didn't do a 2 week pre-op mostly liquid diet. Instead, I was on 800-1000 calories very low fat high protein for the two weeks prior to surgery with 60 grams of protein at day. I started using shakes well before surgery for breakfast and now, almost 9 month post-op, I probably have a shake for breakfast 4 days a week. I think as you get to post-op, after the liquid diet (I was allowed protein drinks immediate after surgery), I alternated between using protein powder and liquid protein. This morning is 10 ounces of coconut milk, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and a handful of frozen tropic fruit in the blender. That will hold me easily until lunch - about 230 calories and 25 g protein. If I want to beef it up, I'll use Fairlife Skim Milk for another 13g of protein. You may find post-surgery that the taste or texture of the pre-made drinks may be an issue, so don't stock up too much, You're tastebuds change in those first few weeks after surgery.

O my that's awesome. I wish I could have lost weight on my own like that. I'm really good with working out. Getting my mind ready next. You guys are doing amazing!

I've been talking to friends and acquaintances who have told me crazy stories about what they have heard about getting the Sleeve done. When they hear that I had the surgery there fascinated and are stunned because I appear normal and healthy. Why? Because I am!!! Stop believing the negative hype!!! More and more people are getting it done. Remember the successes move on with their lives, because it's better for them. The negative stories are few and only appear on sites like this to scare you. If you are Sick of Being Sick and Tired!!! Take A Leap Of Faith!!!! It's worth the sacrifice of a two month liquids and soft foods. Do It!!!!!!

Hello my name is Brenda, I see you saw him back I, 2008, I just saw him and I am getting ready for my pre surgery exams. And I am wondering how was your experience with him. And if you don't mind your experience after the surgery. I am really curious about him since I have not heard anything from pass patients of him. Than you