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Ok, here are (hopefully) the Dec 3rd folks! (unsure if azjanie was 12/2 or 12/3) Dec 03 azjanie Dec 03 Tasha420 Dec 03 SouthernCharm Dec 03 redilla42 Dec 03 skinnynewbecky2014 Dec 03 Sinderelly Dec 03 missmee Dec 03 Browneyedgurl Dec 03 Jill105 Dec 03 Sleever1203 Dec 03 VSG AJH Dec 03 linda305 Dec 03 bflyeffect17 Dec 03 and then... Dec 03 Kelawyb Dec 03 ChangingMichelle Dec 03 MS IB Dec 03 LuminousLife Dec 03 linda305 Dec 03 MissKoKoKiss

Whew, I had a few minutes before work and figured I could update the list. I was in a hurry so I may have missed folks or messed up in other ways. If anyone sees any errors, let me know!

Please let me know if I missed anyone! Dec 02 Krysta03 Dec 02 gaslimgal Dec 02 jess9395 Dec 02 Annadette Dec 02 sookiee Dec 02 Nurse_Bonnie Dec 02 doopa Dec 02 Jerzygurl Dec 02 LittleLou Dec 02 Alysha23 Dec 02 Onedaycloser Dec 02 Mskrys Dec 02 Saresy Dec 02 blueslp Dec 02 MASSGUY Dec 02 missmee Dec 02 xmarycontraryx Dec 03 azjanie Dec 03 Tasha420 Dec 03 SouthernCharm Dec 03 redilla42 Dec 03 skinnynewbecky2014 Dec 03 Sinderelly Dec 03 missmee Dec 03 Browneyedgurl Dec 03 Jill105 Dec 03 Sleever1203 Dec 03 VSG AJH Dec 03 linda305 Dec 03 bflyeffect17 Dec 03 and then... Dec 03 Kelawyb Dec 03 ChangingMichelle Dec 03 MS IB Dec 03 LuminousLife Dec 03 linda305 Dec 03 MissKoKoKiss Dec 04 L-in-NJ Dec 04 Healthbound Dec 04 MissKatt Dec 04 caligirl3 Dec 04 tmstaves Dec 04 Cakencream Dec 05 Blondie Dec 05 Lioness813 Dec 05 jenRRT Dec 05 brennalynn84 Dec 05 SkinnyShanny Dec 05 Vstears Dec 05 HCPST Dec 05 Racha80 Dec 06 kyholder Dec 06 harleychic Dec 06 MythunderAz Dec 08 skinnyme2 Dec 09 De-jo Dec 09 AshleyMidwife Dec 09 Sweettart702 Dec 09 MShell Dec 09 Carlotta Dec 09 vbishop Dec 09 Care1175 Dec 09 Idlewood4 Dec 09 MtAirygirl Dec 09 Boomersmomma Dec 09 doflicker Dec 09 emma313823 Dec 09 Ms.Yvette Dec 10 hopecomeswithtime Dec 10 Andrew0929 Dec 10 Kornrockur Dec 10 Chefcoll Dec 10 Coachdk Dec 10 Smilingirl Dec 10 sandisleeve Dec 10 tiffanylovesthebeach Dec 11 liciamarie Dec 11 KaminaBlue Dec 11 Only1likeme Dec 11 soul2bleed Dec 11 Volfan Dec 11 dencob1 Dec 11 MnWin Dec 11 Scraglycat Dec 11 kadeetaylor Dec 11 KatSeattle61 Dec 11 DeniseC Dec 11 Katcloudshepherd Dec 11 Cwatters1 Dec 11 luckyyou0521 Dec 11 bmm35 Dec 11 ataylo24 Dec 12 amills Dec 12 kellymoon Dec 12 honeylove Dec 12 beansmomma Dec 13 Mommie4 Dec 13 amduc (and husband!) Dec 13 Under1star Dec 13 AtlantaRed Dec 13 crodrigu73 Dec 14 Sleevin It Dec 16 slvrsax Dec 16 elhudge Dec 16 Mel1071 Dec 16 MGR1852 Dec 16 tami j Dec 16 Bremartus Dec 16 Redwillow13 Dec 16 Whittywoman86 Dec 16 sknyinside Dec 16 soccerdad Dec 16 TBP Dec 16 brightlikeadiamond Dec 16 Candlyand86 Dec 16 love to be at goal Dec 16 Mainexplorer Dec 16 laurivgs Dec 16 Tourist55 Dec 16 sleeve4ever Dec 17 Shelly70 Dec 17 Serenah Dec 17 ginnie290 Dec 17 kat1548 Dec 17 birdbutch Dec 17 princesstami Dec 17 Clexie Dec 17 HarlemLoser Dec 17 overdue Dec 17 Soonergirl101 Dec 17 Baeball Mom Dec 17 QueenCityGal Dec 17 Ken Dec 17 Magtart Dec 17 browneyedwoman Dec 17 HealthierKee Dec 17 dreamscometrue Dec 18 Nona337am Dec 18 gemgirl Dec 18 mija1980 Dec 18 Teachamy Dec 18 Simpley_ke Dec 18 kls3214 Dec 18 morret14 Dec 18 teekay8887 Dec 18 kuey Dec 18 jnimons Dec 18 Debzdays Dec 19 Carol Quabeck Boyer Dec 20 myvsglife Dec 20 Kindle Dec 20 Sns513 Dec 20 barefeet Dec 20 jakecal413@ Dec 23 VLBrand6809 Dec 23 ipso_fatso Dec 23 Tarheel79 Dec 23 MamaSpike Dec 23 Thick'n'Thin Dec 23 macman Dec 24 bearman99 Dec 26 ReEstDec2013 Dec 26 teambarbie Dec 27 Carmen1963 Dec 27 Lioness813 Dec 28 1newday2 Dec 30 elsnanny Dec 30 DeezJeanz Dec 30 lashacarpenter Dec 30 kan75251 Dec 30 AngiD Dec 30 Mbindra Dec 30 jennybgenius Dec 30 donaboss No date yet: HoustonTexanFan SueRN NewAshes MonisNatural Besleeve It georgiabelle mscognac504 Zoumommy Lizadaze patbarry

MinWin had taken over updating the list but she went away for the holiday and I was working. I will have a busy week but if MinWin doesn't get to it, I will.

I agree. I didn't buy any to try. I bought these for my 2 week preop. They had such good reviews, I thought that's all I needed. Glad my friend let me sample the Unjury before buying it. Very possible I won't like the Unjury after surgery but I hope I do! The Swanson stuff smelled amazing! I was surprised that it tasted so different. I could see how it would be amazing in a soup, just didn't like it by itself.

I started mine of Saturday and it is going surprisingly well. I had enough time to wrap my head around it. I have found that I really don't like the Body Fortress Whey protein in Strawberry from Wal-Mart (my NUT suggested it). I also really don't like the Premier Protein from Sams (a LOT of people on here like it and I was sure it would be wonderful!). I have found that I LOVE Unjury Chocolate Splendor. I also have had chicken broth made with Better Than Boullion paste. Today I tried the Swanson Infused broth Mexican Tortilla, and really, really disliked it. I also generally don't like yogurt but can eat it when necessary. However, buying the light versions, bleh. I tried the Dannon Light and Fit and the Dannon Light and Fit Greek, and really don't like either. So far I am happy with Unjury Chocolate Splendor shakes, unsweetened applesauce, chicken broth and lots of water. Fortunately I don't need a wide variety of foods.

Don't forget to take your 'before' pics tonight and measurements! That way, during stalls, you can check your measurements and see that you really are progressing!

According to the last updated list (nov 25th) this is who is having surgery tomorrow! Good luck to all of you and so looking forward to hearing from you as soon as you're up to it! Dec 02 Krysta03 Dec 02 gaslimgal Dec 02 jess9395 Dec 02 Annadette Dec 02 sookiee Dec 02 Nurse_Bonnie Dec 02 doopa Dec 02 Jerzygurl Dec 02 LittleLou Dec 02 Alysha23 Dec 02 Onedaycloser Dec 02 Mskrys Dec 02 Saresy Dec 02 blueslp Dec 02 MASSGUY Dec 02 missmee Dec 02 xmarycontraryx

Will be thinking of you tomorrow! Positive thoughts your way! Looking forward to hearing from you!

So excited for you, missmee! Looking forward to hearing from you after your surgery!

You can get it at www.Unjury.com or amazon. It looks like it might be cheaper on Unjury.com

I know the preop is very hard for most people. Just to give some hope, it has been much easier for me than anticipated. Even though I hated my first 2 shakes (different brands) and don't like yogurt in general, much less the lower calorie ones,, it has still been easy for me to chug along and get it done. I'm thankful my third shake option was way more tasty. I'm fortunate in that I'm not an emotional eater, don't particularly eat a lot if sweets or snack much. I just generally over ate at my meals and drank sodas/sweet tea. Very thankful to be this much closer to surgery date!

Wow, the Unjury chocolate is soooo much better (to me) than the Premier Protein! I will finish what I bought, though.

No experience yet but I've read that the Unjury unflavored is good.

I'm from El Paso! I grew up there! I could tell you some great places to eat! Lol. I was last there in 2011 for my high school reunion.

I'm going to email my NUT on Monday and ask if the Unjury chicken broth flavored protein is okay. My friend gave me some of that too. You can probably add the unflavored protein powder to things. I'm allowed SF jello and pudding, so pudding unflavored powder in those would be okay. I've just never been a fan of artificial sweetener and I can taste that over everything else! I wish my plan had the low carb, high protein because I could do that much easier, but it doesn't so I will push along, taking a deep breath and gulping down my shakes! lol If you already like the premier and Dannon Light n Fit x2 protein yogurt, seems like you should be just fine!

Ugh, so today is my first day of liquids. It's fine, just not finding the shakes tasty and I don't generally like yogurt or artificial sweetners, so.....lol As far as hunger, it's fine, I can manage. Of course I WANT a bunch of stuff, but I think I'll do okay abstaining. I do have a headache and that will be amplified on Monday because of TOM so, that'll be fun. I'm excited because this is one more step closer to surgery even though it's not particulalry enjoyable. I will probably lose 10 pounds by tomorrow in water weight if my bathroom habits are any indication. Fortunately we were staying home today as I have to go every hour at least! So far I've tried the Body Fortress Strawberry because reviews said it tasted like Nestle Quik and it doesn't. I also had a Premier Protein chocolate. Didn't like that either. I've had a Dannon Light and Fit x2 protein Greek peach yogurt, blah. Unsweetened applesauce and Better Than Boullion Chicken broth were both the tastiest things I've had today. Gulping down the shake was best followed by water (although I won't be able to do that after surgery!) I've had 48 ounces of water so far. My friend gave me some samples of her Unjury Chocolate and Strawberry. I will try those tomorrow. Official starting weight was 309. Hopefully the last time the scale reads that!

So sorry to hear that. That is a miserable feeling! I hope they have some good advice for you!

I wonder if you could have a whey intolerance or lactose intolerance? Milk is usually constipating so if it isn't, maybe there is an intolerance to one of the products? Is it terrible or just annoying?

Come over to the December 2013 Come In thread! We have over 130 or so December Sleevers. Our first group goes in Monday for the Dec 2nd sleevers. There is almost someone for everyone to have a surgery buddy. I keep a list of dates so you can see who is on your date. It hasn't been updated much this week due to traveling and work. Come on in for plenty of support and friendship! In the very first message, we also have a link to a December 2013 Facebook page. Just click the link, add NewAshes and she will accept you inot the secret Facebook group (no one outside of the group can see our activity). My date is Dec 13th! http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/283805-december-2013-sleevers-come-in/page-84#entry3261347

I'm on day 10 of my pre op diet and have had stomach issues the whole time. Not sure if it's normal ... That doesn't sound good! Anything terrible or just different?

Welcome to all of the new folks!! Monday is coming up so fast! I know all of you Dec. 2 sleevers most be so anxious! I have a work deadline of Saturday night so I cannot update the list until Saturday or Sunday but did want to pop on here and welcome everyone! My preop diet starts Saturday for my Dec 13 date. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We had our best ever!

Hi Boomersmomma! The link is throughout the thread but also should be in the very first message in the first page.

NewAshes is the one who started the private group and so she has to let you in. When you add her as a friend, she will add you to the private group for Dec 2013 sleevers.

Well, I'm planning on the using the hiatal hernia excuse for surgery. Along those lines, I'm planning to say I need a liquid and then bland diet afterwards. I will then say that the liquids and bland diet started an initial weight loss and since I was getting around easier, I decided to take advantage of that and start exercising again.