AtlantaRed

I think that's what this one was supposed to be, following each other from before, during and on to meeting goals and maintenance.

I thought the spreadsheet was awesome! I could never do something like that! I tried finding the person who created it last night in order to give her proper credit but couldn't find her. I can't wait to start using it!

Oh, I disagree! No failure at all! You had no notice! I think you did great to start without warning on day 2!

I feel like everyone should use this forum (and thread) however works best for them! If you and/or others would like smaller more I timate groups, go for it! For myself, even though we have well over 100 December sleevers only a handful actually participate.
I like coming to one place where we've all gotten to know each other. There is another thread that has been started as a "numbers only" thread where everyone can start posting weight loss as we get there.
If you and/or anyone else wants a smaller group, I would make sure to make the title of the thread specific like you said, "December 1-5 sleepovers" etc and other threads accordingly.
Also, there are far fewer people on the Facebook group if you're not already over there.
So excited for everyone!

Oh, I disagree! No failure at all! You had no notice! I think you did great to start without warning on day 2!

Starting to get a little nervous. Still excited though. I start my pre-op diet next monday. 7 days of 2 Protein Shakes and a small dinner. No more than 800 calories. Then 7 days of all liquids. Glad to have this group to look for support and new ideas.

Wow, I think I would freak out with no warning to start the preop diet!! It's taken me over a week to wrap my head around it and be okay with mine (I was initially told I didn't have to do one!)
Now that I've moved past the disappointment, I'm excited and looking forward to it too. I already have general anxiety and have been doing GREAT until this past week. It is really acting up! Heart is pounding a lot!
Can't wait until ALL of the Decembers are on the other side on the loser's bench!

Vixey changed her name to newashes so you all know

I went to my last PCP appt today (actually finished my 6-month supervised diet with PCP in Oct but due to delays with processing I had to keep going until surgery) and I was down another 14.5 lbs!! I've lost 33.5 lbs since starting this journey in March! Super excited for my Dec date to get here!

Hi Mbindra! We are surgery date buddies! There are 4 others on the 30th. We call ourselves the "caboose" for December Sleevers.... We can learn so much from all the people who are earlier on the month! I'm getting my VSG in Massachusetts.

I am reposting this Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that another sleever posted. I don't remember her name and it's not on the sheet, but she posted it for everyone.

I can't wait to start logging numbers into it. At the bottom, there are 2 tabs. The second one has the directions on it.

The numbers plugged in are mine but I think you just click in that first box on the top (follow the directions) and put your own starting weight and it changes everything for you.
MeasuresBlank.xlsx

I got a food scale and some cute little 3 ounce "dishes" from Rachel Ray off Amazon. I figured if I was going to eat that small amount of food, I wanted cute dishes!
Do you hae a blender, stick blender or shaker bottles? I've been told the protein powders don't mix well with stirring.
Along with the Gas-X, a heating pad to also help with gas.
A small pillow to hold against your stomach on the way home (between you and the seatbelt) and also to press against your stomach if/when you need to cough.
I also got a body composition scale to hopefully show weight loss, water gain/loss and muscle gain...in hopes of helping through the dreaded stalls!
Also a good measuring tape to measure different areas, again to help with the stall, to show you that you really are losing inches if not pounds!
Also some Crystal light powders? Some people add those to Isopure or other Protein Drinks to help cover the protein taste.

Alright December Sleevers, I'm hoping that this title brings more people in so we can follow and encourage each other through our journeys.

I am 40. I'm 5'4" and about 308 right now. I'd like to get to a healthy BMI which would be around 145. I'm hoping for a December 4th or 5th date with Dr. William Johnson.

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I am reposting this Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that another sleever posted. I don't remember her name and it's not on the sheet, but she posted it for everyone.

I can't wait to start logging numbers into it. At the bottom, there are 2 tabs. The second one has the directions on it.

The numbers plugged in are mine but I think you just click in that first box on the top (follow the directions) and put your own starting weight and it changes everything for you.
MeasuresBlank.xlsx

I got my date December 4 th I am so excited

That is a great IDEA. It will help with modivation and such

I've decided to make a poster board to hand INSIDE my closet door (so no one sees it but me!). I will take a picture once a month in the same clothes (hopefully can find some tight workout clothes that I can still put on). Then behind the picture for each month, I will write the weight, measurements and BMI so I can see them. My hubby has no idea what I weigh. My mom will help with the measurements. Even though all he would have to do would be to lift up the photo, he wouldn't.
Maybe on my own computer, I will keep a weekly log of numbers, but I don't think I will need to take a picture every single week.
Can't wait to get all of that started!

Here's the thread where the spreadsheet was originally posted:
http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/264421-measures-measures-measures/?hl=%2Bmeasuresblank#entry2975471
Edit - nevermind, I see AR beat me to it.

Thanks everyone! I forgot about the food scale. I will pick one up. I do have the magic bullet I just bought it. It was on sale at bed, bath and beyond and I had a twenty percent coupon! I did make a list of hospital stuff. Should I bring the heating pad to the hospital? Did anyone else? Great job on day one of the pre op dieters. I will be there on Monday!

Atlanta, this spreadsheet is AWESOME! Thanks for sharing it. I have everything all set up and ready to go...this will be a great way to track everything!

I am reposting this Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that another sleever posted. I don't remember her name and it's not on the sheet, but she posted it for everyone.

I can't wait to start logging numbers into it. At the bottom, there are 2 tabs. The second one has the directions on it.

The numbers plugged in are mine but I think you just click in that first box on the top (follow the directions) and put your own starting weight and it changes everything for you.
MeasuresBlank.xlsx

I've decided to make a poster board to hand INSIDE my closet door (so no one sees it but me!). I will take a picture once a month in the same clothes (hopefully can find some tight workout clothes that I can still put on). Then behind the picture for each month, I will write the weight, measurements and BMI so I can see them. My hubby has no idea what I weigh. My mom will help with the measurements. Even though all he would have to do would be to lift up the photo, he wouldn't.
Maybe on my own computer, I will keep a weekly log of numbers, but I don't think I will need to take a picture every single week.
Can't wait to get all of that started!

I am reposting this Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that another sleever posted. I don't remember her name and it's not on the sheet, but she posted it for everyone.

I can't wait to start logging numbers into it. At the bottom, there are 2 tabs. The second one has the directions on it.

The numbers plugged in are mine but I think you just click in that first box on the top (follow the directions) and put your own starting weight and it changes everything for you.
MeasuresBlank.xlsx

Hi Robin! You and I share similar stats! It will be neat going through this together! I am 5"4 and about 306. I would also hope to get to about 145 (have no recollection of being that weight so I have NO idea what that would be like but I'm excited to find out!!)
Welcome to the group! My surgery date is the 13th