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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!

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!

For those December sleevers, I just received an email from GNC. Everything is 40 % off even Isopure bottles. Shipping is only $1.99. The code is cyberbot. I bought 2 cases of Alpine Punch. Good luck to all tomorrow

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!

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

Love and best wishes to Krysta03, gaslimgal, jess9395, Annadette, sookiee, Nurse_Bonnie, doopa, Jerzygurl, LittleLou
Alysha23, Onedaycloser, Mskrys, Saresy, blueslp, MASSGUY, missmee, xmarycontraryx!

Praying you get some rest tonight and have a safe and successful surgery tomorrow! So excited it is finally our month! Good luck!

Prayers for all the Dec 2nd sleevers!
I was supposed to start my two week liquid diet tomorrow but went ahead & started today. I stocked up on about 4 or 5 different Protein Drinks so hopefully I will like one of them. Surprisingly, since I'm so overweight, I am a very picky eater. Not sure how well I'm going to do on this diet! Yikes!

Hi all, I'm hoping I can join this thread, as I was given a surgery date of December 17th and would like a support group to officially join! I need to go back and catch up with all of the comments, but GOOD LUCK TO ALL having their surgery this week!!!

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

Hello!! My surgery is in the morning, finishing my 7th day of pre op liquid diet. You will find a lot of really helpful posts here to get you through your pre op diet. Welcome and good luck to you!

Surgery tomorrow. Tried to keep my mind off of it today, but now I'm sooo nervous. I guess it's because my mom just drove into town to be here with me so it's becoming more real. My prayers are with those who are getting sleeved tomorrow too!

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.

Everyone introduce yourselves!


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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!

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!

A month from today is my surgery. So excited. I wish it was today lol

Hi everyone, I'm new here and my surgery is scheduled for 12/17 in Charlotte NC. I just sent a request to be added to the FB group; liquid diet starts on this Tue for me and I would love to have others to talk to on this journey...

12/23

Hello everyone!
I'm scheduled for Dec. 26 . My name is Allison and I'm 38.

Hi Everyone! I am Dec 19th!

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!

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

My new date is 12/27...getting excited!!

I'm so excited I just packed my bag for the hospital Monday. Lol.

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.

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!