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Thank You for explaining how safe the injections are!!!!! I had visions of a 12 inch needle.... LOL.

Hi sweetie. My best advice is right now focus on YOU. Get your mindset on the surgery. In a few months after surgery you'll probably have to beat off with a stick..... LOL.

Best wishes for an uneventful operation and a speedy recovery. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless. Deb

Oh.....I'm excited for you. I will be praying and thinking about you tomorrow. Here's hoping for a smooth operation and a quick recovery. Deb

DANG. Go ahead with your baaad self. Seriously excellent job. Question. Are you saying you will have been on your preop diet for a month when you have your surgery? If so that is awesome!!!! Best of wishes for a smooth operation and a speedy recovery. I see you're very dedicated to this new lifestyle and I feel you will do great. Keep us updated. Deb

I guess you misunderstand my concern. Let me clarify it. The doctors, the hospital, the anyone can give me a hundred injections. I don't care... even if it hurts like HELL or caused bruising . MY CONCERN IS...... AS A LAYMAN I'M EXPECTED TO GIVE MYSELF AN INJECTION. I also stated I would do what I needed to do, which meant giving myself the injections. But, my daughter who happens to be a Physical Therapist said she would do it for her mommy.

Super congrats. That's awesome about losing 32 pounds in 6 weeks. Keep it up!!!! Deb

Hi Amy. My two week pre-op diet is pretty extreme. It is a clear liquid, low sugar diet which consists of unlimited sugar free Jello , popsicles, and broth. Of course Water, crystal lite and decaf tea. Low carb Protein drinks- make sure you are getting 60 grams of protein/ per day. Also I can have 2 sugar free fudgsicles, 1 cup of skim milk, and 8 ounces of low carb yogurt. ATTENTION DIABETICS: They recommend consuming 15 grams of carbs every 2 hours. Be sure to monitor your blood sugars and contact your doctor as necessary. beverages with 15 grams of carbs include: 1 regular popsicle, 1 cup of skim milk, 6 ounces lite yogurt, 1/3 cup of regular jello also 1/2 cup of orange, apple or grapefruit juice. When I received my pre-op diet from my doc. I thought let's check it out, let's see how hard it is. It hasn't been to bad so far. Note: I'm doing this on my own, I don't have a surgery date yet. So I will not be doing this for the full two weeks. I've been doing the pre-op diet since Monday and have lost 15 pounds so far, but I have a lot to loose. People at work are starting to notice , which I love. I hope this helpful. Deb

The only risk factor is I have is high blood pressure. As far as consulting another surgeon, this Dr. comes highly recommended plus his center is a "Center of Excellence". It takes months to get in and see him. There's not many doctors who perform the sleeve in my area. Plus he's very understanding and I feel comfortable with him. So... I will do what I have to do.:thumbup1:

Oh Maddie, you make me want to cry. All the troubles you went thru and now your frustration about the weight loss. I agree with the previous threads. Please keep your head up and KNOW IT WILL GET BETTER, HAVE FAITH . God bless and I will keep you in my prayers. Deb

Best wishes for an uneventfull operation and a quick recovery.:thumbup1: I will keep you in my prayers. God bless. Deb

I just got back from my pre-op class. I loved it.......until the end. Let me start from the beginning. There was a physical therapist who talked to each of us individually about if we have any problems with starting a exercise program now and she also talked about some other things too. We then gather in a group and went over a handout that she gave us. Basically the handout was about your goals for exercising, how to find your target heart rate, what kind of shoes to wear... etc. COOL. Then the nurse coordinator comes in and another handout is passed out. We go over it. Everything is looking good until she says to prevent blood clots each of us will be using AV impulse pads to our feet, given heparin in the hospital,and NOW this is the kicker. I HAVE TO GIVE TO MYSELF AN..... ARIXTRA INJECTION FOR 7 DAYS AFTER SURGERY IN MY STOMACH. Mmm.... WHAT????:scared0: Man.... I'll do what I have to do,but dang it injections!!!!! Did anyone else have to do the injections after surgery?:thumbup1:

Karen, sounds like you are doing good. Congrats on the 8 pounds loss. Deb

I'm glad you ordered a pair. Yes,please share with us what you think of them. What color did you order? Thanks. Deb

I'm so happy for you!!! You are doing a GREAT JOB. Keep doing what you are doing because it's working. Deb

Wow you got approved fast. How exciting for you. I haven't had my surgery yet, but I'm hoping for a late July or early August date. Good luck and best wishes. Deb

Congrats. I hope you had a smooth operation. Best wishes for a quick recovery. God bless. Deb

Outstanding!!!!!

Wow.... excellent job on your weight loss. Keep it up :-)

Good luck. I know it's hard waiting. Deb

Way to go on the 50 pounds loss!!!!

Great job!! I can really see the difference in your face and tummy. Hiking and walking in a 5k......you go girl. Keep it up!!!! Deb

Congrats!!! That is awesome. I too have been following your journey and I'm so happy for you. Keep up the excellent work. Deb

Best wishes for a smooth operation and a speedy recovery. God bless. Deb

Well done Sheryl. It's stories like yours that keeps us(pre ops) excited. I can tell just by the tone of your thread you are very happy. Best wishes for continued success. Deb