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I'm Sleeved.

Glad to hear you are cleared for all exercise, but....I meant - Did you have to do a cardio clearance before your surgery?

Congratulations on your first 40 pounds! That is amazing. Glad to hear your drain is out and it wasn't too bad. Hang in there - I'm thinking you will feel better every day, especially as that scale goes down! How much are you hoping to loss? Not that it matters, cuz anything we can lose is awesome! I would like to lose about 165 pounds. Sounds a bit overwhelming! Take care & stay in touch.

Kathy....Congratulations on your success!!! You look fantastic! I finally got sleeved - April 13, so am just 12 days post op and starting my journey. Hoping I am as successful as you!!! Way to go Girl!! Renee

Sort of. I'm having some weird pain in my left side. I called the doctor's nurse and she said it sounded like muscle pain, but to let her know if it gets worse.....not sure what to think. It comes and goes and sometimes really hurts. Other than that...I'm good. How about you?

I'm good. Am 12 days post op and getting along well. Including 2 week preop diet, I'm down 30 pounds. I have a long ways to go, but am off to a good start! Do you have a date yet? Renee

Glad to hear that.....as I"m already thinking about when I can have normal food!! I go to the doctor tomorrow to get my staples out and I should get the okay to move on to some regular foods...scrambled egg, tuna or chicken w/mayo, refried beans, sf yogurt, cottage cheese, sf pudding. I'm ready!!! Pretty tired of broth and sf jello.

Hey Deb. I checked and my appt with Dr. H is June 15 at 2:15. If you want to meet at his office that would be great. Did you know his office moved? The scale is moving again, I'm down 2 pounds from last week. I really need to get some exercise in......!!!!

How's the preop diet going. I am struggling, but hanging in there. I'm hoping it's gets easier after another day or two. Right now I just something with some real flavor. I actually chewed up a couple chips with salsa and spit them out (didn't swallow) just so I could taste them. Was kinda gross, but it seemed to satisfy me....Hope you are hanging in there. Only 12 more days.

Renee

Glad to hear you are getting along well. I had my 1 week checkup and everything looks good. Dr. told me he would see me in 2 months and I would be a whole lot skinner! Sounds good to me. I have started on some sort solids and seem to be doing well. Back to work yesterday and survived, but it was a long day!

How did the Adkins bar go?

I have got to get back on track!! I need a kick in the ass! I have pretty much been eating whatever I want.....

Hey Deb. Yes, I started my Preop diet today. Am really struggling so was good to see your words of encouragement!!! My surgery is at Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital on Nall and yes, you can come see me if you want. It will be great to meet you in person - as I feel like I already know you!

Thanks for the honest answer. I have always loved good food and I guess it's hard to imagine not being able to eat hardly anything. I guess I just need to remember that it is somewhat temporary as Tiffikins says she can pretty much eat whatever she wants - just in smaller portions at one year out. I know I can't continue to weigh what I weigh and be healthy.

Hi Dee Dee. I got a friend request from you. Hope you are doing well. I see you are from Kansas City. I'm from Topeka. Have you had your surgery yet?

Rescheduled Surgery for April 13. Just hoping I don't chicken out!

Hey Barb. I had to re-join as I could not post with the new format. I just wanted to let you know - I finally have a date - December 22. I'm excited, nervous and I'm not sure what??? Hope I can follow thru!

Renee

Hey Kathy. I had to re-join as the new format would not let me sign in and post! Anyway, I wanted to let you know that I finally have my date - December 22. I'm excited, nervous and am not sure what else??? Just hoping I can follow thru.

Renee

How are you doing Lillie? I finally have my surgery date - Dec 22! I'm excited, scared, nervous and not sure what else!

P.S. Had to rejoin the new site by adding a extra "n" to my user name as it would not let me post under my old name. Renee

Hi Tiff - I had to rejoin as I could not sign in under the new format. Anyway, just wanted to let you know I finally have my new date. Dec 22. I'm excited, scared, nervous, and I don't know what else. Just hope I can follow thru! I have been stressed and eating out of control lately. Tomorrow is protein shakes and one healthy meal. That's the plan - just hope I can stick with it.

You look amazing and I must say "very happy". We joined the forum about the same time and I haven't been on much lately. Just saw your post and wanted to say Congratulations. You must be so proud of yourself. My surgery was scheduled over Christmas break and canceled due to cold. I have rescheduled for April 13. You are truly an inspiration!!! Renee

Hi Deb! I finally have a date - Dec. 22. I tried to send you a message and not sure it went thru so am trying again. Anyway, just wanted to share my news with you. I am excited, scared, nervous and not sure what??? Hope I can follow thru! You are doing great! Am so happy for you.

Renee

Just added you on my friend list. I see you are from Kansas too and your surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. Wishing you a uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery!! Who is your surgeon? Post when you can and let us know how you are doing. I am scheduled for Dec. 22 with Dr. Hoehn in KC.

P.S. Deb (Dansha) is my mentor and my inspiration. I see she is on your friend list too!!