juzmejnee

Hello! I am having my surgery on the 23 with the NEW Program. My doctor is Dr. Braverman. I am very excited but also very nervous. Can you tell me how your sugery went? Your post op? Did you have staples?? ANy info would be appreciated!! Thank you!

I So know how you feel!!!! ive lost like 7 lbs so far on the pre op and im thinking maybe i can just lose my weight with this diet...but then i realize if i haven't really lost my weight by now on my own, i don't think i really can do it on my own. I have your exact thoughts!! we should support each other .I know this entire forum is awesome and supports everyone. But since we are so close in our surgery dates we should be buddies! GOod luck to you! and please keep in touch!

You aren't along. We can be scared together I can let you know how it goes for me. But i know its different for everyone. Keep your eye on the prize...a healthier you!

Thank you Irene!!! I will find a good book to keep my mind occupied. And i think i will go shopping heehee. Thanks for the uplifting and encouraging words

THANK YOU

Thank you Mina!

Yes definatley! I will be your cheerleader!! Good luck and we CAN do this!

Thank you so much. I know you are right. Sorry correction: i never had the lap band. I initially wanted the lap band until i learned about the sleeve but yes i HOPE to do all those things that you are able to i want that so bad. I am so happy that you are so successful. And i hope i will be on the other side encouraging newbies. Thank you for this

My surgery is on the 23rd. Ive researched from lap band to the sleeve and decided the sleeve was for me. Now that im approved and gone through all the hurdles, i am getting cold feet. My hubby and parents are supportive but seems scared for me too. I guess im second guessing this. I know in my heart, i need to do this to get healthy, and to get my life back. And i guess just the "What if's" are getting to me. I know everything has a risk, but i really pray that i don't regret this after finally going through with this. Anyone feel the same way??

I know this is a random question. But i was wondering if anyone else gets like bumps (almost like the size of bug bites) on your inner thighs. When it goes down it leaves a dark scar. Ive noticed since ive gained so much weight, my inner thighs and arm pits are a bit darker. Has anyone experienced this????

Can you tell me what you are having for a small meal? I am going crazy on this diet. And i wonder if i do the same thing, 2 shakes and one small meal.....i duno just a thought. But would love to know what your small meat consists of Thanks!

anything in between for Snacks??

Thank you sooo much everyone! It means alot that people take time out to share and help another person. SOOOOO appreciate all your feed back

Thank you so much!! my appt is today so i will find out soon THANK YOU

Good for you! Yes i lived off of Dr. Pepper for years! And luckily i was able to give it up cold turkey few months ago. Good luck on the diet. its not very easy but im sure it will be all worth it

Keep me posted it sucks that each doctor is different in regards to the pre-op diet. I wish i could have at lease one reasonable lean meal for dinner. Im here at work, chomping on cucumbers and im already feeling deprived. YET i know i have to do this i am doing my best but it does suck! GOod luck to you!!

COngrats! YOu look soooo good!!

im hoping you can give me some advice, or your thoughts....i am scheduled to have gastric sleeve on the 23rd. Did all my tests. Had a pulmonary test yesterday and the dr said i expel only about 56% of the air in my lungs. but my o2 sat was at 98%. But he is having me do a PFT on the 15th ( the soonest appt available ) and i am just soo scared that they might cancel my surgery. I have shortness of breath when i walk upstairs, sleep apnea, hypertension, and gallstones. I am 116lbs over weight and have been overweight forever. I have an 8 year old autistic son that needs me and i want to be healthy for him. HELP! im soooo worried! He said to get in the soonest so it won't affect my surgery.He thinks that it is just caused by my weight which is primarily all in my gut. Anyone go through this?? And still had the surgery?

i'd rather do your diet i have Bariatric Advantage and don't have ANY meat whatso ever just shakes , bars and a salad with 0 calorie dressing. i could go for some tuna right now

wow good for you! this has been super hard for me. I actually messed up on the first day BUT today is a new day and we can do this!!

SURE!!!! I don't have the pre-op diet with me ( im at work ) but i can scan it tomorrow and email it to you if that would help!! I think it would be great to go through this with someone. it is soooo hard on your own

What symptoms did you have because of your COPD? were you easily short of breath? What did the pulmonoligst tell you?

Thank you! i will be going to the store after work

Hi all, My surgery is on the 23rd. And i just started my 3 week pre-op diet. So far, im doing ok. And havent really had any "hunger" yet. But the Bariatric Advantage shakes aren't very appealing. Anyone have any ideas that i can safely add to the shakes??? THANK YOU

i will be getting one too!! do you use any special kind of plates or cups? THANKS for sharing!!