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I am just rocking along. I have been doing good - infact maybe feeling a little too good. So far I have lost 30 lbs, which is fab! But tonight I had Fettuccine Alfredo - what the heck was I thinking? IT was super yum. My first time with pasta, I feel really decadent. I guess I just have to move on... I didn't eat 3 servings, bread and dessert - which was certainly the case before the sleeve, but still I have to try and be a bit more in control tomorrow. How is it going with you?

I am just rocking along. I have sort of stalled, but am at a really good place. I am right at 150, and my goal is 145, so I am getting there. 150 seems to be my stumbling block. I am 48ish pounds down. Woo-hoo! I feel better than I have in years. The only thing I notice is I seem more gassy - still well worth it... How are you doing? I am so bad to not get on here as often as I should too. Looking forward to hearing from you and hearing about your loss!

I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU! DId you decide to go with the sleeve for sure! I cannot wait to hear all about it. I will probably be up the week of the 14th to do the pre-op stuff. You are the trailblazer! I did not want to "jump in" before the holiday. Thought I would rest and take it easy better after, but doesn't give me quite as long before back to work.... How long are you taking off?

I am still on full liquids - though some of the stuff my doc will allow on full liquids, I would consider mushies. Today I had a protein shake for bkfst, 1/2 of serving of applesauce, lunch was tomato soup and the other 1/2 of applesauce, 3ish a protein shake, tonight I had hummus and some drinkable yogurt with about a tablespoon of cottage cheese in it. I also had a protein shake at about 8:30. I feel like it is a lot. I guess because it is all really watery, I do not have any trouble getting it in or keeping it down. Next Tues. I move to mushies. So glad you are feeling better. Brrr. Keep warm.

I am with Dr. Nick too, I have mine on 12/29. Went and picked up the "patch" today. How are you doing? I only have 7 days off, and after reading TwoBlueCats, I am wondering if it is going to be long enough. Are you up and about yet?

I have my preeval with Dr. Nicholsson next Thurs. I am hoping to be "sleeved" on 12/29. Sherry says private pays are sleeved on Tuesdays, It is starting to seem pretty "official." My hubbie is even going with me to the appt. next week. So glad to know you guys are here!

I have not had my big day yet. My day is next Tues., 12/29. I have not done really well on the pre-op. Has your pain been pretty manageable? You were with Dr. Kim, right? I am getting just ready to be on the sleeved side!

I think we may be sleeve "Twinkies?" My surgery date is 12/29? Is that your date? Are you with Dr. Nicholson too? I am. I am nervous, nervous, ner - vous.... and a little excited too, but did I mention I am scared (aka: nervous!). : )

I was looking at the "Forest Park" Bariatric Monthy Schedule in the grey folder. Did you get one of those? To me, it looks like there is a "Pre-Op Education" class on Monday of Week 3. Do you know what I am talking about? I talked with "Bea" today, but she said the classes were ONLY at night? I am confused? That class looks like it is from 9:30 - 10:30 to me. Did you go to a class before the "pre-op" diet? I am getting super nervous too! I found out Christmas will be here and I am trying to figure out how I can host and not eat.... stressin' about that and the surgery just scares the beans out of me.....

Is it wrong of me to have my fingers crossed for San Antonio? Austin is soooo close to SA. I mean we could meet at the Outlet mall just any ole time......

Is your three day diet, only liquids? I was just curious?

It TOTALLY freaks me out too. So, I am glad to hear it does someone else too. How many of the shakes are you having with the one meal? I am hoping to schedule some of the "pre-test" stuff the wek of 12/22-24, since I am off. If you are feeling up to it, I would love to see you and hear about the first few weeks. I am proud of you and know you are gonna be great. Day 2 - inch by inch you will whip those two weeks!

Just hoping today went well for you. Thinking of you and hoping you are resting and healing!

LOOK AT YOU LINDA! You look tremendous! So inspired! Congrats! I am scheduled for 12/29 - received the paperwork today - makes it quite official! Love the pic!

Matt, I am so glad Theresa is doing well. Not sure I should talk to her for a day or two or until the "worst is over." Do I really want to know? (Of course I do.) Just a smidge of a worrier. I kinda freaked (see the worrying?) when they said my EKG was abnormal, but guess it is not that uncommon. Everyone in Austin is a little abnormal is some way, right? Keep posting, love to know how she is doing. I feel she is just walking a bit ahead of me on this journey!

My day is Tues, 12/29. Start the pre-op tomorrow. IF you want me to come by tomorrow, let me know. Really. I will be there to hold your hand if you want. I am so proud of you! I know I would not want visitors, cause I will be sooo nervous and just would not want to deal with anyone, but everyone is different. I will be up there getting my bloodwork & EKG done tomorrow. I am inspired by you - you will be great! I will be thinking of you as I am lost in the Big D! Don't forget to put that patch on, friend. I believe God has given us the greatest opportunity to live a fuller life by having the choice to have this procedure. We just have to be the ones with the courage to seize that possibility. Sleep well, and tell that hubbie to do WHATEVER you say. (You could milk the nursing for a while!)

So excited for you - and jealous your insurance covered it! It should. I know you are on your way to "being think in 2010!" Think this should be yours, mine and Anna's motto. I cannot even tell you HOW many years losing weight has been on the dreaded New Year's Resolution list - and this year I actually believe it may happen. Keep me posted.

Thanks so much for your email. It gave me a couple of ideas! I am swamped at the work today, so apologize for this being short - but YES, yes! I will be at the meeting on 2/10!

The pain meds are soooo constipating for me, and the bad thing is that I will have the crampy urge to go, but just cannot. Probably more than you wanted to know... I am glad you are feeling well enough to be up and emailing. Good news. How is your hunger - when you swallow do you feel that "tight" feeling like when you take to big of a bite? Have you weighed yet? I know I would have, oh, a dozen times! Can't wait to talk to you soon!

Theresa, have you began the "pre-op" diet for Dr. Nick yet?

Think you are probably about to begin your diet for the big day. I have been eating like it is the "last supper," and I don't begin the diet until 12/15 - gained like 5 lbs. since my consult.... I am thinking of you and cannot wait to hear about your journey!

Tiffykins - remember this La Fogata, super yummy Mexican. My favorite. I am in SA for a conference this weekend and it is on the to-do list. Worth every calorie. I ran a 10K yesterday - I certainly couldn't have done that a year ago. Who showed up in DFW Annak4, TwoBlueCats, Linda, Deedee?

Tomorrow is our day! Best wishes headed to you! We are such twinkies - I am 47 too. When is your bday, mine is 10/23?

What tracking tool are you using? I want to start tracking on Monday. I am doing fine, but I need the accountability and I want to be sure what I "think" is within my goals. I have my 6 week follow-up with Dr. Nicholson on 2/10, I know it is a Wed. Is that a meeting date? Maybe I could meet ya'll at it that evening?

Yep. I feel really good about him. Thanks for sharing your story. I am still nervous - cannot imagine how nervous I would be if I were going to Mexico. WHat was I thinking? I'm at the Forest Park facility. Wow. It is getting official, friend. The diet begins on 12/15. I am a little unsure about the rules - is it liquid only or liquid and one meal, but not to exceed 1200 calories. I have to read that again..... What protien powders do you like?