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I weighed this morning and was at 298 also! I was so excited to be in the 2 hundreds again... haha... can't wait 'til onderland! I still can't believe they only gave you tylonol at one point in the hospital... that must've been miserable. I'm pretty sure draining the progresso soups is counted as clear liquids. My nutrition class said that was fine. I hope you get to feeling better soon!!

Nicole: Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts this week! I hope you are doing well. Let me know how it's going when you get a chance. Amber: I read your blog, and I can't believe they only gave you tylonol at one point. That sounds ridiculous!! I have the same problem with sipping and the gas bubble. It's really annoying! I hope your healing continues smoothly!!

I was sleeved on Monday, 12/12... checked into the hopital around 8:30am. They took me to the back after registration, weighed me ( 10pounds lost on pre-op diet), then they gave me some meds to relax a bit. They took me back to the OR and the last thing I remember was commenting on how bright the lights must be above me. They strapped me on this table, and the next thing I know, they were waking me up. I woke up shaking and in some horrible pain. The only thing I kept saying was it hurts. When they took me back to the recovery room, they gave me some pain meds that helped me to feel a bit better. That day I was on a morphine drip, and don't remember much. I was pretty loopy from the meds and in and out of sleep. My family was there to visit with me, and one of my sisters staid in the hospital with me the entire time I was there... I am sooooo thankful for her. Tuesday was the worst day because they switched me from morphine to some puny pain med that didn't work for me. I was nauseated and they gave me some meds for that. I got up and walked several times throughout my stay. Around Wednesday I was starting to feel somewhat better by wednesday. I wasn't able to drink much liquid because the gas pain was terrible, but I kept walking, which helped to relieve that. They put me on tramadol which has been the best with the pain control. I continued to improve wednesday, and was able to be discharged on Thursday. I was still unable to get a lot of liquids in thursday, but I kept sipping on water most of the day. That brings me to today (Friday 12/16)... Doing ok... sleeping alot... I am currently sipping on some milk, trying to get a little nutrients in. I am a little worried about not getting in a lot of nutrients. I weighed this morning, and I have lost 17 pounds since I started pre-op... 7 pounds since surgery. I am continuing to hope and pray for healing. Keep me in your prayers, and good luck to all of ya'll on your journey! Merry Christmas also!! Let me know if you have any suggestions for nutrients or healing! Best Wishes, Rachel

I am home from the hospital today after being sleeved Monday! I was in there for 4 days and 3 nights. I am sore, not able to keep much liquid down yet, but making it. Feeling a little better today though. I hope everyone is doing well with their pre-op/post-op journeys! Good Luck

My total process took from July to December... I'm getting sleeved tomorrow!! I had a 3 month supervised diet for blue cross blue sheild insurance. Got the rest of the stuff done in the mean time. Then it took my insurance about 2 weeks to approve it after all of my stuff was turned in. Good Luck!!

I am getting my surgery at 8:30am tomorrow!! Good Luck with yours!

I so look forward to when I can eat solid food again! I get sleeved tomorrow, so I still have about a month of shakes and pureed food! Glad you were able to enjoy dinner with your family! Congrats!

Congrats! 22 pounds in 3 weeks is awesome

That's Awesome!!

Thank you for this post! It was really encouraging. I hope to be the best I can be, but don't strive to be perfect. That will just set me up to fail because no one is perfect. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2012!

Thanks! I look for to those "skinny day" memories!! I'm trying my best not to cheat... and if I do its only been with protein. Good luck to both of you in your journey as well!

I would go out and buy a new Jacket or Dress that will make you look and feel fabulous! You deserve it for all the hard work you have done... Go enjoy that Christmas party and rock that new outfit!

I started this liquid pre-op diet last week on Nov. 28th. It has been one of the hardest things I have ever done! To go from not counting calories and eating whatever I want... to barely 800 calories of just protein shakes and yogurt, seems kinda like torture if you think about it. It is like taking a drug addict's drug and saying too bad you can't have it... but the catch with a food addict is... you have to have some, and you can't cut it out completely. So I just ate a baked chicken breast (I was about to lose my mind... my stomach was growling so bad)... this is something I would never have felt guilty about before. It is healthy and it is protein. I had a couple last week when I was first starting too. I wonder if my Doctor is gonna grill about that. The only other thing I've had is a spoon of peanut butter a couple of days last week. Does anybody know if the Dr. will ask you if you ate anything other than what is on the list? I think my liver will still be smaller, and I've lost 8 pounds in 8 days. IDK... I guess I'm just worried. Making it the best I can, but this is killer!!

It's like your taking the words right out of my mouth. Keep up the good work... I'm right there with you. Six more days of pre-op diet and then surgery!!

Wow! Above the norm... that's where we would all like to be! Congrats!

Keep your head up! I know the feeling of being afraid of what people think about you. We are making the best change we can make... but for us, not for them! They are just ignorant people who need to learn what it is like to struggle with something! Good Luck on your journey

I started mine today also... I so wish I could have the chicken and veggies... Mine is all liquid, with 1 sugar free pudding and 1 low carb yogurt! It was super hard.... got home around 9pm and was soo tired. Also felt like I peed 20 times yesterday!! Good Luck... we just gotta push through!!

I would say it is probably because you switched to solid foods and your body is not used to them right now. Don't be discouraged!... your weight fluctuates from day to day. I would put the scale away for a little while until your body adjusts to the change in food. Keep up the good work!!

Today was good. Let me start off by asking what size bougie did ya'll get? My Dr. is using a size 36 bougie... does anyone know if this is good or bad? I'm not sure if it even matters, but I was wondering what others have. I went to my exercise and nutrition lectures today. They were pretty much just rehash of what I have already heard or read, but I did get all of my questions answered. I guess it is good to review the material though. I mean you can't be too informed with this surgery. I love hearing all of the information. I am one of those people who likes to be overly prepared. I start my liquid diet in 5 days!! aghh!! It is all becoming so real... I am excited and nervous. I think I will be fine once the sugery is over, although I anticipate pain. I just get really nervous thinking about all of the what ifs. I am glad I am one step close to my goal. Only 3 more steps 'til surgery... pre-op fast, blood work, and pre-op appointment! Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving... even if you can't eat bc you are on liquids.... at least it's time with family and maybe some time off from work! And, here is shake recipe with a little holiday cheer! *Pumpkin Pie in the Sky: 1 cup water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1 tsp. vanilla extract + 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice* ~Rachel

I saved one pair of size 16 shorts I wore when I was about 13 years old. This has been my goal pair of shorts since I grew out of them. I have never been smaller than a sixteen that I can remember. This is one of the things I am looking forward to the most. Congratulations on your sucess and fitting into your old clothes! Keep up the good work!

I don't know about ya'll, but I am starting to get nervous! My surgery is Dec 12. I was feeling pretty calm about it for a long time, but I guess it's just getting closer and the anxiety is building. I'm glad I can read about other people who are going through the same things. I start my protein diet on 11/28... I feel it's gonna be hard.

Congratulations! I hope to have no regrets! I'm having surgery on Dec. 12th... feeling kind of nervous about it tonight! I like reading about people who are happy with what they are doing! Good Luck and keep up the good work

I am having my surgery on the 12th of Dec. also! I am hoping all goes well... I'm starting to get kind of nervous. I know it is for the best though. Good Luck with everything.

I know... was I just a little crazy to do this during the holidays? when there is food everywhere lol. Good Luck with yours too!

I know... I'm glad it's after Thanksgiving... that would've been rough! I'm looking forward to the change of feelings in appetite... hopefully that will make it easier to not eat! At least that's what I'm hoping for...