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Surgery was at 7:30am this and Dr. Goodnight said it went great. Had some hefty pain when I first woke up, but GasX strips seem to really be helping that. I have mainly been complaining about that "cotton mouth" feeling. I found something GREAT at Walmart and they have really helped with the dry mouth thing. They are made by Halls. SF "Refresh"candy/cough drop...says "mouth watering" on the package. Will post more when I'm not so sleepy, but cannot say enough grat things about Dr. Goodnight and the great team at Summit Medical Center. He took a pic of my stomach for me after taking it out. I'll try to figure out how to upload it soon.

Not gonna lie....I'm a nervous wreck tonight. I honestly didn't think I would be. This time tomorrow night I will be sleeved! Hubby and I are driving in tonight (live 2 hours away) so I'm sitting here in the car going through every emotion possible!

Got some at Gordman's today on sale for $5 (big bottle) and $2 (small bottle). Not sure how much they normally are but I thought that was really good. I bought caramel, English toffee, and raspberry (all SF of course). Has anyone tried the chocolate?? I didn't get it but might go back if you guys think it's any good.

Whoo hoo! Doing a happy dance with ya!

Those look awesome!

I LOVE these! I was LMBO about the one when your husband thought you were someone else. (and I am SOOOO stealing your idea of "Saturday massages"....why didn't I think of that!)

I have loved the Bluebonnet brand of shakes. I got samples of strawberry, chocolate and vanilla and absolutely loved the vanilla. I put it in the blender with 8oz milk and some ice. My kids even love momma's new vanilla milk shakes and they ask me to make them for them. :-) I bought the bog container of the vanilla b/c I figure I can add other flavors w/ syrups, etc. Good luck finding one that you love.

On true pre-op, 11 lb in 11 days so far. Since 2/14 consult have lost 21 lb. Since starting 6 month required visits with PCP.....41 lb. My pre-op is low carb, high protein, low calorie.

I am going to finally get family portraits on the beach. While in FL, I want to take my kids to Dsney and have the energy to run everywhere with them and feel comfortable fitting in all the rides. We have a local theme park here and I it was my son's first time riding particular type of ride. He was a little scared and wanted me to ride with him. Well.......I couldn't fit. After waiting in line, I was absolutely mortified and cried the entire time I stood watching my brave little man riding by himself. That was THE moment I knew without a shadow of a doubt I was turning my life around. I fully anticipate going back to that very ride and conquering it just to prove to myself that I can. Didnt mean to get into all that......but I will DEFINITELY be doing some serious shopping and backyard pool parties. :-)

Congrats!!!! I just started crying when I was reading your story of taking the test and coming back to find it later. No one deserves this more than you. I feel like I have learned SO much from all of you that faithfully post. I can't tell you how many times I have told my husband...""well, Tiffykins said......" he has never even been on this board but he knows y'all by name. LOL. I genuinely can't wait to follow your progress in your pregnancy....so excited for you guys!!!

Hey guys- sorry I didn't see the question earlier about which one I have. It's very confusing b/c I live in AR, but the company I work for is based out of FL. My insurance cards don't say a state, just BCBS. however there is a web address on the back for BCBS/FL. Then when I got my pre-approval it came from an office in another state. So short answer is....I have no idea what kind I have. ignorance is bliss? Good luck on getting quick approvals!!!!!

Just went in to update my ticker and I am down 39.2 lb since starting this journey. Last Easter I was over 300lb (had stopped weighing), then was 290 when I started my 6 months w/ PCP in June. As of 2/14/11 (surgery consult day) I was 270 and today I am 250.8!! Can't wait for it to start coming off even faster but it sure does feel good to have the victories now. Only 4 more days to go!

Okay, so when we are eating very few carbs...are we supposed to stay away from all the "net carbs" diet things? I've noticed a lot if them still have a ton of total carbs. I've been strictly going by total, but an Atkins bar sure would be good right about now.

Great idea! Thanks for sharing...

I found this stuff today and I tried it and loved it. I toasted a peice and then broke it up and used it to dip hummus in for a snack. I only ate about a quarter of one but for a whole one the nutrition facts are: 90C, 16carbs, 9 protein. While I haven't been having that many carbs.....I must say this was totally worth it b/c it fulfilled my craving for chips and dip. (what everyone else was having). Anyway, just thought I would share since I loved it so much.

I have owned a mini donut pan for YEARS and have never used it! I think i found it at a garage sale years ago and just thought it was so darn cute. I am loving that I now have a use for it.

Congrats! Can't wait to join you on the losers bench! Keep us posted...

Cheryl and foxgirl-so glad to hear both of you are doing well! Can't wait to join you on the losers bench!!!!

Whoo hoo! Good luck to you! Keep us posted!

I tried the Peach Mango today and LOVED it. So far it's the only one I've liked. However my GNC only had about four Isopure's to choose from.

That is a GREAT price. I have been wanting that one but haven't been able to find it or less than $40-$50 plus shipping.

I love www.fitday.com It is free as well d they have a new iPhone app as well (also free). Let's you store your common foods and I love how it shows my weight change in graphs, etc. I'm a very visual learner type person.

I don't want to keep it, but I sure would like to see it! I may ask if they will take a picture with a ruler or something. I want to know how big it is. There is one video on YouTube that shows the stomach after surgery. It is in one of those kidney shaped "throw up" containers. (not sure what they're really called but that's what I have always called them). Anyway....it took up the entire space! I am dying to know how much of mine is removed.

I actually called the insurance company nurse the day before the pre-cert packet was being submitted. I explained that there was a possibility of my surgery getting moved up if I got the approval quickly but that if it took the full 2weeks (which it always does) that it could be as late as May/June because of my work schedule. Long story short......approved in less than 24 hours.

Thanks you guys for the support. I DO believe I can do this and am SO excited and ready.... just have those scary moments mixed in every now and then. I don't really worry about downing milkshakes or anything like that (b/c thats just not me now). I'm just not the best at counting every carb/calorie/protein right now and it just worries me b/c I want so badly to be a 'super star sleever'! I really appreciate all of you and can't wait to share in this journey together. Only 22 more days to go!