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You are lucky! For my pre-op diet it was shakes and Protein bars ONLY! I don't think I've ever been so hungry!!! But I'm 8 days post-op now, down 24.5 pounds and it was ALL WORTH IT!! Keep your eye on the prize!! That helps make it do-able!!!

I'm just one week post op. For most of this week my stomach was embarrassingly loud!!! My husband even woke me up in the night once to ask if I was ok because my tummy wouldn't hush!! Some days I had all kinds of trouble getting liquids down. Other days did just fine. Take it day by day as you and your body are trying to figure out the "new system". Congrats on being Post Op!

Great job!!! You look fantastic!

I had my surgery last Thursday (the 6th) at about noon. Surgery went well and I did have to have a hernia repaired. I slept on and off most of the day, but I made sure to get up and walk around every few hours. Pain was tolerable and I didn't have the aches in my shoulder or neck like some describe. Friday I was released and slept most of the way home. Come to think of it, I slept most of Friday. Saturday I felt better and only took 4 naps! But I had a hard time getting liquids in. I only drank about 16 ounces. Yesterday I went on a walk around my neighborhood and felt pretty good. I managed to stay awake all day and got 32 ounces of liquid in (one was a Protein drink with 42g of protein!). This morning I woke up feeling so much better! I'm feeling about 80% today! I'm able to concentrate, but now I'm bored!!! I'm off work all week and I'm not sure what I'm going to do with myself!!!

You look MAH-velous!

I'm back home from being sleeved yesterday. As expected, they fixed the hernia I had. I'm still pretty sore and very sluggish. Having trouble getting my liquids down today as I'm experiencing the slime! No fun. Will try to figure it out tomorrow. Good luck to those coming up behind me in the process.

I wasn't nervous at all until I tried to go to sleep last night. That's when it hit me. I'm all set and ready to go now. Just waiting for 7:15 to roll around so I can hit the road! I'll still be early, but I'm excited!!! I'll post as soon as I can afterwards! Thanks for the well wishes!

Tomorrow's the day!!!!

I'm on day 14 of my pre-op diet (surgery is tomorrow). I found that on the days I didn't drink enough Water, my weight loss stalled. Just a suggestion, but make sure you are getting at least 48 oz of water in each day! Good luck!

I just found this posting and I'm so glad I did!!! The video clears up all the questions I had about why I can't drink with meals! Thanks so much!!!

Good luck and let us all know how it goes for you!

I had done months of research both online and speaking with others who had had WLS. I had decided to go with a local surgeon and signed up to attend his seminar. There were about 30 people in attendance. Within minutes I was doubting my choice due to a boastful attitude, rudeness and trashing of other surgeons by this man. I think these seminars are a great way to really get a feel for who you will be dealing with. I walked away knowing my research wasn't over. I did a webinar with the surgeon I choose because his office is several hours away. I believe most Centers for Excellence require a webinar/seminar attendance to keep their accreditation.

I'm on day 8 of my pre-op diet now. It's a combination of medi-fast and liquids. I'm hanging in there, but I've had some VERY difficult days. I'm losing weight which helps make this easier to deal with, but the surgery can't come fast enough. Looks like you are about two weeks behind me! Good luck on your surgery!!!

How is your personal WLS journey going?? Where are you in the process?

My surgery is scheduled for October 6th.....a week from tomorrow! I'm on day 7 of my pre-op diet. Good luck to all!!!

Good luck today!!!

Hang in there!!! You can do this!! It will make things so much easier for your doctor to get his/her work done and in return your recovery will be so much better. I'm on day 5 of my 14 day pre-op diet with surgery being done on October 6th. So I'm right there with you!!!!

I'm so sorry to hear that you are second guessing your decision to open up. I'm sure that it was just a shock and that they will support you 100% in the end! Keep your chin up!!! I have been careful in who I have disclosed my upcoming surgery to due to my fear of the same response. I don't need anymore stress than what I currently have. Sending positive, SKINNY thoughts your way!!

It sounds like you are heading in the right direction. Stay diligent in talking with your physicians and insurance company. Things will work out and the surgery will happen. Good luck on your journey!

Good luck! Sending positive, happy, THIN vibes your way!

What were/are your biggest challenges after WLS?

Wow!!! I'm a 40 BMI'er and my doc is requiring 2 weeks of a pre-op diet. It's pretty much Medi-fast, but I can have sugar-free Jello, popsicles and Diet Soda. I'm on day 2 and I'm already thinking about what I would have been eating this weekend if not for this silly diet!!! (Hence why I need this darn surgery!) Good luck to all!

I start my 2 week pre-op diet tomorrow. My doctor is having me do Medifast during this time, but I can supplement with sugarfree Jello & popsickles and all the Crystal Light, Diet Soda and Water I want. Good luck to all!

I want to have my family picture taken. I want to cross my legs again. I want to wear cute shoes. I want to play sports again. I want to run a 5k...then a half marathon and then a full marathon! I want to have energy.

I've had the same thing happen. When asked when I was due, I said, "9 years ago" and laughed, while inside I was cringing and beating myself up. But neither of us will have to worry about that too much longer!!!