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You guys are WONDERFUL!!! I mean, really. I have been lurking and posting for about a week now and just feel so supported here. I think one of my favorite things is to see photos and hear stories of the weight loss that the post-opers have. It gets me excited for my future. It keeps me focused on the prize at the end, and it makes me want this surgery all the more. I made a list of a few little things that I am looking forward to doing/wearing when I reach goal weight. I would love to see what you would add to your list. white pants. I would never do this as a fat chick. I always felt bigger. regular width shoes. Oh to walk into a shoe store and be able to wear almost any of them. hot lingerie. Or at least something other than granny pannies. All those cute plus size undies never fit me right anyway. a nice bathing suit without a skirt to hide everything. Regular size bracelets. I always have to get larger sizes and I just can't wait to wear a normal size. Walk up stairs without needing a nap. I am a Realtor and I just dread two story houses. RUN!!! Go shopping with my daughter and possible share clothes. Don't know how she feels about that though. BE able to walk away from a table feeling full without having eaten everything but the table cloth. not feeling hungry all the time not having to special order clothing for special occasions. Now let's see what you list.

You are doing great. Just hang in there. I hear around 10 days your energy comes back. I too am worried about fluid intake after surgery. I guess we just have to do the best we can.

Congrats on your date. We are getting done on the same day. I have yet to get any of the pre-op stuff but I don't think I needed anything extensive.

Now I am starting to wonder will I do this when I get closer? I mean, I have been good so far but I usualy make it 2 weeks on any diet I do.

Just noticed you are from Dallas. I'm in Rowlett. Who is doing your surgery? Maybe I just found a sleeve buddy?

Welcome Maddie. It is such a huge decision. Last night I watched the surgery on Youtube just to see what really went on. It was a bit of a shock to see so much stomach gone and I admit, "what the hell am I thinking" went through my mind but I am excited too. I think you made a good decision and wish you the best of luck. I am having my surgery 5 days after you so keep in touch.

My doctor only requires one day of pre-liquids but wants me to lose weight before surgery so I have been pretty good. I was freaking out yesterday because I was back up to my weight from 5 days ago but then I realized it was TOM and most likely water weight. This morning I was back down 3 pounds.

Best of luck with surgery tomorrow. Please keep us updated in your progress.

I am really excited but scared too. I met with Dr. Davidson in Dallas yesterday and went to his seminar too. When I went in, I was set on Lab Band but after hearing all the pros and cons of that and sleeve, I decided sleeve was the better choice for me. I am 35 and have been married for 17 years with 4 kids. When answering the questionnaire for the appointment, I realized that I have been overweight for the last 17 years and had been morbidly obese (Man I hate that phrase) for 10. I spent all these years trying to avoid that label. I think that appointment really made me face it. They tortured my by taking my picture (something I never allow) and making me weigh and measure my waist. :tongue_smilie: But I found out that my blood pressure is starting to become elevated, my knee is starting to get arthritis, and that numbness that comes in my arms sometimes is related to the fat. So I scheduled the surgery for June 9th and I have to work on losing 15-20 pounds before then to shrink my liver. My husband is supportive and that means so much to me but I would love some support from this little community.

You made me cry. You look incredible. It is posts like this that help me remember why I am doing this.

I have surgery in June too but have been working so hard to loose those 15 pounds the doctor told me to. I have been doing Protein shakes and salads galore. This morning I stepped on the scale and it says I am only down 2 pounds. WTH! I am hoping it is related to my TOM cause I want to eat chocolate so bad I think I am going to explode. My surgery coordinator told me to have 2 shakes and a lean cuisine a day and that was it. I asked him what I should do when I get hungry. He said I wouldn't. He lied. But, I figured eating an extra salad or whole wheat crackers is better than that whole box of chocolate donuts, put in the fridge to chill, then you but a little whole in the top so that when you dunk it in milk, the milk seeps into it and then you bite into the crisp chocolate with the milk inside and... Oh sorry. Got a little off track there but I guess you know what I mean.

I have debated back and forth about telling them but I see them on a daily basis and it is traditional to offer guest food and tea. The tea thing is big...working on my pre-op weight loss means no tea and none of the food they offer. At some point it is going to start hurting feelings when I keep saying no and that will cause huge issues. Also, since I will not be around for a few days at least, why will start to think it has something to do with them and that will start more hurt feelings. It is a cultural thing. So I am going to have to tell them sooner rather than later. I just can't see any way around it.

I was thinking about how I would have reacted had it been her with the news and I admit I would be jealous. However, I would have wished her will and offered her any support she needed. I guess she needs a few days to let it marinate. At least Mom took it well! I still have to tell my husbands family and do not look forward to their reaction. They have a daughter who is overweight and I see them making comments to her all the time about her eating and her weight. Yesterday they were giving her a hard time because I was eating a salad and she was eating ramon noodles. I got on to them and told them that if they wanted her to eat better, they should try supporting her instead of picking on her and then went into a tirade about how picking on her would just push her to eat more etc. I was pretty hot but I bet they wont be picking on her anymore in front of me. I worry about how hard it would be for her if they just see me dropping weight so I think I need to tell them but they are newly moved from Pakistan and it will be harder to explain to them what is going on.

I told a very good friend last night while chatting on Facebook (she is also very overweight and we always did a lot of dieting together). She asked a few questions and then went offline. I can't tell if it was because of the conversation or not. She said she had to get off and do school stuff but I just don't think that is it. It kind of hurt my feelings but when I told my parents, they were super supportive. I just got reminded why I am doing this when I had to go to my sons school tonight and sit in those little desks that have the seat and desk together. I hate those.

I really like Sandy. She really does give out her personal number. She got a few calls about patients when I was in the seminar that she took promptly. I am 38 days pre-op and she gave me her number too. Said to call about anything.

He is doing my surgery too June 9th. I really liked their office. I found them to be funny, informative, and very caring. Dr. D really knows his stuff.

I too am waiting for summer break so it will be easier on my kids and husband. I hate the wait but the post op diet is not too bad so far. I am down 4 pounds as of this morning but I wanted to eat the old stuff so bad last night that I dreamed about it. I was good and held out.

I'm June 9th.

I can't imagine buying shoes that aren't wide. So much more variety!

I want to jump in too. I am in Rowlett just outside of Dallas and am getting my surgery on June 9th. I can't wait!

Robbie, I set my goal at 150 but honestly, I would be happy at 180. I have two things on my wish list other than getting healthy...to run and to shop at a regular clothing store. It I can hit those two, it would make it all worth while.

Never mind about the signature. I just figured it out.

Good for you! I wish you all the luck in the world and a quick and speedy recovery. I have only heard great things about Dr. Nick so I know all will be well for you. I befriended you so I could follow your recovery. Can I ask, how do you put a ticker into your signature? I didn't see anywhere to do it in my account. :confused:

I would like to lose about 100 pounds. I am just under 250 at 5 foot 3 inches. But I would be delighted with 70. I will just do my best and lose what I can. I have looked into carecredit and will be calling a few other places monday morning. Thanks so much for the support. It makes everything so much easier.

Thanks for the warm welcome. Yes I have a plan that includes Protein shakes and a lean cuisine for one meal. I was told that I would not be hungry in between meals with the brand that the docs office gave me but I am. It is hard to tell if it is the not eating food like I usually do or if I am really hungry. I plan to substitute with healthy choices if I get too hungry. I have been eating well for 3 days with the exception of yesterday after the consult when I felt like I was going to pass out from hunger. I was very dizzy and nauseous. I admit I made a bad choice then but I honestly did not think I would be able to drive home without eating. However, I am down 3 pounds according to my scale this morning so I am not going to guilt myself over it. I am 40 days out from surgery! Now I just have to figure out how to tell my family and arrange for financing.