KhadijahRose

Yeah i understand about the mushie meat, kinda weird.

Thx for the advice sexiipices77! I'll remember that

Mine is kanuri @livingmylife. Thats a good suggestion. Biker

I've just been using pure protein bottle. The vanilla cream is my favorite. I really have a tough time getting it down though cause I've just had too many of them now.

Im also 1 week out today and down 25 pounds with no pre op diet! Its insane! I feel pretty good I really want some meat but other than that I'm good.

No exercise for me yet just walking :-) And I miss working out. I was one of those people who enjoyed working out but could never really lose a significant amount of weight due to the amount that I'd eat. My NUT said I was the ideal candidate for the sleeve because of this. Anywho, I will be happy when my surgeon clears me for working out

Thx ladies

You look great! And a whopping 60!! Whoa! Congrats!

Thanks!! I totally forgot about ketosis despite my nutritionist going on about it for about 20 minutes in the pre op class. Will be giving the breath mints a try thx all :-)

Im 5 days post op and I sort of feel this way. I say sort of because its beginning to subside. I tend to adjust to situations pretty quickly and because I had already been mentally preparing myself for the idea that I'd essentially be starving myself for about a month, so I was as ready as one could be for self torture. I'd also been through 3 c-sections so I knew what the pain and recovery would be like..its actually been easier if I'm really comparing the two. I miss eating and with a husband and three children who I don't expect to eat all their meals out, cooking is like seeing an ex who broke up with you. You still want it even though he's no good for you :-) Overall though I am content with my decision. It was more than necessary and I see changes less than a week out. Being on here and youtube videos are a great way to stay motivated. I hope for you the best and all the greatest success. Happiness is only a few weeks away Im sure :-)

Thx for the info, those are some pretty good habits! I hope for you the best and continued success :-)

I know i've seen one of these threads before but I just can't find it soooo..what did u wish you'd been told to take to the hospital or what really came in handy. I'll be packing for my "big day" later tonight and I need to know if I should make a few more stops before starting. Thx!

Thx! My surgery is tomorrow morning. Its so funny you mentioned lip balm because that was like ny number one thing to bring. That and my own soap. I hate hospital soap and lotion. Its so drying (even the lotion!)

Those are some amazing numbers!! What's your daily routine like?

I go in on Thursday, and I also have had a slight cold for the past week or so, talked to my surgical coordinator about it and she says as long as it has not effected your breathing, or is something bronchial then you should be fine. My surgeon won't do it if it's accompanied with a fever or bronchial issues.

My day is the 28th. I haven't got any comfy clothes (hoping i'll shrink into then out pf my old ones) but I was told to be sure to have calcium, b12, biotin, protein, gas relief and multivitamins, oh and a camelbak water bottle. So I've done all the above now i'm just waiting. No diet or fasting for me from my surgeon. I'm just enjoying my moments and reading to prepare myself! I wish you all the success expected and unexpected on your new lifestyle!!

You know I actually called her, because BCBS told me they'd sent out a letter to me and the office and of course neither of us had received it (that was a week after they had already approved me!) so I called and told them that the insurance company said they'd approved me and my coordinator confirmed that same day, called me back with a date the next day and my last appointments. I wanted so badly to get in this March and my office is so great they were actually able to make it happen!

So BCBS of Il approved me after only 24 hours! Soooo, why don't I have a date you ask?..well it's because I only know because I called the company today, they said they sent out an approval letter to me and my surgeons office. I left a message with them so I'm hoping for a date tomorrow..aaah the waiting game.

I'm having my sleeve done in Maryland, with Dr. Averbach. Also, my start weight is 337 and my height is 6'1

Unbelievable results!! Congratulations and I wish you much, much more success :-)

That's awesome, how's your progress?