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I use calorie counter by fatsecret. It is a free app and is awesome. If you have a smart phone, if a food item has a UPC #, you can use your phones camera to scan it and most foods' nutritional facts are already there for you. Awesome awesome awesom.

My surgery is on the 9th. Read someone else's thread and realized this is my last weekend as a full stomached gal. Ahhhhhhhh!

I have a completely different situation. No liquid diet for preop. I lost the weight by downloading an app on my smart phone called calorie counter. It was free and I maintained a 1200-1500 calorie diet. I can't do much exercise because of plantar faciatis but my lower calorie intake has helped me lose about 30 lbs. I'm 6 days away from my surgery and I'm really struggling with this diet. I've struggle d with the thought of surgery since I was losing on my own, however, I'm feeling like I usually do every time I go on a diet. I know I need this surgery to help me make this life change. Hope this helps.

Yippeee! 6 more days. Anxiety is working its way back in. I'm sure these feelings are all normal.

Sorry I haven't had my surgery yet. I have spent tons of money trying all sorts of shakes. The Isopure was the only thing I could find that I liked. Not sure if it will keep us full until I have my surgery. I'm just glad that I found something that was not a shake. My surgery is scheduled on the 9th. Yippeeee!

Isopure in the glass bottles. They have 40g of protein for a 20 oz bottle. Different flavors and not a SHAKE. They are like gatorade that are premade and can be sipped on throughout the day. You can get them at GNC and on line. Good luck.

You look great. Its stories like yours that gives people like me hope for a happy, healthy future. Thanks for sharing. I love this forum.

Im starting to get more excited than scared. Took measurements and pictures today. That was the exact reality check i needed.

Hoping all went well for you. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Congratulations! Let's stay in touch.

Thank you finally4me. I will keep you in my prayers. Just keep thinking positive. I'll be looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you guys. Just what I needed.

Meeee toooo. Skinny by summer. We should become sleeve buddies.

Need some more positive talk.

Having surgery on the 9th would like to hear comments.

Not sure if you were asking me. The 30 lbs I have lost have been by reducing my portion sizes (been extremely difficult). I can't wait to be sleeved but am very nervous too.

I am having my surgery on March 9 and I went from 298 to 268. Sure wish people would list their height. I'm 5'7 3/4" and would kind of like to know what others my height have lost in 6 mo postoperative.

Congrats! Keep up the good work.

Hi Sleeveme81, I too have a husband that can't seem to be sensitive when I need. I know my husband loves me however some of my past baggage which leaves me needing special attention sometimes I don't blame him for. You need to find an outlet like this board to help you through some of the tough times.

You guys are all so awesome. Thank you sooooo much for your support and advise. I really can't imagine not having all of you out there.

Thank you everyone. You're really helping me through a very difficult time. Don't be surprised if I reach out another 14 times before my surgery (lol)