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Emily glad your getting to home. I feel 100times better since I got home on Wednesday. I may be crazy but I'm going to try to drink some watered down coffee.

Wow I'm 3days post op. I feel great, sore and sleepy. But that's livable. They sent me home this morning. They only gave pain meds 3 times gas pains aren't to bad. But I'm having trouble getting liquids down. My stomach not allowing much. But I keep trying. I with I could have something more solid, but Jello is it for now. I've only had 1 1/2 oz of Protein so far. It almost making me gag. But before my doctor instructed me to not take my diabetes meds anymore. Woo hoo. That makes this all worth it.

Ok all is good here, no real pain no prblem with swallowing, great overall. The hospital staff are great. I'm so glad that hardest part is over. Now I can be thinner and healthier. Took luck to all.

I had to reinstall the program.

The one thing that keeps me going is knowing I will be healthier, slimmer and happier. But getting to that place is not easy. Tomorrow morning is my surgery, and I'm so hungry but I made it through 9 days of liquids and and I can make it through 2 weeks of clear, I hope. I know I'm a little grumpy and tired but I have to do this, to prove to myself that I can be a stronger person without eating everything in sight. I know I will eat again just smaller amounts and better choices. I just need to get through the next two weeks. Say a prayer for me cause I need them. I want to thank everyone that has responded to my post. All the good thoughts and support are greatly appreciated.

My husband is so unbelievable wonderful, last night he asked how much plastic surgery would be, I had mentioned about my "kangaroo pouch" and I hope that I don't have to much hanging. He is so supportive. He is 12 yrs older than me and will be retiring in a few yrs. So he is trying to see how much we will have to save for it. But since I won't be eating a lot there's a big savings. Ha ha but I will need new clothes, I already need to go down a size since doing the pre op diet. I ve lost 8 lbs woohoo for me.

Woohoo in 6 days I will be headed to a thinner me. Yippee.

I can't wait for you to let us know how it goes. Best of luck and a speedy recovery

I will be looking forward to hear how you are doing, I'm scheduled on the following Monday and let me tell you scared does'nt cover it. I have only had one surgery in my life so this is all new to me. I know I will fine and you will too. I just keep telling myself that this time next month the hard stuff will be behind me. And I will be on my way to the skinnier side

Ok this is only three days into my 10 day of liquid diet. I was doing ok. Then we took my father law out for his birthday, wow I barely made it. I ordered soup but it was all veg, very little broth. I kept thinking " why am I doing this to myself this is torture " but I made it. It was all I had not to break down in tears. But when I got home and I felt a little better. I just hope I can see this to the end, without falling apart. I'm so scared I will breakdown and my husband will see me as a failure. I have to do this. I want to see the other side of my life. The side that is thinner and healthier.

I can't wait till I can squat down and not hurt myself trying to get back up. I can't wait till I can not feel self concisous about my size of clothing. I can't wait till I no longer worry about what I weigh I can't wait to have my husband look at me and see a thinner and healthier person. I know he loves me now but I want him to love that there is less of me.

Ok day two of liquids, not to bad except co workers have to sit beside me with their fries and burgers. How rude and yes they know what I'm doing. They will fill differently when I'm healthier than them so ha ha. I found that I miss chewing. So I chew on a Popsicle to help with that. My stomach is growling really loud now. I'm going to make me something to drink now.

My doctor is requiring me to use the seasickness patch before surgery to stave of nausea. That put my mind to rest on that fact. I still find myself asking why am I doing this. Then I go check my blood sugar and there is the reason. I am still scared like crazy but I want to see the other side of my life.

I don't have to start the liquid diet till Fri woohoo. So tonight I ate a big meal with dessert. Now I feel uncomfortable. That won't happen again ever. This forum has been a big help to me. Thank you everyone who has giving me their thoughts and prayers and support. You all are making me feel better about this new way of life.

Ok today is my pre op and I'm scared. My husband is going with me. I can't believe it already here. Well almost. I am praying this is not a bad mistake that I will regret. I know this is just nerves but I want to run away. But I have come this far I must continue. I just wish my daddy was here to talk to. I will suck it up and go through this for him and myself. Wish me luck and strength cuz I need it.

That has been one of my questions. I have been overweight for 27 yrs so I am worried that the extra skin in my mid section will hang over to my toes ha ha not that bad but I have a pouch. Also my "bat wings" I have been working out three to four times a week and I hope that some of the skin can be filled up with muscles if not I will be saving up for a plastic surgeon.

That was easy thanks.

To stop taking my diabetes meds and not fitting into the really cute clothes. I hate wearing plain T-shirts from the men's department.

The main reason I ever considered the surgery was my Father. He had a heart attack in March of last year, he was not overweight he just wore out his heart. While he was in the hospital I told him about maybe checking into WLS. Every day he would ask me if I spoke to the doctor yet. When I did talk to my pcp she was all excited and suggested the sleeve. When I told my father about this surgery he so positive. Told me to get it. I lost my dad in July and I made a promise to him and myself to do this. So I can't back out now. I know he would have loved to be around to see this happen. I have my angel to see me through this.

Does that mean the lower your bmi the less time on liquid diets?

My surgery is April 2 also. I am very nervous, and excited. I have only had one surgery before so not sure what to expect. My husband is very supported. I am a diabetic so that is my top reason but I have been heavy since I gave birth 27 years ago. I am about 80 lbs overweight and get told all the time that all I need to do is eat right and exercise more, well guess what? I have been working out for 6 mths and watching what I eat and I have only lost 18 lbs. But my biggest fear is that since I have been heavy so long my skin will be saggy and I will have slot of excess skin that has been stretched out. That may sound vain, but that's just me. I think the prep diet has me a little scared. I have heard that some doctors only require 2 to 3 days of liquids only. But others say 2 weeks. I am tring to prepare myself for the 2 weeks but am praying for 2 -3 days only. I wish you good luck on your journey. Hope for a speedy recovery.