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I haven't gotten my surgery yet, but I'm seeing just how realistic depression is without my "drug of choice" food. I'm going to get a journal tomorrow and start looking into support groups. Somethings I just can't talk to ny family and friends about

I have the same issues. I was sitting at work saying "ok this better be working" lol I keep listerine strips in my purse

Best of luck and Congrats!!! Prayers to you

Exactly I its been a long time coming 7 days and counting!!! Good luck to u as well !!!

April 16th will become my second birthday!!! No negative nerves yet all excitement. Still on my liquid diet and getting mentally better at it . My body still isn't pleased but my stomach won't have much of a say so soon lol

I'm the 16th as well!!!! One week I'm beyond excited. No nerves have really hit ne yet

Socks to sleep in and of course the essentials. Not much you can have so not much you will need

You and me both!!! I love this forum for that exact reason

Yayyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

So I started my liquid diet on 4/2 surgery date 4/16. I have been very strict, I have not been eating etc. The sat before my surgery I have decided to have my "last meal" with my stomach on 4/14 nothing heavy a grilled chicken wrap and maybe some Chinese chicken and broccoli. Technically 4/13 will be two weeks liquid. The day before surgery straight water until midnight when there is no more eating/drinking allowed. Sooo yay or nay?

It's not a denied... Stay positive!!

As promised keeping you guys updated day 2 seemed pretty easy, minimal headache and lots of energy. I work the evening shift and for some reason when I got home at 10pm I was starving!!! I literally got up out of bed at around 1 am and emptied my fridge so there were NO distractions. sleepytime decaf tea has been helping knock me out at night. I am on day 3 and already down 3lbs!!!! No headache stomach, growls here and there but I'm sticking to it!!! I more week to go!!! Oh tmi maybe but going to the bathroom has become harder as expected "/

What's the verdict??

MLE Congrats!! Mimo I don't wanna say there are defined stages. Day 1 I had a lot of stomach growling and a headache. I am just now starting day 2, I just woke up and don't feel anything just yet. But ill def keep you guys updated

I am literally marking my calendar lol. Yayy we have the same surgery date!

I can't see why not. It cany hurt, might even ease your mind.. lol me too I am an YouTube vsg addict

Me too lol the margarita flavor is pretty good. Have a slight headache. I'm stressing and already been approved. Such an emotional rollercoaster

That odd my surgeon requested I bug them. They probably know best... Breath through it it will work out

Stay on them!!! Call every day... Twice a day if u want. Mine was the same way!! It took a week before my case was opened and that following Monday I got an approval (after I had called them that morning and afternoon)

I catch myself thinking too deep into things. Lately its been this just isn't gonna happen. I received confirmation from my insurance company stating I am approved and a letter from my surgeons office confirming dates and times for pre op testing and even my my surgery (4/16) ... I am Sooooo anxious I just don't want anything to prevent it

I am allowed to have clear liquids, decaf tea and coffee, 2 protein bars a day, and protein shakes. I drink eas chocolate shakes... They are very filling and taste like chocolate milk...RMS best of luck I hear it beta easier after day 3!

Today I start my two week liquid diet. I literally ate until midnight lol. I'm surprised I didn't gain all my weight back last week with all the saying out.. at any rate I'm laying here hungry. I read some post describing nausea etc. I am fully prepared to take off of work sit home with a box of tissues and cry lol

Congrats to all you guys coming down pretty quickly. Teamthin I agree with that the more you have to loose the faster. Let's just hope I have the same advances. I wanna be an ultimate goal of 175lbs. And I don't want people to think I am having surgery just for my looks purposes, of course my health is a huge factor. BUT do not wanna have hanging loose skin and look like I've had surgery... You know?

I hope I have such luck. I have gained so much weight I have the slight hanging pouch. Have hopes I can shape it up without plastic surgery

Good luck to you!! cant wait til I see the post with your surgery date!