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Please don't compare your weight loss to others. I know that is hard not to do, but you are only setting yourself up that way. You KNOW that everyone's body is different. You know that it can be slower because you have less to lose. Don't lose hope! You have only just begun! This is not a race. There is NO SET TIME to lose your weight. Just keep working it. Be encouraged.

I'm still here, but haven't had surgery yet. The people that I know that have been revised for a while say it was the best thing they did. They have said it has turned out to be everything that the band was supposed to be. There are plenty of active threads in this part of the forum concerning revisions. Read through them and you will find quite a bit of helpful information. Good luck on whatever you decide!

Day three... Started the day ok. So far, I've only had my coffee (decaf, of course). I am hungry, but I'm trying to hold off on my 1st shake of the day a little longer. I'm working today which makes it easier. I only have the things I can eat with me. I brought three of my six shakes and my first serving of yogurt. We shall see how that goes. Have a great day everyone!

You and me both! I won't even tempt you with the crazy food thoughts I've had!!!

Awesome! First day of your new lease on life!!

Official day two of the preop diet. Sigh... Ready for surgery day to come!!!!

Prayers for those having surgery today (repeat from the other thread).

Prayers and positive thoughts to all having surgery today. Also, continued prayers for healing and strength to all that have already had surgery.

Not a problem at all! I'm glad you got some sleep. I haven't slept well in days either. Not good for either of us It seems everyone's preop diet is slightly different. Mine consists of 6 glucerna (I begged to use Atkins instead), 2 no fat or low fat yogurts with sugar substitute, 2 8oz servings of 100%juice, and all of the sf no calorie drinks i want up to the day before surgery. The day before surgery is nothing but clears. I am so allowed sf Jello during my preop.

[quote name=McSleevy ' timestamp='1339627917' post='373426] That's very smart of you to have started doing some shakes already.. I probably should have done the same. OOPS! lol Enjoy that Olive Garden! Have a breadstick or two for me! I have heard for many people that this pre-op diet gets easier as the days go by.. I sure hope so because I am not even through the first day and the very thought of another Protein drink makes me CRINGE! Btw, what is your pre-op diet? Just curious.. Here is mine... 1) DRINK 4-5 SERVINGS OF A LIQUID PROTEIN MEAL REPLACEMENT DAILY: (Choose from the following) Bariatric Advantage, CHIKE, BARIATRX ESSENTIALS, unjury EAS MYOPLEX LITE, or GNC TOTAL LEAN shake 25 Powdered mixes may be mixed with skim milk or soy milk. 2) IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, CONSUME 64 OZ. sugar-free FLUIDS DAILY: Water CRYSTAL LIGHT (OR OTHER FLAVORED WATERS) sugar free Jello LOW SODIUM broth SUGAR FREE POPSICLES Sound tasty?? lol P.S. I see a couple people have said something about a secret FB page.. Do you know how I can find that? Thanks! Here is the link to the FB thread. In the thread is a link to Robin's FB profile to give her a friend request to be added to the group. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/40813-fb-page/

I do! I actually, unofficially started it yesterday. I am SO ready to get this part behind me! LOL Yes, keep in touch!

June 28th too! So exciting to have another short person on the same date.

I am on day two of my unofficial preop diet. I am not supposed to start until Thursday, but I thought I would get a jump in it. Dumb! I am truly struggling already... I will push though, but it is tough.

prayers and positive thoughts for all of those having surgery today! continued prayers and positive thoughts for those that have had surgery since the 1st! I hope you all are healing nicely and feeling more like your normal self!

Are you taking anything for acid? I understand that excess acid in the stomach mimics hunger. You might try taking something like prilosec OTC or have your doctor prescribe something. That might help. Also, liquids will move through your tummy faster than dense protein so it probably isn't really an issue drinking a lot of broth.

glad you are home. try to remember to walk. that really helps move that gas out of your body. hopefully you will continue to feel better as each day passes.

prayers and positive thought for all of those having surgery tomorrow. Will be thinking of you all through out the day!

Glad you are home and doing well. herewegoagain is right. Try not to weigh yourself. You have been filled with IV fluids that will throw any weightloss off. When you go back for your postop appointment, you should have gotten rid of most, if not all, of that. You did it! woot! You are now on the loser's bench!

I am so sorry that this has happened to you. I am glad, for your safety, that they stopped the surgery. It could have been catastrophic. I am praying that you get another date soon. Keep us posted.

prayers and good thoughts for all having surgery today! continued prayers for those that have already had surgery and are resting and recouperating!

I just sent you a request. My name is Valerie.

It seems to vary. Some surgeon's offices give a date immidiately while others seems to wait. I am not sure what the reason for the differences are. I had been approved for almost a week before I got my date.