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Lovemeifyoucan

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  1. Posted

    I am having a bad day. My life revolves around food. I am on day 5 of my preop diet and had to go to dinner 2 times. I feel left out because I can't eat my favorites. I know this is stupid and I will be fine and in time will eat my favorites in very small quantities but I am sad today. I am mourning food for no good reason. It has not been my friend and it has gotten me to a point that makes me unhappy. My family doesn't get it but I knew this group would. I ordered a salad and asked for fat free dressing and extra cilantro and green onions for taste and the guy was great didn't charge for the bigger salad. I can do this and I know it's the best choice I can ever make. Thanks for letting me vent! Stacey

  2. Posted

    I am at day 8. The first day I had one baby carrot. It has gotten easier and is easier than I ever thought it would be. I have my eye on the prize and dont want to jeopardize my health or surgery.

    Every dr is different! I think you are fine. I started tues and my dr allows veggies as long as they have no butter and I can use fat free dressing

  3. Posted

    Day 2! I found 2 ready to drink shakes that are yummy. Since I flew for business I had to go shipping when I got here. Luckily I stay in a hotel where I have a fridge. I packed my lunch and off to a full day of training.!!! I remember when I first got my date and all I thought was that is so far away!!! Now it's less than 13 days!!!! The people that I have told are so excited for me and ask lots of questions. I am nervous and excited how are you all handling the wait???

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    Ok' date=' so my first post on the day I started, I said it wasn't that bad....about 30 minutes after that post I had a MASSIVE headache that lasted almost 2 days....I'm sure my body was in SHOCK. I did not prepare before starting, I hit it cold turkey....holy hell, not a good idea. But now I'm in day 4 and it's the first really good day that I haven't cheated (I've only cheated with real food protein) and gotten through just on shakes and bars and carrots, which I'm allowed. I'm feeling good. Your body just needs time to adjust to the huge change! Hope everyone else is getting through![/quote']

    I started my preop diet today. I can have veggies and my shakes. I am glad I started a month prepping. I gave up cokes, coffee and for Bfast and lunch I have been doing salads with my Protein. I hope I don't get headaches :(

  5. Posted

    I travel for work and had the same problem. First I tried taking the ready mades - they were so heavy' date=' so now I get the ziplock snack sized bags and pre measure each serving (two scoops per bag). Then I put all the snack bags into a larger baggie and seal it. Light, small and ready to go![/quote']

    Thanks! I just hope airport security doesn't give me a hard time with baggies of white powder?!!! That could make a very bad morning!!!!!

  9. Posted

    I think his office is very well run' date=' and I have had no issues at all. Considering that he does not advertise, I wouldn't have known of him if not for the referral from our family doctor of many years.

    Are you seeing Dr. Garza as well for supervised weight loss? She and her office staff are wonderful, IMO.

    Presby Plano was a great ![/quote']

    I used Dr Garza for my 6 month dr supervised diet. I love her and her office as well. It's nice to hear all the good reports. I am super excited an wish July 31 would get here already!!!!

  12. Posted

    Surgery went well today' date=' in my room and recovering well. There are actual 10 patients fir my doctor on this floor today. Thanks for all your well wishes today and I hope all went well with my other sleevers today. Thinking of all my sleevers tomorrow, I will be thinking of you guys.[/quote']

    Glad you are resting well!!! Keep the losers bench warm for us!

  15. Posted

    oh I want in!! My surgery is set for July 16th! SOOO excited. Y'all (I'm from TX) are lucky though because we have to have a cardiac stress test pre-op. Not just EKG but oh well' date=' I'm jumping thru all the hoops!! EGD went fine, the drugs were great so I remember nothing. lol Good Luck all ! Very exciting and feel very blessed to have this new oppurtunity in life!! :P [/quote']

    I'm having my surgery at Plano presby! Our dates are almost here! My nerves and my excitement are growing everyday!!

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  16. Posted

    oh I want in!! My surgery is set for July 16th! SOOO excited. Y'all (I'm from TX) are lucky though because we have to have a cardiac stress test pre-op. Not just EKG but oh well' date=' I'm jumping thru all the hoops!! EGD went fine, the drugs were great so I remember nothing. lol Good Luck all ! Very exciting and feel very blessed to have this new oppurtunity in life!! :P [/quote']

  17. Posted

    Hi All!! I just wanted to update everyone =) Surgery was yesterday and I am doing great! little bit of gas and a little pain when I drink some fluids but doing great other than that. Had the stomach leak test and passed with flying colors. They removed the drain today and the IV will be removed tomorrow morning. The IV has been more of an irritation than the drain ever was!! They will pick me up in the morning at 10am to get me to the airport so I can go home!!! Woo Hoo! Can't wait to see my grandson =)

    I will update when I get home tomorrow and hopefully we will all be able to meet soon! Thank you all for making this experience so much easier! I love the updates' date=' the encouragement and the advice =) So happy we have this forum!!

    Take care all and will talk to you soon! Here's to us ladies! Let's start thinking of a common weight loss weight goal reward!! Woo Hoo![/quote']

    I am glad you started the July sleevers with a bang I am so glad you are doing well!!! Safe travels and get home soon!

  18. Posted

    Well' date=' I'm six days after you on July 31st and can't wait. It's amazing how so many people from different walks of life can come together and share/support eachother because we have this sugery in common. Good luck to you as your journey continues and I'm so looking forward to seeing how we all come through this.:-)[/quote']

    I'm July 31st too!!! Seems so far away!!!

  24. Posted

    My doctor seemed pleasantly surprised I lost 20 pounds since he last saw me especially since he doesn't do a pre op.

    Today was my last preop meeting with doctor. Have two more doctor appoints before surgery : cardiologist and pulmonologist.

    Should be all set to go by end of day on monday other than my egd on thursday.

    Great start Patrick!!! You are on your way to a successful weight loss journey !!

  25. Posted

    I would love to get together with some local people. I have been to the local support group at Presby Plano (and LOVE Carmen)' date=' but would prefer to get together in a less formal setting, and I would LOVE to meet up for coffee or lunch, or even with our significant others for dinner. I have thought of throwing this idea out there, glad you did. Thank you.

    My name is Amanda

    Married for 11 years

    Have a stepdaughter, 17

    I live in McKinney

    I am a stay at home wife at the moment, trying to find what exactly I want to do. Also, I travel quite a bit.

    Age 47

    Sleeved at Presby Plano in December 2011[/quote']

    Hi Amanda I am hoping to go up the next support session there. That's where in having my survey too!!

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