ChristyLove

Hey sleeve twin I am July 3rd in NJ

A bougie is what the doctors use to determine the size of your sleeve. Many compare the sizes to a marker, pencil, pen, etc. I believe 32 is the smallest and 42 may be the largest

I just wanted to created a topic where I can talk to some July sleevers and find out what they are doing to pass time. I am also excited and nervous. Stay in touch sharnae.

Please be carefull and try to stick to the meal plan. I know it is hard but you came all this way to suceed. Give yourself 24 hours before eating the food. Try walking anything. Just don't want you to end up sick. Congrats on your success so far.

I don't know if jealous is the word. Misinformed seems better. It is a nasty stigma place on WLS. The point is you are doing this for you which means you don't need their approval. Keep that in mind on your journey to better health. You don't need others approval to want to be healthier.

Days 1 through 14 seems the same the diet post op I must follow but the rest is different.

First, I think this is a great topic. However, 3 months on protein shake exclusively is too long. The purpose is to learn to eat not to avoid eating. There is already a two week pre-op requirement. I don't think it is a great idea. A good medium would be to incorporate one shake daily. after the post op liquid diet while introducing new foods.

I am an African- American female and this type of surgery is not supported. I have been raised love yourslef and other no matter the size, shape , or color. I have lived by this advice my whole life. I agree with it whole-heartedly. However, I would love myself more if I were more active and had less pain. My advice, I only told my husband. That's it! I go online for support, and read information. I can't live for them. I live for God and I have to be alive to do his will. I hope that helps.

Which crystal light did you use? I like the fruit punch because it taste sweet without sugar. However, my hubby hates sweets and favors the grape even the walmart brand is great.

Congrats on your journey.

I totally understand.

I am sorry. I too had the band and I am waiting for the approval from the insurance company

Welcome, also try the calling all sleevers for teachers. It is very comforting

I visit the complication site for sleevers and I am a little scared of surgery now. Someone aunt died 5 days after surgery. humm don't know what to think yet.

Same here! I am counting down the days to pass time. What are you doing?

These are really good answers. I think I will try and excerise.

I just look at the calendar everyday hoping the time will pass quickly.

Congrats Sleeve Brother I am July 3rd See during the journey

Tenative July 3rd

Success on your journey

I was just thinking the same thing, Has anything helped? Need ideas

What are July Sleevers doing to pass the time? I have another month left for the end of the year and I don't know what to do. I was told not to start my pre-op liquid diet yet , I have not a clue as to what to do while waiting? I am hearing all these numbers about percentage of weightloss after surgery do you know is the wightloss percentage 30% 50% less or more?

When is your sleeve date?

Good advice

You guys are funny! The good part is we are out until September after Labor Day sometime.