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I am on a 14 day liquid diet except a cup of green leafy veggies a day and I have been surviving with Mio in my water! The jello is a good trick to making your brain think it's eating! haha

I never thought about Goodwill! That's a great idea! My doc didn't mention any pudding or yogurt. I am on a super strict 14 day pre-op that includes 3 protein shakes, 2 cups of green leafy veggies and 2 cups of chicken broth A DAY! I am on day 6 and if I didn't think there were too many carbs I would chew my own arm off!

Amen, Hallelujah and congratulations!!!

When do you have your surgery? I mean, I was cleared by the psych doc but still a teeny bit concerned. I do believe I could be a certified over-thinker!

I am the fat girl in my circle of friends. I have told my close friend about the wls and put them on notice that they will need to find a new fat girl 'cuz hopefully I won't fit the criteria much longer!

I have anxiety (like the kind that makes me take meds) and I was just curious to hear from some others who suffers from anxiety disorder and how the anxiety was after surgery.

I am so glad you did not require a major surgery! Thanks for keeping us updated!

Awe!!! You have so many more pretty bras in your future!!

Crossing my fingers for you!

YAY! YAY! YAY! Congrats!

Woohoo!!! Congrats!

Congrats and I love your positive attitude!!

Elyse!!!! You are uh-mazing looking!!! Be proud of what you have lost and keep in mind that the last 20 will come off! I don't think I will EVER see 175 and I was in the Army! Be proud and know that sleevers like you are an inspiration to futures sleevers who are getting cold feet! My surgery date is 6/13 and i am petrified so I look for people like you to keep my feet warm!

This is fantastic to hear!!! i wish you all the luck and a speedy recovery. Although, you definitely seem to be on the road to being a loser!!! My surgery is a week away and i really hope to have such a positive posting after surgery!!

Thank you Lmitchell. That is a hard dose of reality, huh? Well I certainly appreciate you sharing your story with me! Good luck!

Thank you sooooo much to all of you! I have not ever had surgery and I have this image that I will not ever be able to eat dinner with my family or enjoy a restaurant again. Eeeek...so scared!

I am so excited for all of you and I hope to see more posts from you all soon!! MinaT and Karen, You 2 crack me up!!!!

Thank you! I've lost 8lbs on pre-op and now that it's a week away I am scared and hoping I don't make a wrong choice. Thanks again!!!!!

I use to walk by a machine that looked interesting and then walk by it again. Then, I would circle it like a shark in hopes of seeing the instructions on how to get into the machine. Now, I just stand there like i have no shame and look at the instructions, diagrams, pictures and anything else that will help me figure the contraption out!

I'm not sure but I will say that i am living on Mio! My surgery is 6-13 and this pre-op diet is making crazy. Mio and Crystal Light are keeping me sane!

I know some of yall must be rolling your eyes but ave you thought or tried the pre-op diet on a long term basis as an alternative to wls? I getting super duper cold feet!

Wow! Today is day 3 of my pre-op diet and all I can say is wow! I was a Diet Coke fanatic and the caffeine withdrawal headaches have been horrendous!

My name is Angie and and I am mommy to a year old little girl. I have had weight issues on and off for many years. I have successfully lost weight and felt fabulous. Of course I fell off the wagon and I am here now! I am a veteran of the U.S. Army (as ashamed as I am to say that because of my weight). As of today, I have been through the insurance approval process and I am 3 days in on my pre-op diet. I went to the seminar on 4/19/2012, consultation on 4/24/2012 and scheduled for surgery on 6/13/2012 Subscribe to my blog for a play by play of my WLS journey!

Do you still regret it and how are you feeling in terms of pain? Are you still hunger post-op?

That is an excellent question for your doctor and I would be curious to know the answer. I was told no gum after surgery because if it was swallowed it would cause a problem with such a small stomach.