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Liliana, How do you post the tickers into your profile?

Hi my surgery is scheduled for April 18th and have started my pre-op liquid only diet. I am on day two I was a little antsy yesterday but doing ok. I just ordered some more protien shake powder online from the Vitamin shoppe so I can have a little variety. I am 5'11 and weigh 352. I am hoping to lose at least 100 lbs then it will be gravy for every pound after that. But one step at a time. I would love to be in the 190s if possible. I have an appt with my doctor tomorrow to go over a few last details and to do my pre-op admissions. I have to see my regular doctor on April 5th. How do you put that tracker in on the bottom of your posts.

I was told to bring all of my supplies including my CPAP machine so every hospital may be different. Plus your machine is set to your body. When I travel I bring my machine so it is no big deal to bring it to the hospital.

We all can do it!!! I have to start my 3 week liquid diet on Tuesday and my surgery is on April 18th. I am 350 so it will be the start of a new (lighter me). Just think you will be able to buy smaller clothes you will look and feel much better. So drinking protien shakes for 2 weeks is worth it. I have heard the key is to have a variety of types of protien shakes so you dont get bored with the same flavor. I am going to the Vitamin shoppe tomorrow to get some more flavors or even check online with Amazon. I have been substituting a lunch or Breakfast with a shake every now and then preparing for this. Good Luck and stay strong.

I am a week after you on April 18th. Good luck to you and let's shed these pounds as a team.

I went in for my pre op endoscopy on Friday and I told the doctor that I was going to enjoy St. Patricks day this year before my surgery on April 18th. I said since I cant drink beer anymore once I have had the surgery. He said I will be able to drink A BEER. He said if you sip on one beer it will not kill you but you will get buzzed quicker and dont over do it. I was happy that I will not have to give up beer for ever but will not be able to drink what I can now (which will be a good thing LOL). I am 5 weeks out as of tomorrow. Getting a little nervous, a little anxious, and looking forward to getting smaller again. I have to go in the attic and get my old pants out. Luckily I have kept my old dockers and jeans from when I was smaller. I will not have to buy as many new clothes. (Guys are lucky their stuff stays fairly similar). My wife has been dieting for about 6 months now and is down 70 lbs so I am very proud of her. She is doing great she has much better will power than I do.

Good luck Stacey you will do fine. I am having my surgery on April 18th. I have to do 3 weeks of liquids prior to my surgery. So two days you should be fine. I am going to enjoy my last St Patricks Day of drinking Guinness but it will be worth it in the end. I will be much healthier once i change my life and get this weight off. It is not a magic bullet but a tool to help us to become healthy again. We can all do this we just have to stay positive.

I will be having my sleeve surgery on April 18th. I am a bit nervous probably as all of you have been prior to the procedure. I am going into it with an open mind and a realization that this is not a magic pill but a stand about not being unhealthy any more. There is a support group meeting at the conway hospital on 3/20/12. This will be my first meeting with other sleeve patients that have had the surgery in the area. I will post my information soon about my progress. Any advice for a newbie.