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It's better to be safe than sorry. Hope you are doing ok!

Hmmmmm? Maybe I should measure myself before I get sleeved!

Have you ever tried Carb Watchers Lean Body meal replacement shakes? They come in Chocolate Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream and Strawberry Ice Cream flavors. They are really, really yummy and have 40 grams of protein and only 1 gram of sugar. I'm not sleeved yet (unfortunately) so I may end up hating them after my surgery ....who knows. Best wishes to you.

You all are an inspiration and motivation to us who haven't been sleeved yet. THANKS!

Your Surgeversary coming up!! Congratulations!

It's so difficult to "hear" what the medical professionals say because with my 5'5" height my healthy weight is between 124-152....big range! My Dr. didn't give me a goal weight however I have it in my mind at 135 or 140. But I'm like many of you....if I feel my body has hit the "right weight" I will stop there.

Hello everyone. I too have struggled with my "required weightloss". My surgeon is requiring a minimum weight loss of 20 lbs for me. I was only two pounds away and then put five pounds back on! I have until August 14th to lose the rest of the weight or my surger will be cancelled. This is sooo frustrating to have to lose weight before weight loss surgery! I understand the reasons, it's just frustrating.

Prayers going up for August 2 nd sleevers!

Congratulations!!

It will be all worth it! Hang in there and prayers for a smooth surgery & fast recovery!

Praying for each and every one of you today!

Sounds fabulous.....going in my recipe box!

Hello Ms_FIerce. I hope you find this forum as supportive and helpful as I have. Welcome!.... Your surgery is four days before mine.

Mom_24.....you couldn't have said it better. I'm praying for you all as well.

I will definitely be praying for you Mamamelly! Hang in there...it will all be worth it!

Hello scaredoftheunknown, I started my CPAP June 27th. I went to Dr. Le for follow-up on July 10 th and he said he will go ahead and schedule my surgery for August 27th.....provided I've lost the rest of the 20 lbs by my Pre-op appt. on August 14. August 27 th is exactly two months of CPAP use. I had a tough time with the mask the first three weeks but it got better after that.... Now I'm sooooo much more rested and don't wake up several times through the night! ....and my heart and lungs thank me for it! I recommend you start out breathing slow and deep through your nose when you first lie down.....focus on relaxing. Then allow yourself to fall into a nice, natural breathing rhythm. I'm claustrophobic so I was worried about feeling suffocated...and I HAVE taken off my mask in the middle of the night without remembering, but the respiratory therapist said its totally common. Hang in there....it's all worth it to come out the other end a healthier you!!

Hello there. I am having surgery (I hope anyway) on August 27th and Dr. Le is my dr. as well. I have seven more pounds to lose by August 14th....a bit nervous about that!...but not nervous about the surgery [yet anyway]. I too had to get a cpap...started using it June 27th. I'm feeling much more alert and awake during the day now. Best wishes on your journey!

Thanks so much for all of the great information LilMissDiva! I'm scheduled for surgery August 27th and can't wait!!!

Hello Everyone. I am a 46 year old, single mother of 10 & 8 year old boys. I started this journey the end of March and I am scheduled for surgery August 27th. I'm soooooo excited but I'm also struggling with getting my "required" weight off (20 lbs total). I have until August 14th to get seven more pounds off.....the HORRIBLE part of it was just last week I was only two pounds away! I feeling like I'm failing myself.....once again :-( .....and I DON'T want my surgery cancelled!!!!!!!

Hello All. I'm so envious of those of you going in for surgery the next week or two! I have to wait until the end of the month!!! It's probably for the best though. My Dr. required that I lose 20 pounds by August 14th. I've been doing well until the last four days! I keep making horrible choices and my weight is up!....by five pounds! I only had two pounds to go and now I have to take off seven! I'm soooo frustrated with myself. I ask myself, "are you self-sabotaging?" I TRULY am excited about this decision I have made....I'm doing it for HEALTH....not vanity. I spent alot of time researching, talking with many friends and acquaintances who have had it done etc. I can't wait for my surgery date to get here....but if I keep on making bad choices I won't have a surgery date! What the heck is wrong with me????

Thank you so much for even attempting to compile all this info!

Regarding the "no BM".....I have found "Smooth Move" tea very helpful. I drink a cup before I go to bed and the next day I'm usually back on track....no cramping or nausea either. I get mine at Target.