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surgery 9/21 weight 267, now at 238 stalled

I get my support from my work group I work with 8 of the most supportive and might I say thin athletic people ever, when I told them about my surgery they have been some of my best cheerleaders! (the hubs is #1) They understand, encourage and cheer me on, and listen! I also have several groups here online.

I agree with all the carb loving and Whey hating, I push my self to swallow the shots and shakes, but put a carb in front of me and I have to remind myself why I need to walk away-5 weeks out from surgery and 40 lbs gone, 20 post surgery

So I made it!! Surgery was 9/21, wow there were some moments that I wasn't really sure I had made the right choice. The nausea, the pain and the taste all fun and adventurous! But now at 1 week and 2 days out, i am almost up to 64 oz of water a day, walking just over 1/2 mile a day and at 2 8 oz protien shakes, I am working it!! Things still taste funny, and I am learning to just deal. But oh by the way the weight loss? Yep super psyched about 15 lbs in 1 week. So to all preoppers, just hang in there it's all going to be worth it!!

I still have some pain but a lot less since the drain came out, and that was a nauseating experience. Yuck! But my left side is much sorer than the right where I didn't have the drain.

I too am getting sleeved the 21st! I have the same fears, I have a friend who got the realize band in January and has gained weight. However, I agree that it's not magic and I will have to work (and I will fail sometimes) but in the end I will succede because I am trying. And you will too! (succede)!

Way to go! I was laughing when I read this, I did a little dance when they notified me I was clear (I was at work)! Congrats, the time will go quickly!!

Good luck, prayers your way and to all being sleeved tomorrow

You are an inspiration, I hope to look back in 3 months and be on track like you are, thank you for such a wonderful post

So survived my preop, and EKG, CXR and labs! I am nervous and excited, I get to start my liquid diet on the 14th, yikes!! As I type my palms are sweaty! and I have butterflies. I have to say I love my hubs, who is trying to be a sweet supportive man. He is exercising more and trying to make healthier meals. I do love him, and he plans to spend the 2 1/2 days (if all goes well) in the hospital with me. I am ready for this! I can do this! I will suceed !! I have been for the last month having liquids for lunch, and now I added liquids at breakfast, so I am working up to the 14th and beyond. I found a bulk food store that sells, unflavored whey protien, powdered eggs, and different powdered soups. and PB2 which I added to a shake and it's pretty tasty (it low fat powdered peanut butter) 85% less fat 45 calories! And now I need to go amp up the exercise. My inner Diva just keeps chanting GO! You are a WINNER! and dancing the Cha Cha!

Hi, I am from the fox cities, and am being sleeved by Dr Kemmerling on Sept. 21st! Good Luck to you!

I too am having my surgery sept 21st! Happy early birthday, and you will be ok, take deep breaths!

Thanks so much, i love this site everyone is so positive, and supportive!!

So yep after 2 weeks of checking my mail, and my voicemail hourly, they called I am approved!! Longest 2 weeks of my life. It seems surreal, I am excited nervous, and scared all at once. And of course 1 million things are circling my brain, everything around the house I need to do and get prepared yikes! It's a go! So september 21st is my surgery date, I already got my FMLA rolling, and my short term disability started (lots of paperwork) I feel organized and prepared, I think?! Is it normal to feel this way, I am not doubting the surgery, I am nervous that once again I will fail. I keep telling myself, it's a change, I am changing my life so when I am 65 and able to retire, I will actually be able to enjoy life, not be in such poor health that retirement is doctors appts and the couch. I see my rheumatologist on friday and will tell him the AWESOME news! And then he gets to adjust my meds because excercise is making me hurt more, and from what I understand with Fibro, this is normal, however if he increases them it will make it easier to excercise more than 2-3 days a week. Ok so I gotta go pack my hospital bag! Just kidding!!

I too am waiting, tuesday will be 2 weeks, and I too feel the same way, WHAT IF! Hang in there and keep trying to be positive! It will be soon!