Phillys1stlady

I am scheduled for Nov 20 in Indianapolis. I look at this as an intervention by me for me. Let's do this November sleevers!

Nov 6th, coming up fast!!! Been reading on here what to take..... Taking one baggy outfit, one pair of comfy shoes, bare minimum of toiletries, checking no baggage, just a very light carry-on bag.....doing the 2-week pre-op diet now to shrink the liver. Liking the chicken soup-flavored Protein powder, strawberry sorbet and chocolate powders by Unjury. Hope to meet some fellow sleevers soon!!

Officially joining the November sleevers! just got my date yesterday and it will be 11-12-13! 9lbs lost on my preop so far!

My last supper was curried meatballs and rice...My daughter made it for me...it was to die for...i ate way to much and thought I might die..
The next day was day 1 on pre-op diet....Dang that was hard...but I never cheated...not even once...But so glad I had the food funeral!!!! I think it really helped me to get over it all, and bear down on the pre-op liquid diet.....

You got this!

I wish I could eat bars. Its a high Protein Shake diet. I can also have sugar free popsicles Jello and low sodium broth

Hi my name is Nikki and my surgery date is Nov. 20th which is also my 35th b-day!!! I can't wait, now all I need is for Horizon BCBS to approve me this week!

You are not the only one... Think about why you want this and PUSH yourself..... When you get down Think about what you want this surgery for.... I realized not only is the preop diet shrinking the liver as you lose weight its also training your mind and body for whats coming after surgery..... When I was on the preop diet I felt like giving up... I prayed constantly and thats how I KEPT my STRENGTH.. Keep yourself busy.... STAY FOCUSED ON THE PRIZE.... You have came too far to turn back..... You only have 4 Days left and then u will have a small stomach and it will be easier.... I had surgery on Oct. 10 I went in for my postop appt. Today and im down 26 pounds since my preop appt..... Less than a month... I lost 22 pounds since surgery... I had a battle after surgery and didnt know what to expect when I got on the scale this morning...... But hearing those numbers today confirmed I made the right decision to go ahead with surgery.... I wish you the best and I know you got this .... keep me posted......

Hello everyone, just passed my 3 year mark about 2 weeks ago, officially down 305 pounds.
Really glad to be here!

I'm 11/4!!!! It's around the corner

Philly here too and Date is 11/4 as well

I had a great recovery. No nausea, no vomiting, no Constipation, no diarrhea. I was up and walking within an hour after surgery and didn't even get into the hospital bed in my room until 10 PM that night when I decided to try to sleep.< /p>
No food has disagreed with me. I've hit my Protein and fluid goals every single day since the day after surgery.
I'm not surprised that you are seeing a lot of posts from people with issues and complications. That's how people tend to use a forum like this -- for help if something goes wrong. But meanwhile I am pretty sure there are tons of us out there who have had nothing go wrong.
Best wishes to you!

I'm 11/4!!!! It's around the corner

I'm 11/4!!!! It's around the corner

I decided on tree braids to have the best of both worlds...the 1st time having braids done since Poetic Justice lol

I can't believe I have a date...it's almost 2 weeks away...omg...I am so nervous...but I'm gonna stay prayed up n keep pushin...

I received my approval in less than 24 hrs...but it's talking a while to receive my date from the scheduler

I decided on tree braids to have the best of both worlds...the 1st time having braids done since Poetic Justice lol

Oh...SERIOUSLY? I just got my first shipment from them today. So much cheaper than buying at GNC

I ended up buying the variety pack from Quest directly. Much cheaper that way and now I can try every flavor to see what I like.

Bbq from smoque in chicago- skip the mac & corn bread this can be sleeve friendly.
Mexican from Rio Grande- chips & queso & swirl= out fajitas in
cheese fest-probably not gonna happen
Deep dish Pequods pizza. -its a chicago thing If I go I doubt I'll get in 1/8 a slice so F it I'm gonna eat it.
allons-y

Ahhh there are so many! It's hard to pick just a few Lol Which is how I got myself in this mess in the first place!
Red Lobster Cajun chicken Linguini

pizza Factory Combo pizza

Giant bean, cheese & rice burrito (with chips, salsa & sour cream of course!)

The good ol days!

Benihana

I don't see why this is not sleeve friendly? You could totally do it. Just cut the butter in half maybe? I don't know his much the recipe calls for, but crabs are high-Protein so it should work.