lonestarstategal

I did not pack light and was glad I had my creature comforts.
If your bringing a lap top or tablet, an extension cord with multiple plug ins was really helpful. Heating pad for upper back/shoulder pain from the gas pain. Gas X strips. Bouillon cubes (for broth),extra panties/panty liners, a pair of loose shorts to put on under your hospital gown (so you can walk the halls without showing your behind). Some easy slip on shoes or slippers because bending over hurts your tummy. Hope this helps.

I lost another 1.8lbs overnight. You guys weren't lying, it really works! Yaaaay! (I'm sure we've all had that "maybe it won't work on me" thought).
I've found a ton a tickers and know how to copy and paste the code but I'd really love one with a surgery date.

Down 48lbs and 19 inches
 
Hit like if you can see a difference

I am so happy with my sleeve!! That is an understatement!!!!
--Surgery with Dr. Garcia on 4/2
--starting weight preop 238.8
--surgery weight 228
--current weight 1 month out 204.6
--34.2lbs one month out plus preop
--I'm mainly concentrating in low carb/high Protein and liquids... Not so much on calories but still only eating 600-800per day per fitness pal......As far as exercise I have started the gym yesterday at one mile and light lifting will increase to 2 miles in a week and so on.....will go 3-4 times a week is goal....
My fiancé has now booked a date on July 23rd with Dr garcia for sleeve surgery!!! She is tired of yoyo dieting and over being scared as she has watched and taken care of me on my recovery she is amazed and inspired!....she also wants to do this lifestyle change and commitment with me and feels like we can help eachother through it!! I told her to just be aware as everyone's experience is different...my recovery has been smooth and uneventful and I am very thankful/grateful for that!
--Things I'm eating daily... These three items alone guarantees 72g protein per day...
--Two Protein Shakes a day pre made pure protein from Costco... will continue until I'm able to get more from foods in a few months then will I probably will have one a day eventually...30g protein each! Two=60
--Dannon light and fit Greek yogurt 12g protein!! (One a day for me as the protein is awesome--only 80 calories and low in carbs....vanilla strawberry and blueberry best!!)
--Snacks I have on hand at all times....
String cheese, SF Popsicles (2-3 per day and they help with liquid intake), flavored water crystal light bottles, eggs for eggs salad, tuna salad, chicken canned for chicken salad, shredded mexi cheese as its lower in fat, refried Beans, plain greek yogurt as sour cream substitute... Sliced turkey and deli meat from deli, Cracker Barrel light cheese squares, sf Jello, sf pudding, Peanut Butter, stuff for ricotta bake in muffin tins recipe, babybell cheese circles, Gatorade, cream Soups, Lipton chicken noodle soup....today...I'm going to start on soft/solid food and look into emilybites.com for the wonton recipes that are sleeve friendly! pizza bites, lasagna bites, taco bites, BBQ chicken bites, Hawaiian chicken bites, buffalo chicken bites etc.... I'm also go to try crab this week and ground beef to see how I can do with it!! Anyway just wanted to give an update as I used this site preop and post to get me through!!! It's important to me to give back, so if it can help even one person, it is worth it!! I am committed to this forum and to myself for making this decision and promise to follow up as I progress!!!! Happy Sleeving!!!! No regrets!

I'm down 11 more lbs since my surgery 10 days ago! 22 total including my preop diet, but I gained that in fluids after the surgery then lost 22 since the post op gain.
I'm rambling. I've lost 11lbs in 10 days would be the short version. Yaaaay! I need to get a ticker but I had to tell someone!

June 11th at the same hospital

I won't be there at the same time, but I am going to the same doctor and having my surgery done at the same hospital. When I return home ( on the 11th of May) and get settled in, I'll post about my experience in this forum. You'll hear the good, the bad and the ugly. Good luck finding a sleeve buddy.

Hi lone star, im flying in and having same day surgery on June 19 at Mi Doctor with Lopez. Buddies!!! I will see you there!

Mrs Lady Price: o wow a banded twin...congrats on your sucess. I understand about the breast...lol..I was happy to look down and see my feet...My tummy was large and in charge...you should see my happy dance...Wooo Hooo! My second fill is on 4/6.....We got this...let's give our journeys pure hell...lol

Thanks y'all! I survived