Lap2sleeve

Okay this may sound hokey, but my friends made a gift for me before surgery. It's a large jar with a lid and it contains slips of paper in it. Each slip of paper is an idea for an activity that doesn't cost money and doesn't involve eating. When I "think" I want to eat I'm supposed to go take a slip of paper and do the activity instead of eating. The items are things like taking a walk, call a friend, post on VST or some other on-line group. Each lady that participates in making the jar contributed multiple ideas. In fact I continue to receive anonymous slips of paper with ideas. They just show up on my desk. I dutifully place them in the jar at home because I know will need them someday in the near future. I just got sleeved 8/19 of this year so I haven't needed it yet, but know I will. Drink 64 oz h20 a day. Eat 60-80 grams of protein everyday. Take your supplements. Pray/meditate! Love yourself through this! You are worth it! Praying for you - blessings.

Wow, that's a lot of weight lost in 2 months! Was any of that lost during the pre-op diet? Very curious to know your stats and if you've been working out? Thanks in advance and congratulations on working the program!

I was approved and it took less than a week. Had surgery on 8/19! Thank God!

Surgery on 8/19, weight date of surgery 208, (lost 11 during 2 week diet), today's weight 196. Feeling pretty normal, focusing on H20, protein (mostly liquid form), and incorporating mooshy foods as I can. And supplements, just switched calcium from Sweet Indulgence (dark chocolate bar) to Bariatric advantage (6 chews a day). I chose raspberry and lemon). Exercise is not as vigorous as I believe I should be. Been walking, but not vigorously. I've done weights a little I was kept in the hospital for 2 nights and 3 days. When I got home from the hospital I Weighed 5 lbs more then when I went in. My blood pressure was out of control and nausea was terrible. I threw up one time at the hospital and felt so much better after that, it was the scariest thing I've experienced. Tonight I'm going out with my husband and our church friends...looking forward to getting dolled up Blessings to all! Wanted to share a little...

A suggestion? I had surgery on 8/19. Journal what you're consuming. I set out 4 bottles of Water and then I have a visual of what my goal is. Once I return to work I'll have a goal of 24 oz between 8-noon and another 24 from 1:30-5:00 . And then whatever I get in during the evening is gravy! Of course Popsicles, flavored zero calorie drinks count too. You might be surprised after tracking that you're worried for no reason?

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I also had my surgery on 8/19. How are you ?

Hi, I'm 4 days post-op. my blood pressure finally got back to a normal range for me - praise God. I've had a chronic headache since surgery, but a heating pad and Benadryl have helped me. I'm sipping Water, and have managed to get my Protein in by drinking premier Protein drinks from costco or SAMs - each drink delivers 30 grams of protein, low sugar and has 4 grams of Fiber. Also, supplementing my H20 with the grape flavored Isopure zero carb, 40 grams of protein. The isopure looks like Gatorade,but has the protein I need. Each bottle contains 160 calories. So I have 2 protein drinks 60 grams of protein And 1 isopure 40 grams of protein Any other protein is from milk in Soup. Hang in there. I think this week has been heck for me! Each day we will feel better. I truly believe that,

Surgery 8/19, 1:45 pm CST !!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!! I start my pre-op diet tomorrow for 2 weeks - surgery on 8/19. Diet consists of mostly protein shakes, yogurt, cheese, strained soups, apple sauce, jello and fat free and sugar free pudding. Oh and oatmeal, cream of wheat and skim milk. No caffeine or carbonated beverages. Blessings all!

Thank you!!! I understand I will be on this journey for the rest of life. I appreciate the well wishes.

I'm scheduled for surgery on 8/19! Praise be to God!

I'm having surgery on 8/19! Just found out today, Praise be to God.

How are you feeling?