KellyL

Yeah the mental and emotional side of this is intense. You have us as support but do you know if there's a local support group you can attend? The scales will move, just sometimes not when we want or need it to the most. Try on some different sizes to see the changes. Most likely you're still losing inches. We're all so used to diets failing, and on top of that you were a Bander. So your understandably skeptical that this is going to work. Believe in yourself and believe in the sleeve!! Kelly

You are not alone, I'm scared too. But not having the surgery scares me even more. I wasn't diabetic when I first started researching WLS. I am now. I feel like I don't really have a choice where my health is concerned. This is kinda like my last hope in saving my life. But I do understand where you're coming from. Good luck! Kelly

Awesome!!!! Congrats, i can't wait to see those #'s!! :hippie: Kelly

You are in the dreaded 3 wk stall and even though we all read it here constantly, it seems we're still not prepared for it. It really plays with our minds. Dont stress out too much and try to distract yourself from watching the scales so closely. When you say you are feeling bad, what exactly do you mean? Tired and no energy? Pain? I hope you feel more like yourself soon. Keep getting the fluid and protein in, you're gonna do fine! Kelly

I agree with Sauceda in Monterrey. I've been seeing his name for yrs now on OH and have researched him myself. Seems good and very reasonably priced and highly recommended by his patients and other surgeons. Kelly

Wow, congrats!! What an accomplishment!! So happy for you!! :hippie: Kelly

For $ reasons, I too have skipped refreshments at the movies and ate cheaper before or after. But if you can't manage that for some reason, then bottled water or your choice of no cal bottled drink, and as others have said, peanuts, protein bar, cashews, almonds, beef jerky, slim jim, pork skins, string cheese, etc. This would all depend how far post-op you are too. Kelly

Hi Kerry, did Priceline give you the option of nonstop on the name your own price? I don't want layovers especially back home, but price is almost double. Kelly

Congrats!! You are doing terrific! It's good to hear you're healing so quickly and the lbs are melting right off!! You have probably one of the best surgeons with lots of experience too. So happy for you.

Sherri, I'm so sorry you are going through this, I know it must be terrifying. I am thinking of you and and sending you positive energy. Please update when you hear anything. Kelly

Wow, in 5 days? That's so amazing and awesome!! I hope I am that blessed when I have my surgery too. Congrats!!!! Kelly

That is wonderful news, congrats!! You deserve this after that rough start! I'm so happy for you! And it sounds cute at a steal of a price. :hippie: Kelly

Wow you look fantastic! You're right, I really enjoy the before and after pics. They are so inspiring.

Congrats! I know you're excited. I hope you have an easy recovery! Kelly

I'm so excited and happy for you! Congrats on your great start with the 15 lbs, that's great! Look forward to hearing all about tomorrow. Kelly

Wow!! You really are beautiful and the dress is very flattering!! Congrats sweetie and get used to it, you're gonna be getting a lot of compliments. Kelly

Yuck, that's how i felt when I tried the Choc Muscle Milk. I am not on the pre-op liquid diet yet and I am quite concerned too. They taste sooooo nasty!!! Kelly

Congrats!! So glad recovery is going so well! Just don't lift anything. Can't wait to be post op also. Kelly

I know it's got to be really rough, especially smelling it on top of watching them eat. Can you go somewhere else? Maybe walking while you sip on a protein shake or broth? Sit in your car or a different room from them and read? Window shopping and making future plans of all the great smaller size clothes you will be in soon. Anything that can make you feel less deprived. Focus on why you're doing this. Keep your eye on the prize you are doing great!!! Kelly

I got my Biotin 5000 mcg at WalMart for around $8 I think. I am pre-op but I've been losing hair for a few yrs so I thought I should try to do something now

Wow, so close to the 1's!! That's awesome. I hope you make it to Onederland soon! Kelly

I'm sorry you're feeling bad! Sending you positive healing energy. Kelly

In the US, not a lot of surgeons do the sleeve or have done that many. I would find out the complication/mortality rate of the dr, not just with the sleeve but their other wls. If they have done hundreds or thousands of others with little complications and/or deaths related to surgical error, then you will most likely be fine. The RNY is a much more invasive procedure, with staples and rerouting of the intestines. If they have a good reputation doing those I would say they are a skilled surgeon. But regardless, you have to feel comfortable with your surgeon. Good luck! Kelly

Congats, I'm so happy and excited that tomorrow is your big day!!!! Great post, i can relate to so much of it. This is some trip we're all on here and I'm glad we all have each other to lean on. Kelly

Congrats on your success thus far! I believe it's all a learning process. Sounds like you're able to see the positives aa well as the negatives, and that's definitely a challenge. Good luck on reaching your goal!! You're over half way there!! Kelly