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19lbs......Yayyyyyyy!!!!! Confetti is flying, and I am kicking and screaming. To God be all of the Glory! I knew that I had lost weight obviously, but never in my wildest dreams did I think that I had loss 19lbs. I was completely blown away. I am truly overjoyed by this news, and motivated to continue. It got hard the one night that my DH and kids were eating McDonald's, and we all know how those fries smell. I thought that I was going to have to go outside. Although, I am not having hunger pangs, my nose works fine.lol But I have to get used to that. At work, there are always potluck luncheons going on, and food aromas are the norm everyday. So I will be tested on the regular, but I have got to get the victory over food, if I want this sleeve to be a success. So please keep me in your prayers, and as usual I will pray for you as well. Remember, we are in this sleeve together!

I purchased protein powder and Silk Almond Milk during my 2 week liquid protein diet, pre op . It was good. I was going to try Boost Glucose Control this time though, but DH brought home the wrong item. I will rectify that tomorrow. But I need other options, other than shakes. I can't eat anything else. I did find out that I can have creamed soups, so I will also pick that up tomorrow too. Any other suggestions? Just so I won't get bored.

Hello Fellow Sleevers, I am having a hard time with digesting different liquids. Crystal Light, jello, and now Atkins shakes are giving me extreme gas. I am trying to be lady like btw. I believe it must be the aspartame in the CL and jello, and the shakes apparently are not lactose free. My DH brought the shakes home, I told him to get Boost Glucose Control. I am lactose intolerant. What are some more suggestions for liquids to consume? I am suffering here, and I just want to eat something. I am down to water and popsicles only, can't keep going like this. Help?

Hello Fellow Sleevers, I am having a hard time with digesting different liquids. Crystal Light, jello, and now Atkins shakes are giving me extreme gas. I am trying to be lady like btw. I believe it must be the aspartame in the CL and jello, and the shakes apparently are not lactose free. My DH brought the shakes home, I told him to get Boost Glucose Control. I am lactose intolerant. What are some more suggestions for liquids to consume? I am suffering here, and I just want to eat something. I am down to water and popsicles only, can't keep going like this. Help?

Well, I have gone through too much to get to this point. I am not going to jeopardize my health or success over a Jolly Rancher. I have moved pass that phase, and working on making the right choices. I had my moment, I have gotten back on track now. Thanks for your input everyone, I really appreciate all of the posts.

Ok, thanks for your responses. I got my popsicles, and I'm satisfied. This is the true test. I am ready to eat food again, ready to live my new life.

Hello Fellow Sleepers, Quick question, can we have hard candy? I was sleeved last Thursday, 8/30. I just want some flavor. I have some Jolly Ranchers left over from the clear liquid diet, pre op. Dr office is closed today, so I thought that I just throw the question out. Thanks for responding. Continued success!

@Lisa's Hope, you're a pretty lady.

Hi guys, I have been sleeping a lot today. But still doing well. Had a reflux episode when I got home. Dr prescribed something for it, and I am doing fine. Still trying to get used to my new stomach, but no regrets so far.

@Mrtiger1, no pain, they have taken my pain pump out of my room. My nurse was shocked that I hadn't used it. I give all praise to God. He was in this all. I am moving around like nothing has happened. I know this sounds made up, but I am telling you the truth.

It is probably the milk. My NUT came in my room today, just to go over my post op diet. She mentioned that I should try to stay away from dairy products because we are prone to be lactose intolerant after surgery. Well, I was intolerant before the surgery. But she recommended using Soy Almond Milk Light with my shakes. I actually used almond milk during my 2 week protein shake diet, and I love it. It read lactose free on the carton, and has a great taste. So you may want to try that.

I am soo happy to report that I am doing well. Been walking, even cleaned my hospital room. Staff is amazed at my progress. God is soo good!!

Hello Fellow Sleevers, For those of us having surgery this Thursday, the countdown is on. How is everyone feeling? I am happy to be leaving all of this behind. But at the same time I am sort of nervous about the new me. I have been overweight as long as I can remember, so I have pretty much gotten used to this body. But I am so anxious to step out of it. I am tired of the stares and whispers from people. The finger pointing, the "are you expecting" questions. I was just telling my husband the other night that I am going to need a new wardrobe. And I love to shop.lol I know his wallet gasped when I said it. But no more feeling sorry for myself, I am looking forward to turning heads. But this time it will be because they just saw a Coca Cola bottle with legs. And I am not talking about a 2 Liter either.lol

Hi, I am so sorry that you are going through this. But always remember that God will put no more on you than you can bare. I am praying for you, as well as others who are on this journey with us. Don't give up, stay in the race. And I look forward to your good report!! Be encouraged and stay encouraged.

Hello fellow sleevers. I start my pre op diet Monday too. I am trying to keep a positive attitude about the hunger. I have been through so much to get to this point, so I am not going to let some hunger pangs ruin this for me. I don't know about everyone else, but I prayed when I first started this journey, and asked God if it was not his will for me to have the surgery, to block it. And I meant it. I did not want to be laying on that operating table if it was not his will. But every step of this process has been smooth sailing. My surgery coordinator submitted my package to my insurance company on a Thursday, and she got an approval on the next Tuesday. And I just got my insurance 7 months ago, through a new job. It is though everything has been mapped out for me. So I am going to take one day at a time, and pray everyday for grace. Don't even think about the hunger. We have to get to the point where we realize that we have to eat to live, not live to eat. I love to eat like the next person, but if we want to keep this weight off, we have to get the victory over food. Myself included. I refuse to let food continue to dictate my life anymore. I hate feeling bad after eating a big meal, because I am ashamed of the amount that I ate. We shouldn't be stuffed when we finish eating. I would be soo full, that I could hardly move. I am just being real. That is ridiculous, and I know it. But now I am pressing forward, and excited to be regaining my life back. I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes 2 two years ago, and sleep apnea recently. Now why I had to be diagnosed with them first, before doing something about my eating habits is beyond me. But I am not going to beat myself up about it. I made the mistakes, I am human, now I am going to do something about, while I have the chance. Tomorrow is not promised, and God knows my 4 little children need their mom around, and my husband needs his wife. I don't want to let them or myself down. I wish everyone much success with your pre op diets, recovery, and new way of living. Here's to taking our lives back!!! Surgery date is August 30, 2012, and it cannot get here fast enough.lol