loretta54

Upate.... I'm doing great.... No pain, little nausea..... Dr. Alvarez and his staff are wonderful! Start ice chips tmorrow morning.

I was sleeved on November 28. I am doing okay. Taking pain meds and walking/sipping slowly. It went better than I expected. I am very tired and sore which I know is to be expected. Start full liquids tomorrow for 12 days. Had some chicken broth today which I enjoyed. Taking it one day at a time. Slow and steady wins the race and I plan on winning it Good luck to all of you. I am inspired by you everyday!

I've noticed that most everyone who's responded is pre-op or very newly sleeved. I'm 6, almost 7 months out. Down 75 pounds from an all time high of 254. BP down, cholesterol levels normal, blood sugar perfect, sleep apnea gone, shopping at normal people stores for regular size 12s and 14s (a first in my life!), crossing my legs like a lady, taking a few flights of stairs without a thought, week 7 of Couch to 5K (ridiculous!), being hit on by men half my age, guzzling Water after a workout, eating reasonable portions of Protein first, then veggies and fruit, getting at least one Protein Drink a day as insurance (and I love me a tall iced latte with vanilla protein). What's not to love? I'm 54, and my ONLY regret is that I didn't do this sooner. We celebrated my mom's birthday last week at a four star French restaurant. I tasted everything, gravitated mostly toward my filet and seafood appetizers, shared with others, had a lovely glass of wine and focused on appreciating my mom's longevity and support, and my husband's affection. Have I mentioned how happy I am that food is not the crutch and anchor and absolute center of my life? It truly feels like I've been let out of a cage. I'm not sure what the future holds for you, but I encourage you to read some of the posts of folks denied surgery for many complicated insurance or physical or financial reasons. You have been given a great opportunity to change your life, bug only you can embrace the chance and be grateful for it and run with it. Best of success to you; this too shall pass!

My surgery date is Dec 3. Luckily my Doc only requires one week of liquids before the surgery so I don't have to start the pre-opt diet until 11/26. I am so at peace with this and ready to take this fat suit off!

So glad to have found this thread! My surgery date is 12/3 also.... I will be keeping my fingers crossed and sending up prayers for all of us!