mgsmith72

Wow I can't believe that after all those long months of pre op testing my day is finally here. Tomorrow @ 745 am. I can't wait. I am a little nervous and anxiety. For the past few days I haven't been able to even get my shakes and Water in. I know I will definately have to work on that. Good luck tomorrow to all the sleevers being done tomorrow and I wish you all a speedy recovery! See you on the other side!

I've been to Brandywine...lol.

I live in Garrett County' date=' MD.

Also, I am supposed to get sleeved on or around October 15th.[/quote']

That'a a good day to get sleeved, My birthday!! Good luck!

Oh ok. Sorry for the duplicate post.

I'm in Calvert County. Where do u liive?

Hey, I'm in Brandywine. When and where r u getting sleeved. Im @ Howard.

Sorry keep up the good work!

I agree you can definately see theq difference. 40 lbs you don"t have to lug around, way to go. Keel

Wow there's so much I would like ti do:

Volunteer at my daughter's school and not feel embarrassed for her because of my size.

Take my kids swimming without the looks.

Take a family cruise or fly in a airplane.

Be able to walk with my kids at a amusement park and feel like I belong.

Start living my life again!!!!

Glad to see their are sleevers out in Md, just haven't found anyone who had their surgery here at hospitals in the area, everyone seems to have had their surgery in Mexico.

Mine was placed to prevent blood clots from traveling to heart and lung which can cause PE's, yes. Glad they took that extra measure of safety.

My highest weight was 489, on sept 2 it was 455 today it is 438 so I hope all goes well for me on wed 12th, surgery day!

I was so nervous about having my filter placed today. But my vas surgeon was wonderful, Dr K Hughes @ Howard. I felt no pain whatso ever. But I do have a question, once I got home I started having severe cramps. Did anyone else have this problem?

Ok where and who is doing ur sleeve, i'm at Howard w/Dr Tran

I dont know anything about Isopure, but I have Bluechoice BC/BS and I hade to have 6 months of journals but it was for when I went to my weight management classes. We had to bring a journal of what we ate for the month. I found the app MyFitnessPal, alot of us here use this app, which is AWESOME!! You just search for the foods you eat and print them out prior to your meetings. If you don't have this app you should get it. It helps!!! Hope I help answer your question a little. Good luck with your journey!

Hey ,I wasjust wondering if there was anyone from my area here. I live in Brandywine, Md.

Congrats and i'm glad it was no pain for you. Hope u have a speedy recovery

I felt the same way in the beginning. I too had struggles but I'm making it and so can you. Wow just realized day 9 pre op diet,surgery this Wednesday, YEAH!!! WE CAN DO THIS

YES, I'm hoping to lose those few extra pounds, thanks for the encouragements!!

OK I am on pre op diet day #7 surgery scheduled for the12th. I had lost approx 14 but I have gained 4 back. I know why, I started on last wed and on sat my best friend had a 50th bday dinner. And yes I cheated:( I had a piece of chicken and green Beans. Then I have been under the weather and I ate some chicken noodle Soup. I am now back on the wagon with my liquids, Jello and broth only diet. I just wanted to vent!! Wish me luck with these next 6 days!

Wow, you truly are doing a wonderfil job. It maybe hard at times, but atleast u can look in the mirror and say it was worth it, I made it. Good luck woth your continued success!!

Im also 12th, I am very excited and scared all at the same time. I am on day 7 of 14 for pre op diet, also with just a few slips. I have lost 11 lbs so far I am hoping for another 9 by next wed but the weight loss may have slowed down some not sure yet. I was averaging 1-2 lbs a day so we will see. Good luck to all the sept 12 sleevers. I pray we all have a safe and fast surgery/ recovery.

Im also 12th, I am very excited and scared all at the same time. I am on day 7 of 14 for pre op diet, also with just a few slips. I have lost 11 lbs so far I am hoping for another 9 by next wed but the weigjt loss may have slowed down some not sure yet. I was averaging 1-2 lbs a day so we will see. Good luck to all the sept 12 sleevers. I pray we all have a safe and fast surgery/ recovery.

Good luck, you will be just fine!

I'm scheduled for surgery tomorrow 9/4 and I am extremely nervous! Mainly because of my size and risk.

Try not to let it get to you. We r about the same weight, I was 455 now 441, am I scared and nervous, YES!! I have had lap peocedures before and they ended up fine and so shall we this time around! Good luck!

Believe me I try, I bring my Water with me but I just keep forgetting, but thanks for the advice and good luck with your continued success!

Good morning everyone, I am on day 6 of 14 on my clear luquid diet and I just wanted to ask a question, I have to drink 2 Meal Replacement shakes and 2 shakes of my choice, I use Atkins. I am having a hard time getting this in. I'm just not hungry, I have to make sure that I eat.

I have lost 14 lbs as of last wed 29th and I feel good. Has anyone else had a problem with making sure they get all their shakes in?