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The stuff they are having me take is called GoLytely. Love the name. I think they lied...lol. I basically have to drink 4 quarts of this drink in 4 hours the night before, which is tonight. I'm having a hard time getting that much liquid down in that amount of time. Oh well, it could be worse. Luckily I am not suffering from painful cramps or anything.

Hey everyone! Sorry I have been MIA on this topic. Almost a week out now and have been taking some time to heal. Just wanted to let all my fellow oct sleevers know that u are always in my thoughts! Good luck, happy sleeving and happy healing! I am so proud of each and every one of us for getting through the past few months on restricted diets, those who have gone through barbaric liquid diets, those u went under the knife and those who are now healing one day at a time. U are all stars and I am warming up some seats on the losers bench for each of u. Love u all xoxo

Hello everyone. Time is quickly approaching for my big day. I will be sleeved on Tuesday, the 9th. I am really getting nervous now. So far I have made it through my liquid diet without cheating. Never thought I would be able to go 10 days without solid food but it really wasn't too bad.
I wish you all good luck and much success in your weight loss goals.

I cant believe tomorrow is the day! I have to be at the hospital at 0600 and my surgery is for 0730. I have had nothing today but crystal lite after my Breakfast of one lovely bottle of magnesium citrate. I drank it through a straw which helped alot! We had friends over to watch the football game along with lots of food. It was so hard, but a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Pdxman and others. Your posts here about the dangers of cheating truly helped keep me strong....so thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!! (-: Thanks to this forum, i feel as prepared as i can. At least i know what to tell myself mentally. I never realized my relationship with food until this past 10 day pre-op diet. Wow what an eye opener!
Good luck to my fellow sleeve brothers and sisters this week! And to those from last week glad u did so well!!!!
Cant wait to be on losers bench tomorrow (-:

Hey we are sleeve sisters! I will be sleeved in Omaha, NE, on Oct. 19th!! yeah for us!!!

You can talk to us. We will be your support. That is what is so nice about this forum. You can feel accepted without being judged. I don't plan on telling anyone about my surgery except for my husband and kids. I did tell one other friend and right away she was trying to tell me how to lose weight without surgery. She has always been thin so she just doesn't understand what it feels like to carry around excess weight. It is not her fault, but she just isn't the person I can talk to about this experience. Keep your chin up. October 22nd will be here before you know it.

Hello Everyone. I am a mother of two and a wife of 14 years. My surgery date has been scheduled for Oct. 9. I have nervous butterflies every time I think about it. I know deep down that this is the right choice and right time for me. This change will improve my life and I will be able to enjoy life with my family so much more. I feel that I have missed out on so much living due to my weight, such as refusing to attend my high school reunion in fear of how classmates would look at me. Even with a positive outlook and excitment for a healthier life, I am scared of possible complications and buyer's remorse. My brain tells me that this is my best chance to live longer and healthier, but I still worry about long-term regrets or side effects. It is more like a fear of the unknown. The worries have started to increase as the date approaches. The last time I was this scared or made such a big decision was when my husband and I decided to start a family. I never regretted that choice. I'm sure I will not regret this choice either. I wish you all luck and quick recovery.

Glad to have this support group : ) I haven't told anyone except my husband.

I just received my surgery date for October 9th. I know this is the best thing for me, but I still have worries. I especially worry about complications and getting all my nutritional needs, i.e. Protein. I know the first few months post-surgery are the most difficult time emotionally and physically. I feel that if there is a light at the end of the tunnel, I can do anything for awhile. Most of the posts that I have read are very possitive and helpful. That makes me feel good but I would feel better if I knew what life and the dietary restrictions will be like 2+ years out. Will I ever feel normal again without worrying about what to eat?!! I have talked with my dietitian but I would feel better hearing it from someone who has lived it. I have read so many posts and I haven't found one discussion about what to expect further out than a year or two. Does anyone have any stories that they have heard (good or bad)?

Hello Everyone. I am a mother of two and a wife of 14 years. My surgery date has been scheduled for Oct. 9. I have nervous butterflies every time I think about it. I know deep down that this is the right choice and right time for me. This change will improve my life and I will be able to enjoy life with my family so much more. I feel that I have missed out on so much living due to my weight, such as refusing to attend my high school reunion in fear of how classmates would look at me. Even with a positive outlook and excitment for a healthier life, I am scared of possible complications and buyer's remorse. My brain tells me that this is my best chance to live longer and healthier, but I still worry about long-term regrets or side effects. It is more like a fear of the unknown. The worries have started to increase as the date approaches. The last time I was this scared or made such a big decision was when my husband and I decided to start a family. I never regretted that choice. I'm sure I will not regret this choice either. I wish you all luck and quick recovery.

I have the same thoughts too. Excited but nervous/scared pretty much sums it up for me.

I'm not sure if this is where I start the posts. This is my first time starting a group.
My BMI was 34 when I had my surgery. How did I get to this point? I never had to worry about my weight when I was younger. And I'm talking 15 years ago. At 44 yrs old. Then, I started paying less attention to what I was putting in my mouth, and not exercising. I knew that I was putting on weight, but never really saw myself as big as I was. Clothes got tighter, but I kept saying "I'll start my diet Monday". Then Monday came, and I felt deprived if I couldn't eat the foods I wanted. My comforting friend. I couldn't lose that friend. I could lose 20 lbs, but only to put them back on. My motivation faded whenever there was an opportunity to go out and eat and drink with friends. We are social people. So here I am now -----needing to lose 60 lbs. But I decided to do something for myself, for me! I know this is drastic, but necessary.