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I had to ask the lady to repeat that I was approved on the phone. My whole process was a breeze but I wasn't expecting a call back so soon and then at 10 am my phone rings and I'm approved. I got a surgery date and a post op consult date five seconds after she told me that I was approved and then we hung up. I had to take a few minutes to get myself together. I just couldn't believe it! I'm so excited...11 days left!

Spinning is awesome! You can burn up to 800-1000 calories per hour class. Definitely get some cycling shorts! cycling also helps lengthen your leg muscles(leaner) and works your core( no crunches, yay!).
I've heard that wearing a compression garment all the time helps with gravity wanting to take over. Exercising with loose skin is only going to exacerbate the issue. We all like wearing loose fitting clothes when we work out, cuz they're comfortable. We really should be wearing form fitting to keep our skin from jiggling and gravity pulling us down.
I've been extensively researching this because I'm not interested in having a bodylift after all of this. I'm on my medically supervised diet, Pre-op. I am using this time to mentally and physically prepare for this surgery.
I am following the paleo diet. It's low carb, high Protein. No processed foods. This guy Mark Sisson breaks down the phenomenon of loose skin. Google him and loose skin. It's very interesting and plausible.
In addition, I do wear a compression garment all the time, even when I sleep. Nothing contricting, just holds me in. I prefer two pieces instead of one. Tj maxx and marshalls have all types of good ones for under $20. I love Flexees. They're soft and comfortable for sleeping in and layering under clothes and working out. I do have heavy duty ones, like vedette and body magic, but the seem restricting, ie, you know it's there. I'll use those post op, to help with compression. Spanx

Just have to share an awesome Protein source I came across. costco sells Kirkland-brand Frozen Turkey Burger Patties. They are 200 calories and a whopping 35 grams of protein! I've looked at other brands - Jennie-O, etc., and they only have 16 grams of protein.
Thought someone could benefit - I eat them daily now! They come in packages of 12 for $10 and change.

Congrats to all of the approved sleevers! I remember hearing about my approval, It took awhile for me to realize that the fight was over! It was as if that was my soul mission for 3+months ...jumping through all of the hoops. It all happens in due time. Then it's like it was all just a dream (nightmare, lol)! Just remember you're worth all the effort that you have put in to wrap this sleeve up! I am now 10days post op!!! Woot, Woot!

You're looking great! Good job!

Wow! You look younger too! Great job!

Congrats to all of the approved sleevers! I remember hearing about my approval, It took awhile for me to realize that the fight was over! It was as if that was my soul mission for 3+months ...jumping through all of the hoops. It all happens in due time. Then it's like it was all just a dream (nightmare, lol)! Just remember you're worth all the effort that you have put in to wrap this sleeve up! I am now 10days post op!!! Woot, Woot!

YaY!! Great job! 28% is fantastic!

Wow!!!! Incredible! I highly doubt that in the past you were able to lose 22lbs in just 1 week! You need to appreciate the new you and how hard your body is working for you! Say a Final goodbye to those pounds because they are gone forever!!! This is the real deal, get excited! I too, am 1 week out, I am excited to be losing 1 pound per day!! ;0)

Wow!!!! Incredible! I highly doubt that in the past you were able to lose 22lbs in just 1 week! You need to appreciate the new you and how hard your body is working for you! Say a Final goodbye to those pounds because they are gone forever!!! This is the real deal, get excited! I too, am 1 week out, I am excited to be losing 1 pound per day!! ;0)

Wow!!!! Incredible! I highly doubt that in the past you were able to lose 22lbs in just 1 week! You need to appreciate the new you and how hard your body is working for you! Say a Final goodbye to those pounds because they are gone forever!!! This is the real deal, get excited! I too, am 1 week out, I am excited to be losing 1 pound per day!! ;0)

I am 5 days out and would love to use a straw! I have a really great blender/juicer that can make just about anything into a liquid. I am also looking forward to soft foods. Each day is definitely better than the day before! I actually celebrated my first bowel movement today. Hallelujah!!

I am 5 days out and would love to use a straw! I have a really great blender/juicer that can make just about anything into a liquid. I am also looking forward to soft foods. Each day is definitely better than the day before! I actually celebrated my first bowel movement today. Hallelujah!!

I am 4days post op also. I work all day to get in Water. I know I am still not getting enough water in yet. I haven't had a bowel movement and can only take a couple sips at a time. My surgeon said that I will hate him now but love him later because he makes a tighter sleeve than most. He said my stomach is only the size of my pointer finger. I am more worried about getting my water in for now so I don't get dehydrated. I will worry about more Protein later. Too bad no one has come out with a Chettos flavored Protein Shake. I am already tired of the variety of sweet shakes out there.