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I got mine at Walmart, by the tums! Yes, they were life savers for me...I still use them on occasion! They work fast!

Boot Camp DAY 5!! Breakfast - 1 egg w salsa Lunch- 2 oz chicken Dinner - ground turkey taco meat w cheese & salsa Yay! I did it! I can't tell you what this has done for me...not sure how much I lost (will weigh in a.m.) but just the boost from committing to something & Sticking with it!! Confidence builder! Thanks for starting this! Hope everyone else had a positive experience!

Really depends on your job. I felt I could return in a week.

Wouldn't hurt to call him tomorrow & ask! Look at me...Im getting excitied for you!! Lol

That's just wrong! I would have to leave too!

I'm from Houston area too & was lucky that mine was covered by insurance! But it was a battle! My insurance didn't cover it...so had to switch to hubby's insurance & it did...but I had to jump through the hoops!! Bottom line..if his had denied me again ( I had to appeal)... I was prepared to self pay! I was that determined! Now, post surgery....YES...I would def self pay! It's the best thing I have ever done for myself!

So sorry Nita, hope you feel better soon! That suks...but think how much you will prob loose back on liquids again! (just trying to turn lemons into lemon aid) lol

I agree Ruffus, the water is def the hardest part!! Hang in there!

Just remember why u began this journey & pretend tomorrow is day one..you know what to do! Good luck!

Oh, so excitied I forgot to post meals Breakfast-1egg Lunch- 1/2 turkey patty & cheese Dinner-3 oz chicken & spinach YAY!!

Boot camp day 4...I did it!! We were out all day at a family gathering & I managed to stay on track!! :-)

I hope so too! Good luck Pammies! It IS exciting isn't it! 4 more days to your new life!!

I actually lol'd at the cheeseburger comment..because I felt the same way!! It has passed now & I don't even want one! I am very fortunate in that I only was nauseated & threw up a little right when I woke up from surgery...haven't had anymore since & I can eat just about anything (except raw onions...sleevy doesn't like them anymore) & I too had very little pain...never even opened my pain meds! You are right...I have had several surgeries & this was the easiest! I love my new sleeve!!

I agree, just start tomorrow as a new beginning & keep looking forward!

I'm so happy for you! This weekend will seem like the longest ever! Lol. Keep us posted!

Exactly! & I explain my weight loss by saying I'm doing a modified Atkins...more protein, fewer carbs, & portion control! All true!!,

Wow...amazing pre-op loss!! I agree...count it ALL!!

I understand...I wore a top to work this week & it kept sliding off my shoulders cause it was too big! Annoying...but AWESOME!!!

I hope this helps & your get back on track! Sorry that you have gone thru so much, I really can't relate because I too was one of the lucky ones who have had no issues other then I'm a "slow" loser! I know it must really suck to go from being so excited & ready to begin your new life..to all this turmoil! Good luck!

You can say it's hernia repair, many of us have that fixed during surgery anyway. I know they can't legally ask...but I also know many of us feel funny saying "you can't ask me that, your violating my rights!" it's just easier to tell a white lie sometimes! May not be right...but it is what it is!

Still hanging in there...day 3: breakfast 1egg with salsa, lunch slice of turkey & cheese, dinner will be grilled chicken & either broccoli or spinach! The water is still hard, but have done well...don't know if I will make it today though! :-/

This procedure not only changes your tummy...but your mind as well! I can't believe the healthy choices I'm making! Good luck!

Many doctors are no longer doing the band because of all the complications...mine no longer does it either. The sleeve seemed the best choice & I'm very glad I went with it!

Every doctor has different ideas about this! Mine says there is nothing "never allowed again"! it's individual, if it causes you pain, don't do it! But that I should be able to have anything...in moderation!