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Congrats on a successful sleeve! Hope mine will go that smooth! Keep on sipping!

I'm curious, were you able to donate your skin for those who need skin grafts?

Did anyone use the unjury unflavored Protein powder in something like Crystal Light or Power aid 0? If so how did that work out?

Sounds like you have got to know your new body and what it's needs are. That alone = major success! Best to you!

I have been seeing that pattern in these forums over and over. Something I will keep in mind when I hit that.

Big difference! Keep up the great work!

Best wishes and speedy recovery!

I'll have what she's having. Congrats to you! What an inspiration!

I don't know if it's normal or not but sure hoping I feel the same way! Congrats!

Checking in on my Feb. 20th sleevers. I was supposed to be one of you but mine got delayed till early March. Are y'all home? Doing ok?

Best of luck today!

March 6th. Dallas, TX Dr. Nick Nicholson

Keep up the good work and keep on sipping!

Love me some Fresca! That stuff rocks! Gave it and my beloved sparkling water up a month ago but still think about it!

Ugh! That IS my story! I was so frustrated. TODAY was supposed to be my day to be sleeved. I had my pre-op appointment 15 days ago. I got a call one week later say there was an abnormality and that I need a Cardiologist clearance before I could have surgery. We were on our way out of town for a family funeral so it had to wait till we got back. Saw the Cardiologist on Monday for consultation and another EKG. Showed the same abnormality so now it's stress test time. Doc says it's probably nothing but best to check it out. I was so pumped up and mentally ready to have my sleeve today. Not to mention, had been on my pre-op diet for a week. Had myself a nice pity party that evening. Stayed on my pre-op diet except for a glass of wine. I knew that day my surgery would be delayed. We had a really long travel day the next day which gave me plenty of time to think. The reality is, it is in my best interest to make sure the ticker is working properly before I have this surgery and to make sure there is not a problem that I didn't know about. I get that. I know that. Hard to wait though. I am self pay for my sleeve but the Cardiologist is through insurance and they want 5 business days to approve a stress test. Knowing the insurance companies, they are probably hoping folks drop dead before they get the stress test so they don't have to pay. I have my stress test Monday and if it's all good, the Cardiologist will clear me. I am hoping and praying. I feel sure its fine. I have never had an issue. I hope to have my sleeve on March 6th or the next Wednesday at the latest. I know I'm not telling you anything you don't know about making sure you are ok before surgery. It is just really defeating to be shot down at the last minute. I know how you feel. You will most likely have your sleeve soon and when you do you will feel better knowing your body is better equipped to handle it. Since then I have stayed mostly on my pre-op diet with the Protein shakes and bars and the 5 oz of lean meat and veggies each day. While we were out of town I did substitute my Breakfast shake for a high protein breakfast knowing the surgery was more than two weeks out. Have shunned carbs. Today started again my pre-op diet. Not a bad day since I have mostly stayed on it the last two weeks. Hang in there and best of luck to you.

Time for an updated list, after a flood of new dates came in. This is harder than I thought it would be, with people's dates moving. I didn't include people if they said they had 'tentative' dates, or were 'aiming for' a date. If I left you off or got a date wrong, feel free to contact me, or just copy the list yourself, edit it, and paste it back into a new reply. 1 SKgirl27, Kaleen, racoon_439, Sumsuz68, MzNikkiG 2 Tryingtobringsexyback, TeriMoBeri 3 4 Lmariewj, Leo815, Just1Girl, JeffNNJ, mattsbelly, dinky, Garlandfam, Joeseph Intravaia, Fifty&Hippy 5 MissFae, teetani, gelen's_change, sr910, AFinch, duckie913 6 bringiton, Presher87, dustdog77, simonetwentynine, pammie37, newat52 7 Mommielissa06, Jenniferg, ashley18, Misconduct, Bvl, krissj, MoniqueA97, jody73, purplemoonflower123 8 Courtney, toya3901, pacificpeach, BigDaddyJoe, st2011, alanah 9 10 11 Caspinelli712, chrissyatthebeach, Liljulz202, ARenee99, jenah 12 PeacockMama, onelessfatgirl, HollyMc63, brandy88 13 SerendipityHappens, adoptmom2_3, PressOnward, erica hall 14 BigFatLoser, superstartover, Gwenny, traycrow83 15 futuresleever, Kodiesmom, dsdolls 16 17 18 Canadagurl, AmandaRaeLeo, tdguill 19 aneke26, slimjim41, Healthybabs 20 BeBeSpArKLeS, Nicole2013, Kristy Giovanelli, busybeingme, maeg 21 Reneetrom, Newnay 22 floridafd, LaserSkinGirl 23 24 25 Vsgbrandy77, youngtammy50, lookingforwardnotback 26 Thistlegirl 27 Oldnavee, tannak 28 Mlecompte 29 30 31 Just1Girl and onelessfatgirl like this Like This Quote MultiQuote

That is the 64k question. Some want everyone to know and some don't. I would say do what feels right for you. My personal choice is that only my husband knows and is very, very supportive. This step is very personal for me and that is how I intend to keep for now. I may change my mind after but it will be my choice. I know people will ask how much weight have I lost and how am I doing it? In my 52 years though, I have realized that just because someone asks me a personal question does not mean I am required to answer it. I was actually originally scheduled for surgery today so I am a bit bummed. Had to be postponed and now looking at March 6. Good luck to you!

Always remember and never forget: Just because someone asks a personal question, you are by no means required to answer it. Seems like we now live in a world where nothing is personal anymore. I always get that question whenever I would diet (which seemed like always) I never felt comfortable answering it. I would always say something like "oh, not as much as I would like", or lost "a nice healthy amount." If they ask again, I'll say the same thing. Third time around I am just blunt. " That is really personal for me and I don't want to discuss it" You don't owe anyone any answer and don't have to explain anything. You will find your strength and what is best for YOU! Best of luck!

Hello March sleevers. Would like to join this group. Was supposed to have my surgery on Feb. 20th but now it's pushed back to March. Hoping for the 6th. Still bummed out about it but it is what it is, right? Now I just have to look forward to March.

Best wishes and luck to all you February sleevers! I was supposed to be one but now it looks like the first week in March so have to find the March folks. I will look forward to reading of everyone's progress and journey.

@ERP. It's sad that your employer choses to do that. It would be nice if you could share it the way you want or keep to yourself if thats what you want. I've seen several posts where folks have shared with their co workers and they were nothing but very supportive. Those are some lucky people. To bad they are not all like that. Hope everything goes well for you. You can alway come here to vent! Best to you! And that sweet, adorable face on your profile! That face can only give unconditional love!

Thank you. That means a lot to me right now. Maybe it's for the best. Leaving in the morning. Have to go out of town for a family funeral. Several people depending on us right now. Sometimes things happen for a reason.

I know. I still just want to cry. So ready for this. I just need for my heart to catch up to my head. I will be rooting you on though. I won't be far behind.

Ugh! I am so upset! I just got a call from the Doc. office. They said my EKG had an abnormality. Now I have to go see a Cardiologist before I can have my surgery. I just want to cry. I am kind of upset because my EKG was done while I was sitting up, not lying down. Can't see the Cardiologist till Monday for a consult. If they do any testing it could be 2 weeks. That would put me into March. I know nothing is wrong but I also know that with my family history of heart problems there is no way the Doc. will just do another EKG and say it's ok. Also, my husband travels every week. He was taking a week off to be with me so we need to know ahead that I will have it or not. So, sadly, at this point, have no choice but to push it back at least a week, probably two. On day six of pre-op. Now have to keep it up for an extra two weeks. Will make an exception tonight and have a glass of wine but will stay with the diet.

Wise words. Would you remind me of them in about a months time please?