Slim2013

Ladies don't beat yourself up over the mini cheats today. That's life, the important thing is that u jump back on and move on. Don't dwell on it and don't think about it anymore. And most importantly echoing everyone else.... Drink ur water!! I'm on day 5 of liquids and it sucks!! I have a permanent Protein chocolate taste in mouth that's doesn't go away. And swear I smell it on my breath!! I've gargled 3-4 times a day with listerine and brush and I swear its still there. But the end is near. I get sleeves on the 19. So that's motivation enough. Keep it up ladies. You are worth every sacrifice you r making!! Happy Valentines!!

Ladies don't beat yourself up over the mini cheats today. That's life, the important thing is that u jump back on and move on. Don't dwell on it and don't think about it anymore. And most importantly echoing everyone else.... Drink ur water!! I'm on day 5 of liquids and it sucks!! I have a permanent Protein chocolate taste in mouth that's doesn't go away. And swear I smell it on my breath!! I've gargled 3-4 times a day with listerine and brush and I swear its still there. But the end is near. I get sleeves on the 19. So that's motivation enough. Keep it up ladies. You are worth every sacrifice you r making!! Happy Valentines!!

I've done ok on my liquid diet today. Got some new products, which has helped me to do better today. Its tough, that's for sure. I am soooooo tired! 14 more days and I will be on my way to Tijuana. The closer it gets the more nervous I become.
My mother has been giving me a really hard time about my decision. She told me that she doesn't agree or support the surgery. She told me to eat 3oz's at a time. Well.....I could do that IF MY STOMACH WAS SMALLER! I'm so excited for my life to start after the surgery. My job has a big fundraising event every year in April and I want a dress that I feel good in. I have two weddings to attend this summer and want to look nice. I turn 40 in July and refuse to be fat at 40. I can't wait for this to start.

There are ppl who I've encounter and they said to me that you don't need the surgery. Then I say to them you are not me, you don't live in this big body that I live in. I'm ready to live again. They also tell me how risky the surgery is but I tell them it's a risk staying big. I don't have low self esteem at all but I'm doing something for me this time and no one will stop me. So I say to everyone who's having the surgery or considering having the surgery stand strong and everything will workout just fine. Do what make you happy. I will be doing that soon

Congrats SoCal... Thanks for the tips. I go in next week. Keep us posted.

I didnt worry myself with weight numbers or Protein numbers at first. Its to difficult to take in food and keep it down. I just listened to my body and took my Vitamins and supplements as directed. The weight will come off , it has no other choice. I wish i could eat 1000 calories a day! and im nearly 3 months out. My Proteins come from other places other than meat because its so hard to keep down and stay down. A little advice would be listen to your body dont look at the scale because it will frustrate you. Listen to your body it wont steer you wrong. Good luck

I think I'm last. It's nearly noon and was told about 20 min ago there were 3 before me. There is at least one plcation. I now have my IV. Was also told each are about 45 minutes so figure just under 3 hours to wait.
I do feel sexy in my hair net, thigh high white compression stockings, paper underwear and sexy gown.

Arrived bright and early at OCC. nice facility. Lots of waiting. Saw dentist, nutritionist, cardiologist and had my band x-rayed to make sure there werent complications. Now in my private room. It's 10:40 and got here at 7. So be prepared to wait!
Room is nice and comfortable. I think bathroom is down the hall. No idea where in the surgery queue I am but they are doing a heavy load today - 7. I was told they do 6 but today is 7. Nit overly thrilled about that. Haven't met the doc yet.
Surprisingly calm.

You are so right about that, every since I started this journey this is all i can think . I eat sleep and breather Gastric Sleeve....It doesn't get any better the closer the date get, you get excited also....Best wishes with your surgery

Starting pre-op diet today (1200 cal's a day). Surgery is scheduled for 2/22. Only have physical and final blood work to do. The EGD left me with a sore throat, which only lasted two days. Hard to concentrate on anything else.

I will be leaving for the Hospital at 5 am to get Sleeved! I'm nervous and can't sleep. I will keep everyone posted. Please send prayers my way
thank you, Lisa

Tomorrow makes day 3 for me so I'm hardly an expert, but I have found that since I am doing 3 Meal Replacement Protein Shakes a day and then can have all the Clear Liquids I want including water, low sodium broth, sugar free Jello & popsicles, and the drink mixes that you add yo your water ( like Wyler's under 5 calories), that the later I wait in the morning to eat the fuller I am for the rest of the day. If I eat ( and I use the term very loosely) my first shake around 6 or 7 then I find myself absolutely ravenous by 9 or so and sometimes I get to the point when my stomach starts to toss and turn and it makes me sick because it is empty! I have found that if I just drink water or unsweet tea until about 9 or 10 and then have my first shake, I stay fuller longer and make it until about 3 or so until I have the 2nd shake...in between if I start to feel a little empty I will eat a cup of jello or something like that...I know everyone's body is different, but that is what is working for me! Hope you find something that will work for you!!!

Absoutely amazing! Well done, keep up the fantastic work. Look how FAR you've come already!
I'm right behind you (just 1.2 lbs from Onderland) and I started at 319 lbs nearly 9 months ago. I am unfortunately a lot shorter than you are (5'4"), so I have another 66 lbs to my goal weight. But I know it's going to happen.
And I am SO excited to get to Onederland. I haven't been there since I was 19 years old (I'm 43 now). My ENTIRE adult life was spent in the high 200's and low 300's.
Onederland was just a distant dream before my VSG. Now it's about 1 lb away. Crazy!
VSG....best decision of my life (and FOR my life!).
Congratulations again Shannon!

I agree. Sounds like surgically induced anorexia.

Why do they always come out with the good things after I already got something else!!
I could of had cake!!!
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