Beachbum2017

You look GREAT! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. It was because I was dehydrated in the mornings - my blood pressure medicine has a diuretic in it and I was taking it at night and believe that was what was causing me to be nauseous in the a.m. - I switched it to daytime and no more problems! I'm one week and one day out today - starting to get a little panicky but have pre-op appts with hospital tomorrow and final meeting with Dr. Antonetti on Thursday so it's full speed ahead!

Don't laugh! I have in my hospital bag - gas-x strips, chapstick, nightgown, underwear, and a heating pad! Pre-op I ordered lots of samples from different sights for the different types of protein shakes and that's what I'm using now on my pre-op diet to figure out which one's I like. I tell you some of them are really good and some of them are just absolutely gross! I've bought small containers, Bento boxes, a small microwave steamer, baby spoons and forks, tiny little fancy bowls and plates to make my miniscule little meals look special......Ha!!

Filled syringes for the self administered blood thinners??? How come I don't know about this? Eeeck - I need to call my doctor's office!

My surgery is August 6th also. My pre-op diet is a protein shake for breakfast, a protein shake for lunch and a sensible dinner. I can have one protein bar and 1 serving of fruit for snacks. So far it hasn't been too bad. I have had a little bit of head hunger though....Last week I was already on my pre-op diet but the week before that I was on vacation so there were several food funerals that week! I had my most favorite thing in the world - I went to Cheesecake Factory and had Pasta Carbonara and a piece of White Chocolate Macadamia Nut cheesecake...YUM!.. The thing that excites me the most is getting my life back - being able to do so many things that I just can't do anymore. The thing that scares me the most is how my body is going to react to all of this - I'm horrified that I will be that one person that throws up constantly - can't keep anything down AND doesn't lose any weight! I also am a little worried because I absolutely love Italian food and I don't see a good deal of that in my future.

Hang in there both of you! I know it's hard - I can tell you for a fact that once you get your surgery date - the time FLIES by. I did all the same stuff that you are talking about - my hospital bag has been packed for months! I bought all my supplies for pre-op and post op. I'm two weeks out now (surgery on August 6th) and I'll tell you that now it seems like it was here before I knew it. The worst part is waiting for the surgery date, the enthusiasm is hard to contain! But it will happen...

Good for you! I'm getting my surgery on August 6th - glad to hear that you are feeling so well so fast!! Keep us posted.

Question for all of you "on the other side" that have already had your surgery. I've been on the Pre-Op diet since last Tuesday and I noticed this weekend that I feel a little nauseated in the mornings. No - I'm not pregnant - way too old and have my parts removed but did any of you have this? It worries me a little bit since I'm getting nauseated on the PRE-OP diet and haven't even had the surgery yet!! Any and all info will be greatly appreciated.

Welcome Serenity1959! Glad to have you aboard! Summerjjjj - Thanks so much for your words of wisdom to get us aimed in the right direction. It sounds silly but I think that the thing that I'm going to have the biggest problem with is stopping drinking 30 minutes before eating especially during the week. I'm trying to do these things now - have almost completely done away with a severe diet soda addiction - just have about 1 cup in the morning now to get me going (I don't drink coffee) but at work - I never really know when I'm going to get a chance to do my lunch so it's hard to know exactly when to stop drinking. I'm working on it though!!

Vetniemeer - I'm doing the EAS Advantage - Carb Control premade shakes in the morning (I get them at Sam's Club) and Muscle Milk Light powder shakes at lunchtime. I have a small single serve blender that I mix the powder one's up with at work - I put the water in first and add the powder then pulse several times to mix. I make sure that it's mixed really well before I add ice to the blender. The flavor I have right now is Chocolate Peanut Butter and I must say - it's delicious!

Chanvita! That's great. I went for my last NUT appt on Monday and I have lost 30 lbs since April - I hope I'm able to lose some more with this pre-op diet. But you are doing fantastic. Keep up the good work!

Doing the Happy Dance - August 6th in Columbia, SC. I started my pre-op diet yesterday - Protein Shake for breakfast, Protein Shake for lunch and a sensible dinner... Not so bad! The shakes seem to keep me pretty full.

Which shakes are you drinking? I actually like the one's that I've been drinking but I only get 2. 5 shakes is alot - I don't know if I could do that! It's 3 more weeks today for me! I can't wait!

Chanvita - I started my pre-op diet this morning....really worried about how this is going to go. I get a protein shake for breakfast, a protein shake for lunch, a sensible dinner and a protein bar for snack whenever (I can substitute fruit for this) - which I will do since they are lower in calories and I get more! I'm going to have to go pick up some pre-made shakes today - I was late for work this morning from trying to make my shake this a.m.!!! How's it going for you? Summerjjjj - that's fantastic! You seem to be doing so well so fast! Any words of wisdom for me and Chanvita since we are quickly approaching our surgery dates?

That was supposed to be losers bench....fat fingers!!! But not for much longer!!

You look amazing! Drink in all the compliments - you deserve them! Just imagine how you are going to look in 3 more months...I can't wait! You are all so amazing and so inspiring - can't wait to join theosers bench! 3 more weeks!

You look amazing! I can't wait to join the loser's bench!

Thanks everyone!!

Summerjjjj - we haven't heard from you in awhile - Is everything going okay?

Really easy - not a problem - RELAX!

Does anyone have any experience with this? I could be in REAL trouble - I'm not sure that I actually remember what my natural hair color is - much less if it STILL that color or it has perhaps moved on towards that snow capped effect!! I heard that it causes the hair loss to be much worse but really can't find any resources to check if this is true or just rumor. Any and all real life experiences would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!

Good morning, Chanvita! I personally haven't had my surgery yet and they didn't say anything about me having a hernia when I had my EGD but I've read several posts on here where people have had the hernia repaired and their sleeve done at the same time. The way I look at it - at least they found it and it won't cause you complications adjusting to the sleeve if they fix it now. (I may need this same pep talk if something pops up for me!) All will work itself out in the end - it's just another step that you have to take in the process. Hope everything continues to roll along for you - I'll be thinking about ya!

Thanks so much, Jessica! That does help a great deal - wow! 73 lbs in 4 months?? Amazing and extremely encouraging...And to know that even though you did have some problems - you were able to handle them and are doing fine now. THAT I can deal with. I hope everything continues to go well with you!

Thanks for the encouragement and prayers! I seem to be doing better now - hopefully it was just a temporary freakout! It was just extremely weird that I've been so determined and when it's actually going to happen I started to panic! I'm concentrating on getting everything in place and ready to start my new adventure - I'll actually be on vacation for the next two weeks and then I get to start my pre-op diet....it will probably become VERY REAL then....

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