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good luck to you as well

Hi guys I'm in Gig Harbor and having surgery on Tuesday

Hi guys I am in Washington also. Getting sleeved tomorrow & I've been excited the entire time however, I am starting to freak out a little I know everything will be fine. I need to stop reading some of the forums in here where they are talking about problems and issues some have had after surgery but, I am a little obsessed with this site & you tube videos. I hope everyone does well, please keep us updated

I am on my last day of liquids and I have surgery tomorrow. I have been doing sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicle's, flavored water mix, diet juices that you dilute 1/2 and 1/2. homemade chicken noodle Soup broth ( so much better than store bought) for a sugar craving I have been using sugar free dessert gum. hope that helps a little Good Luck!

I'm in Washington state too! And I am tomorrow morning at 11 am. I am STARVING because its been 12 hours since my last meal and another 12 hours until surgery so it's torture right now, BUT I know it will all be worth it. I am scared, anxious and oh SO excited! Tomorrow can't happen soon enough! Everyone update after you are through!

Good luck! I'm Wednesday in Everett!

Hey everyone. I wrote this to help a sleever with some advice and felt that we can all benefit from each others advice ( which is mostly what the site is about) however let's make it happen here right now. For stalls, for gains, for recipes, for exercise, for Protein, for love, etc Etc... Tmi advices are also welcomed lol]
Step one. Most Important part is protein and Water.< /p>
60-80 grams of protein per day
64 oz of water per day ( most docs say its okay to count coffee, tea, Protein shakes, etc win the 64 oz)
Protein you can get from food, Protein Bars, or shakes.
Some shakes have too much sugar so keep and eye in that.
Step two. Calories up up up carbs low low low
We need the calories to burn fat and lose the weight depending on what your nut/ doc say and how much you want to lose. I aim for 900-1200 per day. If you don't eat calories your body will go into starvation mode and you will not lose weight.
Carbs like Pasta, rice and bread are not good. They will fill you up and make you bloated because it makes you retain water and not give you nutrition. Some carbs can be good like yams and plantains. Google it.
Step three. Sugar
It's hard to avoid sugar when watching everything else a good way to avoid it is to buy sugar free everything and using Splenda when you want to add sugar to something.
fruit has a lot of sugar so try to limit yourself to at least the fruits with least sugar. Don't know what they are? Thank God for Google!!! Lol
Step four. Measurements
Buy measuring cups. (Tsp-1 cup)
Buy a bottle that holds a large amount of water like: 32 oz---- if you buy a Poland spring water it will say 32 Fl Oz
Step five. Plan ahead
Plan what your going to eat in advance especially if you have to work or are going out.
Grab a calendar or and itinerary and write down what you plan to eat for the whole week for Breakfast lunch and dinner and include Snacks in between each.
This way you you've already calculated the Proteins and calories for each day and you don't have to worry about it.
Step six. Exercise
Choose what makes you happy. I LOVE to dance. Dancing is a workout so I'm starting dance classes in may.
Incorporate walking into your life. Park the car far from stores, go window shopping at the mall, walk the dog or catch up with a friend or loved one while walking.
Step seven. Change it up
Routines are boring. Planning ahead will help change up the recipe everyday.
This includes exercise. Ex: Monday salsa class, Tuesday 30-45 minute walk, Wednesday break, Thursday pop in a workout DVD or look for videos on YouTube , Friday swimming, Saturday break, Sunday boxing.
Step eight. Enjoy
Don't go crazy. (Which you will the first few days) but then it will be natural. Don't deprive yourself but at the same time makes smart decisions.
My bf ordered take out. It smelled so good. Went straight for a peace of broccoli chewed it and divorced it well and swallowed didn't look at the rice at all.
Step nine. Keep track
Track your food intake. there are apps like myfitmesspal.com not to mention FREE where you can login in everything you eat and drink. again, Google Is your best friend. Use it as a tool.
Step ten. The scale is still not your friend
Step away from your scale. Hide it if possible. Weigh yourself only once every 2 weeks or once a month. You have not lost a pound in a few week but have you taken your measurements. Because you are losing inches. Notice your bra strap slipping down your arm and your fave pants .... You need a belt now.
The most essential part of weight loss are the non scale victories. I crossed my legs, went up five flights without getting tired, bumped into my ex. Wore a dress I haven't worn in 3 years, did have a heart track while tying my shoes laces.
Overall have fun and don't think about it too much. I'm not a doctor or a nut. I'm not here to judge you I am here like everyone ewe to get help and answer others. This all came from a sleeved just like you. Good luck and I wish you the best.
Sleepers best food.... What you should have on your grocery list
Cottage cheese
Skim milk
Soy milk
Greek yogurt
Shredded cheese
Cheese (American, Munster, Swiss, etc)
Cheese sticks
Sugar free Popsicles
Granola
Jello
chicken
eggs
Yogurt
oatmeal
Nuts
Peanut Butter
tuna
Salmon
Shrimp
Keep this post going with ideas and advice. Thanks guys.

Hi Everyone I have my surgery on the 30th and I'm really excited! I have been on the clear liquid diet for exactly1 week and today I am feeling very blah & nauseous so needless to say I have only taken a bath and put new sweats & tank on. I am super fatigued and foggy headed also. I just keep telling myself it will get better very soon I have just learned about all the you tube video's people who share their experiences and what they've done on their journey. I am totally Addicted to watching them...is anyone else like that or am I the only weirdo?!

Why are you still in the hospital? I hope everything gets better for you, please keep us updated

I got stuck on an oil rig all week! They changed food companies and the food was horrible!!! Wasn't a good way to spend my last weeks affair with food :-) well Ohh well! I am so glad this is tomorrow I am ready for a new beginnings, good luck tomorrow everyone lets keep each other updated please!!! Have a great next week! Lets all report on here how it's going I will be very curious as to how different or same we each do.

I was driving this morning, and my brain was working overtime, worrying about the surgery tomorrow, pain, and all my random thoughts,etc..then I turn on my radio and I heard the Swedish House Mafia song saying "Don't you worry, don't you worry child, heaven's got a plan for you." I thought, I am all good, and ready to do this, and the big guy upstairs has my back too!lol I had to share it with everyone!

Good luck to you, keep in touch & let us know how it goes

So excited for you, I go Tuesday

Sleeve day is Thursday. Eeeek!
I made a whole list of chores and such to accomplish this weekend. So far, I'm only about 20% done so tomorrow is either gonna be a really long day, or some of these things just aren't gonna get done!
Getting my bags ready - hospital bag and bag of stuff to take to my parents house. I figure I'll let them pamper me for a day or two before I'm home alone.
Took my "before" pics today. Wish I did this 53lbs ago when I started so I could see how much I've already accomplished, but better late than never, right? Taking the pics made it feel so 'real'.
THIS IS ACTUALLY FN HAPPENING!!! YAY!
I'm excited/nervous/scared/anxious/happy - all at once. It's an interesting emotion!
liquid diet is going well. All my hunger went away when I was taken off my bp meds last week. The very next day it was gone, hasn't come back since. I have no idea if the bp meds had anything to do with it or not.
Looking forward to getting the surgery, getting through my stages, and actually having something TO CHEW ON again.
Happy Saturday, yall!

I used to be like that in the beginning. My beginning started back in 2006 and I have been trying to get surgery since then.
Congrats to everyone! We will be sleeved soon.

Hi Everyone I have my surgery on the 30th and I'm really excited! I have been on the clear liquid diet for exactly1 week and today I am feeling very blah & nauseous so needless to say I have only taken a bath and put new sweats & tank on. I am super fatigued and foggy headed also. I just keep telling myself it will get better very soon I have just learned about all the you tube video's people who share their experiences and what they've done on their journey. I am totally Addicted to watching them...is anyone else like that or am I the only weirdo?!

We have a Facebook group for April 2013 sleevers. If anyone would like to join, please send me your e-mail address associated with your facebook and I'll send you an invitation to join. It's all secure and no one on your friend's list will be able to see that you're apart of the group, that the group exists, or any of the postings in the group.

I am also scheduled for the 30th!
Excited & scared all at the same time, I know it'll be worth it in the end

My last appt is tomorrow, I'm so excited that its finally here

I cant wait to be more active, maybe join a women's softball team, hiking, having more confidence & feeling good about myself, going to the gym and not feeling like everyone is looking at or judging you, NO MORE shopping in the plus section and being confined to only a few stores, buying new bras at Victoria Secret, but most of all I will be able to ease my mind knowing that I will be healthier and will be there for my family, being able to play with my granddaughter when she's a little older She's only five months but I want to be ready when the time comes.

Mtpatter
I also took 10 days
I had a friend who took 7 buy she ended up having to go in for IV fluids and take an additional 4 days off

So you are back to work already? I'm scheduled for April 30 and getting scared really need to be back in work but took 10 days. Do you feel different?