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I'm on Day 5 (being sleeved 8/12). I've been fine all week long. I had a bit of a test today when I went to happy hour with my coworkers. But, I happily sipped on my protein shake at a local sports bar. :-)

I'm also 8/12 and 4 days into my diet. I have the same issues, but mine were more serious before I changed to Premier Protein shakes (I previously used Atkins). My stomach is larger than normal and I have gas pains sometimes...but it's not nearly as bad as before. If possible, maybe they can switch your shakes.

Yay! Good luck tomorrow!!!

Yay! Good luck!!! Lovely pic! You look great. I'll keep you in my prayers hun.

Awww! Everything will go fine. Just remember where you will be on your weight loss journey by the holidays. It's so worth it!!!

Good luck to all of the 8/1 sleevers!!! I will keep you all in my prayers. Please keep us updated regarding the good and bad! We're all following close behind for the next 30 days..... :-)

Lol No problem! I'm sure we all need a little encouragement from a fellow sleever sometimes.

Just some inspiration for any sleever feeling down about people's negative opinions regarding our decision to have WLS... --- "Nobody knows your life story… nobody knows your struggles, your triumphs, your heart, your soul, nobody will ever know you in your entirety. People will treat you like a book… they’ll look at your cover, take a glance inside, and assume what they want… you can’t change this, the only thing you can do is continue to write your own chapters in the book of your life and keep going. Pay no mind to those who take a glimpse and keep walking, the people who truly care are the ones who actually take the time to read your book and help you write it… these are your true friends, the ones you should value and always hold close to your heart". -Unknown ---

Yay!!! Congrats! Have you started your pre-op diet yet?

I'm on Day 2 of my pre-op diet! It's not as bad as I thought it would be. 12 more days to go!!!

Congrats!!! I'm also the 12th. :-)

Yay! Congrats!!! I go in for pre-admission testing tomorrow.

I hear it almost everyday! I even had a trainer suggest that I postpone my surgery date to work out with him. NOT! They'll be the same people complimenting us 6 months from now.

Thank you Jeanie!!!

Two greatest moments of Day 1 in my pre-op diet: 1. My co-worker chose not mention that there was pizza for everyone in our office's kitchen area. :Avoided temptation: 2. Watching my 5-year old son push his cake away to eat SF Jello with me. :-) Taking things day by day....

Good morning to all! I officially started my 14-day pre-op diet today. :-) I think I made a mistake of drinking a bottle of water after I had my AM protein shake. Now, I feel lightheaded. Looking forward to another shake and small salad for lunch. Good luck to everyone who starts their diet this week. Also, prayers up for everyone being sleeved 8/1 and 8/2. Keep us updated.

Hi! Question for Sleevers with small children... Did/Do you plan to allow your younger child/ren to visit you during your hospital stay? I haven't thought about it until now. But, I'm not sure if my 5 y/o could handle seeing me in those conditions. He knows that Mommy will be "getting a smaller tummy", I just don't want to scare him.

Thank you all for your replies! I'm going to play things by ear. If I'm not in too much pain, I may just allow him to come up. If not, I'll have him come when I'm being discharged. Thanks again! :-)

I start liquids tomorrow. Getting sleeved 8/12. I'm nervous and anxious. Good luck to you!!!

Hi everyone! Today is my last night before I begin my (pre) pre-op diet tomorrow (one day early), lol. I took my 5-year old son out to dinner. Now, I have a bottle of wine on chill to celebrate my new beginnings. Pray for me!!! Lol :-)

No, I'm not. The guy in GNC also suggested that. But, Premier shakes are working out well for now.

I'm ecstatic!!! I just opened my approval letter from my insurance company. I read it over 3 times, lol! It's really going to happen now! Yay! Pre-op diet begins: 7/29 Surgery date: 8/12 I'm READY......