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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.< /p>

Mine is tomorrow morning!!

Yay! Good luck tomorrow!!!

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

Now it's just the nerves getting to me!!!!! So nervous!!!

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.

My date is Aug 12 too

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. :-)

Just some inspiration for any sleever feeling down about people's negative opinions regarding our decision to have WLS...

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"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

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I attended my Pre-Admission Testing today and all is well. I am ready for this Friday.

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

So I just had a lady who hardly knows me stop me and say.....you should really reconsider surgery....this is a big deal....a big change....and you look great the way you are.....WHAT DO YOU EVEN SAY TO THAT??? for that 4 minutes I really thought about what she said.....what if shes right?!?!?! Im venting of course....cause no one else understands but my sleeve buddies

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.

You are truly blessed. That was so sweet.

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.

This has not been easy at all' date=' but I have noticed I'm breathing a lot better. Today I'm very nauseated,and bunch of stomach cramps but the journey of the pre op is over and in the morn my new life begins. Nervous but ready .[/quote']

Fred, I love your optimism! Good luck tomorrow!!!

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! :-)

Me! My surgery is on the 12th. Starting my pre-op diet tomorrow!! I woke up thinking "Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life!" It's time to truly make a lifestyle change! I've made a realization that not only will I change the way I eat' date=' and start exercising, but I need to work on loving me for me, regardless of my looks. I am my own worst critic. Although we have some possible struggles ahead of us, I'm so excited to start the journey! I wish everyone the best as we begin our pre-op diets and upcoming surgery![/quote']

We're both starting tomorrow. Good luck to you. I just went out and purchased 5 cases of Premier RTD shakes, and it hit me that we're only 2 weeks away from our sleeve date. Yay!!!

Starting two week liquid diet this Tuesday. Anyone else getting sleeved the week of the 12th starting liquids?

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

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.

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 :-)

Are you taking a probiotic?

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

Thank you all!!! I'm so excited. Today will be my last day incorporating carbs and sugars into my diet. Trying to avoid withdrawal!!!

Thank you guys!!!

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......