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Yesterday I was feeling down because the scale hasn't moved in a while. Yesterday I weighed 203.8 lbs. Today I weigh 198.2!!! I'm 8 weeks out and that's my biggest loss. Can't tell you how much my mood has improved.
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I had surgery on 8/13 and am down 32.5 lbs.

I had surgery on 8/13 and am down 32.5 lbs.

I am off all insulin as of week 14.

NEVER !!! Trust a fart lol I learned my lesson the hard way

Sleeved 8/13 by Dr. Schmidt at Hackensack. Down from 280.5 before surgery to 257 in 8 days - 23.5 lbs. tolerating the clear liquid diet well. I see the doctor tomorrow.

So I had surgery on the 12th, weighing 304, home on the 14th weighing 316. The weight has been dropping and today I'm 299. I haven't been under 300 in over 20 years. It's so strange to see a 2 at the beginning of my weight.

Sleeved 8/6 dwn seven lbs since 8/10 ...23 lbs total from 8/1...393 start wait today 370.2...

My surgery is at 9:00 this morning! I will report back how it goes, how I feel, etc.

Hey August Sleevers,
What's going on? It's Aug. 1, and we haven't had a post this week. I want us to go down the aisle together. I'm getting ready to start my pre-op, at the stage where I'm trying to figure out what & how much to buy. Since I rely on walkers and wheelchairs to get around, my best friend does a lot of shopping for me. But she is going on vacation today, and won't be back till Aug. 11. So I'm gonna order online.
I've collected a bunch of info ... like a list of almost 100 recipes for Protein shakes. I've also got some interesting recipes for mushy and soft foods. But now I gotta focus on the full liquid diet. I'm wondering if I should order drinks or powder. What do you think? And what exactly is Greek yogurt?
I tried Protein Shakes awhile back, but they did nothing to quell my hunger. Can I eat cheese sticks on liquids? I've never liked cottage cheese, but everyone talks about eating it. What can I mix with it to make it more palatable?
Seems like a lot of people have blenders like Nutri Bullet, etc. They are kinda pricey. Any suggestions?

I am in Fairfield (Essex County). My surgery date is 8/13 at Hackensack with Dr. Hans Schmidt. Very excited about it!

After waiting 2-1/2 years, I'm finally being sleeved in August. I had so much trouble getting to this point, I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. Sure enough, the surgeon's office called, saying I needed to come in again for another evaluation. I said NO, HELL NO. Enough is enough.
My sleeve date is Aug. 26 in Denton, TX. It's about 35 miles north of Dallas. I'm going to try and push it up to Aug 23, if possible.
Can't wait to share this journey with all of you August 2013 Sleevers.

I am August 13th!

For my psych evaluation, the doctor really wanted to make sure that I was a) doing this for myself and no one was coercing me; I understood the seriousness of the surgery; and c) that I had mental capacity to deal with the pre and post op programs and diets.

I am on day 2 of a 9 day liquid diet... And although I am hungry when it comes time for Snacks and b l d I am doing pretty dang good. I lost 2 lbs over night and I feel OK. Slight headache and head hunger but I have been to a grocery store and even though my mouth waters I am not tempted.
I think my head is in it for the big picture... My surgeon told me he didn't think I was ready because I had gained a couple lbs within the 12 days I had seen him last... I had to drive 2 hours away and my ankles were hugely swollen and I have been constipated (sorry tmi) for a few days.. He didn't believe me... Of course. The nut said she believed me and just to really stick to this pre op diet like no other and prove him wrong.
Now the sad thing is, is that I spent over a hundres dollars on 2 weeks worth of Optifast at their place and I tried 3 different things and felt completely nauseous.. So I switched back to my Protein rtd's added skim milk to get calories, got cream of chicken Soup and portion out the right amount, sugar free pudding, sugar free Jello and some flavored Water... I am staying exactly at calories and drinking as much Water as I can.
Sorry for the long post. Hoping I don't regret saying I feel good lol I am hoping that they will give me a refund on what I haven't opened cuz that's a lot of money...

I am in Fairfield (Essex County). My surgery date is 8/13 at Hackensack with Dr. Hans Schmidt. Very excited about it!

I am August 13th!

I got my surgery date today: August 13. My VSG will be performed by Dr. Hans Schmidt at Hackensack University Medical Center in NJ. Very excited to be through the insurance approval process (got denied twice - finally won on appeal!) and starting the pre-surgical period!

I got my surgery date today: August 13. My VSG will be performed by Dr. Hans Schmidt at Hackensack University Medical Center in NJ. Very excited to be through the insurance approval process (got denied twice - finally won on appeal!) and starting the pre-surgical period!

I got my surgery date today: August 13. My VSG will be performed by Dr. Hans Schmidt at Hackensack University Medical Center in NJ. Very excited to be through the insurance approval process (got denied twice - finally won on appeal!) and starting the pre-surgical period!

I am diabetic and a month out from surgery. I was on 850 mg. of Metformin twice a day and now I have not been taking any of the pills. My blood sugar has been below 120 to 105 which is decent. I still have to be careful of too many carbs or sugars but have been having some. As I lose more weight, I am hopeful the diabetes will go in remission.

I am an insulin dependent diabetic. Pre-surgery I was taking 4 shots a day. 3 short-acting with meals, and 1 long-acting at bedtime. Since week two post-op, I have had NO short-acting insulin, and reduced my one shot at night by 75%. I expect soon to be off insulin completely.