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Thanks for following up with us *newbies*! Your post was inspiring and you look amazing but better yet, I'm happy to hear you FEEL better!

I'm 5'9, started at 285, shooting for 175 for a healthy BMI!

I've been on Syntax nectar (vanilla, chocolate & fuzzy naval) for 3 weeks solid. I was advised to look for whey Protein isolate as the first ingredient in my protein to ensure proper digestion, etc. I mix them with 1% milk and combine flavors. Unjury chicken Soup flavor has also saved me from too much sweetness. You can find them online at www.unjury.com (they also have a sample pack that comes with a shaker and a thermometer). They have unflavored as well to mix in crystal lite, etc. You have to get VERY creative but you can do it! Crystal Lite flavors are great with a fruit protein flavor. You will adjust to the taste. Keep telling yourself it's temporary and you WILL get through this! Trust me - I'm 3 weeks out and it's all that's sustained me. Best of luck to you!

I was sleeved 8/26 so I'm just over 2 weeks and feeling better daily! Still on liquids only (water/protein shakes) and can't WAIT to move to shmooshy foods next week. Each day gets better and better. I'm not napping as much as before, swallowing is a breeze now (hurt like HECK at first). I'm down 29 lbs. total (10 post op, 19 pre) and have gone down a size already in clothes. Would love to stay in touch w/other August sleevers.

When I had my endoscopy they saw one but when my surgeon was doing my surgery it was nowhere to be found. I was told this is common in some cases. When they opened me up there was nothing to repair!

I was sleeved on August 26th.

Highest Weight = 285 (7/16)

Before pre-op diet = 280 (8/14)

Surgery date = 266

Hospital release date = 272

13 days post-op = 258

Follow YOUR doctor's pre and post op plans to the letter. Don't be swayed by what others are doing on this sight. I found when I turn that part off, I do better. For example, some will have liquid only pre-op diets, others don't (I didn't). Some will be on liquids/protein shakes only for 1 week and then graduate, others don't. Listen to what your doc/clinic instructs you to do and stick with it. I have followed my instructions to a T and lost 19 lbs. before surgery and 8 lbs. post (including the extra weight I gained immediately after surgery from bloating and fluids). Don't 2nd guess it, just do it. Take all supplements they recommend and drink a TON of Water. Be prepared for exhaustion for a while. I'm just shy of 2 weeks post op, have 0 pain anymore but I'm so tired it's unbelievable. I allow myself to nap (which is very hard for me). You can do this!! Once you are through surgery it will be a blur and you can focus on the real work ahead.

I will be 2 weeks post op this coming Monday and I'm right with you! Exhausted and napping during the day (which is frustrating as I'm usually a go go go kind of girl). I'm glad to hear this will soon end (crossing fingers). Best of luck to you!

I'm using the Unjury chicken flavor and love it but going to try the unflavored now. I'm 7 days post op and struggling to get enough Protein cuz I'm sick of the sweet flavors. My incision areas are sensitive as well and starting to itch. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel but I still hit these walls of exhaustion on a daily basis that are tough! Best of luck to you!

I'm one week post op yesterday and still very tired. I feel great but the exhaustion takes me by surprise. I'll get a little burst of energy and then have to lay down. I hear this lasts a while - give yourself plenty of time. It doesn't "feel" like a big surgery but it really is.

You look amazing and I bet you feel a ton better, too! I'm a week post op and I'm also 5'9"! I appreciate you sharing your meals - I'm still in the liquid phase and cannot wait to graduate 9/19!

I'm almost 50 and was just sleeved Monday. I too am looking forward to a healthier me! Glad I stumbled on this forum.

Good decision, as hard as it may be. With friends like her, who needs enemies? Your TRUE friends are there for you, cheering you on every inch and pound you lose. Sounds like she could just be jealous, too. Move on. And CONGRATS on how far you've come!! Keep it up!

I go in today as well! Please stay in touch and here's to a speedy recovery!

Today is my last day of my pre-op diet, although my Center didn't put me on liquids only - just high Protein, LOW carb, no sugar, fruit, booze, etc. for a little over a week. I've lost 10 lbs since starting it and feel great. Since tonight will be my last "meal" (tomorrow is liquids only, Monday is surgery) I plan to relax a bit and enjoy myself. I'll be at a wedding and may even have a small glass of wine. You can put your mind to anything and be successful!

Happy birthday! Your post inspired me. I'm being sleeved this Monday the 26th and will be 50 in March. Can't wait to Celebrate a new me! And I love the rebirth idea and will adopt it!

I'm on a pre-op diet, prepping my liver for surgery. I've followed a very low carb program (20 grams or less) and huge amounts of Protein since last Thursday. I've lost 10 lbs. in a week. I'm drinking nectar shakes once a day, lot's of lean meats (salmon, shrimp, chicken, etc.), tons of Water and really watching the carbs. NO sugar, alcohol, grains, Pasta, rice, bread, etc. It's working. You can do it!

Don't do it!! My surgery is 8/26 and I'm not getting rid of anything yet. Try sorting your clothes by Item, then color and just clean it up for now. I purchased 2 pair of pants in smaller sizes and 3 tops for now. The rest I'm waiting on

August 26th is my date! I'm on my pre-op, low-to-no carbs, high Protein, no sugar, etc. program as of today. So excited!