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I don't know exactly how you can follow me on pinterest but it's Jillian Swire DePaola. My board called Healthy Eats are things that I've been finding that are bariatric friendly. I'm trying the chicken chili this weekend and the pumpkin Protein Shake after I see nutrition tomorrow. I will keep adding.....I too looooove fall foods - especially pumpkin!!! Good Luck!

Talk to your hairdresser. I am pretty sure that coloring gives it more volume making the Hair loss look less.

I lost a whole 5 lbs. my first week. :0(. Had a melt down. Talked to some prior rny friends and they eased my mind. Slow and steady. One day at a time. I am starting this week today with a fresh outlook. I can do this. It will happen. So can you!

So, how do I know for sure I'm dehydrated? When do I call the MD? I have a nasty cold, pee is getting darker every day and headache is splitting! Just don't know if I call it would help to get some fluids. Sigh. I just want to sleep. Any advice?

Ugh!! My first post op was yesterday and I barely hit 5 lbs. :0(. When!!!?!?!

Thanks guys. I know there is no turning back, but the what ifs are taking over my brain!! I can't voice my concern to my husband because he will just say it was my decision oh well. One of my best friends is having the surgery in a month so I don't want to discourage her! And my mother would freak out if I even mentioned I had a doubt. Sigh. I appreciate your posts. I need people who sleeved a month ago to give me some feedback!! Lol. Maybe I'll go browse the August boards.......

So...1 week post-op and I am freaking out a little today. Starting to doubt my choice and driving myself crazy. Did I really need to do this? I wasn't that overweight was I? Even with this what if I only lose like 40 lbs? I could do that with nutrisystem. I am not one to need food, but today I just want a bite. Of something. Anything. A sandwich. A salad. An English muffin. Ugh. Maybe it's being home and tired and sore. I don't know. I'm hoping it passes but I really just feel like sleeping the day away so I can't think about it. It's like post partum depression over here! I've only lost 5 lbs. a week out. Maybe that's part of what's bugging me too. I don't know. Just looking for a way to vent and share. :0( thanks

My belly button incision took the longest after my gall bladder. It's not looking so pretty this time either. Try to not irritate it with your pants - it might be time to revisit the high waistline. Lol. I've been wearing yoga pants with the fold over waist and leaving it unfolded kind of like maternity pants. Good luck!

I guess there is nothing "wrong" just a little swelling. Finally trying full liquids again today. If they stay down i can go home.

I hope you are home soon!

Hi everyone. Joining the poop problem posts. Started my mag citrate at 6 ish tonight. Prob finished about 7:45. It's 10:38. Nothing. I have only had 1 meal of solids in the last 2 days but nothing?!?! Anyone have it take this long? Can't drink after midnight - approaching fast! Should I down another bottle?????

Hey teeny - are you doing better??

I'm scheduled for monday at 1:00pm a little frustrated about that and let myself eat a half slice of pizza' date=' so stressed and anxious right now, wondering of I'm better off not getting it. I'm not sure what to do and I may have screwed myself eby eating that small slice and I've done so well so far[/quote']

You didn't screw yourself. Just make sure you don't give in tomorrow. It's nerve wracking, exciting, crazy, stressful, and just about any other emotion you can come up with. How did the pizza really taste? Probably not so wonderful! After Monday you won't even WANT that pizza for a loooong time. We are all the type of people thAt have made excuses to not do things our whole life - diet, exercise, cook, etc. make this a reason you HAVE to get surgery! I am sure you will do just fine! You only have ONE MORE DAY! Take a deep breath, forgive yourself and get ready for your new life.

I just sent you an invite!!

Thank you!

Me too! I may be posting in 2 spots for the same thing but Oh welllll. I'll def get in then right? Lol. Jilliandepaola@comcast .net. Prefer to keep private as well. :0)

Yes it's a private group what's ur email? I can send u an invite

Jilliandepaola@comcast.net

Hope it gets easier! I don't want to run into you Wednesday when it's my turn! Keep sipping and walking!

Is the Facebook page closed/private? My friends and family all know and are supportive, but I don't need my old junior high friend on db in my business! Lol. If it is I would also love to join!,

I'm 28 and 5'2 and my starting weight was 206. I am 8 months post op. I'm at 137 now' date=' and trust me losing too much isn't going to be an issue!! You will be able to eat much more as time goes on.[/quote']

Ooooo love this! So excited!!

Awesome. Amazing. Absolutely awe striking. Anyone else???

I started at 230 on 6/6/2013 & currently weigh 187. Down 43 lbs. I'm 5' 3.5". I'm 35

I just turned 36. Also 5'3.5". My surgery is in 1 week. I'm at 220 right now. 3 months and over 40 lbs!?! I'll take it! Lol. I'll take 180 by Christmas! I hope my similar body type responds as well as yours! Great job!!

I am reading everyone's threads right now and getting so excited! I have one more week until surgery. Even though some of you have had trouble - everyone made the jump to bettering themselves! I cannot wait to join you. Best of luck to everyone getting sleeved this week!

I know that Crystal light counts towards our liquid. Does anyone know if skim milk/soymilk/Almond milk also counts towards our liquid requirement?

I've been just about exclusively using the Syntrax Nectars. They are really good! I usually mix with crystal light but they are good alone. Use a Blender Bottle though I do find they clump if you don't have the ball. Enjoy!!

Hi' date=' I will be sleeved on September 18th. I am really excited and scared and every other emotion that goes with it. My surgery is less than two weeks from my initial appointment with the doctor on September 5th. I really have to move fast to fill all the requirements. Night of initial appointment had to start 2 week diet. A few days later went for gallbladder tests and upper GI test, Thursday go for pre-op class and register at hospital with more bloodwork. Then the following Wednesday morning is surgery. I am from a small town in Louisiana[/quote']

Wow that's crazy fast!! My first appt was June 10th and that doesn't include the seminar I had to attend in may and I have the same date as you!! Good luck fellow 9/18!!!

Good luck to everyone having their surgery today!!

I'm new to the site' date=' kind of new to this whole thing all around. My nutritionist recommended surgery July 18th, and it's scheduled for next week, Sept 18th. All the tests are done, insurance approved, meeting with the surgeon and nutritionist one last time tomorrow. I can't believe how much my life is changing in just two months.

Luckily I only have one day of liquids-only pre-op. Oh and I'm from Illinois. Looking forward to keeping in touch with all of you September Sleevers out there so we can help each other along [/quote']

I am the 18th too! I wrote the 20th earlier - I have no idea why lol. I only have one day of pre-op too! In MA for surgery. Best of luck to all!