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Renee - 17 pounds!! That is great keep it up.

Countrygirl you only have a one day liquid diet? That is great. I get two weeks of Protein Drinks because I have a fatty liver I guess. I am actually excited about starting the diet because it means my time will be here soon.

I just ate my last solid food for a long long time.

I put three chunks of watermelon rind and all into my 27 once Water bottle then added a slice of fresh lime, ice and filled to the top with Water. So refreshing and the hint of watermelon taste satisfied my urge to eat the melon

Today is my last day before I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. I have the days meals all planned out. Greek yogurt for Breakfast, Protein Drink for lunch and my 'dead man walking' last meal will be Chipotle and a home aid brownie from my wife.

Aww!!! I'm keeping 1 outfit from highest weight, if I feel down about myself, my loss, etc, I pull emit for inspiration. It's rather amazing to compare.
HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 206.8

Our time has finally come where our group can move over from the "pre op" thread. I can't wait to join you in a little over two weeks.

This is by far my favorite thread here at this forum. Every pre-op member should read through every post. It is a great motivation while going through the whole process. Keep sharing everyone.... on July 23 I will be one step closer to sharing my own NSVs.

This is by far my favorite thread here at this forum. Every pre-op member should read through every post. It is a great motivation while going through the whole process. Keep sharing everyone.... on July 23 I will be one step closer to sharing my own NSVs.

I received a call from the surgery scheduler today and they switched my date again. Only this time they moved me up a week!!! I am now set for July 23rd!

This is by far my favorite thread here at this forum. Every pre-op member should read through every post. It is a great motivation while going through the whole process. Keep sharing everyone.... on July 23 I will be one step closer to sharing my own NSVs.

Yay! I'm on post-op day 5. Doing ok except for the pain I still have from the drain. I cannot wait to have this thing out!

I thought for sure I would be wanting to have lots of "last time" er's but I had Greek yogurt with fresh cherries for Breakfast and chicken on a salad for lunch. I may try to get some good BBQ tomorrow but outside of that I have no desire to splurge. I think I may be getting ready for this.

Congrats u two! Your doing it the smart way, if u pig out u will make the diet harder. Post op i still miss things like fried perch fish, but maybe next year I will have a piece. I'm trying to tell myself it's not no, just not right now, but then in moderation. U guys will do great! Best Wishes!

Alright fellow July folk our month starts tomorrow! We have all been on this journey for months and our new lives will begin in the next few days. I am sure this will be a tough and trying couple of weeks but we will start having our own NSVs before we know it.
Please remember not one of us needs to fight this battle on their own. Use this board to rant, brag, complain, and ask questions. July is going to be great!!!

Well guys I came home around 3 pm yesterday! First night at home went very well. I do miss the hospital bed. But I think in doing good with all the meds...and there's a lot...but I left the hospital off all the quick acting insulin and I'm taking a low dose of Lantus at night. However my bs was 54 this morning. So I may be cutting that one out soon! So for now I'm sipping walking taking meds and resting. Thanks for all the support!

I am 3 years out from RNY (lost 190 pounds) and have successfully completed two half Iron man races. Nutrition is the biggest challenge, hydration has never been an issue for me. A lot of trial and error and important not to listen to what other athletes are doing. The most important thing is to be adequately prepared for the length of time the event will take (8 hrs for a half ironman) and practice with the nutrition you will use on race day. I'm hoping to be able to do a full iron man in 2 years time. Good luck and remember it can be done.

Well I got the call from the hospital today. I have to be there Monday at 5:30 a.m. Woo hoo... it's finally happening!!! Very excited and very nervous!!!!

Hey! I'm still alive :-) I enjoying my mushroom Soup and apple sauce :-) the surgery went well. The surgeon was very pleased. I may be released tomorrow. Xo

Hi guys!! Doing ok. Just finished chic broth and Jello. Going to cram up a bit a maybe walk some more. Thanks for all the well wishes!

It seems like at the beginning of this process I thought it was going to take forever now it is flying up on me fast.

I grew up with 4 brothers. When my mom started to feel unappreciated by my dad and us boys she would go on strike. It absolutely sucked. Dad was in charge of everything and he would assign it all out among all off us. We would do whatever it took to get mom off strike and then try to keep her from doing it again.

Wow this is really getting real! I pick up my Optifast tomorrow and start the 2 week preop diet Tuesday. My emotions are all over the place.

So good noting all!! Here I am 1 day on losers bench. Was o n dillodid it of night ad walked laps eery 2 hours. I taking hydrscodone now and am fairy stoned. Bottom left sect of abodmen hurts worst. But overall not to bad. I'm sitting in chair have grape juice and Jello. It's so sweet. Spirometer going well. Thanks for well wishes8. .