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Tomorrow, tomorrow, I'm gonna be sleeved tomorrow (April 2)!! Im excited about what my life is going to look like once I lose the weight.

I was talking to my therapist about this yesterday. My surgery is tomorrow, and I'm very concerned that I'm going to fall into the trap I've seen many on these forums, fall into…going back to the way they used to eat, after surgery. Therapist told me something I found very interesting. He said, eat food is really a meditative process. Its the way my brain has learned to filter out all the noise and chaos and focus in, very narrowly, on one thing. Even the movement of 'fork to face' is rhythmic and meditative. Isn't that interesting. So now, I'm having to learn new techniques, teach my brain different ways to soothe and filter. I think I'm going to take up crochet again, during my recovery. That's a pretty rhythmic activity. But food can never again be used as an option for self soothing, at least not for me. And there is sorrow there, thinking about that. But, the excitement about what lays before me is so much greater.

What have you taken up, in place of food?

I'm having my surgery tomorrow and wondering if there's anybody else having surgery tomorrow, April 2 as well.

I go in on April 2. Really trying not to freak out. I just keep reminding myself what my life was like before I gained weight and what my life is like now. I want my old life back, cuz this, this isn't living.

Those of you eating Jerky, how far out are you?

Everybody here sleevers? What is everybody's preop diet like? Starting Monday, for seven days, I have to be on a liquid regime which includes two shakes and one frozen entrée, then the next two days in Clear Liquids only, along with a bottle each day of magnesium citrate each day, and then I have surgery.

Have you tried, http://www.wellesse.com? They will send you samples and coupons and you can check their website to see where you can find the Vitamins locally.

Thank you!! Hopefully more people be brave enough to post

If you were referring to my comment, what I think it says and if not, it should say... if you CANT BE NICE don't respond. I've seen an inordinate amount of bullying and belittling in these forum and it's very disconcerting.

I can't say I agree with the thought process of that if one doesn't agree, one shouldn't comment. This forum is intended to exchange ideas, support, debate, discuss...

If one is unable to handle possible scrutiny or debate without getting hurt feelings, it's probably not wise to post on a public forum. While the OP may not have meant to come across the way many of us "heard" her, the title of this thread certainly did come across as harsh and judgmental in my opinion.

Imagine if others who were also at this event (op called it a show) were reading this, maybe someone who hasn't had the same success and is really struggling physically and mentally. Would it feel good to read here that someone was calling you fat on this forum meant for support and encouragement? Especially when you were attending a seminar/celebration that should have been a safe place for you?

This is for you wonderful post-op'ers.

I've noticed not everyone has the same food stages after surgery. Some are on liquids for 6 weeks after, some only for a week or two, etc. I'm curious how these differences, may (everyone is different), effect overall weight loss, 6 months out.

So, if you wouldn't mind taking a moment answer these questions, I would really appreciate it.

1. How long was your 'clear' liquid stage?
2. How long was your liquid stage?
3. How long was your 'smooth/mushy' stage?
4. How soon did you transition to 'regular/normal eating?
5. What was your SW?
6. How much had you lost at 1 month?
7. How much had you lost at 3 months?
8. What was your total loss at 6 months (using SW)?

Again, Thank YOU!!

Actually, this website, should be where we can ask those questions or bring up those issues. Stop bullying people for asking a simple question or are making an observation. If you want to educate them and help them better understand something, that's one thing, but to be out right mean is not okay! If you don't agree with something somebody posts, and you can't be nice, don't reply. For goodness sakes, show some decorum and grace to each other.

Thanks! I'm actually working on it 30 day Bible study right now that has to do with building appropriate boundaries around food. I know what's ahead game. If I can fix my brain, I'll win this game.

Honestly, if we don't deal with the issues that caused to be overweight to begin with, for me head stuff, then the surgery isn't going to be all that successful - it's just a tool.

Thank you. We redid the test after three days of not taking any aspirin and the number came down considerably. now I'm on two different antibiotics and omeprazole for two weeks.

Thanks, everyone! Looks like I'll be able to have my surgery before the surgeon leaves. I'm scheduled for April 2!!!

My surgery was just approved 2 days ago and is scheduled for April 2nd as well!! I am so excited and nervous to!

We can be buddies! Sorry to hear what you're going through with hubby. I think it's a common insecurity. My ex used to sabotage every effort to lose weight. And he would say, well if you lose weight, you're not going to want me. I took it that he didn't value me; in retrospect, I believe he didn't value himself or see his own inherent value. Good luck!! I'm here if you want to talk.

Looking back at your friendship, can you see other instances where she was insensitive like this? If so I would definitely reconsider your friendship with her. If not, I would say something to her like Leeper suggested, you're happy for her and you appreciate her support, as well. Sorry you're going through this right now. Just keep reminding yourself that you're doing this for you, and that you've chosen the best way to do this for you.

Thanks for the tips. I am not somebody who can stop at just one. Sweets are like crack to me. Looking forward to surgery the first week of April.

My surgery is the first week of April, and the doctor has her patients eating mushy foods by the time they go home. she said it is because the more solid the food, the better able the sleeve can tell whether something is actually in there and that's what It needs to tell your brain your full.

I'm in Eugene and scheduled for the first part of April.

I'm scheduled for april 2nd. I start classes next week that will teach me about post-op eating.

I'm April 2nd too!!

I'm April 2!!

And good to know that there are some options of there. Still hoping to have surgery with my current surgeon, however, she's only doing surgery until the first week of April before leaving in the middle of a month for a fellowship. It's not looking good, but I'm doing everything I can.

Saw my surgeon again today, I've lost 15# of the 20# the surgeon requested but my Blood tests are not great. My PPT is elevated. It could be from the aspirin I take or it could be that I clot too much. Need to retest and get a referral to hematology. The test also shows I have H. pylori and have to do some round of meds for two weeks. More than likely this is what has been causing the severe gastritis. Anyone else dealt with elevated PPT or H. pylori?