Dulce_jtrivera

Good luck to everyone! It seemed like the day would never get here, but now it's less than a week away. I'm ready to take my seat on the loser bench with the rest of you.

I just got the call and I have to be there at 6:45 Monday morning. The surgery should start at 8:45. I am the first one scheduled! Aaahhh!
Hopefully this means I'll be up and trying to walk by the afternoon. I am guessing this depends on how smooth the procedure is and how my body takes to it.
Omg! I can't believe it's that time after all this preparation!

I keep seeing this gorgeous picture of a sculpture all over social media. If anyone knows more info about this pic, let me know! I'd LOVE to have something like this created!

@@jenngottaloseit 72lbs is awsome!!! Wow! You go girl! I am starting my liquid diet today and so far so good. I will probably singing a different tune when my snack demon starts gnawing at me later . I will send you a message on Facebook so you can add me! Thanks!

You guys!! My surgery was approved without the six month supervised diet period!
So excited, I can't even describe! When the nurse told me I tried to be as civilized as possible, but I was exploding of happiness inside!!!
YAYYYYYY! Can't wait to find out the next step from here.
Read more about this on my blog: http://vvvgastricsleeveafterlife.blogspot.com/
Stay hopeful guys!!! XOXO
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I can't believe it. I had surgery in March.
I'm so happy. This is just mind blowing!

@@Dulce_jtrivera
awesome job on the loss, i have been on liver shrinking diet since may 8th and have lost 72 pounds. i want to try that carmel pretzel, sounds awesome

Sorry the pic is so big, but this is what the Protein synthesis looks like and it is the one that has the caramel pretzel. It's just right for when you need a little bit of a salty flavor!

@@tfowler I think you are doing great! My surgeon allows cream Soups on the pre-op diet, so I don't know if you should feel bad about Tomato or potato Soups.< /p>
I have been doing two shakes a day and a good healthy lunch or dinner for the past few months, just because I knew that sooner or later my pre-op diet would kick in and I didn't want it to sneak up on me. So far in the past two months just doing this I have lost 20lbs. I knew I could lose weight doing this, but the problem in the past has been when I stop doing the diet. Now, because of this surgery, I know that I will be successful at keeping the weight off.
I have been calling my mom everyday going, hey my surgery is coming up! I am so excited!! I'm like a kid waiting for christmas! We are almost there! YAY!

This is exactly how I feel. I will be 25 on July 10th. I have been overweight/obese since I was 12. I have struggled and never gotten below 220. I am tired of this battle. Time for me to use this tool that is available and make the most of it! I completely agree with you... I will not be a victim of my weight! I love that!

Sorry the pic is so big, but this is what the Protein synthesis looks like and it is the one that has the caramel pretzel. It's just right for when you need a little bit of a salty flavor!

Yeah, @@Dulce_jtrivera, I'm with @@Boise . Where did you get all those flavors? I know powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury has some, but they don't have the Cookies and cream or caramel pretzel, do they?
For me, my surgeon required that I buy the chocolate and vanilla Protein powder from his office for the pre-op diet. Those were the only approved powders for now, but I don't think it's as strict on the post-op full liquid diet. I want to stock up on other flavors as well.

Hello. I am scheduled to be sleeved on 7/21. Where did you get such a large variety of Protein flavors? Please share. This strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla got old last week and are making it harder as I enter into this week.

@@Boise One week! How exciting!!
@@Dulce_jtrivera I really miss snacking, too.

Good morning, Dulce! I'm starting Week 3 of my pre-op diet. So far, things have been okay. A few bumps in the road, but nothing too major. I've lost 10 pounds in the last couple of weeks. I would have liked to have lost closer to 20 before surgery, but I'll take any loss I can get. The liquid diet hasn't been too bad, but it has gotten boring. I feel like I'm just going through the motions now. I won't lie, though--I do miss other kinds of food, but it's purely mental because my stomach isn't hungry.
Next Tuesday is my date. Hopefully, I'll know the time come Thursday or Friday.
I hope everyone else is doing well, also.

Hey everybody!
Hope everyone is doing AWESOME!!
Let's brag/celebrate:
Show me your muscles!!!
I don't care where you are in your weight loss, I want to see you flex!
(Guys & girls) - arms, legs, back, whatever.
I just recently starting lifting more. I was a little discouraged at first because I had lost so much strength while losing weight. But now I'm starting to see progress, and I'm super excited!!

Hey folks. I was looking to set up a thread for July 2014 sleevers. I believe the other threads were originally back in 2013.
I just had my surgery on July 2. I'm SO glad I did this. My breaking point was being diagnosed with high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and a host of other problems. I put on another 30 pounds from October to February of this year. I was a good 185 and quit smoking. I ballooned up to 305. I'm self pay and I got to 278 during my pre-surgery.
Since the surgery, I don't think I've been hungry, but I'm still dealing with the healing process. My first postop is Thursday. My only complaint is the low energy level. I knew it was coming, but wow.
I'd like to hear from those who started their life change this month. I am also hoping this can be a thread we can keep tabs on each other, as well as provide motivation when we need it

Here is a new before and after pic, the before was taken in the Dr's office at my first appointment, the after( me leaning on my paramedic truck) was taken at a weight loss surgery the dr had last night. before was 379 lbs November 2012, after 220 lbs July 9 2014.

I am scheduled with Dr Kim on July 22 as well. I was so bad this past week. Knowing I would be starting my preop diet sent me into a tail spin of " Better taste it while I can". Anyway, I am starting my diet today although I am not required to begin until next Tuesday. I feel like I need the extra week to practice and get myself ready for the lifestyle change.

READY TO GO!! Have a lil wait hes running behind. .. doing great so far...nerves not bad...yet! Lol...

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That I really just wanted to see my ticker? I am getting so excited!! I have my preop today and should start the diet tomorrow. I am getting more and more nervous but excited.

Awe, @@Dulce_jtrivera, I'm sure you'll have a good time at the lake. I haven't used turkey a whole lot with cooking, but my younger sister does. I think my mom got her started doing that. My mom would find some pretty healthy recipes and try out new things all the time. In fact, she probably would have been trying to find some good soup/puree recipes for post-surgery for me. She was always good like that.
Being active! Yes, that's a very awesome goal--and especially since you're doing it for your kids and family. I have nieces and nephews that probably would appreciate a more active aunt. They're constantly outside swimming or riding bikes or playing basketball. This past weekend, my older sister and I were sitting in the living room talking, and her four-year-old son attempted to crawl up onto my lap. He had trouble because, obviously, my stomach already occupies a good deal of my lap. I kinda laughed and said, "Sorry; no room for you" while patting my tummy. And my nephew said, "Because you're fat." My sister swatted him for it pretty good and then apologized to me. I told her that it was okay, that he was just telling the truth. I'm no longer offended by stuff like that. Instead, I'm validated in my decision to have surgery that will result in a huge change. Then, my nieces and nephews won't get in trouble anymore because of me! Instead, my nephew will be able to sit comfortably on my lap or I can go outside and play with all of them.
Enjoy the lake, and let me know how the ranch turkey burgers turn out!

Count me in! I need to get this body moving.

It's on! 30 minutes a day.

I take no offense either, I actually am thinking of setting a monthly/daily mike goal! Wish me luck!