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Thanks everyone for the positive encouragement. ..I feel a little better. .ate well today veggies and plenty of Protein. Got a good workout playing kick ball with my little ones..got in a good sweat. Then went for a power walk. Really cleared my mind.

Grilled chicken on anything. I mostly eat at McDonalds and Taco Bell, so I'll comment on thosel
At McDonalds, I often get a grilled chicken sandwich and just ate the chicken early out. I also like salads with grilled chicken. Eat the chicken first and then eat whatever veggies you have room for, if any.
At Taco Bell, I order the cheapest chicken tacos, eat the filling and leave the tortilla.
If you want to be less obvious about leaving the bun or tortilla, leave the paper wrapping and push the filling up. Just wad the wrapper with whatever you don't want to eat.
Lynda

Today I found out I was approved... With cigna it only took 5 business day. Im so excited. Surgery date July 14th....

Jennifer your story sounds identical to mine. I'm 8 days post op. My largest incision hurt for days. MUCH better now. I, too, decided to sleep in the recliner as the bed killed my abs. I also has a hernia repair. I had no clue I had a hiatal hernia. Go figure. Glad you're on the mend!!! Every day is better!!!!!

I have to be there at 1030 for surgery at 1230.

Ouch that's early! LOL Lucky you though - I'd rather get in and get it going!!! I have to be at the hospital at 8 am - surgery at 10 am.

I got my time too - I'm at 10 am Wed! It's getting more and more real!

I am so nervous!!! Everything is coming up fast and I guess it is sinking in that this is the start of changing my life forever!

Just got my time to report on Wednesday 1030am. Oh my now it seems real.

So day 2 pre op diet
I modified my diet so I didn't go cold turkey
I did one Protein Shake a day for last 10 days or so. Lost 14 pounds. Not bad. Feel great. No loss of energy.
Yesterday was day 1 2 shakes. Protein shake for Breakfast and lunch. I didn't do enough Water
Sensible dinner was actually vegetarian
I noticed at the end of day I was really agitated I mean downright edge of insanity. I had a very stressful day at work and blamed it there
Today I am having moderate workday but it's 2 pm and I am ready to rip people into 50,000 pieces. I am so sick of bs
I just want to punch someone in the face.
Oh my flipping lord!
And the back pain from losing 14 pounds in last 10 days is excruciating I can't find a comfortable sitting standing or laying position. And the stress is making it worse.
No loss of energy. No headaches. Just really pissed off, a little hungry not a lot, and ugh!!!!
I am gonna go take a Xanax Like seriously.
Not expecting this

Keep your head up . There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say "watch me".

Keep your head up . There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say "watch me".

Keep your head up . There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say "watch me".

Keep your head up . There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say "watch me".

Keep your head up . There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say "watch me".

Keep your head up . There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say "watch me".

Keep your head up . There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say "watch me".

Keep your head up . There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say "watch me".

Keep your head up . There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say "watch me".

Keep your head up . There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say "watch me".

Keep your head up . There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say "watch me".

"I'm one of those people who likes to know everything ahead of time"
Like Jess said, a simple Google search pulled up lots of information available for anyone to see. If you like to know everything, why didn't you research more? Surgery is no joking matter and I know of no one who would just lay down and say go for it without knowing what was in store?
Surely you had nutrition counseling and orientation where you could have asked any questions you want? I also agree with Jenn, you're having buyers remorse. But if you want to drink ask your doctor if you can? He'll probably say you won't lose weight or as much weight but if drinking Water is more important than being healthy, go for it?
tmf

You look awesome

Months post op.
50 more pounds to go and I'll be happy. I'm loving this sleeve. I feel so happy.

My surgery is on June 18th...been on 2 week liquid pre-op diet for 3 days now and doing a lot better than expected. Im so excited to open a new chapter in my life book!!