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@@cecejd LoL Awesome the day after me! I'm getting it done im FP also, haven't been down that way yet (it's about an hr from me) but I have the pre-op class to take August 12th will you be there also?

This is frickin awesome! Amazing job, I can only hope to look half as good as you after surgery. Sadly you have about 3inches on me in the height area but about the same weight lol.

Anyone in or around Warren county NJ? I'm in Hackettstown looking for local pre or post op sleevers. My surgery is set for September 8th with Dr.Abkin.

It even said: It reduces the "potential" for malnourished babies and mother's. which means there is always a risk that it could happen especially being closer to your surgery date (example: post-op 2-4 months)..But 18 months sounds more like a suggestion to me then a mandatory time line.

Let me just comment on the woman who I knew, like I said she got pregnant soon after surgery and had spent the past 2 years pregnant basically and both pregnancies were textbook without any serious complications, both children are healthy and doing well. I think its a personal choice wheather or not you choose to get pregnant a year after surgery or two years, would I suggest getting pregnant before your one year out?..No, but some of us have less to lose then others and if by a year out you are at a healthy weight and your OB and physician give you the go ahead I don’t see a reason to wait any longer. "Pregnancy after weight-loss surgery isn't an issue. The only concern is [getting pregnant] in the period of rapid weight loss," says Philip Schauer, director of advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at the Cleveland Clinic's Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. "To protect women and their babies from potential malnutrition, doctors recommend that women not get pregnant until 18 months after surgery. A report in a November 2005 issue of theJournal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing explained that getting pregnant at least 18 months after surgery reduces the "potential for maternal and fetal malnutrition and small-for-gestational-age infants." By then, Schauer says, a woman should have reached a stable weight and be able to provide her baby with enough nutrition."

I knew someone who got pregnant maybe 4months after having the sleeve, and then again maybe another 4 months after having that baby. She's 3 year's out now and claims to have lost 160 some odd lbs (187lbs being her lowest). I plan on having another child after the sleeve as well and it's a big reason for me getting it, But not until I've reached goal.. I'm not sure if they would consider it high risk just because of WLS but for me it will be considering my first daughter was born early due to complications and the second pregnancy was a miscarriage at 12 weeks. I have heard you have that they make you see a nutritionist through it though just to make sure you're getting the right nutrition for baby and you.

I'm pre-surgery now, But we love the mashed cauliflower in my house. My 4 year old daughter can't tell the difference and just assumes it's mashed potatoes. Sometimes I put a little cheese and real bacon bits in it BAM!..Loaded mashed potatoes.

In the same boat. My husband and I are both young and over weight (always have been). Though he says he supports me in what I want to do he also has concerns about how we will interact with each other now that food is not involved, He agrees that he also needs to lose weight and wants to but I'm unsure if me getting surgery will help steer him in the right direction or watching my success might destroy us I'm not sure just yet. What I do know is that this is something I need to do for myself.

@@Kristina1218 I'm also in NJ What part are you from? I'll be sleeved on September 8th.

I've heard of this issue many times, Most people go into their dr/nut and find out they are not getting in enough liquid and the black outs are essentially from being dehydrated.

My surgery is September 8th, So I'm not quite there yet but I've been finding a lot of inspiration via Pintrest! Not everything I pinned would be considered within the dietary guidelines for after surgery but mostly everything can be altered to meet them. http://www.pinterest.com/dawson1738/cream-soupspuree-foods/

Thanks for the advice!

So, Many of you know my surgery has been approved for September 8th and I'm done with my pre-op footwork other then one 3hr class I have to attend August 12th (Not exactly sure what they are going to go over at the class) I've been given a booklet from my nutritionist that basically goes over my food intake for the next 8 weeks but only gives a handful of examples for each stage. I know I need to prep for the first 3 weeks but I guess I feel kind of overwhelmed, I don't want to go out and over prep and buy a bunch of stuff I won't use. I mean is it really necessary to buy a blender pre-soft foods or am I better off sticking to a Blender Bottle and pre-mixed shakes? If you guy's have any suggestions on what to buy and stock up on would be helpful

@@Jersrose43 It's different for everyone I guess, I was told I would only be kept over night if something came up that required me to stay in hospital. Otherwise I should only expect to be at the outpatient clinic for 4-5hrs that's including surgery time.

I am being sleeved as an out patient procedure in September. I'm a little nervous about it, But mainly because I only met my surgeon once and the next time I see him is the day of surgery. I know someone who's already went through it with my same surgeon and she seems to have survived and be doing well.

2011 I lost my grandfather to throat cancer, A year later Summer 2012 found out my own father had lung cancer. These were two men in which I grew up watching never really take care of themselves with smoking, excessive drinking and high fat foods. My Dad's death really hit me hard, And his passing made me realize I needed to do better for myself and my family. I think if my dad was here today he would be happy about my decision and support me every step of the way, and those thoughts is what keeps me going.

@ Cecil County Area. So a bit far out from you.

Thankfully the week of my surgery the new Sims4 comes out, So I'm hoping that keeps me busy/entertained for a while. Other then that I plan on getting a membership to the gym after I'm well enough, I wonder what life must be like without food being the focus 24hrs a day. I feel like I'm going to learn a lot about myself and life in general without my crutch in the way.

Just an observation, But 10 laxatives seems a bit excessive.. Just relax and try to think about all the positives that will come from surgery, think about next summer and how much happier you'll be with yourself for making this decision. My surgery isn't until September, But I definitely have day's where I second guess my decision.

@@LadyPullings I didn't pick my date, that was a date I was given the day of my consultation appointment with my surgeon. It doesn't always work that way from what I understand, But that's how it is for me.

@BorntoDive Thanks! Going to try, hopefully all the rain we've been having here clears up soon. @@InfiniteButterfly Yeah it's a pain in the butt to have to order from them online, if you don't like it you can't just return it to the store.. It's been hit or miss but I've found a few nice pieces through trial and error. See you all in a few weeks!

I have my surgery September 8th outpatient procedure, and I took off till September 17th (the following Wednesday). Seeing as I only work 3 day's a week caring for one child (plus my own) in home I should be fine. The only thing I can see giving me issue is the little boy I watch is none verbal autistic and I get him off the bus, getting him into the carseat can sometimes be an issue.

@@SherB Aw, Sorry to hear that you're daughter is having such a hard time with this. I wish I could give you an answer on how to make things easier for her, but I don't know as if there is one. But I can give my love and support, after surgery things will get better and she'll realize you're alright. I made the decision not to tell my daughter, she's 4 and I don't really think she'll really grasp the concept so were sending her down for vacation a week at her Nanas.

@Haddockeyes Guess Jeans!? Aren't those from the 90s lol. I thought my American Eagle jeans from 2004 were bad.

@@LovetoDive My mom always said she got a trick instead of a treat when it came to me lol. I get size 20s online of course, Old Navy use to have a decent plus size section many years ago but little by little it disappeared from existence.