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I love this board !!! We are all so awesome

Peek, I loved your funny about the angry tummy. ! You're a funny girl

Kathy !! You got this. I"m excited or you !! Now i know what it's like on the other side Amy !! ::: applause ::: WTG !!!!!!! So stinking proud of you !! Loverly - All I want is water.. I couldn't even stomach the sweetness of Jello. Even lemon jello. Any fruity for me is out. Except this Protein Drink. It's so disgusting, but it has 42 grams of Protein. So I do it here and there. But yeah, Water has become my best friend ! So my plan is to do 30cc of clear liquid every 15 minutes. so I set my alarm, start drinking my water or that nasty protein drink, and just keep doing it. I have to do this with full liquids for three weeks. But I got it. Hubby and I are about to go take a walk to the end of the street and back. Gotta keep moving ! AMY - excited for you ! You will do fine !!!

What about your personality? I just sit here. No TV, not really wanting to be on the computer. I don't talk much right now. It's odd

Thanks Lady One thing that is so weird is how much my stomach growls !!

I"m home. And yes Peek, I did get two things for nausea. What was happening is I would walk, and the gas bubble would make me sick. But I've kept everything down and did 4 laps of the 3rd floor. So I'm good to go Thank you everyone for the support. You pioneers were amazing in giving us details ! HUGS to those who are going to be sleeved .. you got this ! No fears !!

Hey folks First post since being sleeve. Surgery was a success. I was up walking around a lot. Yet I'm still nauseated and throwing up, so they are making stay another night. Just wanted to touch bases with you Hugs to everyone.. can't believe it's done and over with !!

haha. I got them at Bed Bath and Beyond. I've never seen the little ones before. It was perfect ! Especially since it can hold hot liquids. I can have my morning coffee

Leslie, I went to Brooklyn, Elementary in NE Connecticut from age 5 to 10

So I'm a HUGE fan of Tervis cups !! So here's a pic ... The large size is my normal pre op Tervis Size. The medium I got for my post op op Water. And my little itty bitty tervis cup for my liquid foods for the next three weeks. So cute !! Oh, and please don't hate the Cowboys fan. It's just football.. and I was a fan since I was 5 HUGS everyone

@@Peekboo I'm so proud of you and happy you're feeling great !!! That's awesome !

@@Lesile65 LOL.. I hear you.. ALL OVER THE MAP ! I can't even focus. What part of CT are you in?

Susan ! YES ! I have to do the same wash tonight and tomorrow. I was told not to touch my animals.. good luck with that ! I have 4 cats and 2 dogs. And one of the cats sleeps on my head. But I'll wash tomorrow as well and not touch the animals when I leave. Woah, 7 am? You're early ! That's good, get it done and over with ! I have to be there at 9 with a 11am surgery. How am I doing? HA I'm a complete freaking mess today. Teary eyed, then laughing.. I"m all over the map. I'm assuming it's normal to be a little extreme before surgery. I going to go get my toes done, buy a few more soft clothing, pack, and wash the sheets. I"m going to message your my phone # and name if you want to chat HUGS !

October 14th Sleevers Tomorrow is our day ! The start of our new and final journey of becoming healthy !! We have so much support here, and I know that each and everyone of us will do great ! Post as soon as you feel comfortable and let us know how it's going. I know my techy self and I am planning to have my laptop and iPad lol. BIG BIG HUGS !!! @@Marielbx @@lovelytrl @@shmeyers @@Angie413 @@fosho1976 @@jab315 @@Kpar909956 @Leslie65 @@cantwait2014 @@KarenF1972

Hi Everyone ! Sorry for the delay on posting. I've been so damn busy. I'm a graphic designer and used to do dock dogs with my dog. Well the world championship of dock dogs (where the dogs run off the dock and jump into the water) is in a couple of weeks and I'm making trading cards (baseball type cards) for those going to worlds. Yesterday I cooked 5 meals that freeze well for my husband. Make sure he's set for awhile. I know I"ll have to cook for him soon, or he'll have to learn to cook.. but I don't want to worry about it this week or next. Tomorrow is my day. I would be lying if I said I wasn't emotional today. I"m teary eyed yet laughing at stupid stuff lol. I'm trying to stay busy with laundry, cleaning the pantry, buying a juicer, getting my toes done. and a few errands. Plus I have an amazing friend on FB who is teasing me about tomorrow and having fun. If you ever saw the Seinfeld episode about the Junior Mints and Surgery.. he says he has clearance to go watch my surgery tomorrow and bringing in Jr Mints. If you have never watched it, just google and watch. Hilarious ! So I told you guys I went online and requested samples from all the places in my links. I have gotten 4 of them back with some great samples !!! Also, if you go into fitness stores or stores that sell Protein, and ask for samples, they might give you some ! I'm going to write a message to the Oct 14th sleevers. I wasn't sure if I was going to do that, because I like to make everyone feel supportive (obviously from my posts lol). So please don't think I don't appreciate everyone! I'm just nervous and need to talk to the 14thers LOL. HUGS and Good Vibes everyone !!! Amy - thank you for being so supportive and giving us advice ! We appreciate the updates ! Mona - Us as women tend to thing we need to be these perfect beings. Our husbands love us for who we are and all the imperfections. I’m glad he’s there with you for the support. Realize you are beautiful with or without the surgery ! Jstrong - I’m tomorrow as well and you hit the nail on the head with the excitement and extreme nervousness. We will get through this together !! Lindalue - I know I”m late on getting to the topic if your family. This is YOUR life. It’s time to be selfish and do what is right for YOU. You have TONS of support and once they see you happy, they will come around A BIG BIG HUG to you !!! Loverly - I can’t believe it’s tomorrow !!!!!!!!!! Susan - It’s tomorrow !! How you doing?? did you go shopping and get more stuff? Kimberly - Good luck today and let us know how you’re doing ! Tardis - Congrats on the weightloss. Oh isopur ! Just bought some of that. Thanks ! And even thought I don’t have surgery until tomorrow, I can see how you would feel alone. It’s a whole new world ! Mybestlife - have everyone and anyone there !!! More support the better Kathy - This ninja is cool !! I haven’t used it yet, but man, it’s neat ! Nikky - Congrats !!! So proud of you ! 4everchanged - how are you feeling? Congrats on being sleeved ! Kitkat - Congrats on your date ! I’ll add you to the list. Welcome !!! Trisey - my friend who had the sleeve done a year ago said she didn’t have to, but did and she wait it helped her sleep. It helps keeps everything in side nice and snug and not moving around as much. CJ - this is a great tool for us. I feel if we know what our weakness is, to put provisions in place so we don’t fail. Like I know I”m a grazer. I’ll have to set a timer, and stick to that for meals. We got this !!!!!! Twin - How you doing?? Have you done a check in yet ? Jenn - Congrats on getting sleeved, let us know how your’e doing and keep us updated !!

Hey Everyone. I'll catch up on posts in a little bit ! Today I went and got most of my supplies. Even got a Ninja Blender. I feel I'm set for anything. Next on my list is to get a juicer. That I will do this weekend Here's the pics.

Hey everyone !! If you find any great links to recipes, please let me know !! I have stuff to do (imagine that lol), and I haven't had time to really research like I want to. Amy had the best saying ever..... WE GOT THIS Leslie - My October 14th Sleeve Buddy ! I will absolutely add you to the list. Welcome !!! I personally think that the sleeve is so much better than the band. We will all make sure we make it successful for us ! Where in CT are you from ?…….. OMG I just read your post about your chiroasshole ! Sorry to be rude, but geez, what an idiot. I am SOOOOO PROUD OF YOU for standing up and tell him. Damn it, you are doing this for you. Screw everyone else and their opinions !!! This is YOUR life. Do not cry…. I’ll give you my phone# and you can call me . BIG BIG GIANT HUG !!!! Curleycurvyfit - Welcome ! Can’t wait for you to get that surgery date. Keep us posted on the endoscopy and the psych Nervous ? Delta Dawn - no problem on the list. If you come by something I should add, let me know. Awesome job staying organized with your notebook ! ….. ps… I love the “You must have a great chiropractor because you have a fine backbone” Amy - thanks for telling us about the sponge. I keep hearing that’s the worse part. You doing okay? Susan - eeeeeek… our time is near !! How you doing? Nervous, excited? VSG - You are saving your life, and you’re doing this for you ! It’s normal to feel nervous, but as Amy said it.. “You got this” ! Love the seats at Verizon Center. Mine is either Horseback Riding, Zip Line, or Sky Diving. Jessi (is it okay I call you that) - Awww, I love your first goal ! It’s funny you mention not caring about eating the food. I”ve been thinking about TG too., and your’e right ! It’s not important ! Imagine that ! We are starting to switch our minds and focusing on us and our bodies ! WTG ! I hoe you have the best TG Ever ! btw.. I’m a desert rat. Grew up in Phoenix Meonthelist - Congrats on your sleeve ! Glad you checked in. Glad things are starting to get better ! So the tiredness is as bad as they say it is? What are able to accomplish? Or is it just hanging around the house watching TV and the computer? Also, in my book there’s a recipe for double milk, which is a cup of skim milk and a packet of powder milk, (double protein), cook some broccoli or carrots, blend them with them with the milk, and make a nice cream soup. Strain any pieces out of it. Also Ms Dashes for different flavors Maybe that will help. I’ll look for more recipes ! Thanks again for the update !!! HUGS! Swedy - Welcome. I’ll add you to the list ! Lisa - Thanks for sharing your information and being there !!!! Linda - Congrats on your surgery date !!!!!! I’m the same !! I don’t have to do a pre op diet either. I kind of feel guilty I don’t. Do you feel that way ? Brian - Check the list. I saw a couple ! llmccay1 - Congrats on your surgery date and welcome !! Love your enthusiasm

You're sweet Gennie ! That's good ! My bariatric coordinator told me yesterday to try as many different types of Vitamins. Exactly what they said to you. Tastes are funky lol. Even just a change of flavor might do it

Since I can only have 5 links in my signature, I'm creating this post to post all the links I find. If you have a link you think is helpful, let me know ! I'll add it List of October Surgeries List of Abbreviations List of shakes List of what you need at the hospital Bariatric Dos and Don'ts List of places to get Free Samples

Okay, I"m all caught up on this board ! So many great stories , so many of us still anxious, and all the awesome people having their surgery at the end of Oct doing the awesome pre op diet. :: round of applause for all of us ::: For me.. I have been busy ! Surgeons appointment, Pre Op appointment. And yesterday I met with my bariatric coordinator at the hospital.. This lady is a such a life line! We went over the first two phases in detail, with recipes, exercises. Also what is going to happen pre op, during op, and post op. She has already called me today to see if I'm out and about doing my shopping list for my surgery. I wish I would have known I was going to get "a lady". Until a few days ago I thought I was on my own. So I was trying to figure everything out myself. QUESTIONS 1) How are your spouses doing with this? Are they supportive? Oblivious? There but not there? 2) To those who have had surgery. I hear how bad the thirst is? Is it really that bad? 3) is there anything you wish you would have brought to the hospital that you didn't? SUGGESTIONS? I talked with my bariatric coordinator and she said to go around to all the different stores and buy single servings of the Protein shakes/powders. Here in texas we have HEB and Kroger. They have their individual brands. Just buy one to see if you like it. I thought that was a good idea ! Also the samples from online places. Does everyone have a list of how to maximize your protein intake with double milk recipes and stuff like that? If not, I can share out of my book To those who are having surgery today ! Good lucky ! Let us know how you're doing ! Those who recently had surgery, Keep on walking !!!!! To those who began pre op diet - YOU GOT THIS ! and of course our pioneers .. thanks for keeping us updated and you're seeing the results you want Have a great day everyone ! lovelytrl - I have been thinking of doing a you tube channel all about the surgery. I’ll let you know if I do Dana - I am sooooooo proud of you for getting up and walking !!!!!! Trisey - hope the gas pains go away! LOL @ mad sit-ups. I like that. Did you get a book or anything about all the bagillion ways to get your Proteins in? There’s a thing called double milk.. which has double the protein. If you need more information, let me know! I’ll see what I can find for you !! Tardis - Congrats on your blood pressure !!!! Gennie - Oh Gennie, have you tried different Vitamins? Peekaboo - Congratulations !!! How did the test go and are you up and walking ? Williams - Congrats on your sleeve !! Let us know how you are doing as soon as possible ! Jessiquoi- relax.. you’re going through sooo much mentally ! I really am starting to believe we lose our mind while we get closer to surgery date. I’m convinced my husband doesn’t love me right now haha.. which I know is not true ! You’ll have a good birthday Friday ! And the surgery date will come. You go it this. Relax Amy - Congrats !!!! Are you up and walking? Spelmanite - Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!! I’m so proud of you !!! Sleeveme - Congrats on being home. Keep walking !!! Brian - I’m adding you to the list !!! fathoms - congrats on sticking with the pre op diet ! That’s awesome !!! Lin - how are you doing? Nikky - how are you doing? VSG - How’s that pre op diet going? cantwait2014 - Welcome ! Same surgery date as me KarenF1972 - You're listed as the 14th ! Now we are surgery buddies !!!! How’s that pre op diet going? abetterbrandi, Layknee, Kimberly_R, Fireweed, cjenkins74, Williams3909, downsizingdebs , cantwait2014 - all of you have been added to the list ! Welcome !!

October Sleevers Here's a link to places to get free samples ! Some I just emailed, some I and to fill out the contact form. Can never hurt to try http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/261167-list-of-bariatric-nutritional-companies-offering-free-samples/ I will put this link in my signature !

Okay you awesome Oct. Sleevers. I kind of skimmed this thread. Been so busy ! Today was an eye doctor appointment, my last appointment with the surgeon before the 14th, went to the facility to do my pre op stuff, and out with friends. Left the house at 2pm and got home at 9.. I have an appointment to go over my bariatric notebook with a bariatric coordinator tomorrow. So in the afternoon I'll catch up with everyone !! WTG on the great weight loss Geenie ... whoever said they were feeling sad about how everything is going to change.. It's common to feel that way ! And most people say you can go back to pretty much normal life, except in smaller quantities so you're not missing out. We are doing this for US .. this is our lives ! We are in control ! This is OUR time to live our lives happy and successful lives! We got this ! will catch up tomorrow Good luck to those tomorrow.. I know LOTS had surgery today... let us know how you're doing. Congrats to the great news on our pioneers who are now going in for first checkups. <3 this board ! XOXOXOXOXOXO to all !!!

@@nikkydizzle Congratulations sweetheart !!!! How are you doing with the drinking? Any problems? How's the gas pain? Do you "feel" different? Take it easy and recovery HUGS ! manibeaux - Congrats on your date. How long are you supposed to be in the hospital in Mexico ? Kathy812 - my pleasure. I was getting lose on people's dates and what kind of Protein drinks.. so much stuff going through my head trying to get ready for this. And guess what? We are another day closer !!!

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