soon2besleeved

Hi I started pre- op Thursday night after preop appt I had that day at 3... I'm doing okay so far drinking Water crystal light broth I'm allowed 2 light yogurts a day 3 Protein Shakes a day also sugar free Jello so I'm trying to stay focused next weekend I'll be on the countdown since surgery for me is 3/3 .... Good luck too you we are on our way too soon be sleeved

Thanks, & God bless
To the bariatric community!
I lost: 145pounds
But gained a life,
beyond my wildest dreams. Truly, engaged three years ago today! Happily married 2 years ago; and my marriage keeps getting stronger. My husband calls me his princess, and I'm actually starting to believe it. I love spin class & curves.my love life is making me feel like im still in high school (younger).I beleive this community has helped me reach beyond my wildest dreams. I love the recipes. Inspiration to get the Tummy Tuck & breast lift, etc. I feel like my higher power (god), keeps supporting my deliverance, from "food hell", to "loving: self". I love the results, that match my efforts in my weight loss program (a meal at a time).
Thanks again freinds,
Laura in love♡♡

Hey guys! Here is some of my progress shots and I'm 6 days post op- I know silly- but baby steps and feeling great- be proud of the changes you are making and post some- mine is 3 pics:
1.(left) First day of 2 week pre op diet
2.(middle) last day of 2 week pre op diet
3.(right) 6 day post op- feeling great!
Lost a total of 14 kg -Australian weight measurement (30.13lb?)
Think positive and keep up the great work and support! Xxx Kristy

So 14 days of liquid pre-op done, now surgery tomorrow. I actually found the liquid diet pretty easy, which was a surprise to me. I am both anxious and nervous but ready to begin the next leg of this journey.

I have struggled with my weight since I gave birth to my two boys. I gained 90 pounds and have never lost it. That was 16 years ago. Just added year by year. I was diagnosed with cancer the same year my mom died of cancer a year after birth of kids. It was difficult year. My husband also had a heart attack. More than 1 person should have to deal with in such a short time. It took me years to recover but It has been 14 years cancer free and it's finally time to work on me and my weight. I have tried many many many times to lose. It's hasnt worked. I'm the heaviest I have ever been. I have so many health problems because of my weight. I feel old and im only 43 years young. I want to live again not just exist. I started on this WLS journey in October and I was just approved by insurance today!!!! I will be sleeved in March. I can't wait to use this tool to help me be me!!!

Thank god for my nutri bullet shakes are super smooth I'm on Bariatric Advantage strawberry flavor. I'm hanging in there telling myself this isn't forever I will eat again.

Awesome! I ate some sugar free strawberry Jello like it owed me money today! Also, I went to a baby shower with tons of southern cooking type food and couldn't think about anything but gorging myself. But I just kept drinking my shake I brought with me. We can do this! It IS getting better day by day. Good luck to everyone on their upcoming WLS!

Hi I started pre- op Thursday night after preop appt I had that day at 3... I'm doing okay so far drinking Water crystal light broth I'm allowed 2 light yogurts a day 3 Protein Shakes a day also sugar free Jello so I'm trying to stay focused next weekend I'll be on the countdown since surgery for me is 3/3 .... Good luck too you we are on our way too soon be sleeved

I wish I had gotten an immersion blender before I started the pre-diet. It sure make whipping up a Protein shake fast and lump free with minimum cleanup.
Good luck! You can do it!

It's really not too hard after the first three days, stay busy and they will pass by quickly!

Getting ready to get everyone up so they can get ready and out the door. Headed to drop kiddos off with my parents, then off to check in for my sleeve! I can't believe the day has finally arrived! Cannot wait to see you all on the Loser's Bench!! Much love to all!

Newbie here . . .
I met with my PCP on Tuesday to have the very difficult discussion about deciding to try to have sleeve surgery. My mind was already made up because I'd attended the initial seminar, met with surgeon and started nutrition classes. However, the PCP needed to write my letter of medical necessity. I was fearful of meeting with her since she's not overweight, nor has she ever been a big proponent of any sort of weight loss aid (other than diet/exercise). When I did meet with her Tuesday, I was very open to hear her concerns but informed her that this should be my decision and although I appreciate her professional opinion, this is something that I've thought long and hard about. I told her that I wanted this new lease on life and that this would not be a quick fix for me. I am happy to report that she did agree to write the letter and to my surprise . . . her office called yesterday to tell me that the letter was ready and that I could pick it up or they could fax it. Fax it? Um, no . . . I'll pick it up. Thank you very much!!! I sat in my car, read the letter and then called my husband crying. I felt like I just won the lottery! May seem silly to some but I was afraid that getting her to write the letter would Never happen. So excited.

@@heav85
My husband told me it feels threatening to have you're partner go though a physical transformation. It does make him insecure and question's if he is enough. i understand and I'm doing what I can to make him feel better about the situation.
BUT....It still bothers me that there is so much importance put on you're appearance when you are thin. Is it me or is it insulting that significant other's think now that we are smaller we might have an affair. I guess larger people never have affair's? (WTF) It's only weight loss. I still have the same love for my husband. I'm just in a smaller package.

Hey!
I just had my SLEVE done, 3 day post op now- before having it done my fiancé and myself talked a lot about it- my phyc had asked me if my partner asked if I would leave once I was skinny- apparently it's a normal reaction- as they think that's why your doing it- just express that it is a normal reaction - and going through the life style change together will only bring you closer x

My husband is afraid that I will change and stop loving him when I lose weight. Idk what to tell him to make him believe that I'm never going to stop loving him. He said he's going to miss my chunkyness and that he feel in love with me heavy and married me heavy. Said he's also afraid ill meet a rich good looking guy and leave him. but he wants me to do this for me because I want it so badly. I want to be healthy and be able to go into a store and buy clothes. We will.be able to get out and enjoy our lives together and have better sex. Lol

My surgery is scheduled for March 3, 2015. I've been struggling with a bad hip and herniated discs for the past few months and am looking forward to some pain relief when I m not carrying so much extra weight.

Thank you @@soon2besleeved i will try them

I started phase 1 of my pre-op diet. I add a Protein shake in for Breakfast and snack. The biggest thing I noticed is I miss a hot meal for Breakfast. The shakes taste fine...I like the chocolate, vanilla and orange flavors the best. When I move into phase 3, I will be on shakes with just a little veggies. I know why they want me to go through this way of eating...to get me ready for post surgery diet but I have to admit, it will be hard. I'll miss chewing. Believe it or not. I'm just trying to keep in mind that it won't be forever...it may feel like it at the time but it will be over soon. I hope we all keep in touch after the surgery. I think it will help give us the will to power through! Best wishes everyone!

My daughter turns 21 tomorrow and up this point, it has been all about her. So, I decided 2015 was going to be all about ME! I'm scheduled for March 3, 2015!!!

I'm March 18th. Good luck everyone. Hope you all will post after surgery and let us know how it went.

March 3rd here :-)

Yeyyyy everyone!!! Well mine is on march 11th, I have preop testing February 26. I'm so excited it's getting close. I've been waiting forrrrrrever!!!!!! Good luck everyone!!! We will be on losers bench before you know it!

It was a little hard but not near as hard as I expected, the 2 day caffeine withdraw headache finally went away which helps. I know the weekend will be harder when I am less busy. 13 days to go............I think I can, I think I can!

I begin on Friday. My Dr is only having me so do 2 days of soft diet and two days of clear liquid.

Mine begins today... I took some before pictures just to keep my eye on the prize. Those pictures are enough to stop me from cheating...lol. We can do this!!!!