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YESSSSS!! It's challenging. I bought un flavored protein and add it to the broth. Really helps! Tad of lemon in my water helps me drink it easier. And just stay BUSY. window shop for "Someday clothes." I find if I'm idle I just want to snack and feel annoyed and down.

I will be two weeks post op and hopefully attend!

Anyone struggling with water intake? It's def my hardest battle!! Water in large amount makes me nauseous. THE CURE??? Lemon juice!! Add a few drops ( or several! ) to your water bottle. It's refreshing and way more enjoyable to drink, without costing you calories. I'm also not a fan of artificial sweeteners...I've been downing water really well and feel great afterward. Thought I'd share. ????

Yay!! It's been so great to keep up with your experience down there. My surgery is coming up so fast! Really giving me peace of mind to read your posts. Excited about the drain news. I was dreading that part. Wishing your daughters, great recovery and awesome results!

I have surgery on a Friday too ( jan 9th) my return flights are booked for the following Monday afternoon. ( 12th) Happy to let you know how it goes! However, I fly home to Seattle - only 2 1/2hr direct flight.

This pre op is so hard!! So proud of your loss!!! Thanks for keeping us all motivated to keep pushing!

Dec 19!!?? Did you have the three week prep op? Love to hear what you have done with 18lbs loss!! So great! Congrats!

We have the same date!!! Same surgeon see you there!

I feel very confident with dr Ortiz. Heard endless good things. It's just a huge life change! But I'm positive and excited for the future!

Thanks for the update! Always so reassuring to be hearing success stories! My surgery is exactly a month from today! Im "enjoying" my pre op liquids as I type. Lol

I agree about the shakes being culprit! Listerine is a great idea. Thx! Water is so tough for me in large amounts. Always been a weakness. Working on that!

Ok. Thank you SO much for that info! Do you take a pill form of biotin?

Do you take more than the multi? Trying to research affordable vitamins! Just don't wanna miss anything.

Do you take more than the multi? Trying to research affordable vitamins! Just don't wanna miss anything.

Steadily moving towards total change. Rumbling tummy for sure and bad breath! Yuck. Thank goodness gum is still ok. Standing on the scale in the morning, ( weekly weigh in.) hate it but need the reminder and encouragement to keep pushing towards pre op goals! One month until surgery!

Congrats!!! Welcome to the January group!

You're inspiring!! Great work!!

Anyone care to share the 411 on coffee, post op for occ patients? Every surgeon is so different...

Bummer!! Better not to risk it though!

I will! We leave the 12th but maybe our paths with cross?? Good luck with pre op.

I'm a January 9th sleever!! Pre op starts tomorrow - I do Adkins until dec 19th then full liquids and greens until surgery. So ready!!

We just got my daughters ( non expedited.) and had it back within three weeks. I think you'll be ok! They require your travel dates on the application to let them know when you need it.

Let remember to be very GOOD about our vitamins and water!!! It's so important to give our bodies what it NEEDS pre op!

We are sleeve buddies! I'm a jan 9th sleever too! ❤️

I can't agree more! Baby steps count too.