Elaraye

I'm rith there with you! Sleeved on 9/15 and won't hop on a scale till my post-op appt 10/1. One reason - I've never found two scales that were the same. I wanna do my first post-op weigh in on the same scale I did my final pre-op weigh in. Then my next weigh-in will be when I return to work (i work in a hospital) and will do my monthly weigh-ins on the same scale every time. Maybe weekly...but as of right now, I'm set on the 15th of every month:).

I'm rith there with you! Sleeved on 9/15 and won't hop on a scale till my post-op appt 10/1. One reason - I've never found two scales that were the same. I wanna do my first post-op weigh in on the same scale I did my final pre-op weigh in. Then my next weigh-in will be when I return to work (i work in a hospital) and will do my monthly weigh-ins on the same scale every time. Maybe weekly...but as of right now, I'm set on the 15th of every month:).

A friend I work with was sleeved in the end of April 2014. She weighs herself every day. I was sleeved September 10th, and have decided to wait until my first follow up appointment (October 2nd) to find out what my weight is now. I feel as though I have enough on my "plate" with trying to get all my Proteins, RX & liquids down, along with adding in walking. Am I crazy to not stress about checking the scale?

The first pic was pre surgery I weighed about 287, the second pic I was about 230. I am now 204, once I get under 200, I will update the pic! Today marks my 8 months post op!

Yeah, Day Two wasn't great for me either.
But ... it's only Day Two, so it probably never was gonna be good for many people.
Good news ... tomorrow is Day Three. And then Day Four.
One day at a time.

I'm still happily FREAKED out about tomorrow (9/15)! I'm checking in at 10:30 for a 12:30 surgery.
Anyone tweeting their journey? I started Friday...let's follow each other:). @elaraye
Blessings to all!

I'm all checked-in and ready to take a "nap" (around 12:30'ish) and dream I'm in Oahu! Thank God I woke up this morning excited and not scared! I'm beyond ready!
(Twitter: @elaraye)

I just arrived at the hospital. I have checked in, waiting to be called back, my daughter just sent me an I love you and she will be on the road in a little bit. My God mother is by my side all is well

I'm still happily FREAKED out about tomorrow (9/15)! I'm checking in at 10:30 for a 12:30 surgery.
Anyone tweeting their journey? I started Friday...let's follow each other:). @elaraye
Blessings to all!

i prefer homemade chicken broth over store-bought. i season it the way i like it.
and i learned today that my tastebuds do NOT like store-bought beef broth! Yuck!

Let me elaborate a little....
I'm getting sleeved Monday, 9/15! Clear liquids start today.
STATS:
5'3", 35 y/o widowed mama
HW: 310
SW: 254
CW: 244.9
GW: 135
Feeling happily FREAKED-OUT! lol
#TempleReconstruction

I'm getting sleeved Monday, 9/15!
#HappilyFREAKEDOUT lol

I'm getting sleeved Monday, 9/15!
#HappilyFREAKEDOUT lol

i prefer homemade chicken broth over store-bought. i season it the way i like it.
and i learned today that my tastebuds do NOT like store-bought beef broth! Yuck!

I'm all set for tomorrow too! broth had been my lifesaver yesterday and today! I'll be checking in at 10:30 and surgery's at 12:30. If you're on Twitter, follow my journey @elaraye. I started tweeting yesterday:). Blessings to you...

@@lishen i had my preop on Wednesday, and my surgery is Monday. my instructions are Clear Liquids two days prior. best of luck to you.

Let me elaborate a little....
I'm getting sleeved Monday, 9/15! Clear liquids start today.
STATS:
5'3", 35 y/o widowed mama
HW: 310
SW: 254
CW: 244.9
GW: 135
Feeling happily FREAKED-OUT! lol
#TempleReconstruction

Tomorrow I start my 2-day pre-op clear liquid diet. My #VSG is set for Monday and I'm happily freaked-out! ????????????#TempleReconstruction
I started to tweet my journey today, so if you're on Twitter please find me - @elaraye. I'd LOVE feedback and just to get to know folks on the same journey.
Blessings to all!
35 years old
5'3"
HW: 310
SW: 254
CW: 244.9
GW: 135

I'm getting sleeved Monday, 9/15!
#HappilyFREAKEDOUT lol

I'm getting sleeved Monday, 9/15!
#HappilyFREAKEDOUT lol

I'm in! My surgery date is September 15.

9/15 here! Sooooooo happily freaked out! LoL Blessings to all:).

Just as a warning...the non-whey Proteins tend to have more " texture " than whey isolate. A little clumpier and some ( especially the Garden of Life) actually settle out and need to be shaken or stirred when drinking. This is because they are more " whole food" based and don't dissolve completely. I just use a Blender Bottle with a sippy top and shake it as I'm drinking.
Jay Robb offers individual samples, so you can try them out before buying a whole jug. They were actually my least favorite as far as flavor goes, but they did mix the best. I found individual packets of the Garden of Life Raw Fit and Raw Protein products in my local health food store. As for spirutein, I just went for it and purchased a whole jar of the banana flavor and really liked it. I guess I'd just try and find all the ones you can that offer smaller samples to try and go from there.

9/15 here! Sooooooo happily freaked out! LoL Blessings to all:).

9/15 here! Sooooooo happily freaked out! LoL Blessings to all:).