Dana825

Yes the caffeine, it was difficult. I had to slowly decrease my intake because I was getting headaches but didn't realize my headaches were a result of it until I met with my NUT. I didn't realize I was drinking so much coffee while at work. I'm with you, we've come to far now to mess up. Six meals through out the day will be a huge challenge for me when I return to work. We can do it though!! Stay in touch and I'll do the same. We're almost there !!

I just spoke with my surgeon and he told me to just keep doing what I am doing and that he is not worried at all. He told me that he is proud of the changes I have made and knows that it will pay off.
It makes me feel a little better.

Got my approval today and scheduled surgery for October 10. October sleever! Yay! I am so psyched.
Anybody else getting sleeved around then?

There is a plethora of ideas out there.
I found a lot on Pintrest from exercises, lotions, body wraps, exfoliating and more.

October 8th... liquid diet starts tomorrow!!!!!! Excited

12 Days remaining October 7th sleevers!!! Wow, who's excited lol!

That's awesome, wondering how many pounds I will lose. I'm not going to weigh myself until next Tuesday. I can lose 30 lbs. and still proceed with surgery, that would be so excellent . I'm very happy our time is approaching.

12 Days remaining October 7th sleevers!!! Wow, who's excited lol!

12 Days remaining October 7th sleevers!!! Wow, who's excited lol!

I started my pre-op diet as well (low carb diet). Two weeks remaining, my excitement continues to build daily. I'm so ready for October 7th!

Sleeved this morning at 8am. So far so good!!

Today at 11:15 am I went into the OR. I really don't feel that bad other than the gas pain, but they have been pretty regular with the pain meds. I have managed 2 walks already, but I'm going to rest the rest of evening. So glad to be a loser!

My surgery is tomorrow bit##es!!! Woohoo!

@@waitingtoexhale,
I hate to be the one to say what I'm pretty sure you're already thinking (and if you're not, maybe you should). Are you ready for the surgery? I haven't had it yet myself, and to be honest I haven't done a lot of dieting or healthy eating for that matter in the last few months of planning for the surgery. But I'm 8 weeks away from it now and I just received my insurance approval a few days ago. It's like it's finally real for me now that I've been approved. I know it's time to get serious because the complications from not following the directions are endless. If you can't handle a few days of strict requirements, how are you going to handle an entire lifetime of changes? Sorry, I'm really not trying to lecture (especially since I'm pre-op myself), I just think sometimes we need a little kick in the butt to make us see the whole picture. The amount of food they recommend for you now is more than you'll have in a day post-op. Can you handle that? And the point of the surgery is to take control of yourself and your life and not let food control you anymore. Can you take that control or will you continue to be controlled by the food surrounding you? I hope everything works out for you and I wish you the best of luck if you have the surgery.

I started my pre-op diet as well (low carb diet). Two weeks remaining, my excitement continues to build daily. I'm so ready for October 7th!

I started my pre-op diet as well (low carb diet). Two weeks remaining, my excitement continues to build daily. I'm so ready for October 7th!

Im here in the waiting room waiting to be called back for pre op. Omg in a few hours I will start this new journey. Kinda scared n so Damn hungry. Lol

I'm new to this site, but looking forward to connecting & learning & supporting! My surgery will be October 7th.

Took my last lab test and got my surgery date today....October 7th! So excited for all of us!

Hi, I'm scheduled for October 7th. I'm from Greenville, NC. Best wishes to everyone!

Hey everyone, I'm counting down the days , I have 16 days until surgery. Starting my 2 week pre-op diet on Tuesday, September 23rd. My surgeon wants me on a low carb diet. I am choosing to substitute 2 meals with Premier Protein shakes. I'm looking forward to getting myself prepared for surgery!
I'm going to plan my meals tonight to avoid repeating the same meals.

Hey everyone, I'm counting down the days , I have 16 days until surgery. Starting my 2 week pre-op diet on Tuesday, September 23rd. My surgeon wants me on a low carb diet. I am choosing to substitute 2 meals with Premier Protein shakes. I'm looking forward to getting myself prepared for surgery!
I'm going to plan my meals tonight to avoid repeating the same meals.

I'm also October 7th, I'm from Greenville Nc . Congratulations!

Im currently taking Centrum and they are pretty good. My surgeon think they were as well. I'm not looking forward to those chewable bariatric vitamins. I've been sampling them over the past 2 weeks. So I've decided to get the crystal Multivitamin and Calcium. I don't think anyone offers the Iron and B 12 in crystal form . Good luck on your journey!

The first picture was taken at my heaviest ,335lbs, in January and the second was taken 2 weeks ago weighing in at 247lbs

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