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The 14 Days of Pre-Op - A Poem
greatestnameever posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
On the first day of pre-op my diet gave to me... A promise of a new life sleeved! On the second day of pre-op my diet gave to me... Two massive headaches, and A promise of a new life sleeved! On the third day of pre-op my diet gave to me... Three bouts of nausea, Two massive headaches, and A promise of a new life sleeved! ...more to come as the diet continues. Still motivated, just wanted to let off a little steam. :-) If you have any to add, feel free! -
The 14 Days of Pre-Op - A Poem
greatestnameever replied to greatestnameever's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Nine stalks of celery, Eight hundred calories, Seven full days left, Six poops a day, Fiiiiiiive protein shakes! Four longish naps, Three bouts of nausea, Two massive headaches, and A promise of a new life sleeved! -
The 14 Days of Pre-Op - A Poem
greatestnameever replied to greatestnameever's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Eight hundred calories, Seven full days left, Six poops a day, Fiiiiiiive protein shakes! Four longish naps, Three bouts of nausea, Two massive headaches, and A promise of a new life sleeved! -
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome & Sleeve
greatestnameever replied to MSanti's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
PCOS here, too! I've lost like 10 lbs this week (pre-op diet) which I'm assuming was mostly water weight, but I'm happy people have positive longer-term results with the sleeve. -
January 26, 2015
greatestnameever replied to Penny C's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just finished my 6th day of the diet and feeling surprisingly good. Soup is really helping. Today I'm under 600 cals and I'm not hungry, but I am sleeping a lot more. Down 10 lbs! -
New York Sleevers
greatestnameever replied to richieoneal411@gmail.com's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm an NYC gal! Sounds great! -
The 14 Days of Pre-Op - A Poem
greatestnameever replied to greatestnameever's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Seven full days left, Six poops a day, Fiiiiiiive protein shakes! Four longish naps, Three bouts of nausea, Two massive headaches, and A promise of a new life sleeved! -
Calling January Sleever????
greatestnameever replied to time for june's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Down 10 pounds in 5 days on my pre-op diet, which is both exciting and worrisome. My anxiety is too strong to just be happy with it! :-/ -
The 14 Days of Pre-Op - A Poem
greatestnameever replied to greatestnameever's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Six poops a day, Fiiiiiiive protein shakes! Four longish naps, Three bouts of nausea, Two massive headaches, and A promise of a new life sleeved! -
The 14 Days of Pre-Op - A Poem
greatestnameever replied to greatestnameever's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Fiiiiiiive protein shakes! Four longish naps, Three bouts of nausea, Two massive headaches, and A promise of a new life sleeved! -
The 14 Days of Pre-Op - A Poem
greatestnameever replied to greatestnameever's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Four longish naps, Three bouts of nausea, Two massive headaches, and A promise of a new life sleeved! -
Who has had an EGD?
greatestnameever replied to 2NewBeginningsxoxo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just had mine today! The doctor said everything "looked good" - I always feel weird when they say that right after. -
January 26, 2015
greatestnameever replied to Penny C's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Day 1 of pre-op diet, the hunger is really bad and keeping me awake. Any suggestions? -
Who is scared to give up food?
greatestnameever replied to smile121's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The way I see it, if I do eat something that's not ideal after surgery, it also isn't that much food anyway. When I eat poorly now, it's SO MUCH, you know? But post-surgery, it'll just be a little bump in the road rather than complete derailment. It's a real weight off my shoulders both physically and mentally. -
What is everyone NOT going to miss after sleeve?
greatestnameever replied to alexsisv's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh man that elevator thing is the TRUTH! I always try to get on first so no one will know... -
Who has had an EGD?
greatestnameever replied to 2NewBeginningsxoxo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have to get one on Monday, to check for H Pylori. -
Who is scared to give up food?
greatestnameever replied to smile121's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm also heading to Japan two months after surgery, which is kind of nerve-wracking because they sometimes serve large set meals (and omakase sushi!), BUT my brother is a walking garbage disposal and he offered to eat most of my food if I get overly tempted. How kind of him! :-) -
Who is scared to give up food?
greatestnameever replied to smile121's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I eat out at restaurants a lot, and something I've started doing is journaling the names of my favorite restaurants and then writing down things I could eat there. It made me realize that not a ton will change in terms of choices, just being a little healthier and eating a lot less. One thing I will definitely miss is fancy restaurant tasting menus (I live in NYC, there are a lot of those), but I eat those so rarely that it's like, I'd give those up. :-) -
Struggling with the Preop diet
greatestnameever replied to evanter's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor literally just said "protein shakes during the day and crunchy vegetables at night." No other guidelines really. Plus I asked if I could have a little grilled chicken at night and she gave in preeeeetty quick. -
Struggling with the Preop diet
greatestnameever replied to evanter's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My two weeks start on the 12th and my plan is to avoid doing anything for four days - I'm going to be a crabby monster, I just know it. :-) -
Does anyone know if Bai 5 is OK to drink post surgery? Like, with protein in it? It's only 10 cals/bottle and no sugar, but there's a little bit of caffeine. I just really like it. Thoughts? (Attached is a photo of the bottle side.)
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Fear of weight loss making me ineligible for surgery
greatestnameever replied to pindoctor's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got screwed by insurance because I lost like 5 pounds when I shouldn't have. It's bonkers, right? You do what you're "supposed" to and you get punished for it and you have to start over. Gotta maintain that 40 or else. :-/ -
Bai 5?
greatestnameever replied to greatestnameever's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's a very yummy low cal beverage! It claims to help with free radicals and such too, and comes in some good flavors (I really like peach and mango). -
I'm doing a lot of prep for my sleeving on Jan 26, but one of the things I'm most excited about is being able to define my style in a new way when I do lose the weight. A lot of options will be open to me since I'll be able to choose more on what I really like rather than what just fits. So, to motivate myself, I'm making a list of things I can't wait to wear. For example: - my grandfather was an avid cruiser who spent a lot of time in Asia. This resulted in a number of custom-made suits and tuxedos in every imaginable color and style. My favorites are an old-school tuxedo, an old Harris tweed, and a red linen tuxedo jacket. I'm going to rock the eff out of both when I fit into them. - I found my old Brownie and Girl Scout sashes. I want to make a dress using the sashes as ornament (they don't fit right now). - Every outfit worn in the film Troop Beverly Hills. What about you??
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I'm doing a lot of prep for my sleeving on Jan 26, but one of the things I'm most excited about is being able to define my style in a new way when I do lose the weight. A lot of options will be open to me since I'll be able to choose more on what I really like rather than what just fits. So, to motivate myself, I'm making a list of things I can't wait to wear. For example: - my grandfather was an avid cruiser who spent a lot of time in Asia. This resulted in a number of custom-made suits and tuxedos in every imaginable color and style. My favorites are an old-school tuxedo, an old Harris tweed, and a red linen tuxedo jacket. I'm going to rock the eff out of both when I fit into them. - I found my old Brownie and Girl Scout sashes. I want to make a dress using the sashes as ornament (they don't fit right now). - Every outfit worn in the film Troop Beverly Hills. What about you??