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When I had mine I was terrified that the fact I've only been free of abusing drugs and alcohol would surely stop the process. It did not. The psychologist was wonderful and even spoke to my regular therapist. They want to help you. They aren't there to be roadblocks but to help insure success.

The shakes are a big adjustment. I am finding myself thinking about eating my cat. I am only on day three and already tired of the artificial sweet taste. My surgeon has us do 4 shakes at 200 calories a pop. I am also allowed crystal light and boullion. The beef boullion at least gives me a savory flavor.
I know I will get through this but, there is no dressing it up. This sucks.
I am just looking forward to surgery and recovery.

The shakes are a big adjustment. I am finding myself thinking about eating my cat. I am only on day three and already tired of the artificial sweet taste. My surgeon has us do 4 shakes at 200 calories a pop. I am also allowed crystal light and boullion. The beef boullion at least gives me a savory flavor.
I know I will get through this but, there is no dressing it up. This sucks.
I am just looking forward to surgery and recovery.

I am so not looking forward to Constipation after my surgery. From what I'm reading I'm afraid it is going to be like pooping a pine cone.

I am so not looking forward to Constipation after my surgery. From what I'm reading I'm afraid it is going to be like pooping a pine cone.

Yes, you answered it.

I believe choking anyone that ignorant should be legal and encouraged.

Mine is 4 New Direction shakes. I can have low cal low sodium broth too but nothing else with calories. This will be tough, but I can handle it.
I'm not loving the texture of the shakes but hey, loving food is what got me here. These shakes are enough fuel to get me through the day.
I wish everyone the best with their surgeries!
Scott

I am so not looking forward to Constipation after my surgery. From what I'm reading I'm afraid it is going to be like pooping a pine cone.

I am so not looking forward to Constipation after my surgery. From what I'm reading I'm afraid it is going to be like pooping a pine cone.

I am so not looking forward to Constipation after my surgery. From what I'm reading I'm afraid it is going to be like pooping a pine cone.

I am so not looking forward to Constipation after my surgery. From what I'm reading I'm afraid it is going to be like pooping a pine cone.

I need a robe. 300 pound dudes look silly in yoga pants.

I am so not looking forward to Constipation after my surgery. From what I'm reading I'm afraid it is going to be like pooping a pine cone.

I am so not looking forward to Constipation after my surgery. From what I'm reading I'm afraid it is going to be like pooping a pine cone.

I need a robe. 300 pound dudes look silly in yoga pants.

I need a robe. 300 pound dudes look silly in yoga pants.

I need a robe. 300 pound dudes look silly in yoga pants.

I believe choking anyone that ignorant should be legal and encouraged.

I need a robe. 300 pound dudes look silly in yoga pants.

I believe choking anyone that ignorant should be legal and encouraged.

I need a robe. 300 pound dudes look silly in yoga pants.

July 7th here. I am going out for one last steak dinner tomorrow.
The pre and post op liquid diets suck but the reality is our love of eating ( or addictive eating) is what got us here. I'm terrified because this tool will only work if I work with it. I am also terrified because food was the only addiction I had left after recovering from my others.
I believe we will all be successful. I wish us all the best and speedy recoveries.
Scott

Hey Sleevers,
Today is the day my case gets submitted to Aetna. I have bariatric coverage on my policy and had a high enough BMI plus sleep apnea and pre-diabetes, so hopefully everything will go smoothly. I am going through the Bryn Mawr Hospital Bariatric Center with Dr. Richard Ing, who I have complete confidence in.
I am naturally anxious so until I get the insurance approval and have the surgery date set, I will be nervous. I am not scared of the surgery but am aware that I can expect some depression and second guessing myself afterward.
I am 41 and have lived through a lot of trauma in this life. I got clean and sober almost two years ago and am really looking at the sleeve as a tool that can help increase the quality of life now that I've come so far.
I am grateful to you all for sharing your stories and being sources of inspiration.
Scott

Hey Sleevers,
Today is the day my case gets submitted to Aetna. I have bariatric coverage on my policy and had a high enough BMI plus sleep apnea and pre-diabetes, so hopefully everything will go smoothly. I am going through the Bryn Mawr Hospital Bariatric Center with Dr. Richard Ing, who I have complete confidence in.
I am naturally anxious so until I get the insurance approval and have the surgery date set, I will be nervous. I am not scared of the surgery but am aware that I can expect some depression and second guessing myself afterward.
I am 41 and have lived through a lot of trauma in this life. I got clean and sober almost two years ago and am really looking at the sleeve as a tool that can help increase the quality of life now that I've come so far.
I am grateful to you all for sharing your stories and being sources of inspiration.
Scott