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Hey there, I had my surgery on the 23rd of April ... At weigh in I lost 23lbs. Was released from hospital on the 24th. I got up and walked right away since I was terrified of getting blood clots in my legs.. Little to no gas in hospital but home I've been burping and passing gas a ton.. Still on liquid until the 30th and sugar free but I have a feeling that sugar free is really bothering my new stomach. Anyway I feel great ... My question is when did you all start to see weight loss did it take a few weeks? Or was it right away I've stepped on the scale a couple times since being home and no change.

I relaxed a bit and didn't call the nurse or my surgeons office to confirm.. Well it's the day before surgery and I just received a phone call from the administrative liaison from the hospital my surgery has been moved to 8:30 am instead of 7:30 am so arrival time will be 6:30 ... I immediately recognized the telephone number from the hospital and my heart did a flutter. I'm so used to disappointment, but she said relax it hasn't been cxld ... So anyway turns out I was really double booked and I'm pissed that my friend got my slot by mistake when my spot has been confirmed for well over 30 days. How the fudge did that happen ... Anyway everything happens for a reason and I'm so glad tomorrow is surgery day!! Finally ------- ????

Thanks so much for responding... I'm feeling a tad better .. My Surgeon is quite popular here in California... Certainly hard to get an appointment with him and there was a waiting list.. So now that I'm in .. I'm in you know.. I will try not to stress so much it's all in gods hands and he is in control he wouldn't get me this far and then something so minor like schedule conflicts messes it up . I'll just keep praying and trust that Thursday goes well

Soo I'm scheduled for surgery on the 23rd just 5 days away not counting surgery day! And a friend and I are doing it together, same doc and hospital...only thing is I was scheduled first, at least a month ago hospital arrival at 5:30 am surgery 7:30... My friend calls me up yesterday and says her surgery time is 7:30.. As well and Arrival 5:30. I questioned it thought she was pulling my leg... Now normally I wouldn't freak out.. But I am since this whole process has taken me 5 freaking years (plus I'm starving).....this is probably no big deal but I don't want the chance for any slip up to happen. Is this normal and should j just call and talk to the nurse to make sure that it's normal... I know I know. ????????????

My surgery is the 23rd and I have only taken 3 days off ... The 23rd is a Thursday and I plan to be discharged Friday according to pre admission... Saturday, Sunday, and Monday off back to work Tuesday. I have a desk job as well but I also work from home with a flexible schedule. So if I need to take an hour nap I'm going to do it. I'm excited and nervous good luck everyone.

I'm on Day 4 and last night I had some lightly salted cashews (the whole bag) 3 servings. I did so well through out the day and it I was desperately wanting something salty and crunchy I should have chose something better. After reading this I feel scared straight. I convinced myself that I was picking a healthy choice but The 14th is my pre admission with hospital and Dr. I have a higher bmi and I'm so stressed. Today is a new day and I'm sipping my Water and sticking to the plan.

April 23rd here... And it's day 3 for me on the pre-op diet.. I'm so scared of not doing well that I'm probably losing from stress ... I totally messed up yesterday and had a tuna sandwich from subway.. My head has been killing me non stop headache since I stopped coffee completely about 6 days ago.. Although this morning it's starting to taper off???? I think it's caffeine withdrawal ... I have premiere Protein for Breakfast and lunch fruit as a snack usually a pear or banana and an orange throughout the day. Yesterday I made a chicken Soup that I plan to eat until the 23rd for my dinner.. Minus the noodles tons of veggies and chicken breast. .. plus a gallon of water.. coq10, Multivitamin and my bp med for breakfast and dinner.. I actually started the Vitamins about 3 weeks ago and bm's are ridiculous thankful I work from home. I hope that my last spot before surgery goes well.. It's Tuesday.

I've been using this, half scoop for Breakfast lunch and having a healthy choice dinner ... I'm not required to do pre-op diet until the 10th which is approaching quickly. I kept saying the 23rd was so far away and oh my goodness it's coming quick. I'm going to look into the ensure. I'm so nervous and excited and worried about the unexpected even though I've been scheduled and the Dr clearly has my chart I have had so many road blocks and I keep thinking would if I get to pre-op final consult prior to surgery to do blood work and the surgeon says no :-( I'll quit worrying and just work at losing this 20 lbs so he can at least see that hey I'm willing to do it even when not asked.

My surgeon kept me on liquid diet for 6 weeks before surgery to shrink my liver. I was doing vegetable juices and broths. He recommended using PURE Protein. It was good for me. i was 350 before my surgery and doing as he said I was 299 the day of my surgery.

Thank you, I know this is probably on a thread already but Im still new to the site and haven't had much time to completely research all areas thanks for the response.

Hello,

I've been scheduled for almost 2 weeks for the 23rd of April.. I'm in the 400's and I've been eating right making changes, swimming and walking to get my weight down some. My Dr has not said that I needed to lose but I wanted to at least lose what I can before surgery. I've lost 10 lbs so far and I need to lose 20 more to get out of the 400's. liquid diet starts on the 10th but can anyone recommend a Meal Replacement that I can do now to help me reach my goal? Thanks

I'm in Cali my highest weight was 525 Dr consult 442 current weight is 432 ... My Dr has not said that I need to lose anything the hospital has no weight limit ... This thread makes me nervous I hope I don't get to Dr consult before surgery which is the 14th and he says lose more weight.. I'm doing everything I can to lose another 20 lbs before the 23rd. Surgery is scheduled for 7:30 am already in the books... Can he change it?

I told a few ppl my closest friend, godmother and husband of course my children they are young.. My immediate family no. I have a few family members who have always complained about my weight and I frankly think it's none of their business.. I just want to work hard and live my life without judgement. About 5 ppl in total know. April 23 is my date. I told my manager I was going on vacation lol

Scheduled April 23rd with Dr Patrick Coates in California. GW 150 SW 525 CW 432

Yes absolutely...

Blue Cross Ca. ✋

Don't give up my insurance fell thru twice and it's been 5 years of waiting and jumping thru many many hoops.. First insurance wanted the laundry list 6 months of diet blah blah etc. I had HMO and a big fight between providers and medical group caused a hold on surgery. Year later new medical group new provider after the 6 month of diets again etc insurance denied me, said I didn't prove any "failed attempts" the diet I was on was successful.. ???????? a year long of appeals... so for about 2 years I said I'll just stick to the diet which was working until I ran into some "stressors" and the weight started to come back.. ???? just November I decided to try again. Dr. Couldn't get me in until December 21... I cxld rescheduled Jan 9th nurse calls Dr had emergency and reschedules me(My Dr is in high demand appts are hard to come by) Feb 9th 2nd consult.. Turns out I didn't have to start over.. They approved me right then and there.. Set up Psych evaluation, dietitian and pre-op appts. All finished and surgery is on 23rd of April ... But can I say that it's killing me to wait even another week! Keep going if you really want it don't stop until you have it.

Congratulations!!!

I'm almost 5 months post op and I'm down 96 lbs from my highest weight. I'm only 34 lbs from my ultimate goal weight. Despite my Mirena IUD, I've been ovulating multiple times a month and have had quite a few periods. My facial hair hasn't changed much and my head hair has been falling out but my blood pressure and blood work is all perfect!! Hopefully the picture below will encourage you!

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Wow absolutely beautiful! Congrats on your progress... I am looking forward to less flare ups..

I am exactly 1 month from my surgery today! I have 3 weeks till my pre-op liquid diet. It still seems far away somehow.

I feel the same way, I was finally scheduled for April 23, 2015. It seems so far away!

Hey there,

Question, does anyone have any testimonials regarding PCOS improving or being cured after WLS?

Awwwww thank you @@Elode

. My surgery is scheduled for the 23rd and I am inpatient lol excited a lot of emotions ... I have waited so long and everything is finally scheduled. ????????

Congratulations... Wow that is awesome in just two weeks! I can't wait obviously.. Woot woot ...

Let's exchange info so we can keep in touch

Woot woot... I am a bit Jealous lol

April 23, 2015

at 5:30 am ..

I'm a little sad but my surgeon is booked. Maybe I can get down 40lbs between now and then..