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I'm back to the basics of a shake for breakfast and lunch yogurt or nuts for snack and a normal dinner. Down to 184 today.
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I'm stuck too. I've been at 185 to 186 for the last 3 weeks. I really hope to break this stall soon.

Congratulations! I have lost approximately 38 but have seem to have come to a halt. I'm trying to do the same thing. I'm able to eat anything now, unfortunately, but do have some issues with reflux and can definitely only a small portion. I love the sleeve.

Hi there my friends! Just checking in! Today is my 3 month Surgiversay.
I am down 41lbs.
This past month I lost 5lbs.
Not what I hoped for but I will take it!
I am upping my calories to see if it helps.
I hope everyone is doing great!

I am excited that I am FINALLY having my surgery on Tuesday! Lots of postponements but I think this time is a go! Can't wait to join you all.

Checking in, how is everyone doing? I am 1 month post op as of Oct.3rd, down 15.6 since surgery. Feeling good!

I'm done! I did it!! Had the surgery 9/21. Feel sore, but so glad I did this. Awesome feeling of accomplishment! Now, if I could just eat this jello.....

5 days post op - not hitting my liquids mark yet but getting there - sip sip bloody sip!
Blogging again, today is a sensitive topic, but it will make you laugh I think.
http://aussiefoodiesjourney.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/scatagorically-speaking.html

glad too hear that your doing great... I'll be on the bench soon

You go girls...rooting for you!
Post when you can so we know you are well

Was sleeved on 9/1015, feeling okay, definitely difficult to stay hydrated.
Good luck to the upcoming surgeries wishing you all the best!

Surgery tomorrow for me too. Good luck everyone.

congratulations, tommorow I will be getting sleeved, we got this ???????? Tommorow is my big day, I will be sleeved in exactly 24 hours, please keep me in your prayers, I truly appreciate it

Tomorrow is the big day!!

Just about 24 hours till surgery! I can't believe I am at the end of the Pre-op diet! I even skipped a shake or two because I just could not drink anything more at that time. The ketosis mouth is the worst! I am doing all that I can to stay positive because I am a big baby when it comes to pain. Praying to God that I will be able to handle anything and all that comes my way. One of my biggest and probably most irrational fears is that I will have a coughing or a sneezing jag after surgery and cause a leak. Goofy I know, but can't get that thought out of my head....I am so ready for it to be Wednesday!

The obsession is normal. We all want this for ourselves so bad. Personally I eat sleep and day dream about this whole process all the time. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield. They require 6 consecutive months of supervised diet. However, I just found out from them they they will waive this requirement if your BMI is over 50 at your initial weigh in through whatever Bariatrtic program u enter. So my diet was waived because I was over the 50 BMI. We have to pass a mental health assessment, meet with a excersize physician, NUT and meet any weight lost requirements made by the surgeon. I'm home free on all accounts. I just have two more appointments I have to get through. A medical clearance appointment on 9/28, and my reevaluation appointment with my surgeon on 10/9. If I'm cleared on those and have gained no weight I'll get my surgery date. The insurance specalist told me my process would be much smoother due to me having the diet waived. Just make sure you save any and all weights you've done and all communication from the Bariatrtic people. Wish u the best of luck.

My Name Is Shonna, and Dr. Boone Did my Lap Band Surgery 3 weeks ago... I must say, He is a great surgeon.. My incisions are healing beautifully, some you can barely see.. I have lost 24 pounds in 3 weeks, and am feeling great... Anyone who is reading this a looking for a sugeon Dr. Boone is the Best.. Thank you Dr. Boone for giving me a fresh new start...

My surgery date is Sep 22, 2015. I'm so glad there is a blog to be supported by others going through this same journey for a healthier life.

I can't understand why some folks have to be so harsh and judgemental, especially a doctor who should understand that it's not by choice. Definitely find a new doctor right away, and next year, send your old one a pic of your new self.

My gastric sleeve surgery is scheduled for September 10th. Due to my insurance, I have to travel 4 hours away to have my surgery. I go on September 8th for my pre-op testing, a class, and also one final appointment with my surgeon. Anxious but excited!

My schedule is scheduled for September 17th. My insurance is PAI. They don't require 3 month monitoring or a sleep study. I did have to get the psych done, take behav mod class, see a dietician and get surgical clearance. I just started my preop diet today and it was kinda tough with just being in liquids but I'm determined! My birthday is September 12th so HBD to me!

Preop diet starts 9/10....surgery 9/24, the day before my birthday.

It seems like it has taken forever to get here but here I am! September 3rd! I leave at 4:00 a.m. for the hospital.
Excited. A wee bit nervous and I haven't slept a wink. Instead I have been cleaning my house! LOL
But I wanted to thank all of you for joining me on this journey and participating in this post. I have met some fantastic people along the way. Thank you for that!!!!
I will see you all on the other side! <3 <3 <3

My surgery is tomorrow! I'm so nervous. All the laundry is done. Clean sheets on the bed, bathroom rugs in washer. LOL...I have the nesting urge like I did before the girls were born. This nervousness is making me want to eat any and everything but I'm able to control it knowing it's just nerves. Pray for me please!

Just got the call I've been waiting on for months. Surgery date September 15th!