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My date is June 15th. I started my preop diet Monday and a modified version the week before. So far I have lost 10 pounds. I'm so ready. Not nervous at all, just impatiently waiting and anticipating a great life ahead with half of me gone!

I started my preop diet Monday with a modified version last week. The first few days I had the carb withdrawal headaches and tiredness. I'm super glad I got that out of the way and won't have to deal with it after surgery. I have lost 9 pounds so far! WooHoo! I haven't been looking at food or watching food commercials. I don't think I could resist the temptation.

So glad everything went well! Keep us updated. We are all cheering for you.

I am scheduled with Dr Jesus Martin Lopez on June 15th in Tijuana

When I joined the FB groups it posted the fact that I joined to my wall and then my inlaws started calling and messaging telling me I was crazy and it was dangerous. When you post to the group it doesn't show but when you join the group it shows on your wall that you joined the group. Facebook has a way of using your information to their advantage. So just in case people don't want others knowing, they might be cautious. I unjoined after all the calls started coming in.

I notice with MyFitnessPal when the day is finished, it won't let you complete your entries for the day if the calorie count is less than 1,000. Does anyone know if this is a hard set or if it can be customized? I suspect once I am sleeved, I won't be able to consume 1,000 for a while.

My pre-op diet starts tomorrow so all foods have been successfully mourned! ????. I am soooo ready to do this. My husband and I just finished shopping to get all of the good things for me to eat.

I use it and would love for everyone to add me. I start my preop diet tomorrow. Username is shiela76442 I also use Nike+Runner and it keeps up with how much you walk and it sincs with MyFitnessPal. It's a great app

Yesterday was the kids last day of school and so I picked my three kids and two grandkids up early from school. The kids wanted to celebrate by going to have lunch at Chili's. There was a woman at a table over from us and she could not stop staring at me. It wasn't a flattering kind of stare. It was an OMG how can she be so big stare. Every single time I would look over when and I was taking a bite she would just shake her head in disgust. I wanted to say something so bad but wouldn't with my kids with me. I will be sleeved on June 15th. My two wishes are that a year down the road when I'm healthy that (1) I'm not a skinny bitch like that woman and (2) she is at Chili's again so that I can very politely tell her how insulting and rude her condescending stares truly are.

I takes these liquid multi-vitamins. I like the taste

Good question! I am pre-op and have wondered the same.

I have mine schedule with Dr Jesus Lopez on June 15th in Tijuana through BariatricPal.com. I have been very impressed with their promptness and great service. Good luck!

Found this in an article I was reading: "Why is Protein important? Proteins are a part of every cell, tissue and organ in our bodies. These body proteins are constantly being broken down and replaced. The body does not store protein for later use, therefore consuming adequate high quality protein is necessary, otherwise the body will inevitably suffer. When protein intake is not adequate, the body will break down lean body mass to compensate for poor oral intake. Loss of lean body mass is inevitable for WLS patients or individuals following a very low calorie diet. To minimize that loss, sufficient high-quality protein must be consumed."

I'm on the same page as you. I agree with the article. I have also read posts where people are trying to find the healthiest fast foods and my first thought was "that's insane". I don't want to find the best substitute for cheesecake because then it won't be long before I'm having cheesecake. As far as the first 100 pounds being the surgery... I first heard that from a nutritionist and then from a doctor. I plan to use that time to change my eating habits. Look.... Let's all be honest with each other, nothing pisses off a heavy person more than telling us we can't eat. Or that what we are eating is bad. We have failed time and time and time again because we won't face the hard truth. And the truth is the way we eat sucks!! I don't mind the hard truth. I would rather someone tell me like it is then to try and make me feel better when I screw up. I'm not saying I won't ever mess up. But I am saying that this article speaks the truth and I am going to do my utmost to conform to that way of thinking. Thanks for the article! I thought it was great!

Cool website. Thanks! I was thinking I should have an ultimate goal of 140 (which still has me in the overweight range). After looking at that, I think 130 might be doable. Thanks!

Hi, I would very much like all of us to publish who your surgeon was and at what facility you received your sleeve? I would hope this information will be of importance for all the future visitors to the site in helping them make a decision and hoping to relieve some stress in picking a doctor. Please post your information. I saw a similar post from 2010 and I thought some updated information would be good.

I am also flying on June 14 from DFW into San Diego. My surgery is on June 15 with Dr Jesus Martin Lopez in TJ. Maybe we will meet each other there. My husband is traveling with me. Is anyone going with you?

There is a great site that is used in the past www.bbpeoplemeet.com. Lots of great and normal people. I am married now and I met my husband online dating. Love is definitely out there

Not sure if it will help, but here is a good article that I read today on Proteins. If your NUT is useless then maybe it's time to educate yourself. http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/a-beginners-guide-to-protein/?native_client=1 Also, I went to GNC and explained my issues and they pointed me in the direction of the right kinds of Protein. Good luck!!

Excellent! My date is June 15.

Great question! I am 5'1" and was wondering the same thing. I am scheduled to be sleeved June 15th.

I am getting sleeved on June 15th and I am so ready. Good luck!

I was at a softball game last night and I got a message on facebook and the lady started out "I'm not trying to butt into your business but......". I hate conversations that start like that. I just really don't want to have to explain myself. I am 51 years old and I have my reasons and they are my reasons. On the flip side... A friend of one of my daughters heard I was having it done and her comment was "oh wow that is amazing! I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers and if you need anything please let me know." No "what" or "why"... Just support.