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I am scheduled for July 10th! I am so excited! I have already started taking away sugar and carbs out my daily diet. Trying to get my mind right for my journey.

During your stall you maybe losing inches..... That is what I am noticing about myself so its still an success.

During your stall you maybe losing inches..... That is what I am noticing about myself so its still an success.

Great! Congratulations!

Had rough time last night but feel better this am. Just got back from walking. Bad gas pains.
One day at a time. ????

Just got my approval on Tuesday and my surgery date is August 19th. Looking forward to the possibilities!!

I'm out walking the neighborhood. Day 11. I have my Water with me Sipping away. liquids are going in great! Everyone have a wonderful day!

Hematologist says I am normal nothing is wrong, and he says I am cleared to have the surgery.
Now I am waiting for surgery staff to call me and reschedule.

@@nikkiblueyes I am doing very well. No major pain just some discomfort. My blood pressure was running high but now is back to normal. I am being released this evening

Had my surgery yesterday afternoon. Up walking now. So far so good.

I am doing well on my high Protein pre op diet that includes Premier Protein 30g my Go Bananas Muscle Milk 40g. I also include my leafy vegetables with baked chicken, fish & eggs. I will be doing my liquid on the 8th & 9th then my big day is Friday the 10th!!! I am excited for my tool to help me to my goal of a healthy lifestyle!

As soon as your doctor clears you. I am seeing mine on the 24th so I'm hoping he will clear me then. I am on full liquids now.

I am going into day 7... should I be concerned?

Yes that's too long. Take some milk of magnesia to help you go tomorrow. My NUT told me 3 days and no BM then use MOM

lauraellen80's post is excellent. Buy the tupperware cups and don't purchase individual foods. More preservatives are in those for some reason. In my case, I packed cottage cheese, applesauce and greek yogurt. Better develop a taste for greek yogurt, it's a lot higher in Protein than American so you don't have to eat as much. Don't worry, it will be funky at first but you will acclimate to it soon enough. I buy the Faget plain yogurt in the big tub and add Torani sugar free flavoring or PB2 Protein powder to suit my tastes.
Applesauce is not high in Protein, but it is in Fiber and you are going to want that. Dried apricots, prunes and figs can be put into a blender with your protein powders for a well rounded food/drink combo. Those individual tuna bags are awesome, but try to avoid the canned chicken and tuna salad. They are too high in fat.
Also, get a good shaker cup. Damn things cost $15 sometimes, but you will have it by your side at all times and you don't want one that leaks after being washed a couple times. Don't ask me how I know. Crystal Light Water enhancers are a lifesaver for me. The Water at my office tastes like pool water to me, so that helps mask it.
Hope this helps!

I bought a bunch of the little 1/2 cup Ziplock plastic containers and fill them up the night before my work week starts.
I've been bringing refried Beans w/ a sprinkle of cheese, a dash of taco sauce, and guacamole (1/3-1/2 of a Wholly Guacamole 100-calorie pack).
I did mashed cannellini Beans with a teaspoon of pesto sauce, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
I made some turkey sloppy joe meat to portion out with a little shredded cheddar, but it hasn't gone down well for me yet.
I also bring my Blender Bottle to make a Protein shake mid-morning.

Like hearing about those surgery successes. And how you are feeling. Gives me confidence for tuesday

Mine went really well. Still some gas pains but I can handle that. I'm so happy the surgery part is ovet. Such a relief.

@@nikkiblueyes I am doing very well. No major pain just some discomfort. My blood pressure was running high but now is back to normal. I am being released this evening

@@nikkiblueyes I am doing very well. No major pain just some discomfort. My blood pressure was running high but now is back to normal. I am being released this evening

@@nikkiblueyes I am doing very well. No major pain just some discomfort. My blood pressure was running high but now is back to normal. I am being released this evening

I'm in the hospital now waiting for surgery. Can't wait to get this done and move into the next chapter of my life!

Had my surgery yesterday afternoon. Up walking now. So far so good.

Hospital just called. I have to be up in Princeton at 5:30am for my surgery at 7:30. Nerves and excitement are starting to kick in.

Well... I will be getting sleeved in the morning!!!! I am truly happy!