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I am Amber. I am married to my wonderful husband and have a 14 year old daughter. I am a nurse on a surgical unit in Lakeland, FL. I have been heavy since I was in 4th grade. I am the only heavy person in my family, I mean the ONLY one.
I feel like my weight has always held me back from life. I didn't go to my senior prom because I felt like I was to heavy to look good in a dress, and have always steered clear of family events because I didn't want my skinny family whispering about how much weight I have gained.
I had a lap band place in 2008 and lost about 40lbs. After I got married I gained it all back plus another 20lbs. I had the lap band removed in May and had the sleeve 2 days ago. I am on Clear liquids for another day and pretty miserable. I have had quite a bit of pain, especially gas pains. Hoping it will get better soon. I am excited to start my journey.

I am Amber. I am married to my wonderful husband and have a 14 year old daughter. I am a nurse on a surgical unit in Lakeland, FL. I have been heavy since I was in 4th grade. I am the only heavy person in my family, I mean the ONLY one.
I feel like my weight has always held me back from life. I didn't go to my senior prom because I felt like I was to heavy to look good in a dress, and have always steered clear of family events because I didn't want my skinny family whispering about how much weight I have gained.
I had a lap band place in 2008 and lost about 40lbs. After I got married I gained it all back plus another 20lbs. I had the lap band removed in May and had the sleeve 2 days ago. I am on Clear liquids for another day and pretty miserable. I have had quite a bit of pain, especially gas pains. Hoping it will get better soon. I am excited to start my journey.

I am Amber. I am married to my wonderful husband and have a 14 year old daughter. I am a nurse on a surgical unit in Lakeland, FL. I have been heavy since I was in 4th grade. I am the only heavy person in my family, I mean the ONLY one.
I feel like my weight has always held me back from life. I didn't go to my senior prom because I felt like I was to heavy to look good in a dress, and have always steered clear of family events because I didn't want my skinny family whispering about how much weight I have gained.
I had a lap band place in 2008 and lost about 40lbs. After I got married I gained it all back plus another 20lbs. I had the lap band removed in May and had the sleeve 2 days ago. I am on Clear liquids for another day and pretty miserable. I have had quite a bit of pain, especially gas pains. Hoping it will get better soon. I am excited to start my journey.

Okay thank you .. I will try to get in the Protein and cut some calories. I haven't been drinking enough Water - so I will work on that also.

Okay thank you .. I will try to get in the Protein and cut some calories. I haven't been drinking enough Water - so I will work on that also.

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Hello all!! I am a nurse in central Florida. I've been a nurse for 8 years, first as a bedside nurse on a surgical unit, then team leader and most recently manager. I was just sleeved on 10/8. I am still on liquids and having a hard time with the Protein. It is so thick and gives everything a funny taste. I don't like yogurt so the only thing I really enjoy that has protein is my instant Breakfast. After two weeks of pre-op I am having a hard time stomaching the protein shakes!! I went in GNC the other day for some suggestions on how to get the protein in and to look at the Isopure stuff. The guy that worked there was such a jerk- do you ever feel like if you were skinnier you would get much better service? So I am still confused on how to get protein in being on full liquids.. Anyone have any suggestions?
I am looking forward to starting my journey - glad I found some nurses to share it with !!

CW: 266
GW: 246

I had my surgery on Thursday 10/8. I weighed myself today for the first time thinking I would have lost at least 5 lbs or so.. And I lost 1 lb!! I am really disappointed. How can I not loose more than that after 3 days of Clear Liquids? I start full liquids tomorrow and I am so happy!! I cannot stomach the idea of broth, juice or jello!! I did notice yesterday I could barely get my wedding ring on - so I must have been swollen from surgery. Anyone else having this problem ? How soon does the weight start coming off ? I want to see some results already !!

I am scheduled for surgery Oct. 8 and am on a 2 week Optifast diet. Today is only my 4th day and I am so hungry I could eat shoe leather ! I have managed to not to cheat so far!! The good news is I have already lost 4 lbs!! I just keep hoping that post-op will be easier because maybe I won't feel so hungry all the time? Is that true ?

My surgery is scheduled for Oct. 8 !! I am so excited - and starving...This pre-op diet is no joke !!

My surgery is scheduled for Oct. 8 !! I am so excited - and starving...This pre-op diet is no joke !!