maryd2929

I haven't made it public on social media either. But I love that I no longer hate having my picture taken :-) Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

July 12th for me too. I think I'm doing pretty well , doing ok on the fluid, Clear Liquids, and adding some Protein powder to broth or trying Atkins lift or Isopure for a change both of them seem to be more acidic and bring more gurgles so I'm mostly having the broth and Water. Walking a couple of times a day. I took a shower yesterday and took off the bandages and bending has been less painful since then. I still have steri-strips on them but I guess there's less to pull with a bandage off. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Sounds great! I lost about 40 before my surgery which was last week. I've already started a very large pile of clothes that are too big. Trying to decide between donating and going to a consignment store so I could at least get a few dollars back. And I'm checking out smaller sizes at Goodwill to get me through the next months when everything will be changing quite a bit. I love this idea for a topic NSV! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

70 minutes to go! I am eager for this! Didn't sleep much last night but I guess I'll be sleeping today! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the play by play! It's very helpful. I go to the batters box Tuesday morning. And after that the losers bench. Blue IV Carter...love it! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Me, too! Not too nervous but ready to get this show on the road already. :-) Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I picked up some sugar free popsicles to give something to "crunch" when I'm tired of the shakes. maybe You could Do Something Like That. Good luck! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I just got my date, I'm July 21st too! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App That's awesome! I have cancelled my surgery. Since I have a lower BMI, my Holistic doctor has persuaded me to try the HCG Protocol first as an alternative to surgery. I will starting Phase 1 in one and a half weeks. Good luck!! Good luck! What is that protocol? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Made it through first day of my liquid diet! Two weeks till surgery...can't wait! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Sorry about the delay. I also found out I have sleep apnea. But I'm glad I found out because now I'm sleeping much better and waking more refreshed. Hopefully your treatment will go well, too. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Me, too--July 12! Excited and eager! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks, I'm thrilled to have lost so well already. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Hi, I'm Mary. I've been reading for a few days and decided to take the plunge tonight. I started with bariatric team in December and hoped to be able to have gastric sleeve surgery around April. But in January I was hit by a car and broke the top of the tibia (called the plateau). I was off work and it pushed the surgery back. But I kept my carbs low and protien high and am down 30 lb. But I got all the preoperative appointments done over a month ago and was hoping to have the surgery end of May...or so I thought. Turns out I have some stomach irritation and small ulcers, most likely from all the Naprosyn I have been taking for the swelling in my leg.so now there's another delay while they figure out how big a deal this is. Now I'm looking at mid July. It's hard to deal with this frustration and to do it without using food as a comfort. Just looking for some encouragement and moral support. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App