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Good one! I can take it! Bring it big boy Ok, now to explain ... Here is my pack list. Let me know what you think: 1) My neck pillow 2) Heating pad 3) Abdomen binder 4) Fuzzy Socks 5) Loose PJ pants 6) T-shirt 7) Big hot pink bow for hall walks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So excited, today I finally finished everything I needed to do for preparing, short of my liquid diet and packing my suitcase! 12 days out! Finished and sent bloodworm today, final test results all sent to Dr, Checks al sent to Hospital, anesthesiologist, Surgeon, etc Now to focus on eating healthy until day before surgery, weaning off caffeine, soft drinks Desserts and anything else that doesn't help me reach my goal! Next, I start making my lists of things I need to pack, and stock up for my pre-op 24 hours! My consult was 7/20 and Surgery was scheduled 8/30. Went a lot faster than I realized. Here I come my future self!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What are you weighing in now 5 days post-op? Your stats are similar to mine although you are slightly lighter and slightly shorter than I am. When was your sleeve date? I'm 2 weeks until! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks all - well, that's stinks but hoping it will all be worth it! Who knows, maybe I'll like thin hair Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm energized by your before and after ... You look 10 years younger and beautiful both before and after! I hope and pray for similar results! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great Job! Do you mind me asking your height and age? Curious as I've been wondering if the speed at which people lose is comparable to BMI and age. Overall can't compare, just curious. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Where are you having your surgery done? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If you are post-op and were a low BMI patient ... Did you still have hair loss considering you most likely didn't have a huge amount of weight to lose? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Excellent point! Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in North Louisiana - about 3 1/2 hours away. If it's cancelled, my problems are minor compared to what they are going through ... Praying for them all. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't told anyone but my family (and not all of them) and only 2 friends. I told work that I'm having a hiatal hernia repaired. My issue now is that one of my supervisors is asking questions about which dr, and where he'll be performing the surgery, and will it be an overnight stay, etc. ... Know her well and am expecting this so want to be prepared with the answers. So far, I've just said that all I know is the date. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Scheduled for surgery August 30th in New Iberia ... Expecting a phone call tomorrow telling me they have to reschedule. Lots of flooding in that area although not sure yet how Dr. Borland's area has faired. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This site is really helpful and also the Facebook site "BP August 2016". I also have been watching a lot of YouTube videos". Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Curious what your BMI was at surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes! Thanks for the info! This has been most helpful! Where did you drive from? I had my consultation July 20th and I'm scheduled for August 30th. I'm a low BMI so a little nervous about that but looking forward to having this tool to help beat my old lady low metabolism! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I feel ya! I've heard stories of some that have. I'm hoping that since that's a concern of mine too that I will stay strong not to fall back into old habits. Freaks me out when I hear people saying they're eating ice cream, cake, Cookies even a few weeks out! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good Luck! Hope everything went well today! Let us know how you're doing and let us know how post-op was. I'm with you - dreading those first few hours after waking up! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Can y'all share a little about Day 1 ? I'm 8/30 and dreading the nausea and initial pain. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm so sorry you had such a rough night in the hospital! Sounds like things are looking up now. Did you experience a lot of pain? Hope you're feeling even better soon! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No one else for August 30th? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Good info and very helpful! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's not that I really care what people are thinking - it was more that I'm sitting at the table with nothing to do. Does that make sense? I like the suggestions of just saying I already ate or I'm not hungry. Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

August 30 CW 195 GW 145 52 yrs old (1) Looking forward to getting dressed not being so stressful (2) Scared most of nausea and being bored at the table when everyone else is eating Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

A few other suggestions (not necessarily excuses, but strategies): There are some restaurants (like the Cheesecake Factory) that have awesome Small Plate/Appetizer menus. Those are great for us bariatric patients. I've found out a few of my friends have also had bariatric surgery - so our strategy when we go out to eat is to order a meal and split it My doctor provided a bariatric patient card which informs the restaurant that I am a bariatric patient and to allow me to either eat off the kids menu or order a half portion of a full entree. I didn't use it at first, but in the last 6 months I've began using it a lot. I've never had a restaurant give me a hard time. I've also used the "I ate before I came here so I'm not that hungry/Stomach bug/etc." when needed, but usually one of the first three bullets works. Are you on the pre-op diet or post op? The reason I ask - if you're on that lovely liquid preop diet, make sure you carry multiple shakes with you everywhere you go. I was out one night with my mother and ran out of shakes while I was on the preop diet - and it was NOT pretty. I had a tantrum like a 3 year old behind a chicken wing. That's hysterical! I'm actually still pre-op currently ... Date set for 8/30, but have a business trip 9/21 so I'll be 3 weeks out so mostly still liquid/broth/protein/mushy, etc. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah, hoping someone would catch my sarcasm, Lol .... On another note, just looked back over your progress and your story. Very impressive! What are your stats now? Still losing? You've worked hard. I hope to grow up and be you .. Well, except I'm not a man. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App