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@@onedeterminedchick and @HopefullnVirginia we all have the same day! interested to keep up with you ladies' journey Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@HopefullnVirginia my surgery is on Thursday too! As I get older, I realize that some people can never comprehend how certain experiences feel until they have to go through them themselves. Don't ever let another person make you feel bad about who you are. You made a great decision by taking this step to gain a healthier lifestyle and to lose an unhealthy one. We all have felt bad about our weight at some point which is what made us all consider bariatric surgery to begin with! You can do this and you don't have to be ashamed, remain focused on your main goal: to be a healthier you! Best of luck on your surgery on Thursday. Prepare to come out with a new body and a new mindset, you can do it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

But 25 pounds is a big step! Congrats on your success so far, even though no one noticed, you noticed and you can tell the difference and that's something in itself! Stay motivated, you can do it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow glad that you are having great success! I know it can be hard to notice the changes because you look at yourself everyday. Thank you for the encouragement! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow those are quite some changes in just 8 weeks. I'm happy for you! Thank you for your comments, that puts me at ease a little bit about overdoing it. Congrats on your surgery! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow! You can do it! Just focus on the long term goal, being healthy! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@OutsideMatchInside thank you for your input! Wow that's a big jump from sizes! I understand the cravings and I hope they will go away eventually. I don't want to hinder myself or forget why I'm doing this. Thanks again for your input! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Candygyrl thank you for your input and for the guidance! It helps! Currently I am at 254 but it could be more now with the liquid diet, just haven't wanted to put myself back on the scale yet lol. That is all helpful and thank you again! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@hbrhonda thank you so much for the advice! Yes 3 days and I am so excited! It's nice to know there are so many others I can look to for guidance and support. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@theantichick thanks for your response. It gives me hope. I'm more excited than nervous and I have wondered how long it took people to notice changes. Even on this liquid diet, it was rough at first and I swore it wouldn't get easier but I really don't crave certain foods as much and it's only been a couple of days! Congrats on your sleeve and I hope to see more from you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone, I'm scheduled for surgery on Thursday (Sept 22). How long was it before you started to notice changes (weight loss, eating habits, different cravings, clothes fitting differently, etc)? Interested to hear some success stories to take my mind off of food cravings lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That would be great! I'd love to keep up with each other since we have the same date! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App yes for sure!!! I'm so excited and scared almost there , I'm sure your liquid diet will fly by Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I hope it does, I've been dreading it. However, I'm one step closer! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That would be great! I'd love to keep up with each other since we have the same date! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey! They gave me BariEssentials and I chose the strawberry flavor. I didn't care for the other flavor options Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats, excited for you! Our surgery dates are exactly a week apart! (Mine is scheduled for next Thursday) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello Everyone! I start my liquid diet tomorrow and thankfully I only have to do it for a week. My surgery is scheduled for next Thursday, September 22nd. Any tips or ideas of products to try? I have Crystal Light, sugar-free Popsicles, chicken broth, Protein shakes (from my surgeon's office), and sugar-free hello. Also any tips or reminders for things I should do before my surgery date (besides what the surgeon has told me)? Feel free to share, anything is useful! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So happy for you! Stay focused and don't worry about who does and doesn't believe in your choices! Keep going, you can do it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

September 22nd in Texas! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! I'm approved for September 22nd....I'm trying to wait patiently! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

WhitneyMc thanks for sharing your story! Having children with my husband and also to be healthier for myself are the reasons I'm doing this! I'm glad that you made a decision to act now and didn't wait until you no longer had a choice! You can do this! It starts with the mind first! I'm getting sleeved September 22nd! I hope to see your progress as time passes on. Remember that you can do this! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have my VSG on Wed the 21st. My post-op is Wed the 28th. My plan is to return to work at least a few hours on the 29th as well. Wishing us both the best of luck! Sent from my SCH-S968C using the BariatricPal App Best of luck to you, hopefully we can keep up with one another's journey! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm September 22nd as well! Just got my date today! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm September 22nd as well! Just got my date today! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Definitely! So excited! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

September 22nd Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm September 22nd as well! Just got my date today! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App