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I really hadn't told anyone except my supervisor at work (and I only told her that I was having some surgery for a health related issue). If I need supportive people, I can find them here, in this community of folks who knows exactly what I am going through. They've said it best...your life, your business....tell or not tell anyone you want. We will be here to support your decision.

Any Sleever for December 2016. I'm not sure everyone understands the diff between the forums and the groups. If they list their MBP username, I shoot the group's link to them and let them know that they can access the group via a laptop/desktop computer.

I cleaned up the Team Calendar, and it appears that out of the dates that the December sleevers have shared, December 21st is the most popular. Anyone who hasn't posted are free to share and find a buddy: https://teamup.com/ks5074f51794efefeb Click on your date Under Title: Put your MyBariatricPal user name Under Who: Put your actual name or name you pref your friends to call you Under Where: Put your location

I was given specific instruction from my surgeon: Protein 80 g/day low Carbs less than 50 grams/day no sugar (5 grams limit/meal) and low fat less than 30 grams/day I'm not sure that applies during all the different stages. I was told that nutrition goals are going to be revisited during follow up appmts.

Are you having any particular troubles?

There is a December 2016 Sleevers group in the forum already up and running: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1221-december-2016-sleevers/ Would be great to see all the new faces there. Also have a team calendar where you can post your date and find an "Accountabila-buddy" It's free! Anyone here can post on it and view it so you can find an "accountabilaBuddy" or surgery twin. You don't need to create an account to post. Just use the URL to go to the calendar: https://teamup.com/ks5074f51794efefeb *****Make sure you are looking at December 2016 and not November Click on your date Under Title: Put your MyBariatricPal user name Under Who: Put your actual name or name you pref your friends to call you Under Where: Put your location Looking forward to connecting, CC

I'm going in to clean it up today:) We will almost be surgery twins.

If you are the cook, then you can influence what is eaten in the house. Earlier someone said that they learned to eat what was provided to them (as a child). What better way to introduce your family to a gradual change than by bringing in new dishes that are healthier than what they have previously had. Do you go to a support group? My support group welcomes family members so they can have intimate insight to what the surgery means and what support is required. Sending positive thoughts and prayers that things get better for you.... you deserve it. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

The way it was explained to me is that Water doesn't sit for too too long in you new stomach, but it does sit like anything else. You would get full off the liquid and not desire to eat your nutrients. I was also told that water would help move food from the stomach into your intestines without a lengthy digestion stage in the stomach. I'm not a dr, so I just took the bariatric nurse's word on his, since I had the same question as you did. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

This is so awesome! Make sure you join the December 2016 sleevers group... also would appreciate helping me out with this pet project...a Dec 2016 sleever calendar! It's free! Anyone here can post on it and view it so you can find an "accountabilaBuddy" or surgery twin. You don't need to create an account to post. Just use the URL to go to the calendar: https://teamup.com/ks5074f51794efefeb Click on your date Under Title: Put your MyBariatricPal user name Under Who: Put your actual name or name you pref your friends to call you Under Where: Put your location A few folks have already listed their dates. ⭐️ There are a lot of awesome people here! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

@@OhHeyMarina, it looks good on the calendar so far...have you seen it? Do you want to organize the info you've collected on the calendar? you can totally post for others since you don't need an account to post. The posts are editable for 30 mins before it locks down.

@@Malin just north of Austin. Looks like you already have a surgery buddy. This looks good [emoji106]

@@LisaMergs - Don't have the words to describe how happy we are for you

It reads a smidge passive aggressive. Only Aggie knows for sure if this person meant it straight or in a PA sort of way.

Do you think it could be jealousy? It doesn't really sound like this person understands that nothing about all of this is easy. How long has this person been your friend? Perhaps they need a wide berth of space.

I'm thankful that I have this opportunity to change my life. I'm grateful I've found a place with kind, understanding people who can share part of this journey with me. I'm thankful for th love of friends and family, and having the chance to tell them how much they mean to me. Happy Thanksgiving!

Texas is hope to a lot of Bariatric surgeons, especially in the Houston and Dallas areas. My date is 12/15 but I'm in he Austin area. Safe travels to you !

@@sleevermomof4 sending positive thoughts your way! You will share your journey with others when you are ready. I've never seen anyone say "this is the easy way", and I'm sure you will put forth your best efforts as you continue your journey. All the best Today!

Really proud of you taking advantage of this at a younger age instead of spending decades with regret and what-ifs. Best of luck you! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Excited for you as well fellow Texan. It will go swimmingly! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App