Diana Prince

If you are less than a year out and hungry at the time, especially immediately after surgery. You need to be on a PPI.
I'm hungry often because my metabolism is super charged. I'm an active person.
I eat every 2 hours, dense Protein.
If you eat carbs you will just want more carbs Since we can eat endless amount of carbs, starting carbs is a bad idea.

I understand. I shared my LastPass password with hubs before surgery.
Subscriptions are probably a good idea. I subscribed to Netflix a couple years ago when I had bronchitis and never looked back. :-)

Hi all,
Just introducing myself. Just received my surgery appointment today, which is May 17th. Now that bagel and scrambled eggs I had this morning has become my last pre-op meal without realizing it! Starting the pre-op diet today. I was initially going for a bypass, but with an ulcer discovered during the endoscopy, the doctor recommended a sleeve. This website has been very helpful, inspiring and motivating and looking forward to being part of the forums community.
All the best,
Ben

That's so exciting! Less than 2 weeks away! Keep me posted with how you are doing as well!!

I just had the appointment with my surgeon this morning and incredibly they had a cancellation for May 12th (10 days from now ). I snatched it up immediately...can you believe it???

I'll start the 2-week liquid diet asap. So excited!

I just had the appointment with my surgeon this morning and incredibly they had a cancellation for May 12th (10 days from now ). I snatched it up immediately...can you believe it???

I'll start the 2-week liquid diet asap. So excited!

I just had the appointment with my surgeon this morning and incredibly they had a cancellation for May 12th (10 days from now ). I snatched it up immediately...can you believe it???

I'll start the 2-week liquid diet asap. So excited!

Good luck!!

I just had the appointment with my surgeon this morning and incredibly they had a cancellation for May 12th (10 days from now ). I snatched it up immediately...can you believe it???

I'll start the 2-week liquid diet asap. So excited!

I am so excited for you! I can't wait to get where you are now.
Some anxiety is normal so just breath through it and imagine all of the successes that await you on the other side. Fill your thoughts with the wonderful people on here who share that this was the best decision for them and for those who have said they wished they would have done this sooner.
I'm sure you have worked very hard just to get where you are now! Post in here how you are doing. I, as well as others, can learn from your successes.
Best wishes for you and for a speedy recovery. You've got this!!

So tomorrow is my surgery day!!! I am kind of nervous and I can't believe it's tomorrow morning! I know this is the best thing for me and am excited to start this journey. Just anxious is all...

So finally got my date and it is May 11th. Are there any other May sleevers out there who want to join me in this journey?
I also invite the veterans to join and guide us May sleevers through the process.

Its been a really long time since i was happy to take photos. I took a photo last wk and OMG, i look cute, omg looks like the old me, yaaay omg no double chin. So i spent the whole wknd out with freinds completing me on how great i look and taking photos [emoji2]. For some time i was really annoyed with my sister, paparazzi wannabe who never filters and her damn Facebook. Always had me looking like a cow that got hit by a truck. It got so bad i was hiding from the cameras and declining invites because of my weight. Thank u DrN for my surgery. Im so happy. Its working, i feel great and i wanted to share it with my fellow sleevers.
First few months were hard but ive turned the corner 2 happyland [emoji38].
Hope every1 else is doing good.
CW 190
SW 242
GW 140
VSG 1/6/2017
Woohoo
...summer 2017 here we come :-)

Yes! Can't wait for the aches and pains to lessen/disappear!

Yes! Can't wait for the aches and pains to lessen/disappear!

Tucking in shirt, zip line, the ability to shop normal sizes that are always on sale, unlike Big&Tall

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Being able to find fashionable clothing easier, even tho I'm an older lady. And knowing I'm not the fat one when I walk into a room. Also having a smaller midriff that doesnt bulge out.

I love this thread! I most look forward to being physically comfortable in my body. I have a lot of pain and discomfort from my extra weight. I cannot wait to be free of it.

But I have to say, this post made me think that someday soon, I will be donating ALL my current clothes. The thought of throwing out an entire closet of fat clothes is pretty thrilling!

I'm already post op. Pre op I broke a chair, worried about what people thought of me, bulged my clothes, etc.

The thing that I find I Celebrate is how my body feels. When I move it is different, lighter. I don't thump so much when I move around the house. I can hop up out of a chair without creaking. I don't always ask my son to get or do something for me. I squat and stand without issue. It really feels so different as to be noticeable numerous times throughout the day.. The movement of my legs when I walk, the feel of my clothes moving against my skin instead of clinging, my skin is dry not sweaty all the time. I reach to scratch and don't have to go though contortions to reach that itchy spot.

I could go on and on. My body is unfamiliar to me. But it feels great.

Omg overalls!!! My husband ADORED how I looked in overalls (when I was 13 to 15 before I got big). He's expressed missing it and wanting me to get another pair, but not only do they not make sizes big enough for me, but I know it will look horrible on my current body shape and would just be a disappointment for him.


HW: 328 (02/22/17)
SW: TBD
CW: 288

Pounds disowned to date: 40

The ease of being able to go to a restaurant, board a plane, sit outside at a friend's home and not be worrying excessively about the durability, size, and location of the seat! Plus, running after my grandkids with ease.

I'm tired of being tired. Hoping substantial weight loss and healthy habits help!

My first post...
I am a far way from surgery (I'm in month 2 pre-application), but I am looking forward to fitting. LOL Simply always being able to fit into seats. Be it an airplane, the back seat of a car with a group of people, as mentioned above restaurant booths, office chairs, school style desk/chair combos, the list is endless...
Oh, people turning sideways when passing you in a hall (can't wait for that to stop). LOL.

I broke a doctors table. You know those super sturdy metal based tables they have you sit on during an exam? Broke. I'm looking forward to never having to worry about breaking things I sit on.

Getting it over with and passing the 4-6 week mark with no leaks. Honestly, that is the #1 thing I am looking forward to.
Outside of that, I am most excited about the idea of aches and pains subsiding, improving the overall quality of my life (and lifespan, as obesity-related diseases run on both sides of my family) and a distant 3rd is clothes. I will definitely have fun shopping again!