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Here are my answers:

1. Yes. 800-1000 for women.
2. 70+ grams of Protein. Eat protein first but no specific carb limit.
3. bread, rice, Pasta, food with added sugar, alcohol
4. Not really but I've been considering setting a daily carb limit.

I am curious about the varied advice we get from our doctors and programs and also what's working for people out there, so I thought I'd start a little survey.

1. Did your doctor give you a calorie range?

2. Do you have macro goals (e.g., carbs, protein)?

3. Any forbidden foods?

4. Have you made any modifications?

Wow congrats!!! You look amazing!

Wow congratulations!!!

1 minute ago, queendeborahbee said:

How are you feeling today?

So much better - thank you!! The fever comes and goes, so hopefully it is just a little inflammation.

2 hours ago, Finding_Stacy said:

Isn't it crazy to watch people eat and think that was just us not too long ago? Hell, yesterday, a Subway commercial had me pondering my existence a month ago. How did I eat an entire footlong in one sitting???

YES!!

I'm 5 days post-op and drinking 3 Premier Protein shakes a day (90g protein; 480 cal) plus 64 oz of Water.

I had to have them as part of the clear liquid diet pre-op. They're so so, in my opinion. GNC carries singles so you can try out different flavors.

Call your surgeon's office again if you do not hear from them. I hope everything is ok?

Have you gone to the bathroom yet?

Did anyone run a fever post-op? I have a 100.8 temp and just left a message for the doctor on call. My brain is going to the worst case scenario (leak), and I'm panicking. I have some soreness when I move but otherwise not a lot of pain and none when I'm sitting. I am extremely fatigued, but I assume that's from the low calories and just generally healing.

I was just telling my husband how amazing it was. I'm getting like 500-600 calories and I'm not hungry. Before surgery I was like "those people are f*cking crazy if they think I can survive 500 calories a day!" They really weren't kidding about hunger disappearing. I am hit now and then with head hunger though. Thought I'd start crying when I could smell my husband cooking chicken parm for the family. I just had to relax and let it sink in that even if I COULD eat it, I probably wouldn't be able to since my tummy doesn't like anything.

I was sleeved on Thursday, 5/4. I came home the next day. I was nervous going in, but it feels really good on the other side. I woke up from the surgery in some discomfort, but once that was managed, it has been pretty smooth sailing. No hunger, no cravings. I cannot even express how freeing that is.

Good luck May sleevers! Can't wait to read about your progress!

I have a desk job. I was sleeved 5/4 and took that day and Friday off as sick days. I plan to work from home the following week and go back to the office the week after that.

I just wanted to add one thing to this fear thread, in case it is helpful. I was so worried about how my new tiny stomach would feel and that I would experience regret and sadness that I couldn't eat more. I am only a few days out from surgery, so I'm sure there will be ups and downs, but so far, I am in love with how my tiny stomach feels. I am not hungry. I crave nothing. Instead of feeling constricting, it feels like freedom.

Anyway, I wanted to share that positive thought in case it helps with your fears going in.

Thank you! I know that I NEED to do this. I have lost out on so much life because of my weight. (Never married, no kids of my own, low paying job, no confidance, health issues) I'm ready to live. And live pain free! I want to be there for my neices, (they are like my kids) without this surgery, I am only going to get older, fatter, and sadder. I'm so happy that you now have the life you want. I hope someday I will too.

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Congratulations!!! You aren't having any problems? I know the fear is in my head. I just have to fight through it. Good luck.

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I was sleeved yesterday and was a nervous wreck leading up to it. Tried to talk myself out of it. Wondered if I had rushed into it (I hadn't). Wondered if it was too extreme (it wasn't). Just basically second guessing everything.

Logically, I knew this was what's right for me. So I pushed through all the fear and second guessing. I feel really good today and hopeful for the future.

This is a big decision. Fear is normal. But that doesn't mean it is the wrong path.

I was sleeved yesterday! I woke up with a lot of discomfort and pain, but I feel so much better today.

I was scared in the days leading up. Today, I feel hopeful, relieved, and excited.

Fingers crossed for Friday! Welcome!

How did it go??

My surgery day is Thursday (!!), and I have to do a two-day clear liquid diet. Today is Day 1. I am drinking my Isopure. I had some tea and am planning on broth later today ...

Any other ideas or favorites?

I am on day 4 or my liquid diet. It has been rough. I feel okay physically. I am a teacher and run around a lot. My caloric intake is only 800 calories of Protein Shakes. On an average day, I burn about 3,000 calories a day. By the end of the day, I am exhausted. Today, I am downright weepy. Feeling overwhelmed. We are moving about a month after my surgery. I know that it all work out well. But I still have so much to do at work and then for the move, and my oldest son leaves for college in August. My family is super supportive and I am so excited about the surgery. This group is awesome.

I have struggled with this, too. For a long time, I only told my sister, my mom, and my husband. I have a close group of friends I usually share everything with. I decided to tell one, and she was so positive and supportive. So, I told my uncle (whom I'm very close with) and another close friend. As I explained to my uncle, I still feel like this is private "classified" information, so only the people in my life with top security clearance get to know for now.

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!