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If you were still closely post surgery I would guess an extra stabilizing stitch compliments of Senor Surgeon. Out 7 months? Hmm maybe you've developed an adhesion? If you've felt it for a day and not just momentarily, best have it checked out.

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Your mental approach to stalls is spot on. As far as the "body's break before another losing run", my weight loss pattern is a prime example of this. For the last month or so my weight stays consistent or fluctuates by a few ounces Tuesday through Friday of every week. The scale only goes down on Saturday, Sunday, and sometimes Monday. It's crazy how that pattern has been so consistent. I can only speculate, but I think it may have something to do with the fact that I get more sleep on the weekends. Who knows!

I was sleeved on July 18. At the start of my journey I weighed in at 303. The morning of surgery I weighed 279. Today I weigh 230. I feel like a new man!!!

I was diagnosed with diabetes late last year. From the second day post op I have been diabetes free and 100% OFF all meds!!!

When I was on my liquid pre-op and post-op diet. All I watched was Fat Dr UK and documentaries about how terrible our food supply it. It helped keep my mind off food and focused on what I was doing.

I cannot open the chart. Can you give the link? I searched on Pinterest and couldn't find it. Thanks
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I am having a tough time seeing the image, can you post the direct link to pinterest?
thanks!!!

Well mine was moved from the 12th to the 17th. I'm on day 3 of 4 days. They dont count the surgery date as part of the 3 day stay. I am hurting pretty much today. The pain pump meds were doing the same to me as morphine... Uncontrollable itching. So I stopped. Bam... Pain city. But I'm dealing. They gave me some liquid Tylenol. Blah... that was horrible. But it's taking the edge off. It hurts to drink. Pain all the way down. Hoping this will subside soon. Because once I'm off IV... Fluid intake will be on me.

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I was told 30 minutes before and after. Everyone is different it seems!

Ahh! My date is Tuesday the 25th. I swore they told me the 24th. Anyway, started my Optifast shakes today. I can also have sugar-free Jello. It's not terrible, but I had to remind my self not to try my daughter's food that I was made tonight. I actually chewed a soy bean to make sure it was cooked and then spit it out. Haha!
I made a friend at pre-op class today who is similar weight and same surgery date.

Glad you had them to call, it's just good to know what you're facing financially. The myCigna app was my best friend, because I would check almost everyday to see what claims have been submitted and how close I was to my deductible and out of pocket max.

Mine is 1-2 days Clear Liquids, then one week of full liquids, then a week of smooth/purée, and then soft foods for 6-8 weeks.

I just hope I CAN eat/drink.

I was dreading having to start this preop diet (which for me is just shakes, sf popsicles, and broth). Been on it for 9 days... now I'm dreading having to get off my shakes for the Clear Liquids on Sunday! LOL smh

Let's do this. I'm set for surgery on July 25 and I'm on day 3 of Pre op liquid diet.

Well I have 4 days until my surgery. These last two weeks I have been on a roller coaster of emotions, both related and unrelated to the surgery. I fluctuate between calling it off and going through it on a daily basis but I guess that's to be expected. I even went through a period of great exercise and diet (working out every day and eating right) and I started to think maybe I didn't need the surgery. I'm also scared. My co-worker told me how her friend went to Miami over the fourth of july weekend to get breast enhancements and died (she doesn't know I'm having surgery). So of course that got me to thinking about elective surgery and whether I should do this. Also since my surgery will remove a part of my stomach it's permanent so there's no going back and saying I changed my mind afterwards. Ugh. Then I remember all the reasons why I want to get the surgery (some vain like looking better but also to get control of this weight, be more active and be around for my kids) and also all the research I've done and the year I gave myself to get it together and I become more determined than ever to do it.
So yeah this is where I'm at now. I am a very private person so other than the people that read this no one knows I'm having the surgery, not even my family. I looked at the pros and cons of telling someone and decided I need to be true to who I am as a person and decided that for me it's best to keep things private. So when I feel unsure or want some support I come on here. I don't post a lot but I read a lot. I hope to share more to help someone else.

Pre-op class was good. They give you a few packets and go through a lot of information. We discussed each stage of food, Vitamins, medicines, what to do and not do, weighed in, confirmed dates, and a send off with the shakes.

I get it! My hospital pre-op is a phone call that is scheduled for today. I did start the shakes yesterday. It's hasn't been too bad. I walked for 1.5 today and was expecting to starving after, but all is good. I'm going to get sugar-free Jello this afternoon.
Sorry to hear about your cold. Get better soon! Feel free to ask a million questions.

Isolate Zero (Inner Armor is the company) was pretty good, in my opinion.

It's still expensive, but I got it at Vitamin Shopoes in sale. Even not on sale, it's cheaper there than on Amazon, but you can read the reviews there.

I've tried the berry Punch and the Red Raspberry. They were out of the Pink Lemonade, which sounds pretty good too. I hate coconut so I haven't tried the piña colada.

There are 20g Protein (whey protein isolate) per scoop/serving, which makes a 20oz serving for 90 calories.

I'm planning to try making popsicles with it for after surgery when I may be struggling to get the protein down. (I'm on the pre-op liquids now).

I also think it will be more refreshing on a hot day than thick/milky shakes.< br>
The other product I like is Trimimo. I found it in the grocery store with the vitamin waters/sports drinks. It's only 7g of protein per bottle, but only 28 calories. Before I started the pre-op diet, it was a way to get a little extra protein and fluids in for not many calories and also seemed like a treat.
Normally, I really like berry flavors, but not so much on these. I now only buy the strawberry lemonade, which is pretty decent. They also have a peach and a pina colada flavor, but I'm not a fan of peach flavor either.

I got a deal on a case of it from Amazon, but the price went up so it's cheaper at the grocery store, especially on sale. If you live in the eastern US, it should be in sale at Stop and shop or Giant until the 19th. I think it's 3 for $5. Not cheap, but nothing is these days.

Had my follow up today and I'm moving to stage 2 ... regular Soups (strained) ... pudding and poached eggs ... i'm dying for steak lol

Congratulations! It so exciting!

I just got my surgery date, and it's August 16th! Soooo relieved and happy this is going to happen. Scared too, but determined.

Too funny! I definitely will!

I'm loving the early July surgery check-ins. Thank you!

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My surgery is on the 24th and in Miami also. Tuesday is my pre-op class. I'm super excited!

Another July person here... July 28 for me. I go to Dr on Thursday for my pre-op diet.

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