Cater77

I'm in Antioch as well[emoji3] I just meant my goal weight today. I'm looking forward to my sleeve surgery. Did you have your surgery with kaiser?

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Congratulations I wish YOU nothing less than success

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Congratulations I wish you well and a speedy recovery

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Very excited my surgery was suppose to b on the 16th and they just called and said if i wanted to change it to October 13... 9 days left nervous but more excited...
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PRE OP: I did two weeks on Optifast800, which was very "doable". I had 3 shakes, a Soup, and a bar until the last two days, where the bar was discontinued. I found that drinking Water (which apparently will be my new go-to) relieved any headache issue with the sudden drop in carbs & sugar in my day. I have lost, as of this morning, 15 or so pounds, plus 8 inches collectively from bust, waist & hips. I am hoping my liver is in good shape! (I know I have fatty liver per biopsy).
I did not get a lot of walking in, which I had intended to do. Although the weather got cool & clear, my stomach reacted to the diet with great variability, meaning stay close to the bathroom!
I have not been, nor am I this morning with less than 24 hours to go, been anxious. Dr. Heider and his staff did an amazing job on the pre-op workshop. Literally, they covered everything. I've had lots of surgeries in my life (even open heart), but I feel the most prepared for this one.
You all sharing your stories has been incredibly helpful in answering more personal questions, and just generous support. I also found great recipes for every stage on Pinterest. Organizing recipes for "after" was very stress relieving for me. I also found that there is a "predictable" way to alter most recipes at every stage in order to eat the things we love or at least a satisfying replica that is now healthy.
My journey is different than many of you; I'm older (65) and have had lots of health challenges. But what a joy to share it with you and know that each of you is moving towards optimal health, and a fuller experience of life! I so wish I had been as wise as you earlier in life.
Thanks!
Annie

Including today I have 5 more days of liquid and Protein Shakes. Then full liquids then the big day!! I'm still so excited. We are also trying to move into a new home this month and my daughters getting her license the week of my surgery. So many changes. I'm happy I have many distractions so I can be on this liquid diet and not cheat.

Hi! My surgery is 10/13, I'll be in Mexico. My birthday is 10/15 so I'm calling it my birthday present this year!

I reached my goal weight of 244lbs! I was an unbelievable 266lbs so I'm just wondering how soon can i get the procedure done? I'm over ready!
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I'm just getting ready to head back to work. I've been off 2 months, but I'm a pilot. The FAA has an 8 week waiting period before I could fly again. Recovery was faster than I thought. I was feeling really good one week post op.

Eating, stick to the diet plan and phases. I'm back on normal food now. I eat very small meals. The most I can do solid food is 3oz or so. I usually eat 4-5 small meals/snacks a day, and about 800 calories a day. When eating listen to your body, and if you are full stop. You will learn the signs.

Berry!! Did you just say no beer for a YEAR! What else am I going have for Breakfast now? Damn it!! guess it will be those egg things I hear all the kids talking about..

Thank you for your input Berry78, that is good news.. It is all going to be worth it..

I'm not sure. I know the pre-surgery info sessions are on Wed nights at 6 pm. But not sure about the support groups. I think I read somewhere it's once a month on a Sat.

I am in Antioch

I'm from Richmond and work in SF. I spend every other weekend in Antioch at my bf's. I will be going through John Muir Concord for VSG. Nice to "meet" you.

I am from Antioch and would like to connect with other sleevers in my area.