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After surgery, I have to do B12 sublingual once a week... Perhaps you body likes it?? Do you feel any effects from it do you??

I'm gonna take my 3 closets (and yes, they are filled w/ very nice, expensive, PLUS SIZE clothes) and have a $20 all you can carry sale!!! Or just give it all away... I never thought I' would look forward to a day and dread it at the same time!!! I love my clothes and shoes... but, I'm willing to start all over to be healthy!!! Le sigh, I just bought this awesome red trench coat....LOL..

Yeah, I had one.. I was a little out of it for a day or so.. I have trouble w/ anesthesia...I was very nauseous and kind of icky!!! Glad yours went fine...

Very inspiring!!!! WOW!! Congrats!!!

Congrats!!!

Awesome!!! I'm so happy for you!!!

Congrats!!! Awesome story.. Thanks for sharing!!

Thanks Diva!! Hadouni, congrats!!!!!

Soforreal and Longer-life I appreciate it!!! I still have so much to do!!! One of my friends came over and cleaned/organized my house.. from top to bottom while I was at work!!!. I'm so grateful for her!!! I need to find a nice comfy, fluffy robe for my walks while I'm in the hospital. And then I think I'm all set!!! I have to spend tomorrow afternoon at the hospital for pre-op tests... and I have to fast until after the tests.... So, pray my strength!!

Congrats!!!... Ahhh...I wish I could help you with the ticker thing.. I just went to the page, set it up and copied the link into my signature.... Also, I'm sure there's a thread on here that gives step by step instructions..

Thanks Ladies!!!

LOL.... I wish you the best!!! I'm on day 2 of a 7 day liquid diet... and OH BOY!!!!! I'm praying for a smooth and easy recovery for you!!! Please let us know how you are doing... when you feel up to it!!!

I am less than a week away from being sleeved...OMG!!! I'm so nervous right now!!! I had to tell my students that I won't be here for their finals... they want to know why... I told them I'm going to the hospital and they are a little freaked out!! Nice to know that they care, after complaining about me being hard on them all the time... The first day of the liquid diet was so HARD... I had a headache and I was little grouchy.... but, I do believe it all will be worth it!!! I've made my list for my hospital bag, my groceries for the next month and the books I'm going to read! I'm also going to go buy new sneakers, get my hair, toes and eyebrows done!! (Gotta look cute for my visitors!!) My BF who will be at the hospital w/ me has the list of folx to call/text when I'm out of surgery and I'm praying she doesn't hide my laptop and cell phone... she's threatened as much... So, I'm going to try and be really good!! LOL... I know being nervous is normal, but OMG... I have 203 million things running through my head!!!! How do I make it STOP??!!!??!!

Me too!! I think I want an extra night!!! I need some rest!! LOL

Indi, yes.. I think going through a center of excellence is the best way... Everyone there works very hard to keep their distinction as a center of excellence.. so.. I think they will be extra careful and stuff.. Not saying that others won't... I'm just saying.. LOL...

I got approved by BCBS-IL on friday!!!! I'm sooo happy for you!!! I have 7 days until surgery!!!!

Ela, I think Imma stick w/ the SF low carb.. I have the creamy chocolate and vanilla cream.. not bad.. .I'm also gonna try Isopure zero ... it's a drink, almost waterish I've heard...

Lizzie, How are you??

Kelly, I think they come from the same plant..

So, I found out that if you have an allergy to ragweed, which I do, that you shouldn't use Stevia!! Didn't know that... Learned my lesson... UGH!!!!! http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-682-STEVIA.aspx?activeIngredientId=682&activeIngredientName=STEVIA

So, I'm sitting at my desk.., with HIVES all over my back and neck... OMG!! I'm itching sooooo much... I've had 3 Protein drinks.. but, I was fine afterwards... I had a bottle of Water w/ true orange sweetened w/ stevia... I also mixed it w/ some fruit blend stuff w/ truvia in it... OH MY GOD!!!! I'm miserable!! Even my students feel bad for me!!!.. Took two benadryl, but I'm not getting any relief!!!!

Thanks so much guys!! Day 1 of pre-op diet... almost done... It's a little difficult, but oh, so worth it!!!

What shakes are you using?? Have you tried any of the low-carb meal replacements??? Adkins dark chocolate is actually good chilled... I have SF low carb in vanilla cream and chocolate cream.. They are tolerable..I can't stand protein shakes!!!

My thoughts and prayers are w/ you... I hope your recovery is quick and smooth...

You have to be careful w/ tweezing because you can cause in-grown hairs and scarring.. if you do it right, you should be fine.. I had laser treatments for a few months and I saw a significant decrease in the amount and coarseness of the hair on my face. I was diagnosed w/ PCOS.... I haven't had treatments for over a year and a half, but, the hair is not as coarse as it was pre-laser... now I just use a triple butter soap and shave a little once/per week... Getting more laser treatments after I recuperate from surgery...