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Surgery was in January . I’m a weirdo and make weird faces lol down 80 pounds ! 360 to 280 , 5’5

I’m a large lady. I have been my entire life. Part of what makes me nervous for surgery in two weeks is my size. Did anyone find there were more complications with those with higher BMI? What was your experience pre and post-op? Was anyone a smoker at this size and quit for surgery? I have not been a smoker for long but it worries me that it may complicate things even with stopping before surgery. What was your weight loss like at a higher BMI? What was your pre-op diet and how long? Thanks !

That’s incredible! Good job! Thank you. I’m stoked/nervous/excited all at once .

I started my pre-op diet yesterday. Today I threw up almost immediately after drinking one of my smoothies. (We are only allowed one scoop of protein in almond milk a day and 2 fruit smoothies that include frozen fruit , water, and stevia only) I’m wondering if my vitamins possibly caused the vomiting ? Anyone else have that happen? Also... I know that we need to follow our surgeons pre-op plan and I intend to. I was wondering though if anyone thinks I would be cleared to drink broth once a day instead of a smoothie ? Does anyone know the reasoning behind smoothies only vs allowing broth ? Ideally I would like to do protein shake, smoothie, and broth as my “meals” Thoughts? Thanks !

Any suggestions on which protien2o is the best flavor?

Hello! I’m getting gastric sleeve in Mexico at a slimmer me on Jan 9th. I’m really hopeful and very nervous. I also have been smoking and wondered if anyone else smoked before and when did you quit? The sooner the better, I know. Also how much are you exercising pre-op? I wonder if I should do more or less depending on my liquid diet ? I am worried of feeling drained during the diet . I am ridiculously nervous about not responding well to being put under and also blood clots. Anyone have experiences with this?

Yes I am getting pre surgery diagnostics. My doctor said to quit 3-4 weeks out. I have been smoking for a little under a year. Still not safe , but definitely not a chronic smoker for years. I’m talking a pack a week maybe . I am fully aware of the seriousness of the decision and the life change required . I’m asking what others experiences with smoking are. I am prepared to tackle anything I need to . No impulses here, thanks .