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Total surgery, a little over $27,000...out of pocket costs were $640 Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 219 GW: 165

My birthday celebration will be my special treat! [emoji4] Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 219 GW: 165

Are you getting in enough liquids... sounds like dehydration Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 219 GW: 165

My nutritionist said I could have a small glass of wine on my birthday next month [emoji485] Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 219 GW: 165

During my pre-op phase, there were always temptations...cookies, cakes, doughnuts, fried chicken and I could go on. I asked four of my friends to each commit to joining me for two days of liquids. They motivated me and it comforted me knowing I wasn't alone. Hang in there guys, you're doing great. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. [emoji4] Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 219 GW: 165

Congratulations. Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 219 GW: 165

I went to my PCP foor blood work and the chest x-ray. Afterwards, she cleared me for surgery. Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 219 GW: 165

Most of us have been there. Get back on track and post here as often as you can to relieve stress. Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 219 GW: 165

Best of luck Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 219 GW: 165

Hang in there! I could've gone back in a week, but I took two weeks off to make sure I felt my best. Good luck Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 219 GW: 165

Yes! Keep up the good work! Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 219 GW: 165

Mostly, the liquid diet is to shrink your liver for surgery. You don't want to get there and they have difficulty reaching your stomach. When I found this out, it made me not want to cheat. Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 219 GW: 165

The pre op diet is harder than recovering from surgery. It's all mental... hang in there and the outcome will be wonderful. Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 219 GW: 165

Sorry...[emoji57] Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 220 GW: 165

As soon as you can, begin walking. It will help with the gas pains. Don't compare your weight loss to others, everyone is different. If you can, take Biotene with you to help with dry mouth. Good luck. Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 220 GW: 165

Thanks everyone Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 220 GW: 165

So I had my six week checkup yesterday and I've lost a total of 38 pounds from when I first started this journey. He said not to compare my weight loss with anyone else and I'm right on track. I feel great and so happy I finally made the decision to have surgery. Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 221 GW: 165

Good job... you need Biotene. It relieves dry mouth. Walk to get rid of those gas pains Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 221 GW: 165

I was off two and a half weeks also a d was ready to go back! Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 221 GW: 165

The liquid phase is harder than recovering from surgery. You have to be determined to get through it. It's all mental. When I was on that phase, I kept a bottle of water with me at all times. When the "food" urge hit, I'd take a walk and think about how I'd be able to shop for smaller clothes and how I'd feel without the extra weight. Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 221 GW: 165

Thank you. Someone did it for me and I promised I would pay it forward [emoji4] Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 221 GW: 165

Thanks but someone beat you to it. Good luck on your upcoming surgery. Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 221 GW: 165

When I tried sleeping in my bed, those gas pains were horrible. In the hospital, I had a large recliner that I wanted to take home with me [emoji4] Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 221 GW: 165

I was up walking every 15-30 minutes. I took walks outside and inside. I also slept upright for the first two weeks Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 221 GW: 165

Walk, walk, walk! This will help get rid of the gas. It takes about a week before it's gone. Hang in there Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 221 GW: 165