NancyLF

Me, too! There's so much encouragement - just what's needed to calm frayed nerves. I also found YouTube videos a big help. There's lots of positive energy all over! There are also videos of the actual surgery. SQUEAMISH ALERT!!! Don't look if you don't like seeing a person's insides! LOL!

THANK YOU!!! I also am nervous, scared, excited & ready to get this done! I am stocked up with Water, Protein Drinks & LOTS of sf Popsicles! LET'S GO!!!
Good luck to my fellow July week 4 surgery buddies!

UGH! Those sf fudgesicles are just downright NASTY! LOL!

CONGRATULATIONS!!
I'm looking forward to the day **I** can say that!

I was ROFLOL @ that one!
When you think about it, it's true. If you can't see the thong, you need to lose some weight. LOL!

I was ROFLOL @ that one!
When you think about it, it's true. If you can't see the thong, you need to lose some weight. LOL!

I was ROFLOL @ that one!
When you think about it, it's true. If you can't see the thong, you need to lose some weight. LOL!

I was ROFLOL @ that one!
When you think about it, it's true. If you can't see the thong, you need to lose some weight. LOL!

I was ROFLOL @ that one!
When you think about it, it's true. If you can't see the thong, you need to lose some weight. LOL!

I was ROFLOL @ that one!
When you think about it, it's true. If you can't see the thong, you need to lose some weight. LOL!

We've got a thread for inspiration, I wanted to start one to keep us laughing! Feel free to add anything that makes your heart smile!

Thanks! This one of the best & honest posts I've read!
Continued success to you!

We're Sleeve Sisters! My surgery is July 22nd as well!
Nervous & excited! We got this! Let's go!

I didnt cut out anything until I had to with pre op diet. My wife was all over me about the shock I would be in for. The pre op diet was hardest and once I had the procedure and the hunger was gone it was a breeze.
Im certainly not an A student when it comes to post op diet but I know my triggers and I would like to think for the first time that I can remember I am achieving balance and something sustainable for life. I know what I can have every once in a while and what is on the absolutely forbidden list. I ate my usual tiny portions at my nieces birthday party this weekend and am back to my routine today. Now its Monday and Im back to my routine. I know I cant ever drink soda again because that is my trigger but for me to think I am never going to have white flour again I am only kidding myself I just know to limit it.
I didnt get this weight by eating a cupcake at a party or a slice of pizza I got this weight because I couldnt stop at 1. I know this goes against what a large group of people have here but everyone is going to have different triggers. For those of you that all of a sudden snapped your fingers and you became perfect eating specimens over night more power to you I know that is not me. Strive for balance otherwise you are just asking to relapse and with this procedure relapsing can have major complications.

I am going to have my Surgery on the 22nd!!!

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Stay safe!!

I keep VISUALIZING success. I know me... if I sit around worrying about failing, chances are, I will.
You have to be the Little Engine - I **KNOW** I CAN! I **KNOW** I CAN! I **KNOW** I CAN!
Keep on chugging along!!

Have a great trip! Please report back about the reaction - good & bad - when everyone saw you.
LOL! You might walk pass them in the airport & laugh because they didn't recognize you! Now THAT would be both FUNNY & FUN!!
Safe travels!

I LOVE those popsicles! I have 10 boxes in my freezer right now! They're on sale this week so I'll be going back for more! My mother says my freezer looks like the store display! LOL!

Amen to that! I enjoy watching YouTube videos by others who have experienced Bariatric surgery. I especially appreciate the ones who emphasize that they’re relating THEIR journey, and that yours may differ. It helps to know what you MIGHT experience - even if not exactly.

We are Sleeve Buddies! My surgery is the same date. Good Luck!!

Many of the Vlogs I have watched on YouTube said to bring LIP BALM! I have some ready! LOL!

Many of the Vlogs I have watched on YouTube said to bring LIP BALM! I have some ready! LOL!

I keep VISUALIZING success. I know me... if I sit around worrying about failing, chances are, I will.
You have to be the Little Engine - I **KNOW** I CAN! I **KNOW** I CAN! I **KNOW** I CAN!
Keep on chugging along!!

Hello ladies and the one other guy, I don't think is even still with us....I haven't checked in in a bit. Just wanted to stop by and say all is well, feeling great.....or I was until today. I finally went and got a Black Card membership at PF and went today. Managed 3 miles on the treadmill, walking mostly but I was able to do a couple of intermittent jogs. Did some leg presses and then some ab killers....5 sets of 30 Russian Twists with a 10 lb medicine ball. My abs were on FIRE and I thought that would be the one I would regret but as it turns out, the leg presses were a bit too much, I can barely walk now and almost fell on my face a little while ago trying to go down the stairs. My legs are like Jello. LMAO As much as I am hurting, I still feel awesome that I went and was able to do as well as I did.
Other victories....Before surgery I was in a tight 46' jeans, I can now get into 40s but they're a bit tight so I'll stay in the loose 42s another week or so. Guy at the gym gave me a 3xl that I asked for but then he threw me a Large and said there's an extra one for you to set yourself a goal. Hell yeah!!
Started on soft foods yesterday. I can tell it's going to be hard to get in the Protein goals with just food so I guess i will keep some shakes handy. It wasn't so bad with the sleeve but with this revision, a spoonful of food fills me up. It's crazy. I make a bowl of scrambled eggs, mix in some Unjury unflavored protein and just eat a bite every 10-15 minutes.
Hope everyone is doing well. Best Wishes.