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You look Stunning! Thank you for sharing love : )

I do the same but it's taking me about 2.5-3 hours to drink a premier protein shake - I'M STUFF AFTER THAT FOR A MINUTE!

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!

BRAVO!!!!

Alright Ms. Sexy, Classy & Sassy! BEAUTIFUL!

GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT!!! CONGRATS!

Wow - you look FABULOUS!! LOVE THAT BLUE DRESS ON YOU!!!!

The hospital sent me home with ice pack and the swelling has gone down a lot.

Good morning lady! Surgery day was horrible because they found & repaired a hernia. The doctor had to fill me with more air to fix the problem. I was in soooo much pain in recovery. The gas was everywhere and I felt restricted. The nurses were great and gave me all the needed meds to get through it. I walked the halls twice at hospital & frlt so much better! How re you feeling??

Good morning all! Had my surgery August 27th. Doctor discovered a hernia and repaired it. I was in recovery 3 hours due to severe gas pain in my back, chest & shoulder blades. It was hard for me to completely wake up. I saw other patients looking at me like "what kind of surgery she had!". I was nauseous the first day. 1 night in hospital & the only thing that hurts is the incision where they pulled out stomach. It hurts there when I cough too. Been drinking 2oz of water/Gatorade since early this morning so I have taken in 32 ozs thus far! Will make soup later with 15 grams protein all ready in it. I walked through the house 5 times so I think I'm doung good. Glad to hear everyone else is doing well too! HW 215 SW 198

Good morning - I am at the hospital now waiting for 5:30am check-in (boyfriend picked me up super early). I lost weight on my own in 2012 - 2016 (lowest weight 132 pounds). I struggled to maintain this weight due to being clueless about food choices (protein vs Carbs/fat) & 2017 I had a slip/fall accident (weigh at time 160 pounds) and this totally took me over board through the nextt 2.5 years to 215 pounds. Going through therapy, steroid shots and daily back pain due to weight gain, my Primary care doctor put in referral for me to start WLS program in March and I'm having surgery today!!! My weight as of Saturday was 197 - will see this morning what my final weight will be day of surgery! I feel this program will assist you in making better food choices long term through working with a nutritionist & your WLS team, something I didn't have before. I would definitely do it if I were you and follow your plan to the T. Listen to the veterans in this group which have tons of advice and experience with this (most thankful to them). Best of luck to you and follow me to see my journey!!!! Hope to post something later after surgery if I'm feeling up to it. Surgery at 730am!!!

About to shower using my Hibiclens Sponge and try to turn in early. TOMORROWS OUR BIG DAY #SouthernPhoenix and all the August 27th sleevers!!!!

I read that many people have this as well. One side effect of the surgery, not sure if it completely goes away.

I'm totally feeling your post! I'm taking it nice & slow. My surgeon and nutritionist also tell me "Take your time and take advantage of the honey moon first year stage". No rush to dive into eating a variety of food. SO EXCITED!

Hello surgery twin! I'm August 27th as well - 7:30am! The liquid diet isn't so bad since I've done so many 3, 5, 10 day smoothie, military, etc., diets in the past. I felt a little weak today but determined to make it through by thinking of the smaller me ; ) Best wishes on surgery day and the changes to come!!!

Mine will be Tuesday August 27th. SO EXCITED! How your clear liquid diet going?

YESSSSSS! AWESOME JOB!

This is my plan too! Thank you for posting, I will be in this stage Friday, August 30th for 2 weeks. I started full liquids pre-op Monday, August 19th - weight 204.8 (start weight 215) and today, August 24th I start clear liquids for 3 days - current weight 197. Surgery August 27th - WONDER WHAT MY WEIGHT WILL BE PRE SURGERY!!!! Follow the plan - the weight will definitely fall off : )

YOU GO GIRLFRIEND!!! LOVE IT! Can't wait to join you love : )

CONGRATS! Can't wait to join you next week. So you are 3 days post op, are you still on clear liquids?

Welcome and CONGRATS! How are feeling? Any tips you like to share? Tomorrow starts my clear liquids and Tuesday is my BIG day!!! So excited!

CONGRATS!

LOVE IT! You sound so much like me! If your ideal weight is 123 then 117 would be a good range to go to for maintenance. This way you can catch yourself and get back on track when you are getting close to 125! YOU GOT THIS & CONGRATS on a job well done love : )

Awwww, such a heart warming introduction. Welcome and we love your rambling story! Believe it or not your story will help someone else with similar issues. We arent that much different from one another. Look forward to following your progress and offering kind words of encouragement when needed ; )

CONGRATS & AWESOME ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR 11 DAYS! Will be joining the loser bench Monday. Keep us posted with your progress!!