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happy2behere    2

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So here is my story: I am a 33 year old gal who has suffered from obesity for over TWO decades!!! With each new year I found myslef easily gaining 10 pounds or more. The straw that broke the camel's back for me was seeing myself in a picture standing next to my sister where I looked double her size. (And, I actually am exactly double her weight.) That was that day I decided that it was time to make a change. I am a mommy of two toddlers and wife of a pretty awesome guy who I've been with for over 12 years.

After learning about the sleeve gastrectomy, I felt that this was the best fit for me and I am being sleeved on April 27th. I am totally over the nervousness and now I am just excited to see the new me transform into the healthy and thinner person I know I can be. :D This site has been more helpful than I ever imagined from testemonies to the best Protein shakes..I learned it all through folks like you have traveled this journey and shared your experiences...so I thank you all!

Today was my first day of the 14 day pre-op liquid diet and I made it. I kept busy and didn't allow myslef to think about the favorite foods I missed but focused on the goal ahead!

So, there ya have it. Cheers to me and all the soon to be sleevers out there!!!:rolleyes:

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So here is my story: I am a 33 year old gal who has suffered from obesity for over TWO decades!!! With each new year I found myslef easily gaining 10 pounds or more. The straw that broke the camel's back for me was seeing myself in a picture standing next to my sister where I looked double her size. (And, I actually am exactly double her weight.) That was that day I decided that it was time to make a change. I am a mommy of two toddlers and wife of a pretty awesome guy who I've been with for over 12 years.

After learning about the sleeve gastrectomy, I felt that this was the best fit for me and I am being sleeved on April 27th. I am totally over the nervousness and now I am just excited to see the new me transform into the healthy and thinner person I know I can be. :D This site has been more helpful than I ever imagined from testemonies to the best Protein shakes..I learned it all through folks like you have traveled this journey and shared your experiences...so I thank you all!

Today was my first day of the 14 day pre-op liquid diet and I made it. I kept busy and didn't allow myslef to think about the favorite foods I missed but focused on the goal ahead!

So, there ya have it. Cheers to me and all the soon to be sleevers out there!!!:rolleyes:

Congratulations on being SO CLOSE! I start my pre-op diet next Monday. Have you had any trouble with a headache and lack of energy today? I'm also worried that I'll have a hard time sleeping at night because my tummy will be empty. And it's a WHOLE LOT of tummy to be empty. :P

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happy2behere    2

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Nope, not tired. I do feel a bit hungry now (it's 10 PM) but the Protein Shakes really filled me up. I used PURE Protein in a can which actually tastes good. You can find them in Trader Joes and The Vitamin Shoppe-alittle pricey but the best I've tasted so far. Good Luck. You wil do fine. They say the first day of the liquid diet is the worst-but I survived and it really wasn't that bad.:D

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ToDream    18

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We're sleeve sisters! I'm being sleeved the same day! I don't have to do the pre-op liquids until Easter Sunday though... thankfully. We have alot of family coming over!

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happy2behere    2

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Hi To Dream,

Sleeve sisters we are!!! I was suppopsed to have 20 people over for Easter but I cancelled. I Keep telling myself it wil all be worth it in the end.

:rolleyes:

We're sleeve sisters! I'm being sleeved the same day! I don't have to do the pre-op liquids until Easter Sunday though... thankfully. We have alot of family coming over!

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SpiceyMom    0

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Ooh! I'm the 28th! Can I be a sleeve sister, too? (Does that sound needy or what? Lol) I start my pre-op diet in a week. Glad to know it isn't a killer. My poor hubby is dreading it. He well remembers the cranky wife of Opti Fast days gone by. I am trying to psych myself up for Easter. Luckily, it isn't my favorite food holiday. Lol

I am excited for all of us! Good luck!

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ToDream    18

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Heck yeah, where are you getting sleeved??

Ooh! I'm the 28th! Can I be a sleeve sister, too? (Does that sound needy or what? Lol) I start my pre-op diet in a week. Glad to know it isn't a killer. My poor hubby is dreading it. He well remembers the cranky wife of Opti Fast days gone by. I am trying to psych myself up for Easter. Luckily, it isn't my favorite food holiday. Lol

I am excited for all of us! Good luck!

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ToDream    18

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Dr. Almanza. We're in Canada so we're flying to San Diego on the 26th. Unfortunately not direct flight home so its going to suck to sit in Seattle airport for 2 hours on layover!

Mexico...Dr. Alvarez. We're driving down. What about you?

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happy2behere    2

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:rolleyes:Hi spiceymom! Welcome! Girls, today was the second day of the liquid diet and it was just awful...I can't wait to go to bed and have this day be over already..I know it wil be worth it in a few short weeks but this really stinks...I did find though the PURE Protein Shakes (ready made) to be the best. You can find them at Trader Joes or the Vitamin Shoppe.

Wishing you all the best!

Here's to my sleeve sisters!

Vanessa

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SpiceyMom    0

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I just got my preop diet list yesterday. I need to look it over and get it all ready. It will be worth it, Vanessa! Just keep your eyes on the prize, right? Lol

ToDream, we used to live in Calgary. In fact, we were just reminiscing about the amazing drive from our home to Banff. Everything was so pristine and gorgeous. Love that crisp mountain air; miss it every summer in white-hot Texas! Sorry about the layover. At least you'll have some time for walking, right? (Trying to find the bright side!)

Jill

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ToDream    18

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My pre-op diet is only 3 days of liquids. Thankfully I'll be able to make it through Easter dinner with family before I start my liquids only! Right now I'm trying to find some sample packs of powder Protein. All those websites out there either only deliver in the States or are crazy expensive to ship to Canada. Sucks!

Yes Banff is very beautiful SpiceyMom. We camped out there last summer but we just don't get out there often enough.

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Cmsumom    5

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:rolleyes:Hi spiceymom! Welcome! Girls, today was the second day of the liquid diet and it was just awful...I can't wait to go to bed and have this day be over already..I know it wil be worth it in a few short weeks but this really stinks...I did find though the PURE Protein Shakes (ready made) to be the best. You can find them at Trader Joes or the Vitamin Shoppe.

Wishing you all the best!

Here's to my sleeve sisters!

Vanessa

Hey- I like those too- and they make a PUREPRO 50 with 50 grams of protein- the Peanut Butter is good too!

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