I Have A Date--And It's Next Week!

[alexandra noelle 4]

I'm getting sleeved exactly a week after you are!!!!!! I'm very excited for you.

Have you not cheated once on your pre-op diet? I've been doing all shakes and have knocked three days out without cheating - I'm quite proud of myself. Seriously missing solid food though!

Please keep us posted on how you're feeling afterward.

[goldenraisin214 142]

Thanks alexandra--be sure to keep checking in! In terms of my pre-op diet, I've done really well--no cheats--but I'm sure that's largely because I can eat Protein Bars, lean meat, salad/vegetables, eggs, cheese, and nuts if I get hungry beyond Protein Shakes. This weekend was harder than I expected, what with my in-laws being in town, eating out, a chocolate cake, and cooking/baking for 5 people. I actually got a little weepy for a minute yesterday--which felt really weird (like, why am I crying, and dang, I really do have a relationship with food!) and I wasn't even hungry! It was just that I couldn't have what I wanted and everyone else was partying it up...oh well, I made it through and I feel good about that. On Wednesday, it's all Clear Liquids, though. I'm sure that one will be a challenge! Looking forward to being around lots of food and not wanting most of it!

[100%Sleeved 148]

Congrats and I'm sliding over to make room on the loser's bench for you.

[terrilynndrew 89]

My sleeve is February 20th!! I am super excited and nervous all at the same time! I am sooo happy to be getting on with the next phase of my life! Good luck to you and I look forward to sharing our progress!! :biggrinjester:

[*susan* 1,709]

Yay, congratulations on getting a date! So excited for you. And, I am glad your family is being supportive, that makes it so much easier.

[KATEYEZ0208 8]

Omg I had that same dream about the buffet lmbo Im so serious but it was after my surgery! lol I wish you nothing but blessings on your journey! Congrats!

[100%Sleeved 148]

Thanks guys! I guess this will be sort of a rebirth-day for me to share with you: Lilee and your son: Vance :smile1: my actual b-day is 2/14, and I think this is a pretty cool gift to myself! I'll be sure to check in afterwards...

2/14 is also my son's birthday wow another Valentine Baby. I wish you the best.

[kimmy*custis 276]

Best of luck to you goldenraisin!!! Thanks everyone for the support, this is a great place to calm my nerves.

[goldenraisin214 142]

2/14 is also my son's birthday wow another Valentine Baby. I wish you the best.

yay for day-of-love babies! thanks for the support!

[goldenraisin214 142]

@kateyez--lol-that is hiLArious!! @kimmy thanks so much for the support!

[AKMama 36]

Had my surgery on the 9th everything went great. I can not say enough good things about the Dr.'s and Staff at Puget Sound Surgical. Have been on my liquid / Protein diet and am really looking forward to some applesauce. I have felt really good with minimal discomfort. So far I am down 20lbs and I have ankles I haven't seen those in forever. We're already back home in Alaska and I can't wait to see what the future brings or takes away...If anyone is thinking about having this surgery but is not quite sure, DO IT! You will not regret it.

[AKMama 36]

Wanted to check in and see how all the 2/9 sleevers are doing. I know we just had our one month anniversary how is everyone feeling, eating and losing?

[goldenraisin214 142]

Hi AKMama--

Things are going well overall for me too--so far down 26 lbs, so I'm a quarter of the way to goal . there have been a couple of days where my tummy didn't feel quite right (threw up once I think from eating cream of wheat too fast), but they've passed in a day or so. Just started eating salmon over the weekend, and I can only get about an oz in before I feel full--so weird! Thanks for starting the check-in, hope the other 2/9-ers are doing well!

[AKMama 36]

Goldenraisin214,

Glad your doing so well, I'm down 25 lbs. so I guess we are doing pretty good. I have been really lucky in that I haven't thrown up but there have been a time or two that I felt if I could I would feel better. So far chicken breast seems to be the hardest thing I've eaten, I think it's just too dry. I love salmon, funny how fast you get full now.

Well, take care an keep lossing.