Just wanted to share that I went to my consult with the surgeon today and was scheduled for 2/9! :woot:So now I'm really excited and nervous--ish just got real! Ok, now I have to be about the business of telling my parents and brother, and in-laws (well, I know I don't have to tell people, but I will). The in-laws will be here this weekend, so I'll be doing all of the cooking and none of the good eating It'll all be worth it though--yaaay!! :Banane09:

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!

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

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:

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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?

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!

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.