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Got my pre op done yesterday so far so good except i gained 4 pounds and I'm on a liquid diet drinking lses Protein than I'm suppose to not enough Water and one broth a day apparently my nutritionist says im starving myself so my body is holding on to the fat GREAAAAT >:( so today i start on 3 to 5 Protein Shakes no less

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Hope everyone is enjoying their last weekend before being sleeved! Today, I packed my bag for the hospital - o.m.g.

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Hope everyone is enjoying their last weekend before being sleeved! Today' date=' I packed my bag for the hospital - o.m.g.[/quote']

OMG DIDNT REALIZE ITS THE LAST WEEKEND :o

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Hope everyone is enjoying their last weekend before being sleeved! Today' date=' I packed my bag for the hospital - o.m.g.[/quote']

What did you pack? I go Wednesday too...nervous and excited...ready to be sleeved...

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Ladies are you getting more nervous? I am excited dont get me wrong... but I am very scared too. I am afraid I will die.... :( I too forgot about things to pack! What is everyone bringing?!?! OMG OMG

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There is a board of official things you should pack, but I'll tell you what I'm bringing too. :)

  • Robe (I heard you'll want one to walk around the hall so you're not just walking in just your gown)
  • Comfy clothes to go home with
  • Meds/Vitamins
  • Binder (I don't know if you have one, but my Dr. gave me a binder I've been carrying for this whole process - it's where I keep all my info, receipts, etc.)
  • iPad & Charger
  • iPhone & Charger
  • Chapstick
  • Protein shake (i'm very picky so I'm bringing my own Protein Shakes so I don't have to eat the hospital ones)
  • Undergarments
  • Blanket (I'm bringing this so I can be a little more comfy sleeping in the hospital)

I figure if I'm forgetting anything, the hubby can bring it by. LOL Let me know if you guys are bringing anything else. So excited!!!!

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Mine is scheduled for the 14th as well. Planning on packing my bag tomorrow and nervousness will set in once that happens. However, I'm ready for the next chapter and all of the changes that will happen.

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Hi All.

I'm also set for Nov 14th. Hard to believe the date is almost here! I am having a hard time on my 2-wl pre-op Optifast diet, but taking it one step at a time. I have done very well, but haven't lost as much weight as I had hoped. Still have four more days, right? I am so excited overall, too!

Rachel

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I'm scheduled the 14th. I think I'm really dreading the couple days in the hospital and the first few days at home. And I'm pretty nervous for surgery. Been doing the Liquid Protein diet since Halloween. It's hard but I've lost 10lbs and I'm managing. But I KNOW it's all gonna turn out just fine, and next thing you know, it will be Christmas and hopefully I'll be on soft food and feeling good about myself. Really hoping this will put my diabetes in remission.

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2 more days... Im also Nov 14 started packin my bag last night and got all my shopping done. Got two more days left of work tonight and monday night. Cant wait getting lil nervouse but very excited!!!

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Well friends:

I am not impressed with my progress with the Optifast diet this time through. Last time I did this I lost almost 25 lbs. 2 weeks into my 4 weeks of pre-op diet I am only down 2.2 lbs. from where I started. I have struggled a lot this time through. I am so hungry! I have resumed my exercise routine on my X-trainer 1/2 hour daily. I am still sore from my hernia repair surgery of almost 6 weeks ago. I am also waiting for the insurance company, hospital, and surgeon's office, to pull it together, in time for me to have my surgery on the 29th of November. Plans are underway for my New Zealand observance of Thanksgiving. Smaller gauge affair this year, with surgery scheduled for 1 week after. I guess I think of it as a new birthday. I am anxious as well as curious as to "who" I will be come after this surgery. I have a little wish that I could return home to the U.S. for my dad's 90th birthday, a much smaller woman. I am not worried about the surgery per se. I am sure there will be lots of spin off effects from having this surgery. Once I get beyond the surgery a bit, I need to return my focus to finding work here in New Zealand. I have been supported by my partner before and during my WLS process. Yesterday my partner told me they would be doing the Optifast thing when I go into hospital. When I get home, they also will be endeavoring to make better food choices in an effort to drop about 40 lbs. too. I am hoping that grocery shopping in the future won't bring home any more Cookies and the really bad things, that I have fed on, for all too long.

Well just needed to off load a little and defuse. I am happy to see that those of you have gone before me are doing well. As always, I wish all of those that yet to have your surgery the best. Pretty much all of you will be having your surgeries in November will go before me. I will be watching your experiences and progress with interest. Stay strong and be well all of you.

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Karen

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