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August 2013 Roll Call

lsu2868

By lsu2868, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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ShanRN    58

ShanRN
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hw did u do On ur pre Op diet

Pretty good! The first week was terrible but now I feel normal. No cheating for me, yay! Even have enough energy to do errands and some cleaning. How about you?

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Kori Heasley Smith    1

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Hey Everyone! Scheduled for Aug. 23!!! The countdown has begun!

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princesshiyella    26

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I'm doing well....have cheated but over it now and that was the last time.....

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JennJ536    43

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I can't believe surgery is almost here! Tuesday is my surgery. Down 10 pounds so far in the pre op diet. Good luck to everyone who has their dates coming up and wishing everyone well who already had theirs!

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Dee White    140

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Yeah' date=' I did Friday night. eggs topped with lf cheese. Couldn't help it. Was so dragging. But I'm not going to beat myself over it. Back on track and focused. I'm not a big eater, my problem is I don't eat normally and when I do its usually dinner, I don't like to eat by myself, I don't want people to look at me and judge me, so I usually eat with my family in my home. Which is bad, I know because it forces my body to store everything as fat. I still have a week and have committed to finish it out.[/quote']

hw much have u lost

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1gorgeousgodzilla    192

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Did you have to swallow barium for your preop tests? If so, it is the same thing. They give you contrast---yuck-- and make you swallow it to make sure the sleeve is working and not leaking. My first test failed because my sleeve was too swollen to let anything through. Yesterday it went great!

Congrats to you and thanks for the explanation

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1gorgeousgodzilla    192

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WOO HOO!!! 1 week from tomorrow for me!! I am down 10 pounds so far from my shakes. How are all my August 19th surgery mates doing on their pre op diets so far?

I'm down 10 pounds as well LSU and the 19th can't get here soon enough. In our pre op we have the choice of Protein Bars or shakes. Thanks to you guys, my newfound discovery of Quest bars and adding crystal light to vanilla Protein Shake powder to "customize" them has made it more interesting.

Side note: as an Ole Miss law alum, this may be the most cordial conversation I've ever had with a LSU fan lol

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nyorker    67

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Cheated on preop went to outback and ate like a pig bbq ribs full order and cake and Soup and beer.. Damn... Surgery aug 21 coming up next week..

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Vetniemeer    36

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My op is on 19 th August scared silly' date=' any1 got any words of encouragment.[/quote']

I was nervous too but it really was far less scary and traumatic than I imagined. You'll do great....good luck and I look forward to hearing your news once you're on the other side (wink wink)

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Dee White    140

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I'm schedule for Aug 19th starting to get a little nervous how are you guys doing on the pre op liquid diet ? today was really hard I cheated and had Peanut Butter and jelly sandwich and potato salad

don't feel bad I cheated too but we got to hang In there I'm On the 20th myself but its hard as heck we will be ok keep me posted

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Dee White    140

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Good i don't feel so bad now lol tomorrow will be a week on the liquid diet and i have lost 6 lbs so I'm not to sad about cheating.good luck with you surgery too

thanks lol I've lost only . 3 pounds thts without exercise

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