I thought I would kick off the fun for August Sleevers! So here we go!!

I am scheduled for Monday August 19th! Let the countdown begin!!

Today is my 57th birthday. Was notified this afternoon my surgery will be August 30th. Woo hoo!

What an awesome birthday present...congrats!

How's everyone feeling??? I'm still doing pretty awesome. Getting in at least 60oz of fluids a day. Pureeds start tomorrow for me and I couldn't be more excited lol Good luck for all the upcoming surgeries!

Do you have puréed recipes on hand? How do you know what will taste good?

Today is my 57th birthday. Was notified this afternoon my surgery will be August 30th. Woo hoo!

Happy Birthday and what a great present to yourself.

I agree. This wss an awesome birthday! Girlfriend took me The Olive Garden. Hubby took me to Texas Steakhouse. Pre-op diet starts tomorrow. However surgeon doesn't require it. Supposed to lose 8 lbs tho. Not exactly sure about what to eat. Just going to do soups; jellos; water. What else?

Wait a second? Your returning back to work Monday? Eek! Your a trooper!!! I was sleeping most of the day Away the first week just because of the lack of food your getting you'll be exhausted! Listen to your body! If its tired let it rest! You'll be healing for the next 6-8 weeks!

My surgery will be on 8/29 and planning to return to work on 9/9...eleven days after the big day. I'm a middle school teacher and really hoping that I'm not biting off more than I can chew (pun intended lol!). Seriously though, it's the start of the school year for me (kids return on the 26th)...so just enough time to greet them and get them a bit settled before I'm off. Fingers crossed all goes well and I'm one of the lucky ones in terms of healing and recovery! I'm feeling very optimistic after all the positive stories I've encountered on this site. Thanks to all for your inspirational stories...keeps the mindset positive and hopeful!

Do you have puréed recipes on hand? How do you know what will taste good?

I'm doing standard stuff - refried beans with cheese and Greek yogurt, baked ricotta, pureed chicken with mayo or some type of gravy, flaky fish, tuna with mayo, canned green beans, cottage cheese, and some canned soups that I can puree. I have no idea what will taste good so I'm just going with stuff I know I like normally.

I agree. This wss an awesome birthday! Girlfriend took me The Olive Garden. Hubby took me to Texas Steakhouse. Pre-op diet starts tomorrow. However surgeon doesn't require it. Supposed to lose 8 lbs tho. Not exactly sure about what to eat. Just going to do soups; jellos; water. What else?

protein shake and Sugar free popsicles

protein shake and Sugar free popsicles

low crabs protein shakes

I'm 6 days post op. I went back to work today ands drove today. I can't wait to be on full liquids. The night before surgery I weighed 277lb. The day I got home ' date=' 2 nights later I weighed 283. Today I weigh 262lbs. I hope the weight keep coming off, I just want to add some thicker stuff to my meals. I feel really good just exhausted.

Scheduled for lapband to sleeve-8/9. CW-279. Sent from my iPhone using VST[/quote']

Shouldnt you be on full liquids by now?? I though clear liquids are day 2-4?

Im in next wed. Nervous as hell. Yes i cheated on pre op..

August 20th, Dr Nicholson in Plano.

At my last visit with my surgeon all paperwork is complete hopefully it will be soon

Feeling depressed just left my doctors office for my last visit he told me I had to lose 50 pounds before he would do the operation

Bigbo, I'm so sorry. I know that had to make you about cry. Did they put you on a pre op diet? I lost 20 lbs in a month on the pre op diet. You can do it. We are here for you.

Bigbo' date=' I'm so sorry. I know that had to make you about cry. Did they put you on a pre op diet? I lost 20 lbs in a month on the pre op diet. You can do it. We are here for you.[/quote']

No not yet he won't submit my paperwork unless I'm 400lbs