September Sleevers...! Come on in and chat!

[SLF1027 136]

I feel like I have to start preparing now. I am ordering all my Vitamins today, starting an exercise video and preparing to eat 5 times a day (which is a completely new concept for me!). Are you all starting to prep for surgery and post-op life already? If so, what are you doing? Which items are you picking up so that you'll be a little more prepared?

[lalyc 17]

I am trying out Protein Drinks, but from reading other posts on here it sounds like people's tastes change after surgery.

[SLF1027 136]

I am trying out Protein drinks' date=' but from reading other posts on here it sounds like people's tastes change after surgery.[/quote']

I found this web link on here:

http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/protein-powder-samples-1-serving.html

You can order Protein powder samples for $1.95 each. They have TONS to choose from!

[awifeinmichigan 233]

Thanks! I'm so excited I want to shout it from the rooftops' date=' but then I remember I haven't told anyone other than hubs and BFF... So I'm really glad to be a part of this forum where I can share my excitement![/quote']

I'm coming across a lot of unsupportive people. Today is the only day I have been bothered by it.

[UberBuffaloGal 20]

I'm coming across a lot of unsupportive people. Today is the only day I have been bothered by it.

Awifeinmichigan,

What happened? Remember why you are doing this for yourself. Focus on the health benefits and those who are supportive. Visualize all the positive changes that will come. Imagine a happy, energetic, healthy you post-op and focus on that. Remember we r here for you . Join a group.

[awifeinmichigan 233]

Awifeinmichigan' date='

What happened? Remember why you are doing this for yourself. Focus on the health benefits and those who are supportive. Visualize all the positive changes that will come. Imagine a happy, energetic, healthy you post-op and focus on that. Remember we r here for you . Join a group.[/quote']

Everyone has that one person who has always been supportive no matter what you do or say. Well my one person decided to tell me they didn't see the benefit in my decision and it had bothered me just a bit. However, I see the benefit and those who don't agree can just watch me from the sidelines and stay fat because I won't be in my future. Also I truly thank the friends that I have made on this site for support and understanding.

[SheWins1 207]

Everyone has that one person who has always been supportive no matter what you do or say. Well my one person decided to tell me they didn't see the benefit in my decision and it had bothered me just a bit. However' date=' I see the benefit and those who don't agree can just watch me from the sidelines and stay fat because I won't be in my future. Also I truly thank the friends that I have made on this site for support and understanding.[/quote']

Wow! I had to read this 3 times to make sure it was from you! Come on SISTER. ... this is the beginning of the new you.

I remember while I was in the hospital ,one of my nurses (very pretty face, who had the sleeve done 2 years ago) told me that I would have people "hatin'" or telling me that I shouldn't had done this. We are pretty & some friends don't want to lose their "fat" friend. They will try to discourage us and make us feel regretful.

You are beautiful now and will be aftrewards. This is just another factor figured into this weight loss procedure. I hope this helps... not sure what else to say, but stay strong! {{{Hugs}}}

[awifeinmichigan 233]

Wow! I had to read this 3 times to make sure it was from you! Come on SISTER. ... this is the beginning of the new you.

I remember while I was in the hospital ' date='one of my nurses (very pretty face, who had the sleeve done 2 years ago) told me that I would have people "hatin'" or telling me that I shouldn't had done this. We are pretty & some friends don't want to lose their "fat" friend. They will try to discourage us and make us feel regretful.

You are beautiful now and will be aftrewards. This is just another factor figured into this weight loss procedure. I hope this helps... not sure what else to say, but stay strong! {{{Hugs}}}[/quote']

I know I have always been upbeat and not caring what others think. Thanks Sis for the pep talk. I'm coming back to my normal attitude. I was just not ready for the negativity today.

[SheWins1 207]

I know I have always been upbeat and not caring what others think. Thanks Sis for the pep talk. I'm coming back to my normal attitude. I was just not ready for the negativity today.

You are welcome! Glad you are feelin better! It's crazy, I know. I will pray for you today at church. Hang tough!

Now ... going to TRY to go back to sleep. Night sister. {{{Hugs}}}

[awifeinmichigan 233]

You are welcome! Glad you are feelin better! It's crazy' date=' I know. I will pray for you today at church. Hang tough!

Now ... going to TRY to go back to sleep. Night sister. {{{Hugs}}}[/quote']

Me too Nighty Night!

[Bailey2194 32]

Who is doing your surgery? I am getting sleeved by dr. Ponce de leon in Tijuana...I am hoping what everyone says is totally true and that you start to crave the healthy choices' date=' it's a drastic change in food choices but ya gotta do what ya gotta do![/quote']

Dr. Kelly in Tijuana. Nova hospital/ hotel Lucerna. I feel like I can do well with the sleeve. It's the recovery time that worries me a little.

[dantrup 42]

My best frend been the hardest on me over the years. But when i told him what I am doing he though I was nuts. But when I told him what he was and had been doing . He though about it an is now on board . ps he is 135 lb

[Truckerchic_M 92]

Hello all Im going on month 8 of my 6 month required program for insurance. I am still waiting for a date due to a yellow light from psych because of my job. I meet with her again in a couple weeks so Im just gonna hop on the Sept bandwagon and hope! Lol

I have gone thru classes and meeting and labs and testing, lost required weight 30lbs. I have tried and stocked my shelves with almost every Protein prepared for my 2 week pre op ...I feel like im in limbo now

[Heather Meyer 103]

Im canadian and trying to get a passport for my surgery on september 10th...im freaking out and worrying i wont get it back in time!!! Anyone else in the same boat as me??

[Shelle 11]

My surgery will be in September sometime. I'm hoping for the 5th but will find out on Wednesday . I can't wait! I'm on a low carb diet to lose preop and I've lost 25 of the 37 my surgeon wanted. It took a little over a month. I'm walking 2 miles a day and doing strengthening exercises. I already feel better!