No liquid diet required thank God so relieved my surgeon only put me on a 1000 calorie diet before surgery I'm so happy I wish the 21st would get here the anticipation is killing me by the way I don't think I ever posted where my surgery will be its going to be at University of Pennsylvania by doctor Noel Williams he's the head of the dept which puts me more at ease with his experience but does any one have any suggestions or something I should know before surgery?

No liquid diet required thank God so relieved my surgeon only put me on a 1000 calorie diet before surgery I'm so happy I wish the 21st would get here the anticipation is killing me by the way I don't think I ever posted where my surgery will be its going to be at University of Pennsylvania by doctor Noel Williams he's the head of the dept which puts me more at ease with his experience but does any one have any suggestions or something I should know before surgery?

Wow no pre op diet that's awesome!!! Lucky girl!! I would definitely bring Chapstick with you to surgery your lips get so dry afterwards! Anywho good luck and I can't wait to see your progress!

Wow no pre op diet that's awesome!!! Lucky girl!! I would definitely bring Chapstick with you to surgery your lips get so dry afterwards! Anywho good luck and I can't wait to see your progress!

Yes I'm happy because I was nervous to drink just liquid and I heard the Chapstick thing before thanks I will go by some Carmex tomorrow lol how are you doing now post op

Get out of bed and start walking. Even if it's not that far. It really works. I didn't have any gas or chest pains.

Yeah walking is a must to rid yourself of gas pain!!! I'm doing pretty good contispated and was on a plateau so we'll see if I loose any this week or not....thanks for asking!!

Get out of bed and start walking. Even if it's not that far. It really works. I didn't have any gas or chest pains.

Thanks how is everything since surgery

Yeah walking is a must to rid yourself of gas pain!!! I'm doing pretty good contispated and was on a plateau so we'll see if I loose any this week or not....thanks for asking!!

How much have you lost so far and how far are you out of surgery

Did you get a diet paper or just a conversation about only eating 3 meals per day and staying under 1000

Did you get a diet paper or just a conversation about only eating 3 meals per day and staying under 1000

I take a pre op nutrition class they gave us a binder and filled it with meal instructions for the next 2 weeks

How much have you lost so far and how far are you out of surgery

I'm 28 weeks post-op today and have lost 103.5 lbs. And let me second what others have said - WALK. I started pre-op on my treadmill and changed to walking in a park near my home after my surgery. I started with about 15-20 minutes and worked my way up from there. I bought a pedometer and have been walking 3+ miles a day (about 45 - 55 minutes) for several months now. Absolutely no question in my mind that it has increased my total weight loss and shortened the time it would have taken to lose the same weight if I had not been walking. I walk a minimum of four days a week, more if "life" allows. My record so far is sixteen days straight. It is perhaps important to note that I walk "quickly". I don't saunter. The information they gave me pre-op said if you're not working up a sweat you're not getting the benefit you could. I do not jog or run but I do walk at a fast pace. It's a great way to help you with your Water intake (you're thirsty after your walk) and exercise of any kind is a great appetite suppresant. Could not recommend it more highly!!

I'm 15 weeks post op ( I think lol) and I've lost about 70 lbs

I'm 15 weeks post op ( I think lol) and I've lost about 70 lbs

That's decent I cant wait :-)

Thanks how is everything since surgery

Everything is great. I feel really good. Out of no where I have a lot of energy. Which is good. I've started walking every other day something I haven't done in years. I'm motivated.

Everything is great. I feel really good. Out of no where I have a lot of energy. Which is good. I've started walking every other day something I haven't done in years. I'm motivated.

Yayyy I'm so happy for you keep up the good work and keep me informed with the good the bad and progress weigh in's I love it lol....