December 2013 Sleevers Come In!

[Andrew0929 1,102]

Just got my surgery time. Tomorrow at 1:30 is show time. Down 30 pounds on 3-week pre op diet and ready to do this ... I think.

[jamalyn 10]

hi there..dec 12th 2013 is my big day....

[teekay8887 116]

I saw on previous entries that both pre-op and post-op patients are having trouble finding a Protein Drink they like or can tolerate. I found nectar by Syntrax on line that I like very much. They have 23 grams of Protein and 25 calories in 8 ozs, and they are a thin drink ( like Skim milk) that are tart and very tasty. They also make a few flavors that are sweet. I really like their lemond-aid, Twisted cherry, very grape, and apple flavors. I still have a few flavors to try yet. What's nice is that they have a group of sample packs you can order for about twenty dollars. I think 10 different flavors come in the sample pack so you can try, then you can order your favorite in a bulk. I also found Chike on line. It's more of a Meal Replacement with high protein 28 grams per 8 ozs. Chike comes in 5 flavors, and banana and chocolate are my favorites so far. They have sample packs also. So look them up and see what you think. I just ordered more of both so I would have them after my surgery on 12-18-13. Hope the info helps.

So I bought a container of the Nectar from my surgeons office gives, I got the caribbean cooler flavor. OMG that stuff was a Hot MESS! It was so nasty to me. and the smell, I gagged everytime I put it up to my mouth.

I also thought Caribbean cooler was terrible. Way to sweet for me. I prefer the tart flavors also.

[teekay8887 116]

<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Well time is now winding down and i only have a week and a few days left... How is everyone feeling about there upcoming surgery...</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="color:#800080;">How are all the December 18th sleevers feeling right now? is it real yet or not really?</span></strong></span></p>

Well it seems like a long way off, then the next minute I think "What the Hell was I thinking.". Then I remember that change is good, and my life after will be so much better. I can honestly say the pro-op diet has kicked my butt. Lots of gas and diarrhea. LOL. I just taking this one day at a time. Glad to know others are along for the ride with me on the 18th though

[Bremartus 76]

Unfortunately I will not be a December sleever. I won't get my date till Friday the 27th and she said my preop will be the the first week of January and surgery the second week. You guys are awesome. I guess I'm off to January 2014 page.

Oh my that stinks. Please keep us posted on your journey anyway.

[luckyyou0521 42]

Any December 2nd sleevers back to work yet or feel good enough to go back?

[luckyyou0521 42]

Any December 2nd sleevers back to work yet or feel good enough to go back?

[ChangingMichelle 34]

I'm a December 3rd sleever and I probably could have easily went back to work today, but I took two weeks off and plan to use it. Although I feel great I do think I would be exhausted working all day at this point. Good luck to those going back to the grind this week!

[Jerzygurl 372]

Any December 2nd sleevers back to work yet or feel good enough to go back?

I feel good enough to go back but I'm not..lol. Two of my employees called me earlier today to see if I was coming back early, I said no way..see ya next week. I'm taking two full weeks off because I've been working like a mad woman all year and I haven't had a real vacation since last January. I'll go back next Monday, or may pop on Sunday for a few hours to see how things are going and to clear my desk of anything just so I can walk in to peace and quiet Monday morning.,

[missmee 32]

I'm dec 2nd and still having a mod amount of pain in my right side. Getting my fluids in ok, having trouble with Protein though. I took 3weeks off work but I will go back to volunteering tomorrow for 3hrs at a time.

[Jerzygurl 372]

I'm dec 2nd and still having a mod amount of pain in my right side. Getting my fluids in ok, having trouble with Protein though. I took 3weeks off work but I will go back to volunteering tomorrow for 3hrs at a time.

If you're having trouble getting your protein in..try shifting to Protein Shots. Add to Water and a sugar free mix...I get in 42 grams of my required protein just by adding one to crystal light and water.

[blueslp 17]

I feel like I could have gone back to work today but thankfully I took 3 weeks off. I have been working like crazy lately and I wanted to give myself plenty of time to heal ( and maybe get my Xmas shopping done...lol).

[LuminousLife 145]

I'm a Dec 3 sleever so this is day 6 for me. Today has been the best day so far but I still have pain and doubt I could manage a whole day sitting up at work. I have to lay back to get the pressure off my sutures. So I worked from home. Side note IVE LOST 13 POUNDS in 6 DAYS!!! Dec 3 I was 230 today 217

[QueenCityGal 76]

Hi all, a question for the pre-op dieters or this month's sleevers. Have any of you NOT lost any weight on pre-op, or lost very minimally? Going on day three here and gained two pounds even though I'm peeing like a race horse! I swear I could eat a sheet of drywall if it was put in front of me right now. Trying very hard to stick to the plan, this is a ton harder than I thought it would be

[SoPeachy28 53]

Good to see all these 12/16 sleevers!! Welcome to the Forum! It's right around the corner and I can't wait1 I'm nervous and anxious!

I am having mine on the 16th. Nervous and excited at the same time. Glad to have found this site ... big lifestyle change coming my way.