Alright December Sleevers, I'm hoping that this title brings more people in so we can follow and encourage each other through our journeys.

I am 40. I'm 5'4" and about 308 right now. I'd like to get to a healthy BMI which would be around 145. I'm hoping for a December 4th or 5th date with Dr. William Johnson.

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

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.

<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

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.

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

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

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!

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.,

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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

I have only lost about 5lbs thus far and I am on my last 4 days of preop diet and it is hard to stick with but you can do this just think of the goal at the end.