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.

Everyone introduce yourselves!


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I'm home!!! Got on the scale and gained 3 lbs since being in the hospital for 2 days! It has to be Water weight because all I was able to choke down was Jello water and soup

Welcome home Mskrys! My surgeon actually told me at my consult to not even bother to weigh myself when I get home because it would probably freak me out. But talk about a nice loss when the water weight comes off!

Glad you are back and ready for recovery!

hi everyone..i am new here...surgery on dec 12,2013...on pre-surgery diet now...so much gas!!!!..but loosing weight on it. I am using Bariatric Advantage Protein and I do like it...thank you all for writing what you all feel and do during your journey..it does help me!!!! :wub:

Welcome jamalyn, I have added you to the list back on the previous page. If you are interested in joining the pounds lost thread, the link is:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/288367-december-2013-sleever-pounds-lost-log/

Best wishes to you in your journey! We're rooting for you!

I'm home!!! Got on the scale and gained 3 lbs since being in the hospital for 2 days! It has to be water weight because all I was able to choke down was jello water and soup

Welcome bck!! Can't wait to start seeing ur numbers fall but make sure u get in the protein as much as instructed. Drink, drink so u don't dehydrated, n as u said, walk walk n then some. But take it easy:). Hope to hear about those first lbs loss:)) will u post here or are u on the lbs loss post? Either way, I'll find ya. Have a gn:))

mskrys - welcome home... How are you feeling?

I'm feeling good. The only incision that hurts is the one by my belly button. I've been sleeping a lot since I've been home too. I've only had to take one pain pill today. Because the ride home was a bit bumpy! I'm still just drinking water and soup. Was told to start my protein shakes tomorrow. So I'm anxious to see how those go down.

Welcome home Mskrys! My surgeon actually told me at my consult to not even bother to weigh myself when I get home because it would probably freak me out. But talk about a nice loss when the water weight comes off! Glad you are back and ready for recovery!

That's a good idea! I'm so addicted to my scale though. I check it several times a day. I need to scale back (pun intended).

Surgery was successful. Looking forward to going home tomorrow

Yeah, congratulation.....

Congratulations!!!

I had my pre-op appointment with the surgeon today and it went well. I'm on schedule for the 16th at 7:30 am. I was told my protein levels were on the low side so he will be pushing protein shakes alot. I only have todo a two day pre-op diet, which I thank God for! I admire the people who had to do weeks of it. After the appointment it dawned on me that this is really going to happen. Im scared, nervous, and excited.

How do you begin to imagine yourself healthy and smaller, when all you've known is being overweight, plus size, fat, obese? No longer Relying on food to be my comforter is going to be my biggest challenge. Im just going to keep my eyes on the prize and ask the Lord to give me strength. Everyday and really every second. Lol

I can only imagine myself a little smaller (size 20). I've been that weight since I left high school and now I'm 40! I can't imagine being any smaller than that and really have no clue what that could look like on me! Even though I've been heavy chested forever, I'm really hoping that area deflates like everything else does! I think I wore a size 10 when I was 12! At that point, I was "big" because I was bigger than my friends. Imagine being a size 10 now? lol I'm hoping to get to a healthy BMI and then see what size that is!

Good luck to all of us!

Almost done with day 4 of liquids! I was whining that there was food at work (i'm a nanny) and his text reply was "Yucky food. It has worms." It was good for a laugh! He's sweet.

Tomorrow is my all day preop and last visit with the surgeon. Will be a long day with lots of info!

Here's tomorrow's group! Oops! lol A day ahead of myself!

• Dec 04 L-in-NJ
• Dec 04 Healthbound
• Dec 04 MissKatt
• Dec 04 caligirl3
• Dec 04 tmstaves
• Dec 04 Cakencream

Here's tomorrow's group! Oops! lol A day ahead of myself! Dec 04 L-in-NJ Dec 04 Healthbound Dec 04 MissKatt Dec 04 caligirl3 Dec 04 tmstaves Dec 04 Cakencream

Wishing you all a great day tomorrow! Look forward to hearing from you on the other side! God bless you all and protect you ,

Hi...my name is Keri. I'm 38 yrs old and just had my pre op appt today. My surgery date is 12/10/13 & I am going to be a revision from band to sleeve. I'm very excited but also extremely nervous! I love to read about everyone's stories & follow everyone's journey on here...it brings comfort to me for the most part Well, I just wanted to start by introducing myself and to let everyone who is going through whatever surgery they may choose, good luck and I will keep u all in my prayers for a speedy recovery & wish u to do the same for me P.S. I'm really not too sure how this site works yet so I hope I posted in the correct forum!

May all of tomorrows sleeve brothers/sisters be blessed to have a gr8 surgery team as well as a speedy recovery! I pray for a good night's rest and that tomorrow will b the best start in this journey to a healthier n happier YOU. God bless n cya on the losers bench:). Keep us in the know.

I can only imagine myself a little smaller (size 20). I've been that weight since I left high school and now I'm 40! I can't imagine being any smaller than that and really have no clue what that could look like on me! Even though I've been heavy chested forever, I'm really hoping that area deflates like everything else does! I think I wore a size 10 when I was 12! At that point, I was "big" because I was bigger than my friends. Imagine being a size 10 now? lol I'm hoping to get to a healthy BMI and then see what size that is!

Good luck to all of us!

Almost done with day 4 of liquids! I was whining that there was food at work (i'm a nanny) and his text reply was "Yucky food. It has worms." It was good for a laugh! He's sweet.

Tomorrow is my all day preop and last visit with the surgeon. Will be a long day with lots of info!

So close - very exciting!!