Hi Everyone,

I am starting my journey and I figured I would write about it thinking it will be nice one day to look back and see how far I've come. Yesterday was Day 1 of my 2 week pre-op liquid diet. Let's just say it was rough. I can't lie, I really wanted to eat something. I was supposed to have 4 shakes, and I only had 3. I did have some broth (added some unflavored Protein powder) in between and I had one string cheese. I know, it's not liquid but I was literally starving and figured based on other per-op diets, it was the best choice as it was protein. Anyway, I know today I will definitely have all 4 Protein drinks and see if that helps me. Surprisingly, I am not as hungry as I thought I would be but I do feel week and I am sure that withdrawing from all the carbs is contributing to that. Lucky for me, I was off yesterday and was able to lie down when I was tired.

What brought me here was that I had a lap-band put in May, 2005 at 230 pounds. I lost about 40 pounds over time but was never able to go further with the band. I ended up pregnant and gained all the weight back. I tried to use my band but ended up with such bad reflux that I would end up waking up in the night choking on acid. That happened about 3 times and I knew, it was three times too many. My band was deflated and I was told that I would have to have my band taken out and wait a few months to have another band or a sleeve. I went to. Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia and got a second opinion. My doctor is now doing all of this in one procedure as well as repairing my hernia on March 3, 2014.

Today, I am 1.7 pounds lighter and as crazy as it sounds, I feel lighter. My starting weight was 227 and now is 225.3. I am looking forward to being thinner but more importantly healthier. Thanks for sharing my journey with me!

Hi JerzieGirl. My date is March 4th. I'm from Philly but having my surgery in Las Vegas. I also had a band which I had removed in November. The plan was to revise at same time but the band had a severe infection so they took it out and closed resulting in my 3 month wait for bypass. I'm sooo excited. This time next week I'll be in Vegas preparing for surgery. Prep hasn't been good for me. Confession: I've been cheating.... ALOT. I woke up this morning and got my mind right so I'll be following the plan until surgery date. It's hard for me to get all the Water in so I downloaded a water app on my phone that is an alarm to remind me to drink.

I hope you are OK from your Cyst. Wishing you good luck and speedy recovery. I'll follow you since we will be going through the phases at the same time. Now, time to drink some protein!

Thank you!!! Good luck to you too! Try to stick with the plan. The hunger pains do go away. You'll be great!

Day 13-PreOp. Weight is the same (down 6) and I'm starting to get a little nervous but more so that I'll go through all this and not end up losing weight. I've been going on other people's sites and see how much weight they are dropping which is helping. Today I will clean my house and get ready for surgery! Happy Saturday everyone!

Hi, Jerziegirl

I'm sure that when I get close to my surgery date, I'll be nervous as well. You sound like you've done a lot of research, you're going to a highly regarded bariatric program and you have planned well for your recovery. You've got this! I can't wait to hear about your continued success. Wishing you all the best!

Thank you!!!!????

Is Monday the day? Wow the time went by fast! You have done amazing and you will be fine. Jefferson is excellent!

Best wishes to you on Monday and thereafter! I'll continue to follow your journey.

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Yes Monday is the day and during a major snowstorm! Ugh! Thank you both for the well wishes!!

I would love to follow your journey. I have 5 months till mine starts

Hey Jerziegirl,

Good luck tomorrow! Hope your trip to Philly isn't too awful in the weekly storm of the century, and surgery and recovery are smooth as silk.

Thinking of you and everyone who is about to undergo WLS.

Thank you everyone! So I'm still the same (down 6 pounds) during pre-op and tomorrow is the big day! If my 5 year old would stop saying, "Mommy, don't go" I think I would be fine. Let's hope the next 15 hours go by quick!!

Good luck tomorrow. How exciting! You'll do great!

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Surgery Day!!!!! I'm on my way to Philly now for my surgery. It was very hard to kiss my girls goodbye when I left but I know this surgery will improve my health and overall well being. I'm down 7 pounds pre-op so starting at 220. Good luck to my fellow sleevers today! We got this! ????

Hope all went well and you're comfortable. You'll be home to your daughter in no time.

Hope all went well and ur doing good