April 14th!

[Casie83 38]

I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet. Hasn't been bad, except that I'm really struggling to drink all 3 Protein Shakes. Day one I managed 2, yesterday I could only drink one and so far today I've had one. I'm not hungry at all and since Thursday I've lost 5lbs. I get my cpap on Monday, see the anesthesiologist and go for my Lovenox class. Won't be long now girls! I have to remember to have my husband to take a full length day of surgery picture so I can see my progress. So far I've lost 13 pounds. A lot of fears are starting to come up. But I'm trying to journal and be realistic about life after surgery.

[Casie83 38]

I was thinking we could all be a great help to each other. Would any of you be interested in doing a weekly check in with our weight loss results and how we are feeling so that we can encourage and support each other? I'm very private and my husband doesn't even know how much I weigh but I am willing to put it out there so that we can all be open and honest and real about our journey.

[happygirlforlife 34]

I would be up for weekly check ins ... I think it would be nice ... Also remind me what im working towards if i need it ..

I cant believe a week .. One week down on pre op diet .. Lost 10 already ... Hasnt been too bad .. Hope everyones doing well

[KMLG135 27]

I'm all for checking in weekly! My husband finally got to know my weight last Thursday at my preop surgery apt. He is my only cheer leader as he is the only one who knows about my Surgery on Wed...

[rhoste 21]

I would also love to do weekly checkins and keep each other up to date and pool our collective experience to help each other.

Can't believe it's one week today that I will have my life changed forever..... Just one more week of this blasted Pre-op.... But I can see how it prepares your mind for what's to come .

[PhatKat 27]

I would also love to do weekly check ins. I started my preop today. OMG! I am starving (actually I am having head hunger). I got my cashier's check today. This is getting real. I think I am actually getting excited. I have been freaking out but I think it is turning from terror to excited.

[Casie83 38]

So today was my pre admit stuff. I also had to go weigh in, get my training for Lovenox injections, and I picked up my cpap. I have paid for everything and all that's left is 6 more days of liquids and a support group meeting on Thursday. I'm exhausted! But the good news is that today I weighed 240! Down 16 pounds from my starting weight. Woohoooo!

[Mokamami 19]

Today is my first day of liquids...I went in to the hospital for an IVC filter and spent some time chatting with my nurse coordinator. He was so nice and supportive!! I'm so glad I am on this journey with such a professional and supportive staff...makes me feel very confident about my decision. Last night I had some feelings of anxiety, but that has gone away. Can't wait for April 14th!

[CurvyCakes 269]

Hey everyone our big day is just around the corner. How's everyone feeling? For me I'm faring ok on the liquid diet but feeling more and more nervous every day. It's like I'm so ready to be sleeved and begin my new life at the same time scared out of mind that when I wake up in recovery I'm going to feel like I've been hit by a freight train.

[karla23 5]

Mine is April 15th. I am on my my 6th day liquid. My weight is still the same. I am always hungry and it is being very difficult to stay away from eating which is scaring me. I am not having any problems having 3 shakes a day, I love them.

How many days are you guys taking off from work? My job asked me how many days I will be out and I have no idea what to tell them. I requested some doctors note from the nurse, she said they don't give anything till the day of surgery. I wish I could avoid unecessary stress.

[Erin414 34]

@@karla23 hey! congrats on getting so far w your liquid diet. i am about to start mine tomorrow and my surgery is the 21st of april. i took off two weeks because i work with children and they are very hands on. i hear drs recommend 2-3 weeks depending on your profession and level of activity. what do you do? i have the same fears about the shakes - that they wont be enough etc. im more afraid to not like the Bariatric Advantage powder lol. whatever you need you can always ask =]

[JustMeJFD 32]

Mine is April 15th. I am on my my 6th day liquid. My weight is still the same. I am always hungry and it is being very difficult to stay away from eating which is scaring me. I am not having any problems having 3 shakes a day, I love them.

How many days are you guys taking off from work? My job asked me how many days I will be out and I have no idea what to tell them. I requested some doctors note from the nurse, she said they don't give anything till the day of surgery. I wish I could avoid unecessary stress.

I thought everyone must be avoiding tax day because I hadn't heard from anyone else on here that they were having surgery on the 15th like me!

I requested 3 weeks off personally. But I told my job that it would depend on how surgery went. Some ppl go back after a week if they really have to and dont have too strenuous of a job. My surgeon said 2 to 3 weeks is average.

[karla23 5]

I told my supervisor I would be back in 6 days. They don't have a problem giving me the time off, but I have to inform them when I expect to be back. I am a little upset the hospital could not give me anything to prove I need to be out. I will have to wait to the day of surgery to submit all the paperwork and leave request.

[Casie83 38]

I'm a stay at home mom so my mom will be here for a few days to help with the little ones. I have the vanilla Bariatric Advantage flavor. My doctor said we could add 3 frozen strawberries once a day to help change the flavor and when I can't get in more than 2 I put Peanut Butter in it and blend. Today I'm not hungry but it would be nice to chew something. I hope I can make it till Monday! Last night was my first night with the cpap and it sucked.

[CurvyCakes 269]

I'm a stay at home mom so my mom will be here for a few days to help with the little ones. I have the vanilla Bariatric Advantage flavor. My doctor said we could add 3 frozen strawberries once a day to help change the flavor and when I can't get in more than 2 I put Peanut Butter in it and blend. Today I'm not hungry but it would be nice to chew something. I hope I can make it till Monday! Last night was my first night with the cpap and it sucked.

Hang in there with the CPAP I just recently received mines and I tell u the quality of my sleep is so much better. I awaken actually rested I find that I'm less cranky well not today because I'm missing food something terrible so yes Lord please let Monday hurry here.