Hi, I'm looking for a sleeve support buddy in the south jersey area. I'm getting sleeved on February 9th so I'm still quite new to the process. Having a tough time with the temptations during this liquid pre-op phase. The most I've "cheated" is having progresso 99% fat free vegetable soup a couple of days for dinner. Luckily I am still consistently losing daily. I'm at work now surrounded by people who are chowing down on Thai food and meatball subs. It's torture really. I would love to have a buddy/mentor to keep me motivated and on task, and to just go through the process with me in general.

I want a buddy toooo! Im going in for surgery on the 24th so we are only two weeks apart

Edited February 7, 201511 yr by minniegirl

Good Luck!! Where are you having it done?

_{SOCH in Manahawkin, you?}

Lourdes Medical Center in Burlington

I had mine done on 1/29, I live in Ocean County and wouldn't mind making this a 3 way support group

I had mine done on 1/29, I live in Ocean County and wouldn't mind making this a 3 way support group

How are you doing post op?

Nor would I. There are so many people outside the Bariatric surgery community who just don't understand my decision to get sleeved

I had mine done on 1/29, I live in Ocean County and wouldn't mind making this a 3 way support group

Edited February 8, 201511 yr by GeminiSleever

I am not doing too bad. It is definitely a struggle to get through this stage of the diet so I suggest get as much variety as you can. The more flavors you can offer yourself the better it will be. It's a rough two weeks, but I have been losing a consistent pound a day so I just keep focus on that. Also once you are up to it, occupy your time. I made the mistake of just laying around watching TV the first week which made it drag out so long. This week I intend to get out of the house and do things.

Nor would I. There are so many people outside the Bariatric surgery community who just don't understand my decision to get sleeved

Yes sooo true! No one has said anything rude to my face but my hubs told 2 of the ladies where he works (who know me and I am friendly with. I really wish he hadn't) But anyhow they said "she should really try to loose weight in other ways first!!" DUH I cant believe I never thought of that!! lol

I am not doing too bad. It is definitely a struggle to get through this stage of the diet so I suggest get as much variety as you can. The more flavors you can offer yourself the better it will be. It's a rough two weeks, but I have been losing a consistent pound a day so I just keep focus on that. Also once you are up to it, occupy your time. I made the mistake of just laying around watching TV the first week which made it drag out so long. This week I intend to get out of the house and do things.

Good for you!! You are through the worst of it hopefully!!

I am trying to stock up on as much variety as the program will allow, I have also dedicated a small area in the kitchen cabinets for ONLY my things, I have gotten a bunch of cute tiny containers, small Water bottles, dishes, etc that I will enjoy using vs a huge glass or plate after surgery.

If I can figure out how to do a you tube video I am going to start doing that to try to help, inspire, inform others. Watching these videos that others have made has been so inspiring for me.

Yes sooo true! No one has said anything rude to my face but my hubs told 2 of the ladies where he works (who know me and I am friendly with. I really wish he hadn't) But anyhow they said "she should really try to loose weight in other ways first!!" DUH I cant believe I never thought of that!! lol

My mom and uncle said that to me just last night! "You're losing weight now without the surgery. Why don't you just diet and exercise instead of relying on surgery to help you lose. Also, when I explained that I want to lose weight to feel good about myself they said that I will still have a miserable self-image when I'm smaller. Really disheartening to hear 48 hours before surgery.

I am trying to stock up on as much variety as the program will allow, I have also dedicated a small area in the kitchen cabinets for ONLY my things, I have gotten a bunch of cute tiny containers, small water bottles, dishes, etc that I will enjoy using vs a huge glass or plate after surgery.

If I can figure out how to do a you tube video I am going to start doing that to try to help, inspire, inform others. Watching these videos that others have made has been so inspiring for me.

I think the YouTube videos are a great idea! I want to start photo journaling my progress. So far people have been commenting on their notice of my weight loss (about 30lbs since my first consultation 15 of which is from the preop diet) but I don't notice it. Maybe if I can show others the consist progression of weight loss and healthy living, they will see that bariatric surgery isn't the easy way out. It's the decision to change your lifestyle. They may even be inspired to have their own surgeries.

My mom and uncle said that to me just last night! "You're losing weight now without the surgery. Why don't you just diet and exercise instead of relying on surgery to help you lose. Also, when I explained that I want to lose weight to feel good about myself they said that I will still have a miserable self-image when I'm smaller. Really disheartening to hear 48 hours before surgery.

Don't listen, they are wrong!!! You are going to be so very proud of yourself when you do all it takes to change your life and your sense of self worth, only YOU can prove them wrong.

Thanks so much for the encouragement, Minnie. I'm so glad I found this group.

People really don't understand the struggle if they have never lived it. The uneducated think the surgery is easy, but it is not as easy as they think it is. Just ignore them and know you are doing the right thing for you. My husband is trying to be supportive, but he doesn't get it. So far he had eaten pizza, oreos, hot dogs, and ice cream in front of me...ugh.