Submitted my paperwork with my surgeon and it is being sent off to my insurance. They gave me a tentative date for 4/20 at 7 AM!!! Both my pre-op appt and hospital registration appointments are set too. Totally stoked and excited and nervous!

Any one else having their surgery and/or tentatively scheduled your sleeve surgery for around 4/20ish? Would love to hear from ya, if so!

I started getting the large cups from sonic of ice water.

They are 30 ounces. That ice they have really helps me. I know I don't get enough protein, at least that they say you should get, but I seriously don't think I'll ever drink another protein shake. Gross. Can't stand the after surgery.

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The ice water is a good idea I will have to try that. My surgeon doesn't like protein shakes after surgery but I have been tempted to try just to get in more. I feel the same way though, it definitely doesn't sound good.

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I loved protein shakes before surgery. I would have one nearly every morning for breakfast. Post-surgery they don't sit well with my stomach and it sort of bums me out. Hopefully with time I will be able to tolerate them a little better.

The taste after surgery I just can't do. Something about artificial sweeteners now I get grossed out by.

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I am so happy to see that I am not alone! I have been stalled all week and getting discouraged. My head hurts constantly, I feel puffy, & I have not been able to lose in days. Looks like that is somewhat normal maybe? Let's not get discouraged, we can do this!

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It sounds like you may be dehydrated and need more fluids. Try sugar free popsicles, broth, tea, etc. You'll probably feel alot better.

Thank you I will try that!

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Happy one month anniversary everybody!!!!!!

We made it!!!!!!

How is everyone going now that the most of the major healing has passed?

I have lost 25 lbs since surgery 28 April 2016. Overall I am doing well. I am struggling a bit with the vitamins and struggling a bit with water intake. I am feeling energy slowly coming back and cannot wait to go back to Zumba.

It is nice trying on clothes and fitting comfortably in them.

I have also noticed that my taste buds have changed since surgery.

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How is everyone going?

Seems the mid april sleevers have gone quiet suddenly

Hi darl! How are you doing? I sent few messages to you, but this app just doesn't work properly I reckon. Anyways how are you?

Lost over 50lbs in my 5th week almost

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Omg!! Best news ever....

I just had my 2 week follow up appointment and ive been cleared for soft foods!!!!

Hallelujah!!!!!!!! I was so sick of eating things that resembles cat food!!

Lucky you!! How much weight have you lost, if you don't mind me asking? I know we aren't suppose to focus on the scale number but I'm averaging about a pound a day. I feel it's all in my face and not my body lol. I guess I need to just be patient it'll be easier when I notice differences in my size clothing though.

I forgot to weigh myself the day of my surgery so the closet starting weight I have is that week before I was 221. Now I'm down to 207. When I first started the program 4 months ago I was at 237 but lost the first 16lbs on my own just by limiting my carbs and sugar.

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I've lost 17 pounds.... i thought it would be much more than that.... but i remind myself that i tried losing that by diet and exercise and lost barely anything.

I know from when i had the band, i didn't lose much the first month, most of my weight loss occured month 3... so i have to be patient

Hey Aussiegirl- I was sleeved on 4/20 as well, revised from a band. How ya doing?

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How is everyone going?

Seems the mid april sleevers have gone quiet suddenly

Hi darl! How are you doing? I sent few messages to you, but this app just doesn't work properly I reckon. Anyways how are you?

Oh sorry i didn't get them!

I am doing great!! I am completely back to my normal self now.... i had a full day outing today and am feeling like a big ball of energy!

My stall has finally broken and now i am down 26 pounds (11.5kg) which for me as an ex bander is a miracle!!! Yay to me...

My clothes are looser, my skin looks better and i am getting my groove back.

food isn't a issue either.. im on solids and ive only had one drama where i didnt eat for ages due to back to back meetings and i ate too fast and puked... but that is literally the worst of it.

How are you doing? Hows your progress?

@@jaxmom how are you doing? Hows your journey so far?

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Happy for you!!! That's fantastic news! Very nice seeing you that positive!

I have good news too. Went to GP to talk for the first time about surgery. Be the lucky coincidence she was Russian too, so I could I all the questions I wanted! She was very attentive and helpful. Sent me for all possible tests straight away to get me ready and make sure I don't have any restrictions. I had my blood test so far and its perfect! I am very happy! So now searching for the right surgeon. Would you recommend your's?

BTW 11,5 kgs is a great result! Yayyyyy!!! ????

@@aussiecosy my surgeon is one of the best.. he has actually taught many of the other surgeons in sydney, he did my band and i wouldn't use anyone else but him.. he is highly skilled and up to date.

I went through the Sydney Institute for Obesity Surgery and they have a follow up program for 3 years (inclusive with your package) they are very helpful and supportive.

When i had all the complications with my band... i was practically on the phone or in the office every week... and not once did i feel like a burden and they were always very thorough.

But the best surgeons in sydney are: Dr Talbot, Dr Jorgensen & Dr Wong

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