I made a group called "December 2016 Sleevers!" I would love for everyone who has a surgery date in December to join! lets be a great support system for each other and go on this journey to a better us with great friends. Share our success and failures along the way, cheer each other on, wether you already have support from your family and friends or from nobody at all like I've unfortunately seen from some, lets make sure we definitely have each other to lean on! btw they say you normally gain weight around the holidays, are we crazy?! haha

^{Hello Everyone,}

^{My surgery is Monday morning, December 19, 2016. I am excited about this new phase of my life journey. I am ready to enjoy the rest of my life in a healthy & happy way. I am tired of carrying all of this excess weight (physically & emotionally) and looking forward to ALL things new. I welcome any suggestions that anyone cares to share.}

^{I am currently on my 48 hour Clear liquids before my procedure. so far it's good. I was able to get the Isopure Protein Water from the GNC and it was not as bad as I thought it would be. some of the flavors are actually tasty: Green one, I think it is apple melon & the Coconut. I haven't tried them all yet, I did try the black tea and in ONE WORD - Yuck is how I describe it! LOL!!!}

^{I am lactose intolerant so I am not doing the whey Protein, but I did find two good ones the Vegan Pea Protein and the Hemp Protein. They both taste okay, I made smoothies the other day and used them just to see what I was going to be experiencing, and they were not bad, a little chalky, but I added some fresh mango, blue berry and spinach to it and it was fine.}

^{I will be packing my bag today for the hospital stay, are there any items other than basic: PJs and toiletries that I should pack?}

^{Any tips that anyone can recommend?}

^{I am happy to be a part of this forum December 2016 Sleevers, and hope to learn a lot, as well as impart a lot. I hope the best success to all 12 2016 sleevers!}

^{HAPPY SLEEVING!!!}

Good luck..can't wait to hear from you post-op!

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December 14

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Did I join? Dec 30th date

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Had my surgery on the 14th. 4 days post op and have lost 4#. Doesn't seem like much but at least it is going the right way. I have not had any problems getting in my fluids or protien at this point. Still having some pain in the incisions, but no nausea. However, I think I am having an allergic reaction to whatever they used to close my incisions! There is a red ring around each of them, and they itch like crazy! No swelling, tenderness or discharge so I don't think it is infection. Anyone else have issues with this!

How can I attach the body weight ticker to my post?

@@cokegal - I will be praying for successful surgery. We both are the 19th

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Never mind. I figured out the ticker!

Hi, my surgery date is Tuesday, the 20th and I'm excited and prayed up!!

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You will do just fine .. you already consulted with the greatest doctor in the world... his blood will keep you covered... I wish you a speedy recovery and well wishes. Beautiful smile by the way.

Hi, my surgery date is Tuesday, the 20th and I'm excited and prayed up!!

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Thanks for the support and spiritual wisdom. I'll keep you posted!!

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19th, that's tomorrow!!! In 24 hours surgery will be in the past and a new journey starts!!! Excited, nervous...OH,MY????????????????????????

I'm scheduled for Tuesday!

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That will be great????

Thanks for the support and spiritual wisdom. I'll keep you posted!!

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@Melanie31So happy to hear you are doing so good.!!!!! My surgery is the 27th and I am currently still on the excited and freaking out stage. I really want it to be 6 months out already. Please let me know if you have any helpful hints that have helped you so far. !!!

19th, that's tomorrow!!! In 24 hours surgery will be in the past and a new journey starts!!! Excited, nervous...OH,MY

You will do great! Sending good thoughts your way!

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