I want to journal my story, and if I can help anyone along the way I am glad.

I am at the end of pre-op day 5 liquids. My dr requires all liquids; 3 shakes with 3 extras the choice of Jello or broth or SF popsicle.

I have been doing two premier Protein shakes and the dinner shake is almond milk with MuscleTech % whey chocolate powder. Grinded with some ice I feel like it's a chocolate milk shake for dinner. Snack 1 is broth, snack 2 is jello, snack 3 is a popsicle. Lots of tea, Water and 1 cup of am coffee. I kept the caffeine for the morning to function and asked my NUT. She explained I may have headaches after surgery with it and that I'm ok.

Day 1 I felt like crap at the end of the day, sugar and carb withdrawal headaches were a doozey.

Day 2 was better and I used Tylenol pm to sleep off the last of TH headache.

Day 3 and 4 we're the weekend so I rested and drank water.

Today day 5 was a busy work day. I am a supervisor and my work is non-stop. The busy was good kept me moving and going and no hunger pains. I think I have found my groove and look forward to what's ahead.

HW 330

CW 235

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Sharing, I first was going to keep it a secret. Now I have told everyone employees, family, friends and I was surprised on how many positive comments/support I had. Even the person I thought would be negative was super supportive and asked so many questions.

I am glad I shared and was surprised by people.

I love this forum and am now starting a list of foods to try based on other people's posts when I am ready. Ricotta bake is number 1 on the list.

HW 330

CW 235

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Wow, Awesome job, almost 100 lbs down already. How long have you been working to get that 100 off? Imagine the progress you're going to make with a little help from your sleeve!!! Way to go

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Hi thanks the 100 pounds was from 2007-2014 then I began slowly gaining it back after a Hysterectomy, That's when I decided I needed help from the sleeve. I think the hormonal shifts got me lol

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CW 235

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Edited January 10, 20179 yr by khanskitty

Good Luck on the 19th. I'm still waiting for my date which hopefully will be around March. Go tomorrow to see the NP so maybe she'll give me a better time line. My ins. requires 6 months of visits

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Thank you Suaniya, mine was 3 mos. for the insurance.

Today is day 6 I have drank my magnesium citrate and waiting for any effects. I feel good I worked this morning then did my final pre-surgery workout session one hour with my PT of circuits and cardio. I felt my self tire faster than usual but still had a good workout. I'm not lethargic or exhausted as people have described. I am constantly drinking Water to try and keep my body going. So far the evening headaches are mild and other than 8pm hunger grumbles I am holding steady.

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CW 235

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Morning of day 7. It is Wednesday tomorrow is one week to surgery. I am getting nervous and anxious for it to be here, and trying to keep my mind occupied.

I worked out yesterday and from being on liquids I am a little extra sore this morning but still feel good. Leg muscles ache.

I am down to 231.4 now 6 1/2 pound loss since day 1.

HW 330

CW 235

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Outstanding start. You are going to be just fine.

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Thanks Coach, I am one week away and down another pound. I am ready I think any more time is just nerves kicking in.

My goal today increase my Water, yesterday I did bad with water and need to work on it.

HW 330

CW 230.6

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Good luck with your surgery. Just a few days away. These items came in very handy the first week after my surgery:

sugar free Pop's. 2 -3 boxes

Protein Water...I think I bought protein20.

I also used Mio with my regular water so it would always have taste to it.

Awesome thank you!!

I have crystal light but it is getting tiresome. I have to look at protein20 I tried Isopure and yuck!!! How long has it been since your surgery???

I am on day 9 of the pre op diet, yesterday I forgot to drink a shake lol already not feeling hungry. Then today I want food... less than a week away now. I am now off work until 2/6, thanks to the holiday no work for me until after recovery.

I'm feeling anxious, scared (a little) and over all looking forward to having hope against this final 80 pounds. I still have energy but I am ditzy, I forget stuff so I think my brain wants food lol.

Here's to the next 5 days flying by!!!!

HW 330

CW 230.6

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Day 10- liquid pre op diet.

I am below my required pre-surgery goal with 4 days to surgery!!! I am so glad I have no more work until February I woke up this morning thinking of me not cases and my employees. I love my job but on no food it was very mentally draining.

I plan to spend the next few days prepping my house, running errands and ensuring after surgery I can rest and recover.

In September I had my first visit and was 243. Today I am 229 and ready for more.

HW 330

CW 229.2

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My story on BP ends here.. my story continues but as I read the threads on the way this site is moderated I would rather not get used to this site.. now I can read a thread and then it says I can't reply... Coach thanks for this information. I'm off to find new forums.

HW 330

CW 229.2

Surgery date 1/19/17-Sleeve

My story on BP ends here.. my story continues but as I read the threads on the way this site is moderated I would rather not get used to this site.. now I can read a thread and then it says I can't reply... Coach thanks for this information. I'm off to find new forums.

HW 330

CW 229.2

Surgery date 1/19/17-Sleeve

ObesityHelp if you haven't landed there already.

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