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Checked in the hospital this morning at 5:30am surgery is set at 9am! I only had one day for liquids but I did 3 days just to prepare myself. Not too bad. What really sucked was the darn commercial about food lol! I continued to workout during liquid diet and that was weird. Felt a bit week in the legs but nonetheless I did it. Today during my weigh in I was down 10 more pounds. I have exceeded my Dr recommendation prior to surgery. The next adventure will be post op and I can't wait.

In a couple hours a new chapter will begin for me. Again, best of luck to all on this journey and remember all our hard work will pay off!!


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4 hours ago, LeahF said:

Me too!!!!

Awesome!!! Where are you getting your procedure done!? I live in Az! I remember when this whole process started and now it's three weeks away basically lol! Best of luck you to!! Keep me posted!!!

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22 hours ago, Bri_Guy said:

Darn. I'll also be in Mexico, but in Juarez with Drs. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal & Elmo Aramburo.

Regardless, best of luck to you!

We should check in with each other now and then to compare notes. I am sure everything will go well. Good luck to you too!

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6 hours ago, longway2go said:

Checked in the hospital this morning at 5:30am surgery is set at 9am! I only had one day for liquids but I did 3 days just to prepare myself. Not too bad. What really sucked was the darn commercial about food lol! I continued to workout during liquid diet and that was weird. Felt a bit week in the legs but nonetheless I did it. Today during my weigh in I was down 10 more pounds. I have exceeded my Dr recommendation prior to surgery. The next adventure will be post op and I can't wait.

In a couple hours a new chapter will begin for me. Again, best of luck to all on this journey and remember all our hard work will pay off!!

Good luck man! I was sleeved yesterday. It was pretty horrible when I woke up but I feel 1000% better today... they switched up my meds and now I'm much more comfortable. You got this sleeve brother! Stay strong!

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4 hours ago, aipvisual said:


I!! I tried 10 brands no one was good. I think the best was unflavored Protein with V8

Hi @aipvisual is that v-8 vegetable juice or the splash? Cause I love v-8 veggie juice😎

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Yay sleeved 5/2.... immediately post op Was the worst feeling ever....THE GAS is HORRENDOUS.......I WAS so drugged up on morphine all I could do was sleep. By day 2 . Things had taken a drastic turn for the BETTER. Most of the gas was gone and I was able to walk round the hospital floor several times. DAY 3 TODAY! I AM GOING HOME.....I WILL KEEP Y'ALL POSTED!

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Good luck man! I was sleeved yesterday. It was pretty horrible when I woke up but I feel 1000% better today... they switched up my meds and now I'm much more comfortable. You got this sleeve brother! Stay strong!

Good for you! Did you get your surgery done in Boston?


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21 hours ago, longway2go said:

Checked in the hospital this morning at 5:30am surgery is set at 9am! I only had one day for liquids but I did 3 days just to prepare myself. Not too bad. What really sucked was the darn commercial about food lol! I continued to workout during liquid diet and that was weird. Felt a bit week in the legs but nonetheless I did it. Today during my weigh in I was down 10 more pounds. I have exceeded my Dr recommendation prior to surgery. The next adventure will be post op and I can't wait.

In a couple hours a new chapter will begin for me. Again, best of luck to all on this journey and remember all our hard work will pay off!!

How are you feeling? Hopefully, all is well and I hope the journey to your new life is Amazing!!!

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How are you feeling? Hopefully, all is well and I hope the journey to your new life is Amazing!!!

I'm doing well thanks! I'm in hospital drinking my Isopure and Water. I just finished on bottle and I have one more to go. My walking is getting better. I was able to walk for 15mins this morning and it felt great!


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Yay sleeved 5/2.... immediately post op Was the worst feeling ever....THE GAS is HORRENDOUS.......I WAS so drugged up on morphine all I could do was sleep. By day 2 . Things had taken a drastic turn for the BETTER. Most of the gas was gone and I was able to walk round the hospital floor several times. DAY 3 TODAY! I AM GOING HOME.....I WILL KEEP Y'ALL POSTED!

I agree! Just getting out of surgery was horrible. I was bloated and so drugged up lol I hate not knowing what's going on with me. I got myself up and staggering down the post op room lol Today is my first day in hospital and what a better feeling. I'm a bit whoozy still but I have more a hold on my mind and body that I feel much better.


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I am 25 days out and am really having to be introspective. Last month I ate like **** and gained 5 lbs. I have reeled it back in because my head needs to change to match the physical changes my stomach will go through. After soul searching, decided that there isn't much in the way of food that I will actually miss. Food has been such an adversary in my life that I am RELIEVED to see much of it taken off my plat ( literally).

Now what I will miss?? Guzzling Water. I love water. And rum and coke/wine. My partying days with my girls are numbered. Lol

What will you miss or do you miss?

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I was sleeved yesterday! I woke up with a lot of discomfort and pain, but I feel so much better today.

I was scared in the days leading up. Today, I feel hopeful, relieved, and excited.


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I had my sleeve on Monday and then proceeded to vomit for 2 days, earning myself an extra night in the hospital. I was so afraid I would rip the staple line, but it seems to be ok. I really was not expecting to vomit so violently.

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Left hospital yesterday only to return 8 hours later....😑😑😑😑can't keep anything down and feels like I have been Punched and stabbed in my stomach. Drugs r the only thing keeping me sane at the moment because they knock me out cold....Lord please be with me.

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