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Any January 2018 Sleevers?

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BB87    6

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Jan 11 Th here. I m scared. Loln




Me too! I’ve been reassured by the family and 2 friends I’ve told that it will be fine. Still not sure if I plan to tell anyone who asks yet. Do you happen to be 30 (from your ID)? I’m 30 too!


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sleepingbeauty30    9

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Me too! I’ve been reassured by the family and 2 friends I’ve told that it will be fine. Still not sure if I plan to tell anyone who asks yet. Do you happen to be 30 (from your ID)? I’m 30 too!



I m 38. It's suppose to say 30's. I haven't told most people what type of surgery I am having. Only couple people and some people know. My family reassured me too. It's just my anxiety.


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BB87    6

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Y’all let me know how it goes! And good luck! I have a feeling I’m going to be on this app quite a bit in the coming weeks... My family will think I’m irritable, so I’ll need an outlet lol


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Futurefitmom2four    11

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Good luck, prayers, and positive thoughts BB87, and the rest of us Jan 2018 sleevers!

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sleepingbeauty30    9

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Y’all let me know how it goes! And good luck! I have a feeling I’m going to be on this app quite a bit in the coming weeks... My family will think I’m irritable, so I’ll need an outlet lol




Will do! Hahaha me too! Good luck on your end as well.


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lovely_tai    9

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Jan 23 here! Day before my wedding anniversary. Well, this is one year I won't Celebrate with a mai tai!


Mine is the same date as you. January 23rd!


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VSGnewguy    164

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One week to go! Pre-op diet starts today.

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Engelyn    42

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I've been ghosting, this is my first post. I am scheduled for January 11, one week! I am very nervous, especially when I read stories of complications. Pre-op diet going good since the 26th, except for some champagne and bad Snacks at a party on NYE... But still already down 11lbs during pre-op. My diet right now is Protein Shakes for breakfast and lunch and a small Protein forward dinner w/ veggies. Been having Oikos triple zero and sugar free Jello for snacks when I get home from work as well.

I am a bundle of worries and fears, these being the biggest ones:

- Complication from surgery

- Alcohol and carbonation restriction (I am [hopefully "was"] a daily drinker, diet cokes during the day and wine and beer at night)

- Regaining weight after losing a lot (I regained weight after being on Medi Weight Loss and losing 100 lbs 5 years ago)

- Returning to work quickly (I run a business and cannot afford not to be back)

- The diet ruining my active social life which revolves around friends and going out for drinks/food.

- People finding out about my surgery and thinking that is was the "easy way out". I have only told my SO and my BFF.

There are other smaller fears but it felt good to write those out!

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Pre-op Diet?

Anyone else not on one ?


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CBBP    44

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I've been ghosting, this is my first post. I am scheduled for January 11, one week! I am very nervous, especially when I read stories of complications. Pre-op diet going good since the 26th, except for some champagne and bad Snacks at a party on NYE... But still already down 11lbs during pre-op. My diet right now is Protein Shakes for Breakfast and lunch and a small Protein forward dinner w/ veggies. Been having Oikos triple zero and sugar free Jello for Snacks when I get home from work as well.
I am a bundle of worries and fears, these being the biggest ones:
- Complication from surgery
- Alcohol and carbonation restriction (I am [hopefully "was"] a daily drinker, diet cokes during the day and wine and beer at night)
- Regaining weight after losing a lot (I regained weight after being on Medi Weight Loss and losing 100 lbs 5 years ago)
- Returning to work quickly (I run a business and cannot afford not to be back)
- The diet ruining my active social life which revolves around friends and going out for drinks/food.
- People finding out about my surgery and thinking that is was the "easy way out". I have only told my SO and my BFF.

There are other smaller fears but it felt good to write those out!



Hi Engelyn,

I understand your fears. I have some of the same especially around alcohol restriction and people knowing. I'm taking this as an opportunity to stop alcohol consumption for good as I know it's one of the main things that gets me to put on weight and I'm better off without it. Once I start socializing again, I'll be drinking Water with lemon and graduating to sparkling water with lemon. I've bought different types of citrus essential oils and 1 drop in 1 glass water makes it taste great.

I've only told my very best friends that I'm getting a sleeve. Everyone else I've told I'm being operated for a hiatial hernia and that the doctor is putting me on a liquid only diet afterwards (true!) Graduating to smoothies and finally after 1 month, easy solids (true!). I say that I'll most likely lose some weight and that this is an added bonus! So, when people see me eating less and losing they won't be surprised. Then I'll just say that I'm taking the opportunity to continue eating well and losing (true!).

As for social life afterwards, I'll still be going out but eating less and mainly Proteins and drinking water. The main thing is being out with friends and socializing, enjoying their company. People don't really notice what you drink as long as you have a glass in front of you. I'll also be meeting people more for coffee and teas.

I hope my thoughts help you in some way.

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