I had surgery Tuesday (10/17)

It has been a long road. Started this journey in 2015, but I needed life changes to do so. I needed to move, so I would be around family that was more supportive and who were willing to help me out. I had been considering the surgery since 2014. My neck surgeon told me there was no way for me to lose it fast enough on my own, and requested I think of gastric surgery. In 2015, my weight was out if control and when I hit 350 lbs. I had enough. I started slowly eating somewhat healthier, getting more active, and cutting down portions. I moved in April 2016. New city, new area, new changes. It took until August 2016 to get my insurance straightened out. I went to the seminar about it, and I decided on the sleeve. November 2016 I had my initial consultation. Went through nutrition classes mandated by my insurance company. Problems with insurance and other things, including needing a sleep study to see if I still had sleep apnea. When I started nutrition classes, I had lost 50 lbs. my insurance required I lose 5 lbs before surgery, I lost 25. I knew I needed to change my life, and I knew I had to change my eating habits. I was down 90 lbs by surgery on 10/17.

Here I am, my 4th day out! Still on clear liquids because of nausea. I thought I would never make it through the liquid 10 day prior to surgery diet. But, I did it. I bought a sample pack of matrix shakes, had 1 pk for every flavor. I liked the perfect chocolate and peanut butter cookie my favorite. Together, is amazing! I used them before bed, as I was a night time snacker! Stocked up on things I really liked! (Progresso soups were a great go to!)

Tomorrow I am starting full liquids. I am excited and nervous about it.

This has been a life changer! I am very fortunate to have a really great and helpful support system, including 2 that have had gastric surgery! My family and friends are helpful and supportive! Below, 350 (in purple, front) and before surgery at 260!

SW:350 CW:260 GW:175

What a difference!

Thank you all for your help on this journey!

wow, what a difference!!! best wishes in your new life!!!

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Thank you! Same to you!

Awesome job! I just had surgery on the 11th so we are in the same boat! On full liquid diet and I hate it But I'm going to try your chocolate and peanut butter idea! I've been sticking with broth, jello, water, and protein shakes. Maybe we can keep each other motivated! Feel free to message me!

Amazing. I'm 8 days post op as well. And I'm on full liquid diet due to my inability to keep down anything past broth and water

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WaY to go!!!

You legend!!!! What a fabulous start, all my good wishes on your journey. You are going to be a different person. Keep going, you are awesome [emoji41]