My Gastric Sleeve surgery is set for April 2018. My journey began in June 2017. I was a go getter from the start and completed everything as soon as I could. I knew I probably drove my doctor's nuts but I was determined to finish this one way or the other. Unfortunately, my drive was not enough and I was stuck waiting on everyone else with long wait lists, not hearing back timely, etc. 10 months later I am getting the surgery.

I cried when I got my surgery date. It all started from one phone call after years of diet, exercise, personal trainers, pills, doctor appointments, before I got the urge to Google possible options. I had never had surgery aside from my wisdom teeth removed and so this was a huge leap of courage. I found out all the requirements, looked up a surgeon and program that could do it, contacted my insurance company found out any other remaining information, verified surgeon and program were in network, and kept on running ever since.

I am terrified for this surgery but mostly its because nothing is certain. I am the type of girl that creates a spreadsheet to clear my mind. I love plans, numbers, details, and viewable goals. There is nothing I can plan with this. I have watched almost every YouTube video out there, done countless hours and days of research, have 2 binders made up organized into tabs and stages, and have kept up to date with many forums.

I however have not really posted to many forums until now. So I think instead of taking this scary, crazy, unbelievable, amazing journey alone, I could be in contact with some amazing people starting their journey's around mine so that I can not feel so overwhelmingly alone during this process..

My husband no matter how sweet he may be is tall, and skinny and will not understand the restrictions I am under. I have told very little people about this surgery and they are to keep it surgery however these friends and family will not be able to understand anything I'm going through.

I love to offer support and am excited to begin this journey with you guys.

Let's be strong and change our lives together!!!!!

These feel like I'm cheating!!!!
Oreo and Cream taste like ice cream and Banana and Cream taste in between a banana Laffy taffy and Banana Cream Pie!!!!! [emoji7]



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I wish we had premier protein in sweden, those flavors seem delicious [emoji7]

Getting sleeved on April 3rd
Height: 170cm
SW: 116 kg
CW: 111 kg
GW: 75 kg

I loved premier before, but I can’t handle those anymore [emoji30] I need one that has no milk protein

I loved premier before, but I can’t handle those anymore [emoji30] I need one that has no milk protein

Oh that's too bad I should look at some without milk protein too, I'm a bit sensitive to lactose :/

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[emoji94]Getting sleeved on April 3rd
[emoji94]Height: 170cm
[emoji94]SW: 116 kg
[emoji94]CW: 111 kg
[emoji94]GW: 75 kg

Hi everyone! My surgery is April 10th. I start my liquid diet on March 27th. Excited! The cookies n cream premier Protien looks yummy! I'll Def have to try that one.

They are definitely delicious!!! I'm doing the trial before surgery eating low carb high protein diet. 2 shakes a day, veggie, fruit, and protein. Almost completely cut out carbs. My surgery is April 18 and I'm not going to lie I feel like I'm not even on a diet with these things. I feel like I'm drinking dessert!!

Hello everyone!
I am new to this sight, it's so great to see the support of so many people going through the same process. I just got my sleeve date for April 10th. Wishing everyone great success as you go begin your journey to a healthier self.

6 hours ago, Swedez716 said:

Hello everyone!
I am new to this sight, it's so great to see the support of so many people going through the same process. I just got my sleeve date for April 10th. Wishing everyone great success as you go begin your journey to a healthier self.

Welcome! I'm April 10th as well!

I got my surgery date yesterday. I'm April 10th, too!

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A trifecta of weight lose candidates,i like it I like it. April 10th will,be your Phoenix Day, when you all rise from the ashes of your past into a new future. Wow! I can hardly wait to hear each of your stories.

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How exciting! April 10th is going to be a great day!

17 minutes ago, Swedez716 said:

How exciting! April 10th is going to be a great day!

Yes it is!! I'm so excited to find a few people with the same day, we def need to keep one another updated. Do either of you have to do the full 14 day liquid diet? I start the 27th.

2 hours ago, star2017 said:

Yes it is!! I'm so excited to find a few people with the same day, we def need to keep one another updated. Do either of you have to do the full 14 day liquid diet? I start the 27th.

Mine is not necessarily a liquid diet, which surprised me. It is broken down into 5 small meals/snacks a day for two weeks- 1 meal consists of 4 oz of lean protein, 3 serving non-starchy vegetables, and two servings of fat. The other 4 meals/ snacks are either a protein shake of some sort, protein bar, or Greek yogurt/cottage cheese.

My date is April 18 and I have to do the full 14 days of liquid diet. I'm so excited to see so many great people here to support one another on this journey. Welcome April Sleevers!!!!!

1 hour ago, Swedez716 said:

Mine is not necessarily a liquid diet, which surprised me. It is broken down into 5 small meals/snacks a day for two weeks- 1 meal consists of 4 oz of lean Protein, 3 serving non-starchy vegetables, and two servings of fat. The other 4 meals/ Snacks are either a Protein Shake of some sort, Protein Bar, or Greek yogurt/cottage cheese.

Wow, lucky! Mine is full liquid, and only 1 approved protien bar a day.