Hi Everyone,

I finally got my surgery date for June 8!!!
It’s really strange to me how excited I am about this!
I would love to share this journey with others scheduled in June!
I think it would be so helpful if we can help each other through this experience!

4 hours ago, Somber said:

Good morning!

Almost 7 am here and I should probably finish up packing, as I have to leave in one hour. Today is the day! ?

Good luck!!

8 hours ago, Somber said:

Good morning!

Almost 7 am here and I should probably finish up packing, as I have to leave in one hour. Today is the day! ?

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8 hours ago, Somber said:

Good morning!

Almost 7 am here and I should probably finish up packing, as I have to leave in one hour. Today is the day! ?

Good luck!!

13 hours ago, ClarkKent said:

I had hi Protein yogurt and ordered some egg drop Soup and strained it real good and mixed in unflavored protein. Also depending on my Protein Shakes. I has surgery the 16th

I'm not allowed to have anything other than protein shakes, waters, jello and sugar free popsicles. The one thing I am surprised about (and I can't understand why I'm surprised) is how hungry I am! I'm on day 5 post-op and each day is better. I'm really looking forward to being healthy!

Day 4 post-op already down 7 lbs ?

So exciting ☺️

9 minutes ago, Iluvbats said:

I'm not allowed to have anything other than Protein Shakes, waters, Jello and sugar free popsicles. The one thing I am surprised about (and I can't understand why I'm surprised) is how hungry I am! I'm on day 5 post-op and each day is better. I'm really looking forward to being healthy!

oh ok I know each program is different! I'm thankful for yogurt and broth!!

On 06/21/2021 at 11:33, chunkymonkey123 said:

Day 4 post-op already down 7 lbs ?

So exciting ☺️

Congrats! I am four days post op and UP 4 lbs .....so disheartening!!!

1 minute ago, endzone said:

Congrats! I am four days post op and UP 4 lbs .....so disheartening!!!

Our bodies are still healing ! I’m sure you’ll be down some lbs in a few days ☺️

Tomorrow I am at Mercy on LI with Dr. Holover @ 545 AM for an 8am Sleeve. Nervous and excited all at the same time. Keep me in your prayers.

1 hour ago, jjfesq said:

Tomorrow I am at Mercy on LI with Dr. Holover @ 545 AM for an 8am Sleeve. Nervous and excited all at the same time. Keep me in your prayers.

Good Luck! You got this!!

I have my date for the 23rd. Went in for a pre-op screening. Have to admit - I'm pretty nervous. Being at the hospital made it super real. I've been nervous about "going under the knife" the whole time.

I've been doing the liquid diet, and the past couple of days have been rough with the weakness. I definitely feel like I'm not getting enough calories. (It's after 5pm and I've had 280).

I'm pretty worried about how this will affect my job performance. I need my mind functioning at 100% and right now I feel like I'm at 40%. Also, the new routine will be very distracting and I need long periods of focus.

Any thoughts?

Edited June 21, 20215 yr by JJJJJ

The surgery went fine, but the gases in the stomach from the surgery is almost killing me?. And I feel like my mind jar starting right catch up with me, cause I keep thinking ”what have I done?!”…

Post op from June 9th - I know why I haven't lost any weight! Granted, it takes time to heal, and not everyone loses weight for the first few weeks according to my surgeon. He told me I should be trying to get 800-1000 calories a day and I've been at 500. So, I'm going to try to up my calories and I'll let ya'll know if I start to see a difference! ❤️

Checking in from my 6/11 surgery. After about 10 days off from work I’m headed back for at least partial days. I still get pretty wiped at the end of the day, so, I’m happy I’m still working from home and don’t have to worry about a commute. Recovery has been going well. I finally have my calories up around 600. Never thought it would be so hard to figure out how to consume that few calories. They want me to aim for 600-800 for the first two months. I’m on liquids until 7/12, so, my days consist of a couple shakes, a greek yogurt with protein powder split across two snacks and 6 ozs of campbells healthy request cream of chicken. Water hasn’t been an issue and I’ve been getting out for a slow walk daily.

On 06/21/2021 at 18:23, Somber said:

The surgery went fine, but the gases in the stomach from the surgery is almost killing me?. And I feel like my mind jar starting right catch up with me, cause I keep thinking ”what have I done?!”…

Hang in there! I promise the gas pains will get better. They are the worst. By the time I hit my 3rd day I was feeling better and every day after that I saw gradual improvement. Big hugs ❤️