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On 1/3/2024 at 4:09 PM, Jessica Marie said:

I just got the call today that my surgery is scheduled for February 7th! I'm both excited and nervous, I knew this day would come, but I'm still in shock 🤣

Mine is on the 7th as well. I've been on a liquid diet since Jan 24th to shrink the liver. I'm ready to get it over with so I can get past the liquid diet phase. Good luck with your journey!

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10 hours ago, RonHall908 said:

Mine is on the 7th as well. I've been on a liquid diet since Jan 24th to shrink the liver. I'm ready to get it over with so I can get past the liquid diet phase. Good luck with your journey!

I had to do 2 weeks of low calorie intake and now I'm on 2 days of liquid.

Are you nervous at all?? I'm kinda freaking out haha but not enough to back out. I'm just a really anxious person..

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10 hours ago, Jessica Marie said:

I had to do 2 weeks of low calorie intake and now I'm on 2 days of liquid.

Are you nervous at all?? I'm kinda freaking out haha but not enough to back out. I'm just a really anxious person..

I'm not nervous about the surgery. However, I have to take blood thinners for several days afterwards because I've had issues in the past with venous deficiency in my lower leg. So, I'm nervous about that more than the surgery.

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Just had my gastric bypass surgery this past Monday (Feb 19). Was super excited and nervous both all the way up to the day of. Still in alot of pain but determined to get better and get back to work as soon as possible :) I wish all of the February surgery buddies good luck and here's to a new beginning .

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8 hours ago, SVillalobos said:

Just had my gastric bypass surgery this past Monday (Feb 19). Was super excited and nervous both all the way up to the day of. Still in alot of pain but determined to get better and get back to work as soon as possible :) I wish all of the February surgery buddies good luck and here's to a new beginning .

Cheers 🍻! That first couple of days home is rough. I was cleared to go back to work after 2 weeks, but I'm on a 20lb weight restriction for 4 weeks. Just make sure your getting up and moving and keep sipping that water!

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Had mine February 14th! My Valentine gift for myself

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How are all of my fellow February peeps doing?? Hitting that 4-month post op was very exciting! I'll be honest, I struggle almost daily with my Protein intake. I try, but usually only hit 40grams. I'm looking into what else I can add to make it closer to 70grams. Water intake is usually on point. The Hair loss though...that **** is rough! Hopefully were on the tail end of that now. I can definitely tell a difference in my energy levels, I can't wait to get up and get moving most days now. I look healthier, cloths fit better, I just have a new outlook on life I feel like :)

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Things have been going well! After some very slow weight loss in late April thru May, June is really looking up. With my 4-month mark just a few days away, I'm down about 61 lbs from my highest weight, which includes 35lbs since my actual surgery. I'm looking forward to hitting the "overweight not obese" milestone soon, just 5lbs to go! And 35lbs to go until I reach my weight goal!

My hair thinning is just starting. My hairdresser styled it a bit shorter when I went yesterday and she'll suggest a new style if it becomes needed. But it's not too bad yet.

Thankfully, I don't have any issues hitting Protein and Water targets. I usually have a Protein Shake in the morning to start the day and I put around a cup of Fairlife skim milk in my 32oz morning Decaf tea, so that's 36g protein before I even have food, which I do a few hours after I get up. I can eat around 15-20g protein when it's solid food. I like Greek yogurt with berries and nuts for Breakfast and often do a salad with chicken strips for lunch. dinner is all sorts of things.

The protein shake I use is Syntrax Nectar Natural in orange flavor, which vaguely reminds me of orange TANG. It feels sort of like having a glass of orange juice, enough to not be too weird in the morning before I'm fully awake. The rest of the flavors are just disgusting, although I am okay mixing a scoop of vanilla with some frozen pineapple and a splash of water or milk in a blender to make a frozen treat on a hot day.

I do have about 1x a week issues with vomiting, triggered by different foods each time but usually either due to eating too fast or something being too dry. It's hard because a single bite can trigger it so it's very unforgiving. I've started carrying a small hospital-style vomit bags (found on Amazon) in my car and purse so that I won't be caught in an uncomfortable situation in public.. So far, I haven't needed them, but it makes me feel better to have it with me.

I'm going on vacation next week and planning to bring along some Protein Bars and easy Snacks like roasted edamame and beef Jerky (which I found in 50-calorie packs at Dollar Tree). Once I'm home, I'm hoping to do some meal prep and try some new recipes because food is getting boring and kind of a chore. I don't really experience any hunger, so remembering to eat and making myself eat regularly is a nuisance.

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