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1st Official post-op weigh-in -   HOLY toledo!!! 15 pounds down since surgery 1 week ago, total loss in 3 weeks 41 pounds. Let's keep it going. WHOOP WHOOP!!!

1 Week Down -   One week ago today I was sleeved and recovering from Surgery. Amazing how 1 week of recovery can make you feel. Today was a good day and besides wearing out easily it wa...

POD 4 - still feeling better every day.  tired still but less daily.  getting plenty of rest.  Intake still sucks and it only takes a few drinks of protein to get that full feeling.  I ...

POD # 2 - Still needing some narcotics but less than yesterday.  Today was a struggle to get some protein in.  Drank 1.5 protein drinks and some water.  Not a bad start I suppose.  One da...

I've been sleeved - Surgeon said case was "textbook" not sure if that means he had to take the book to the OR or what but it went well, now just dealing with ALOT of pain and nausea! Tylenol and Mo...

Surgery at 10:30 Tomorrow Morning - Well the end of the day is fast approaching. Parents are here to help with kids. There are storms all around us. Leaving for the hospital at 6AM. I'll see y'all on the Loser's b...

Surgery Monday - Yep that is right, Surgery TOMORROW at 10:30.1 more day!!! Spent the day at the lake to keep my mind off of food. Had a great time. We even went with the group to an awesome piz...

Surgery on MONDAY!!! - WHOOP WHOOP.  Can I get an AMEN?  I got this right? Down 21 pounds in last 2 weeks on pre-op diet.  Getting easier by the day.

Today sucks - not totally!!! - Today has been tough so far.  Been hungry all morning and just got home for lunch, or what I call lunch.  Just had some yogurt and a protein drink and going to take a nap to see...

4 days until Sleeve - 4 days to go! OK today was not bad at all. I did get some "growl" around noon-3 but usually resolves with a protein drink. Tonight I had some thai soup, which definitely hit the...

6 days to go - So I started all liquids this week.  Last week I could have 1 small meal.  This week is notably harder but I just try and stay busy with work or hobbies to keep my mind off food...

What would you do differently? - So my SW is 450, I am on my 2 week pre-op liquids now.  Scheduled for sleeve on may 20th. What are the things you would of done differently either pre-op or post-op if you h...

What would u do different - So my SW is 450, I am on my 2 week pre-op liquids now.  Scheduled for sleeve on may 20th. What are the things you would of done differently either pre-op or post-op if you h...

2 week liquids - I start my 2 week liquids tomorrow.  Give me some examples of what you had during that time.    

"Last Supper" - 1 week until I start my liquid pre-op. Did anyone else want to eat everything in sight leading into this? I could eat anything right now and give it no thought whatsoever.

This is REAL - After 8 months of appointments and meeting all my insurance requirements...THis shit just got real   MAY 20th is surgery date!!!  start pre-op liquids on May 6th

APPROVED!!! - Got notification of my approval on Friday.  Will get a surgery date on Monday.  Most likely will be 2nd week of May.  So relieved and ecstatic that I will now be heading to the ...

Awaiting Approval - Got submitted for approval today.  Average time is 2 weeks but I am praying for 1 week.  Can't wait to be on the loser's bench!!!!!  

Getting Close - My date is fast approaching.  Although I dont have one yet I have a plan.  Will submit for approval on April 15th, traditionally takes my insurance 1-2 weeks for approval.  2 we...

Abdominal pains and protein - INcreased my protein last week and am now getting 125+ daily and over the last 4-5 days I have had horrible upper abdominal pains.  Anyone else had something similar?  Do I need...