First Post/Surgery Date Nov. 6th

Happy Monday everyone!! I have been lingering on here for a while and I have even made the occasional comment, but this is my first official post on the site. I originally thought I was going to be getting my band removed and getting my sleeve in August. After fighting with my insurance, I have my date!!! November 6^th!!! I start my pre-op diet today and I am so excited to be started on my sleeve journey! I lost about 100 lbs with the band (even with all the band issues) and I kept most of it off (gained back about 20 lbs). With just under 100 lbs to make it to my goal, I can’t wait to say goodbye to the plus size section for the first time in my life!

I already have loose skin from my previous weight loss, so I know I will need to look into plastics later, but one step at a time… (I’ve been watching Nikke2003’s progress in awe). She is so brave and looks amazing!!

From what I have been reading, I have a pretty easy pre-op diet compared to most. 5 days soft foods, 3 days liquids and then 2 days clear liquids. I’m supposed to make healthy high protein, low carb, no sugar food choices (you know, what I’ll be on after surgery). I’m to get my water and vitamins in, take small bites and chew chew chew. I like what my therapist Dr. Merrill Littleberry said, “If you can’t swi**** don’t swallow it”.

I admire the people that are 100% on plan all the time.  I am going to strive to be one of those people! I like sweets, but my real demon is bread! In either case, I am not one that can have just a little. My brain does better with none, which is perfect for the first months until I reach goal anyway.

Here we go!!

Yay, I have a surgery buddy! Best of luck.

Thank you!  Good luck to you too!  It's going to be great!! :)

I'm having my surgery November 10th! Good luck with yours!

Thank you!  Good luck to you as well!!  I'm so ready!!

I'm so ready too!