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It's been a fun, busy, productive summer. I had my surgery May 19, then had the summer off (I'm a teacher.) I've had some meetings the last couple weeks and go back full time for the first time since surgery on Monday. I'm excited for the new year, but sad my summer is ending. Despite the busyness and being home, I've still managed to lose a lot of weight, and will go back to work almost 70 pounds lighter!!! My sleeve is an amazing tool!!
Starting/Highest Weight: 313
Day of Surgery: 300
Last Week: 249.2
Today: 243.8
You look wonderful!! You have worked hard and it shows!!
Hugs and love....connie d
Hugs...connie d
Paul gave you great advice, start with your post-op habits NOW. That will make the transition a lot easier once you're on 'the other side'.
Stop drinking carbonated beverages.
Chew your food to applesauce consistency (VERY important post op - getting stuck SUCKS! 
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No drinking with meals, or for 30 minutes before or after.
PROTEIN FIRST
By this time, you've got the list - follow it now. Most people have some kind of 'last supper' deal, and that's fine (unless your surgeon insists that you lose a certain amount of weight pre-op). Just pretend you've already had the surgery, there will be enough to deal with after without having to learn all these new habits on top of it!
I would change one suggestion Paul made, he said join a hospital-based support group OR a coffee support group. I say, DO BOTH!!! You'll get something different out of each 
Good luck, and CONGRATS!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
And I am firmly convinced that a day of indulgence, like during a trip to Valleyfair (or to the State Fair, which I am planning) is okay. Who wants to live their life believing we can never do those things? It's just that we can't do them everyday!
There, there are some challenges to get you thinking and being a mindful eater, You will find out how important that is real soon.
Enjoy the new you. Oh andfind a support group to do some mutual encouragement. There are hospital ones (and you don't have to have been a patient there to participate.) OR you can join a Saturday WLS coffee group either on the north or south side of the metro if you are close.
No loss this week for me. Not too bad considering I went to Valleyfair and didn't eat the greatest. Oh speaking of....I had a few NSV's at Valleyfair. I went to Guess Your Age and Weight...I won on both. Never ever in my life would I have stepped on a scale in front of a crowd but I did it proudly! Also my tushie fit very nicely on all the rides. :)
