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  1. Sarah Hodge

    Almost there!

    I know exactly what u mean! The liquid isn't really that bad for me to do but the seeing others eat whatever they want is the hard part. I'm so ready to be on the post-op side of this surgery too!!
  2. Sarah Hodge

    Almost there!

    Thank you for the support! How are you doing? When do I have to go back on the liquid diet
  3. Sarah Hodge

    Almost there!

    My surgery is in just a few days and I couldn't be more excited. That dreaded liquid diet hasn't been as bad as I thought though. It's been rough don't get me wrong. I've made it through ok until there was a potluck at work yesterday and it smelled amazing!! I just walked by the table to the...
  4. Sarah Hodge

    Weight Loss Award

    Congratulations on hitting that milestone! I think it is great that the dr gives awards for that. To some people it may not seem like a big deal but being able to have something to show how hard you have worked makes it a big deal for me. I think it just helps the motivation to stay on track and...
  5. Sarah Hodge

    Husband is threatening to hide scale

    I actually went to a pre-op class today and my doctor mentioned some tips on weighing. He said that he had gone to a conference with several bariatric surgeons and they all said hat they had best luck with patients that weighed themselves every other day.
  6. Sarah Hodge

    Anyone having surgery in January 2017?

    I have tried the shakes and my favorite are the premixed caramel flavor by premier protein. I've tried a couple of the powder mixes and I can tolerate them so far but I haven't found any certain one that I really "like". So glad to hear you husband and daughter are very supportive. My husband...
  7. Sarah Hodge

    Anyone having surgery in January 2017?

    Good luck tomorrow!! Praying it all goes well. Looking forward to hearing your progress.
  8. Sarah Hodge

    Protein shakes

    Where do you get CHIKE from? That sounds like something I might need to try. I ❤️ Coffee flavor
  9. Sarah Hodge

    Protein shakes

    That is great! Glad to hear you are off to a good start.My surgery is scheduled for Jan 31 and I've been worried about the pain because I am a big baby when it comes to pain tolerance. So I'm glad you posted about your pain experience. Good luck continuing on your journey.
  10. Sarah Hodge

    Newbie here looking for support

    Thanks for the encouragement. I greatly appreciate it. I am hoping he will Come around and be a little more supportive. He in the beginning just kept saying I was taking the easy way out. But from what I've seen there is nothing easy to the journey of a bariatric surgery. Im just thankful I do...
  11. Sarah Hodge

    Newbie here looking for support

    Thank you! I believe you are right in the fact that some people do not understand this life changing journey.about 10 years ago I was one of those people. But now I completely understand the struggle of weight loss and feel that this surgery is going to be the best thing I can do for me and my...
  12. Sarah Hodge

    Newbie here looking for support

    Thanks for your reply! My mom has been very supportive and I have a few co-workers that have also had surgery within the last year. I have been turning to them for support and they have been really helpful. I'm glad to hear your weightlossnisnoff to a great start. I've heard nothing but good...
  13. Sarah Hodge

    My testimonial from having Weight Loss Surgery

    Thank you for posting this for us to see. My surgery is 3 weeks from today
  14. Sarah Hodge

    Newbie here looking for support

    Hello everyone, I'm new to this site but I am hopin to find great use in it. It's great to see other people going through the same thing I am. I am scheduled for gastric sleeve surgery jan 31. I'm looking for support from people here because I dont have a lot of support at home. My husband...
  15. Sarah Hodge

    Anyone having surgery in January 2017?

    I am scheduled for gastric sleeve surgery on Jan 31. I'm going through so many emotions right now. Scared, anxious, excited,worried..... so glad I have found this site to see others going through the same thing as I am. Keep us posted on your surgery progress. Prayers for all
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