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I'm cash pay also, surgery scheduled for 8/26. I've also struggled with my decision to spend so much money on myself, but honestly, how much have we spent through the years on Weight Watchers, this diet plan, that diet plan, a nutritionist, gym memberships, diet bet...for me, the list goes on and on... (I even once signed up for 6 months of a service where I got blood glucose monitors for $200 a month, thinking if I could just see what my blood sugar was doing I could lose weight). And if we don't get the surgery, how much will we spend on health issues related to obesity? You're worth it. Don't feel guilty. Sent from my SM-N976V using BariatricPal mobile app

Got my surgery date of 7/19!!! I have to do 3 week liquid diet before hand. I am on day 4. Anyone else have that long of a liquid diet?

Thank you for replying. I don't really know anyone in my new state. I meet people at bars/restaurants but nothing amounts to a friendship. I was told pre op that drinking is common post surgery, I guess I never took it seriously. It helps me sleep, I hate the taste. I was really happy in the 170-175 lb range, even at 190 I was ok. Just by you responding is support. Likeminded people who had the surgery or are going to have the surgery maybe can offer their insight like you. Thank you.

Yay! So happy for you! You look amazing!

Congratulations, such an achievement and you look amazing!!

Wow. Amazing transformation. Just keep doing what your doing!!

I had no problems at all with seasonings and like future skydiver (love the name I’ve always wanted to do it and now I’m not afraid of snapping the harness) said, it helped keep me on the mushies longer. For me, nothing felt any worse than pre op spicy wise, if I could handle it before it was the same after.

I used seasonings without any issue. Some people can’t do spicy early out like others said so keep that in mind.

I just scheduled mine 9/7/21 here in San Antonio, TX with Dr. Pilcher. I'm racked with guilt and have felt sick about it all day. I feel like I'm going to bust out in hives. I'm cash pay and I feel so guilty for putting the family in a financial situation. But I fear I won't be here for my kids if I don't! How does one get over that!? - sorry for the pity party. I thought I'd be happier. I'd love some tips on the food. I am allowed two shakes snacks (sf Popsicles and sf jello, celery) and a small meal at the end of the day. Sent from my Pixel 4a using BariatricPal mobile app

Nervous 😩… hope my surgeon don’t take too much stomach..😩