shannonie1

@@jaimiec I'm originally from Alaska, but I live in Southern Idaho now. My insurance doesn't cover anything weight loss related, so I'm paying cash and having my surgery done in Mexico with Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the Obesity Control Center. We fly in the morning of the 30th, and my surgery is the same day. Eeep!

Hi Jaimiec! I am also scheduled for surgery on the 30th, and can't wait! I'm also on a liquid pre-op diet (3 shakes, plus leafy greens with zero calorie dressing, sugar free popsicles/jello, sugar free beverages, etc) and have been since July 8th. It's been tough, but it's getting easier as time goes on. (Sometimes one minute at a time, but whatever it takes!) One of my favorites right now is the unjury chicken Soup flavored Protein powder, because I'm so bored with sweet Protein Shakes. I also bought some of the unflavored Protein Powder to add to Soups and things after surgery. I'm so thankful for this board and all of the amazing information people have shared. I'm a little nervous, but mostly just excited to be sleeved and get started on this new life. Having been the fat kid my entire life, I'm feeling VERY ready for the change. Congratulations and stay strong these last few days! We can do it!