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I went to the first appointment in July and am scheduled for surgery tomorrow.i did not have to do any Medically supervised diet, t hank God! I did have to have a psyche eval, sleep study, endoscope and cardiac workup. And of course blood work and the rest of the preadmission testing. Seems every insurance and doctors have their own requirements. Good luck in your journey!

I am tomorrow too!! Getting things ready but nervous as hell!

Excited and nervous;-) looking forward to moving forward in this journey!! The only thing that surprised me is that's have not L oust Minh weight on this 10 day liquid diet.not sure why, just hoe this won't be a problem in the morning when they weigh me! List about 8 lbs. Is that a normal loss or should there have been more? Thanks for any feedback

the gain is probably from the surgery and fluid build up in your abdomen from the trauma. It will disapate as time goes on. I had my GB out years ago and had the same weight gain issue but it was very temporary. Feel better soon, Diane

Congrats Sunshine! Glad all went well for you. I am getting sleeved Monday mornng. Just did my magnesium citrate prep and know i am in for a long night! So glad you shared things went well for you as I am getting to be a nervous wreck!! We are so close and I hope to keep in touch on here to watch your progress!! Take care of yourself, Diane

On day 7 of 10 of a liquid diet. Have to do a bowel prep tomorrow then clear liquids on Sunday for surgery Monday. My bmi was 42, seems Barix does this for all patients. I would rather be safe than sorry.

geez, so sorry to hear of your troubles.Makes me sad that you have to go through this. But keep your eye on the prize, being healthy. I know one of my fears is no losing enough and when I show up on Monday for my surgery they tell me to go home because I have not lost enough to shrink my liver. I have never had high cholesteral or triglycerides so I hope it is not an issue but somethinG I certainly worry about. ' Best wishes and keep fighting the good fight!

I am on day 5 of 10. Energy is zapped but I am pushing myself to stay active! Have lost about 5 lbs. I expected to lose more but I had already lost about 15 before the liquid phase started so I am not complaining!! Good Luck and have a water bottle with you at all times!!

Some are supportive and some are just so so about it. I struggled with telling some of the people in my family but once I got approved I told them all. What matters most to me is that I am ok with this and know it is the right thing for me to do to be healthy! Now, let me re-read this to make sure there are no typos, I don't want to get beat up on, lol!!

Great, same day! Let us know how you are doing. I know for me the liquid diet is tough. I have been cranky and tired but am forcing myself to clean and get the house in order so I don't have to worry about anything after the surgery!

Hi there, what are meal starters? Just curious. I am getting ready for surgery on the 10th and just trying to get as many tips on food choices for when I get to the mushy and soft foods stage. Thanks

Congrats!!

Congrats, that is great news!!

I am scheduled for Sept 10th! 4th day of my 10 day liquid diet. Not thrilled with this but it is a necessary evil I guess.

I have Personal choice and the only thing they wanted was a bmi over 40 and a psyche eval. My surgeon insisted on a sleep study, full cardiac workup, endoscopy. PC approved me three days after the information was sent to them on the psyche eval and bmi. Scheduled for surgery on Sept 10th!!

I have to do 10 days. I start this Saturday! But I will try to keep my eye on the prize. I am also on vacation next week then go right into surgery on the 10th so I will use next week to get my house in order for when I am recuperating. I also plan on going through all my clothes closets to sort out sizes. I am sure I have at least 3 to 4 back sizes for the way down!! At least I will know what I have to wear for a while. I do not want to go spend a lot of money in the beginning of the weight loss. Once I get down lower then I can splurge!!

Try to either talk to your professor or go to the school help center. You should not have to sit in any chair that is going to bruise you. I am certain that they have policies related to student health concerns and this is certainly one!! Good luck.

I am done everything, only waiting on the barix scheduler to call me with my dates!! She was suppose to call last Wed. but was out so they told me when I called on Thursday she would call today, still waiting.......

Wow, what a great story, such an inspiration!!

Thanks, Des, I have to calm down I am way too excited!! Lol

Had my nuclear stress test and echo cardiogram yesterday and the Doc just called and told me I am totally cleared for surgery!! All I need now is for Barix to call and set me up with the nutritionist and surgery date!!!!!! Soo happy and excited to move forward!!!!!

Like Isb, I went to the doc believing I would get the lap band but after the information meeting and then doing oodles of research I am going with the sleeve. I do not want to go through all this and not have the best shot at being successful! Have not gotten my date yet but all my pre testing is done and I am ready to move forward!!!

I started using protein drinks the day after my first meeting with the surgeon and am losing weight nicely ! Have gone from 242 to 229 as of this morning. I love the chocolite banana Cream flavor and throw in half a banana or mango or strawberries. I also put in ice cubes and the required water or skim milk and blend in blender. Shakes are thick and creamy and keep me filled for hours! I also am using the syntrax strawberry kiwi powder in my water which helps ward off cravings for sweets and such. In the evening if I need a little snack I have a half of the rockin roll nut protein bar which is delish! Half of a bar along with sipping water fills me! Wish you well in your journey!!

Congrats, what a wonderful accomplishment!!

Wow, that is great!!!