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Hi All - I started my liquid diet on Wed. 2/1. I'm already down 11lbs for a total of 23lbs since initial consult for WL Surgery. I feel sooo much better on these shakes and have so much energy!! Anyone else experience this??? Don't get me wrong at times I'm really physically hungry but all in all I feel it has been easier since all my food options are off the table and this is all I can consume. I feel more fit for my surgery. Doctor wanted me to lose 30lbs by surgery date (2/16) which I think I will exceed now. On my way down the scale thank goodness!!! BTW - I'm on HMR 800 shakes...

Congratulations Jessica!! I have the same amount of weight to lose as you... I get my surgery on 2/16/12... Can't wait to have it behind me. Glad it went so well for you. Fingers crossed I have the same experience. I start the liquid diet this Thurs. Hope to lose at least 10lbs with this.

Bedhead - Sorry to hear your struggling. But you make me feel like I'm not alone.. I have put a few good days together w/food and exercise and tonight I went to GNC to get my postop Protein powder and Vitamins. FYI - GNC is having a buy one get one for 50% off sale right now. They will let you return the Protein Powder if you try it and don't like it so you aren't stuck with it so that is good. It isn't cheap...

Are people struggling with losing recommended pre-surgery weight?? Probably a stupid question since all of us wouldn't be here if we were masters at this. I guess I thought once I had the surgery scheduled I'd just automatically fall in line because of it but I'm struggling. I've lost 15 of 20 that Nurse Practitioner recommended. Surgeon recommended 30 lbs. I start the liquid diet next Thurs. I think I'm in a bit of this is the last time I'm going to eat syndrome. Can anyone else relate??

Fcrespo, Thanks for posting this. I am like you and thinking all these scary thoughts! Glad to hear it wasn't bad. I can't wait to have the actual surgery behind me and move on to health!! I so hope I am like everyone else and say it is the best decision I ever made!!!

I am getting my VSG done in Burlington, MA. at the Lahey Clinic. VSG surgery has just started being performed in New England it seems during this past year. Not alot of long term data. My hospital just started offering it this past year. How about in other areas of the US, like Texas and California?? Have they been offering this procedure longer than the past year??

You are the second person that told me that 2/16 is their bday and it is a lucky day!! :-> Fingers crossed!! Curious.. How is everyone handling telling people?? I know it is a personal decision? I've been open about it and told everyone close to me... Some of them are big gossipers so the word is out I'm sure but that is ok with me.

Hi Sandy, Thanks for the response. I appreciate it. I've never had surgery in my life! I guess I've been really lucky so this has added to my anxiety but I have not made this decision lightly. I've also read everything online and watched ALOT of youtube videos. Initially I was going to get LapBand but know a few people in my inner circle that have not had great success with it. I only want to do this once so opted for VSG... From what I see and read the majority of folks are happy with it. Congratulations on your success!! I hope to be in your cirlce soon. I have over 100 lbs to lose... I can't wait til I can fit into chairs and move freely to ride a bike, walk more etc. I love to move and be outdoors but now I'm held back due to my size.

My date February 16, 2012. I'm nervous!!

Hi Sandy, I'm from Massachusetts and I'm scheduled for VSG Surgery on 2/16/12 at Lahey Clinic. Sounds like you've had a positive experience with your VSG Surgery. Any tips pre-op that you can share with me? Are you happy you had the surgery? Thanks in advance.