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I'm still pre-op, but I have 3 weeks to go so I'm already doing shakes and experimenting with what works best. So far, I've got almond milk, Protein powder, PB2, fat free greek yogurt. This morning was the first time I added the greek yogurt and my shake was great. You might want to try the yogurt.

No I'll be at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. I live in Annapolis so I picked a hospital close to home!

MsK1972 - are you from Maryland too?

Good luck everyone! I am praying for all of you!! I have until 10/28, so I'll be your cheerleader until then

Me too

I'm October 28 in Maryland! Congrats on your approval!

Whats your date? Mine pre-op diet starts 10/14 also and my surgery is 10/28.

Does anyone else have October 28? I think I might be alone! Maybe as we get closer?

I just turned 35. Earlier this year I realized I had felt like my life was over for way too long. Yes, I've been out of high school for 18 years. Yes, I live a "grown up" life. But NO, my life is not over! That realization is what was the final factor in my decision for WLS. I'm glad I wasn't the only one who felt/feels that way. And the messy house thing...girlfriend, I am with you on that too

I will not miss: 1. Not being able to cross my legs 2. Being out of breath walking up stairs 3. Not being able to bend over to tie my shoes 4. Not getting on rides with my son because I'm afraid I won't fit or the ride won't move with me on it 5. Not fitting in my bathtub to take a bubble bath 6. Not having the energy to do anything

Are you from Annapolis?

It took a lot of courage to share your story and you should be so proud of yourself. I believe that's part of the healing process. What a beautiful gal you are too! You look fantastic . Keep up the great work!

Aww, thanks. I plan to go ahead and start a variation of the pre-op diet that they gave me. It's really striving for a certain number of protein and carbs for 4 small meals per day. I feel better knowing I'm not alone but I know I need to get my rear in gear! I've also had a muscle spasm in my back for 3 weeks so that's not helping. I do start the supervised fitness program this week too so hopefully that helps. My whole life I have feared going to see doctors and having to get on that scale in front of them.

You look fantastic!!

I am scheduled for surgery on October 28. I'm self pay (in US, not in Mexico) and have my second appointment with my surgeon in a few days. The problem is that I have been gorging on food because I feel like I'm saying goodbye to a lifelong friend and habit. I'm so ashamed that I've gained at least 5 pounds and maybe more in a month and feel like the surgeon is going to be upset. Did any of you have any weight gain in the weeks before you started your pre-op diet?

Thanks, I am also hoping for more energy!

Yum!

This is great, thank you all!

Oh my gosh! That is awesome! I cannot wait til I can see my bones!!

Oh, forgot to mention that the pro-op diet is 2 weeks

The pre-op diet isn't that strict - you can do 4 shakes per day, or you can substitute a healthy, Protein rich meal. I kind of fast-tracked since my insurance won't cover the surgery so I got the rundown ahead since I won't meet with Arianne but 1 time before the pre-op appointment. As far as an estimate, I am self pay. I called the hospital and got a quote of about $14K but that's just an average really and it could go up or down. There are actually several charges - hospital, surgeon, anesthesiologist. Each bill separately so I had to get quotes from each and total it's about $20k.