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Hi Brittany! I am also scheduled for June 9th! Just got my date today! My surgeon doesn't require a liquid diet either. They have us a weight loss goal for before surgery but you can choose how you do it. I was also thinking of switching over to liquids for a couple meals a day so I could get used to it before surgery

Just got my surgery date. June 9th. So excited

Gas x strips are a life saver. I just had a hysterectomy and was so glad I heard about them here on this forum. The gas was probably the worst pain I had

I have not had surgery yet but have experienced dumping syndrome. It is horrible. I sweat profusely, had diarrhea, my heart rate slows to where I feel like I might pass out. I get weak too. It lasts anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. Trust me you will know if you have it or not it's that bad

Call your insurance first. I found out the hard way that my insurance would only cover the surgery if I went to a center of excellence. I had already been referred from my primary care and started the process before I found out.

Go to my bariatric pantry. You can order tons of samples there. I ordered the entire syntax matrix and nectar lines, protein soups and also ordered samples from unjury. I have been told not to order too much because tastes can change. I will probably order a couple tubs. I ordered several sugar free coffee syrups so I can play with changing the flavors. I got those from amazon

I told my husband and parents in my immediate family. I told my boss and my team at work. They were all very supportive. I have decided that if people ask me directly if I had surgery I will not lie about it but I won't offer the information unless asked. Its really a very personal decision.

I don't have a 2 week pre op diet either but decided to start switching over to protein shakes for 2 meals a day. I will have my surgery date next week but know it will be June. 2 weeks prior I will probably do full liquid so it's not so overwhelming.

I am in June too. Just found out I am cleared and should get my date next week.

This is my first post. I am looking at a June date too. I can't wait! I got all my testing done and then got my blood tests back and found out I was severely anemic which pushed my date back quite a bit. I had 5 iron Infusions. I met with my OB/Gyn and found out I had a softball sized fibroid and an enlarged uterus. Long story short. I just had a hysterectomy 6 weeks ago and my doctor just cleared me to go forward with surgery finally!! I don't know the exact date yet just know it will be June.