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So i finally got my date- 9/23! Feels like it will be here before I know it!! I am very excited for this next step in my life to become happier and healthier. I will do anything to make this surgery a success, but I am getting pretty nervous about my pre-op diet which starts in the middle of a big Disney family vacation that has been planned for over a year! Due to insurance changes in October (no longer covering bariatric surgery), this date is my saving grace! My surgery center is pretty unique with their pre-op diet, everything is pre-packaged and portioned out requiring microwaves. This terrifies me while in a theme park! Does anyone have any recommendations for surving the family dinners without eating with them. I am so worried about having to find a microwave and eating before/after family meals because I can't take a pre-packaged meal into a restaurant. I think I just need reassurance that this is going to work!! I am so excited for my new life and want to make my pre-op diet successful!

Great news!! Had my preop 1/2 day class today and bought all my preop food! Ny nutritionist and the surgeon both agreed that I would be fine to start the diet the 1st day I return! No preop hassle while in Disney So grateful for my surgery team, they are so accomodating and understanding! Thank you everyone for your suggestions, feeling more ready than ever now!!!

September 23rd for me!! Getting super excited!

Thank you everyone for your feedback. I am definitely going to look into a couple good insulated containers! This is not going to ruin my trip, matter of fact I am looking forward to the distraction! I just want to be prepared so that I can be successful! So ready for this next step and I appreciate all of your support! Love BariatricPal!!!!!

It is pretty much all microwaved besides Quest bars. We are talking things like soups, eggs, pasta-ish meals, etc.

I have not thought about that. Thank you for the idea! I hope it would make it to dinner

Update...so my husband called Disney for me. Unfortunately, its not looking possible for me to access a microwave in the park. He is going to talk to one more person today, but its not looking good. They even called the Baby Centers and they said no. We are looking at getting a rental car so that we can get back to our resort (not Disney) easier during the day so that I can warm my food. I keep telling myself this is for my health and my future!!

My husband and a close friend were the only people that knew for a long time. After attending the seminar and making the final decision to go for it, I shared with my parents, in-laws, siblings and best friends. Best decision ever!! Everyone was sooooo supportive and encouraging when I was getting discouraged. Now that I have my date (9/23), I have went public with it and got an overwhelming amount of support! I plan to share my journey along the way and I am excited to be a encouragment to others considering this life changing tool! My hope is that if I am transparent about my journey, I will be more accountable with my actions. I can understand being private though too!