redsohare

I think it's partially PMS, and then a lot of stuff going on in my life, but holy cow I'm emotional. So much going through my brain. Surgery is Wednesday at 9:30, and my pre-op appointment was today. It's just very real now. I'm still very ready to do this, and I am not questioning my decision, but the EMOTIONS. I'm teary and sensitive. Is this "normal?"

Hi all... 7 days to surgery date, and my bf proposed last week! Yay!! Of course, the moment you announce an engagement which stops the "when are y'all getting engaged?", the question is "when is the wedding?" Since I am getting my sleeve surgery next week, we are trying to make sure that we time the wedding enough post-op to not cause too many issues. For those of you who have had the surgery, do you think that the process of losing and planning a wedding might be a bit too much? We were thinking about a year or 1.5 years from now. I think that from a weight loss perspective, the bulk of my loss will happen by my 1 year surgiversary, correct? I'm basically looking for recommendations on if you think 1 year is long enough to wait, or if it should be a little longer.

Totally get that -- I am not much of a cookie eater in general... I just meant that it would be easier to port around than a shake and shaker bottle, and something that I can munch on while everyone else is going to be eating and drinking theme park junk food! Thanks for all your input!! I've been looking for sample packs of optimum nutrition, but can't find them in stock anywhere!

Ok -- scheduled to be sleeved 10/21. I've been going through the forums and online but thought I would put all of my questions in one place. I'm currently low carb, but ~50g a day. 2 weeks pre-op i'm supposed to be ~20 carbs a day. Which isn't an issue... BUT... I'm going to be on vacation in Orlando for part of that. So I'm trying to make sure I have my ducks in a row. I'll bring some shakes along, and tuna packets, etc. So I think I will manage ok. Do you have any recipes for low-carb high Protein Cookies? I want to make sure I have something I can take with me to Florida that's more exciting/quick than a shake if I need it available. I've been googling, but I thought I would ask the general hive-mind. What was your pre-op grocery list? I have been working on cleaning out the cabinets of all the stuff that aren't going to work for me. I know that everyone is different, but what did YOU plan on? I am liquid for 2 weeks post-op. The NUT and doc gave me the list of foods, but I am having a hard time translating that into a list. Like... is canned broth ok? Is there a better option? What is your favorite flavored Protein powder and why? Currently I have Optimum Nutrition gold standard in chocolate malt flavor. Realistically, how "quickly" do you go through a tub of powder? I know that I wont be making full shakes for a while, so not sure how much I need to have on hand. Do you use an "unflavored" protein powder? If so, which one? I think this would be good to be able to add to Soups etc if needed. What Vitamin (brand) did you use post-op? my NUT was not specific. Do/Did you have a goal outfit (even if not a final goal)? If so, how did you pick it? Any recommendations on what I should look for in clothing for my new body? I've been wanting to get one, but I have NO idea what will look good on my new body. I am so not fashion conscious. I thought about getting one that is midway through, but I just really don't know what to expect. I am probably going to have to get a consultant! I've been drooling over modcloth clothes, but I just have no idea what will look good on me. When did you start to "feel" your weight loss? I've already lost some, but still dont really feel it. When did others start to notice your weight loss? There's just so much swirling around in my head, and I already get busybrain on a normal day. I have 26 days to prep. LOL

I'm also in Atlanta -- Surgery date is 10/21.

Got my date finally -- 10/21! I am excited. I'm in Atlanta.

Another newbie -- finally approved for surgery, and the date is set... 10/21. I've thought about it on and off for years, and made the decision to do it. I live just outside Atlanta, GA, with my bf, dog and 2 cats. I keep promising my pup that I will start running with her, but haven't managed to be able to do that yet. Hopefully within the next year I will be able to keep that promise to her The bf is very anxious about the surgery, mainly because me going under the knife scares him. But he is being very supportive, he's just a worrier. He's got planned time off already. I've managed to lose about 30 lbs in the months leading up to surgery, so that is exciting. Im a little disappointed its not for another month -- but work and already planned vacation are pushing it out a bit.