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My reasons for being overweight are many: Genetics, poor eating habits, fast food, and sweets. Once I retired I gained even more because I wasn't doing much which let to depression. I got help for depression and finally started feeling better. My health has suffered from my weight so I knew it was time for a change. Being a yo yo dieter I knew that I had to stop and get help. thus I decided to get WLS. I have surgery in 7 days on 9/11.

I love pumpkin too. So I will try some of these ideas after my surgery 9/11.

So happy surgery went well for you @ chasinpolaris321!

I am on week two of pre-op diet. I don't like this diet at all. Its 3 protein shakes a day and only sugar free jello or Popsicle. I get hungry a lot. I do wonder if my hunger is from my brain versus my stomach. I'm a week out for surgery (9/11) and I'm just really anxious. I hope this week goes fast.

Hello September bypass buddies, It's one week from tomorrow that I have surgery (9/11). I know some of you are having surgery this week. So, I wish you the best of luck. I'm also getting very nervous so I am trying to keep myself busy. I look forward to hearing you all after your surgeries. Cheers,

@Shan W I have the same pre-op diet and its hard. I have surgery on September 11. I hope this next week goes fast.

I'm getting nervous and not sleeping lately. I am doing okay on my pre-op diet. I may try frozen jello too.

I'm having Gastric bypass on September and its my father's birthday. I am excited and worried at the same time. glad so many of you have the same date.

Hello Fellow September bypass buddies, I love the caramel and bananas and cream of the Premier Protein. The chocolate is a favorite too. I am on day 4 of pre-op diet and I am finally starting to feel better.

Hey September Bypass Buddies, I'm on day 3 of pre-op diet and I still don't feel well. However, I'm told that this too shall pass. My surgery is 9/11. I hope everyone is doing well.

I'm having gastric bypass on 9/11. Good Luck

Hello I'm having gastric bypass on 9/11.

I am doing the liquid diet for surgery 9/11. It is not easy but I am getting used to it.

I have to go to decaf. I hope it tastes the same.

I started my pre-op diet today and I feel terrible. Has anyone else had that trouble? Any suggestions would be great.

@Elise24, Just keep doing what you are doing. The weight will come so don't get discouraged. I know that is easier said than done.

The protein powder should be with more than 20 grams of protein and very low sugar like 1 gram,

I started my pre op diet yesterday but I cheated last night. So I am doing better today and I will stay strong. This part is not fun.

I started my pre-op liquid diet today instead of Monday because I was ready to start. I am finding my tough times and I am making a list of things I can do instead of eat.

Hi @monica8773 , My surgery is 9/11 and I start my pre-op diet on 8/28. I have tried premier protein, Click protein powder, Bariartic Pal fusion powder and Medifast powder. My surgeon has me taking premier protein and I do like it. Hope this gives you an idea of different protein powders out there.

Thanks just got Bariatric Pal working on cell phone

@zleng I understand the fears because I am very scared too. My surgery isn't until 9/11. I find that writing in this forum really helps. Good luck,

Getting counseling will be of great benefit to you after surgery. the surgery fixes the body but not the mind. I am in counseling also, I find it really helps me stay grounded. Good Luck

08/24/17 Good Afternoon, I'm having a panic attack over my surgery. I just found out that I have to check in at 6 am in San Francisco which means we have to leave here by 4:40 am. My husband will drive me down but he won't stay with me because he hates hospitals. His first wife diet from heart complications in 2006 and he just can;t be in hospitals for long now. So, I will be alone before my surgery which has got me upset. I will be in the hospital for 3 days with no one to come see me because I am so far away. No one can drive down to see me because all my friends and my brother are working. I'am just feeling lost today and I have no where else I can express my feelings. Thanks for letting me vent.

I believe that there are a few of you on 9/12. I am on 9/11 at UCSF.