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I justrealized when this thread started, a while ago. In Connie88 initial post she said maybe she wouldn’t do the surgery so my comment today is kinda outdated but I’m still gonna post! 


Hi Connie and Enough😁 i have my surgery scheduled for August 29 and i can’t wait. Excited!! I think i have the same nervous excitement as y’all. Connie, you should do the surgery… you can do it! 100# is hard to loose and without the surgery it’s gonna be very hard, maybe impossible. You are at the weight you are because you can’t do this by yourself ( same with me)
For me, i NEED this tool to help me. Anyone I’ve ever talked to about the surgery has NO REGRETS! If you need friends to support you, you’ll find those here ♥️ you got this girl. Imagine the way you’ll feel when you lose the weight, less body pain, less fatigue. More energy!
Hope this burst of cheer lifts you lol

I ordered a pack of the 2 ounce plastic cups with lids from Amazon so I can prep food in small portions to keep in my fridge. I also picked up a small (tiny!) food processor at Target so when I get to the puréed stage I can make different kinds of food (tuna, chicken, eggs, etc..) I got a new, small battery-operated food scale and a small hand-held strainer for Soups (to take the chunks out) both from Amazon. Oh, and a tiny glass measuring cup that measures in small increments (ounces.) I found that at my grocery store. Food wise, I have Swanson sipping Bone Broth (chicken and beef) and Better than Bullion in chicken, beef, and vegetable - that’s all the food right now other than Premier Protein shakes. I’ve watched loads of YouTube videos about post surgery food preps so I feel pretty good with what I have so far. I hear some people pick up unflavored Pedialyte to mix with Water, etc… to keep electrolytes up. 😁🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

I got the Barimelts! I finally bit the bullet and just ordered! Thanks for the suggestion:)

Oh wow guys! This is it. The last we weekend before we go into our surgery month! To those of you who are going in the first half of the month, best of luck. I can’t wait to hear about your successes (and to commiserate with you if you need it at any point)! For those of us in the 2nd half of the countdown, we’re almost there! So excited/nervous. This weekend I’m doing a kitchen overhaul/purge. Going to donate all the food I can no longer have so that my kitchen is clean and only full of the things that will bring me success. Anyone else doing anything specific to prep? Eeek. I feel like squealing! Lol

Oh wow guys! This is it. The last we weekend before we go into our surgery month! To those of you who are going in the first half of the month, best of luck. I can’t wait to hear about your successes (and to commiserate with you if you need it at any point)! For those of us in the 2nd half of the countdown, we’re almost there! So excited/nervous. This weekend I’m doing a kitchen overhaul/purge. Going to donate all the food I can no longer have so that my kitchen is clean and only full of the things that will bring me success. Anyone else doing anything specific to prep? Eeek. I feel like squealing! Lol

I do the same, I like to see the horror stories though to make sure I am informed of what to watch for... Which I am sure is not helping me at all. But I am just that person.

Wiping my own butt without breaking my back trying to reach 🤦🏼‍♀️

Today I had an unexpected and surprisingly satisfying NSV. I noticed that my belly button shrank. It's about 50% shallower than it used to be! Who knew I would be so pleased about less depth to my belly button? 😆

Idk about weird but it was surprising when the towel fit around me again without a gap.

Welcome! Do you have a pre-op diet you’re on? Are you excited?

I'm having my surgery August 1st. I just found this site. I would love some support as I start this journey!

Hi! I’m having surgery on 8/22/22

Hi! I’m having surgery on 8/22/22

Oh my goodness. The ONLY thing I remember about the Minnesota State Fair is the delicious food! My heart goes out to you. But you can do this! Just keep moving through it and if you can’t skip it (which would probably be the easiest thing) then make sure you pack your Water and maybe bring a shake with you!

These pre-op diets are so different! I’m surprised you get orange juice. You’re the first person I’ve seen mention that, as part of their pre-op. Maybe you can also pack a little container of orange juice as well. Instead if a purse just carry a little lunch tote w/ ice packs to keep it all cool. Minnesota in August is HOT! I know I did the liquid diet when I got my band put in, but its been over 10 years since then, so I don’t remember how I made it through. I’m praying for you and hope it goes smoother than you imagine.

What’s your pre-op weight goal? Is this something the doctor asks for or something you want? How is it determined? (I have so many questions. Lol. Sorry!)

My diet is all liquids with only 1 Greek yogurt,1 egg or 1 jello a day allowed (as a non-liquid) so I keep going back and forth on starting 1 week early.

My revision to sleeve is happening 8/22 and this is one of my fears. I know I can do it because I’ve done it before but I am still so nervous about it. I hope your got through it ok. And that your surgery went well.

Hi all! I'm scheduled for Aug 17 as well. Rny. Currently on my liver-shrinking diet (1 month )

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I got my date today... August 18th! I couldn't be more anxious or excited. I can't wait to feel more confident in myself and start winning the battle I've had with my weight for as long as I can remember. Jumping through all the hoops with my insurance was completely worth it! I look forward to connecting and chatting with you all

I'm scheduled for my gastric sleeve on august the 8th. I'm exited but also nervous, quite mixed feelings...

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I have, and this is what was recommended to me by my team. Also, I should note that we were highly encouraged not to use "vitamin gummies, Patches, doTerra supplements, extended-release formulas, Tespo pods, gel caps, or Vitamin capsules" and are not recommended. We even had to sign off on a form stating that we won't use them due to they don't accurately carry all the nutrients they say they have in them. Ask your doctor if it's okay for you to use though, worth asking. With that being said this is what I have purchased off Amazon and all that was recommended to me:
Bariatric Advantage - calcium citrate chewable (500mg) Wild Cherry, 270 Count Tablets $72.80 ( 3x daily)
Bariatric Advantage - Ultra Solo Once-Per-Day Mutivitamin (Capsules Without Iron, 90 Count) $66.30 (1 daily)
Bariatric Advantage Iron Chewy Bite chocolate Raspberry Truffle (30 mg iron, 60 mg vitamin c) 30 count $20.80 (1 nightly- not to take within two hours of any dairy products, Calcium supplements, coffee or tea. )
Bariatric Advantage B-12 Speedy Melts (Black Cherry, 90 Count) $23.40 ( will take once a week)

I'm not quite sure why they have you do the Multivitamin without Iron when you end up taking the iron but I tend to follow directions to a T.

Hope this helps!

Hi everyone! I am scheduled for my gastric sleeve for August 17th. I am 5'3" and 230 lbs so the doctor said I need to lose 100 lbs. Honestly I am super nervous and keep having thoughts of excitement but then I think well maybe I will just cancel it. Is it normal to feel this way? I would love to meet other people that are scheduled on the same month or around so we can somewhat do this process together.

Guys, have any of you already purchase bariatric specific Vitamins? Right now I'm taking Centrum women's 1 a day and a different brand D3 and B12. I have deficiencies in both. But my doctor said no to the Centrum...I like gummies because I have a hard time swallowing the larger pills. Any suggestions?

Awww. So sorry to hear that! I was hoping at least one of us got it!

Hi! Hopefully they will. I tried to do it as well but my surgeon was fully booked and had no openings at all. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Have you already had your band removed or will they be doing both at the same time?

So sorry your date was changed but it’s great that you are choosing such a positive outlook! 🤗 I’m sure the change is what was best so it represents you having the best and safest experience! 👍🏻