LOL I am never first for anything... but looks like I may be the only one so far looking ahead to May. I thought initially I would be scheduling for April, but I hadn't taken into account the two week pre-op diet. So... I will be booking tomorrow for the first week of May.

Hope to see more people join me!

Hey all first post here....

Had my consultation April 4th, pre-op diet starts April 23rd and surgery on May 7th! Excited and ready to get things going.

Hey all first post here....

Had my consultation April 4th' date=' pre-op diet starts April 23rd and surgery on May 7th! Excited and ready to get things going.[/quote']

Welcome!!! So glad your first post was here. My surgery is for the week after you.

I'm sitting in the lobby waiting for my nutrition class to start! This should be fun

I'm sitting in the lobby waiting for my nutrition class to start! This should be fun

Mine went by very fast- it wasn't that bad:)

I'm new to the site but happy to have found it. I don't have a date yet, just that it will be in May. I've done everything required by the insurance company, now it's just a waiting game.

Nice to be in good company...Good Luck May Bandsters!

Welcome Hard to believe things are getting pretty close for our May group!! When I first posted this topic, I think it was back in Feb. and I was the only one. Glad I'm not alone!!

Howdy all!! I'm back from Kauai...it was an incredible trip. Apparently I love snorkeling!

I wanted to make note though of a few things:

1. I was unable to go on the tubing adventure because of a weight limit.

2. I couldn't go ziplining because of a weight limit.

3. My ankles from the flight looked like stove pipes once we landed.

4. The woman next to me tried to put the arm rest down on the plane and I had to move my fat out of the way.

Instead of getting upset...I've promised myself that I'm going back to do all the things I couldn't do this time. Also...I bought myself a sundress that I will be wearing when I go back. It's an xl...out of the regular size section of the store. I'm going to pin it up in my room and picture myself floating down the river in my tube...or ziplining through the trees! I also can't wait to have to pull the strap of the seatbelt on the lane so that my seatbelt is tight enough!

I can't wait for May 14th...

Howdy all!! I'm back from Kauai...it was an incredible trip. Apparently I love snorkeling!

I wanted to make note though of a few things:

1. I was unable to go on the tubing adventure because of a weight limit.

2. I couldn't go ziplining because of a weight limit.

3. My ankles from the flight looked like stove pipes once we landed.

4. The woman next to me tried to put the arm rest down on the plane and I had to move my fat out of the way.

Instead of getting upset...I've promised myself that I'm going back to do all the things I couldn't do this time. Also...I bought myself a sundress that I will be wearing when I go back. It's an xl...out of the regular size section of the store. I'm going to pin it up in my room and picture myself floating down the river in my tube...or ziplining through the trees! I also can't wait to have to pull the strap of the seatbelt on the lane so that my seatbelt is tight enough!

I can't wait for May 14th...

I have my Gastroenterology and Cardiology Doctors appointment tomorrow

Leanne, thanks for sharing your experiences. All the things you listed are things I would want to do on vacation too... so I think your goal is awesome, and great idea about the dress. I had a similar experience with my ankles when I went to the Dominican Republic a couple of years ago. Funny thing, I was terrified to snorkel (I'm not all that comfortable in the water) and finally the second last day I did it... and I loved it too. Also, it was so hot there and I still felt I had to keep covered up - I would like to be able to wear a tank top and not feel embarrassed. Welcome home!

Good luck to all those starting their 2 week pre-op tomorrow! I sure hope those Unjury protein shakes taste good.

Good luck!! I have another week before starting. Let us know how you're doing!

I'm 7 days pre op. I'm starving. I've already outgrown these shakes, jello & broths.

I have another week before I start too...I've purchased the Magic Bullet blender though and that thing is AWESOME! I highly recommend for soups or smoothies. Its also going to be great when I'm post op on soft foods and/or pureed. I'm looking very forward to it.

First day of pre-op diet is almost over. My diet consists of 2 meals of lean protein/veggies (breakfast and dinner) and 2 meals of protein shakes (lunch and snack). I got a little hunger an hour or so before lunch. The shake was not the worst thing, but definitely not the best either. Not sure how long that will last before I really start complaining about them. I can have unlimited veggies/sf jello/sf popsicles. That's a lifesaver. I'm not hunger at all now. I think it's just going to get easier. The key is to stay busy and not let the "head" hunger get the best of you.