Seems that I have been posting in the wrong area. I have been so stressed out over this surgery that I did not pay close enough attention to where to post.

I am peace with my decision now, no stress and no fear of the surgery itself. I have had 4 major abdominal surgeries and having been dreading the pain. However, I know it does get better so I now can hardly wait to get this journey started.

I have been on my pre-op semi liquid diet this week and have lost 8 pounds so far. I am supposed to lose 12 before surgery. Think I will at least lose the needed 4 pounds and hopefully more.

I have been concerned about the Protein drinks as I read so many articles as to how bad they tasted and as I told someone last week that I would not be obese and needing this surgery if put things in my other than what tasted good. A lady that I go to Church with had by-pass this July and has lost 56 pounds so far. She said she had tried several different types of protein and had found that High 5 was the best. I went to the store today in Rockwall, Texas about an hour and half drive from me and tried his samples. Got the banana/pineapple flavor. He does 4 oz samples and this was very good. Especially after be in able to eat fruit again, pineapple could be blended and a banana also, mix a little coconut flavoring and this would be wonderful.

I have finished all of my pre op testing, got my protein and my Soup that I can have after surgery, have made arrangements for my dog to be taken care so now it is just a matter of keeping busy until next Monday.

We live about 2 to 2/12 hours from the doctor and hospital so will be leaving on Sunday, Nov. 14th for an admit time of 5:30 a.m. on Monday.

Can hardly wait for my jorney to begin in order to see where it takes me.

Good Luck to you Ginny...keep us posted on your progress.

PS so far i like nectar twisted cherry protein shakes...not as heavy as the others.

Seems that I have been posting in the wrong area. I have been so stressed out over this surgery that I did not pay close enough attention to where to post.

I am peace with my decision now, no stress and no fear of the surgery itself. I have had 4 major abdominal surgeries and having been dreading the pain. However, I know it does get better so I now can hardly wait to get this journey started.

I have been on my pre-op semi liquid diet this week and have lost 8 pounds so far. I am supposed to lose 12 before surgery. Think I will at least lose the needed 4 pounds and hopefully more.

I have been concerned about the Protein drinks as I read so many articles as to how bad they tasted and as I told someone last week that I would not be obese and needing this surgery if put things in my other than what tasted good. A lady that I go to Church with had by-pass this July and has lost 56 pounds so far. She said she had tried several different types of protein and had found that High 5 was the best. I went to the store today in Rockwall, Texas about an hour and half drive from me and tried his samples. Got the banana/pineapple flavor. He does 4 oz samples and this was very good. Especially after be in able to eat fruit again, pineapple could be blended and a banana also, mix a little coconut flavoring and this would be wonderful.

I have finished all of my pre op testing, got my protein and my soup that I can have after surgery, have made arrangements for my dog to be taken care so now it is just a matter of keeping busy until next Monday.

We live about 2 to 2/12 hours from the doctor and hospital so will be leaving on Sunday, Nov. 14th for an admit time of 5:30 a.m. on Monday.

Can hardly wait for my jorney to begin in order to see where it takes me.

Good luck on your surgery! I am also schedued for the 15th. Had my pre-op testing done today. I pray the next 6 days fly by.