I am scheduled to have VSG Wednesday, July 6th, in Dallas. I started my liquid diet today. Are there any other newbies out there??

I liked the group and forgot to join! I'm scheduled for my surgery on July 14th in Dallas also! Methodist Dallas to be exact! Where are you having yours?

I am scheduled to have VSG Wednesday, July 6th, in Dallas. I started my liquid diet today. Are there any other newbies out there??

My surgery will be at Forest Park Hospital located at 75 and 635. Dr. Barker is my dr. Who is yours?

Since I'll be a week ahead of you, I'll be able to tell you what to expect and we can compare notes. I have no choice but to get well fast - we are going on a cruise August 13th. I am so ready for this surgery! I don't even care if I can't eat any of the fancy dishes they will be preparing on the ship. It just sounds like more calories - and I'm done with lots of calories!! I started my liquid diet in preparation of surgery yesterday. I had a little bit of a headache today - I am sure my body is just adjusting - so all is well.

Doctor Colleen Kennedy is my surgeon. We are going on a trip the first weekend in August! Not a cruise, but I know I'm going to have to take food with me in order to survive! It's all good though! YES! Please let me know how yours went. I'm so very anxious, and I LOVE the fact that out of all the posts I've seen, NO ONE has said they regret it! Lots of luck and keep me posted!!

My surgery will be at Forest Park Hospital located at 75 and 635. Dr. Barker is my dr. Who is yours?

Since I'll be a week ahead of you, I'll be able to tell you what to expect and we can compare notes. I have no choice but to get well fast - we are going on a cruise August 13th. I am so ready for this surgery! I don't even care if I can't eat any of the fancy dishes they will be preparing on the ship. It just sounds like more calories - and I'm done with lots of calories!! I started my liquid diet in preparation of surgery yesterday. I had a little bit of a headache today - I am sure my body is just adjusting - so all is well.

RedShoes, how was the cruise?

The cruise was awesome!! We flew to Ft. Lauderdale and then got on the ship and left from there. We stopped in St. Thomas, Antigua, Tortola and Nassau. We went on excursions at every port. My favorite was Tortola. It reminded me of Maui on the Road to Hanna. It was very clean and we didn't see the poverty we saw on the other islands. We snorkled, sailed, toured, and just relaxed on the ship. It was great. Now, I just need to start dropping hints that I want to go to the Mediterranean next summer:)....and I didn't even tell you about the food. I did pretty good. I had only been eating solids about a week before the cruise, so I did have some instances where I ate too much and it either came back up (immediately) or I was miserably full:). I am still struggling with trying to determine the right amount - but overall I think I handled it well. always started out a meal eating my protein, then if I thought I could eat a bite or two of something else, I would. When your stomach will only hold about 1/2 a cup, there's not alot you can do:) I am down 34 lbs since surgery on July 6th - I wish it was more - but I'll take what I can get!!! How about you - how are you doing?

Doing great! Just came back from a 3 week road trip. Two days behind on my pre-op, but tomorrow I start with 2 shakes and a Lean Cuisine. Having a few thoughts of chickening out. Our lifestyle is so weird! We love our cocktail hour and going out to dinner. I'm afraid it's going to be hard for me and my husband. Just wondering if It's worth it. I can do it, I know. Hope I don't get grouchy!!! So glad you had a great time on the cruise!

My surgery is set for Sept. 20. Pre-op class is Sept 7. Also have stress test and upper GI on the 7th.

My surgery will be at Forest Park Hospital located at 75 and 635. Dr. Barker is my dr. Who is yours?

Since I'll be a week ahead of you, I'll be able to tell you what to expect and we can compare notes. I have no choice but to get well fast - we are going on a cruise August 13th. I am so ready for this surgery! I don't even care if I can't eat any of the fancy dishes they will be preparing on the ship. It just sounds like more calories - and I'm done with lots of calories!! I started my liquid diet in preparation of surgery yesterday. I had a little bit of a Headache today - I am sure my body is just adjusting - so all is well.

I will be having my surgery at Forest Park with Dr. David Kim. How did you like Forest Park?