Well, I finally made a profile on here after "lurking" for a good month and a half. I have my VSG set for this Thursday and I'm not really nervous (is that normal?) I've researched the hell out of this proceedure now for 6 months. The youtube videos of people and their progress is really what help sell me on going through with it and THEN I found this great forum that told more real success stories. I've been doing the high protein diet for two months knowing the doc would eventually put me on it. Its really not hard to do, especial with the pure protein brand shakes AND the shrinking of the liver due to low fat actually shrank the tummy. They are AWESOME. Also, it didn't hurt that I was a meat eater before the diet. Also hired a personal trainer to do strength training so I don't lose too much muscle mass during this (I've gotta stay buff ya know). Anyways, thats my story. If any other pre-op person has questions feel free to contact me.

Welcome!!!

I just starting posting myself after lurking forever. This site is amazing and everyone seems so friendly. Congrats on your upcoming sleeve...mine is a week after yours- so we can go through this together!

I ordered some samples of the shake you mentioned and hopefully those will taste better than the GNC Lean Protien. I wish you the best and make sure to post about your recovery...you have a ton of friends now!

My surgery is this Thursday, too. No questions or nerves, just wanted to wish you luck!

My surgery is Tuesday and I too am excited and so ready for this. Congratulations and good luck to you on on thursday