Hello!

I am scheduled for surgery on June 5th. I am using Dr. McDaniel in Victoria,TX. I start the pre-op diet of 2 shakes and a high Protein meal with veggies starts on May 22nd.....

I am very excited...and nervous. My biggest worry is the lack of energy after surgery. I have 3 young daughters - and we are very active. I know I will be constantly sipping Water...but I worry how long I will be "down" concerning our beach trips, camping, swimming, etc....

I have tried downloading a bunch of before pics...keep freezing up. I am really hoping to utilize this site for support! Hopefully I will make some new friends with similar experiences and we can help each other through the tough times....

I already have a blog.... www.mightaswellbenow.blogspot.com

Not sure if I would start a new blog on here though....

Well -

Looking forward to meeting y'all!

Hi Shannon!

I'm at the last phase of my pre-op qualifications. My surgeon wants me to talk to a psychologist and see a nutritionist. I've already visited with a cardiologist, and have to do one more test with him. Which all of these things I have scheduled out for Monday and Tuesday. None of them are anticipating there to be a hang up. I then see my surgeon and schedule. I'm expecting a surgery date in mid-June. So, our after surgery journey should be pretty close.

Good luck!!! I'll friend you so we can keep up with each other's progress. Let's do this!

Hi Moregan -

I have been jumping through the hoops for my insurance since September - met with psychologist, nutrition classes, 6 months supervised diet, yadda yadda yadda! It's okay though as I am a teacher and didn't want to miss work...and I will have the summer to get a handle on my new life and eating! Keep me posted about your dates!!

_{Hi Shannon!}

_{I was 1 week post op yesterday and I do wake up each morning feeling really weak! I made the mistake of making Protein shakes the past couple of days and barely getting any down, then hardly anything else throughout the day.}

_{Today, I simply mixed my 2 scoops of whey protein Meal Replacement powder with Water and ice and i've gotten it down easily! That's half my protein for the day and half of a Powerade zero! And I feel more energy already! In the future, I plan on waking an hour early and drinking powerade zero or protein & water before getting my day started.}

That's a good idea! Thanks! I am hoping I will be back to "normal" withing a few weeks - energy wise anyway!!

Hi Shannon,

My original surgery date was the 5th, but I had it moved to the next week (on the 12th). I, too, have three young children and they have way too many end of the year events during the first week of June. I thought it would be less stressful for everyone if I waited until the 12th.

I'm looking forward to reading your blog!

Take care.

Hi Shannon and welcome,

My insurance case was opened yesterday so I'm just waiting for approval to get my surgery date. I love this forum and spend a great deal of time learning SO much and encouraging others. You'll find some solid support here. I'm glad you've joined us.

@ladylisa - Decatur? I'm probably going to have my surgery there with Dr. Kim next month! I'll keep you posted.

G.

Hi all my surgery is scheduled for June 4th! I was submitted to insurance for approval on the 8th of May and 3 days later it was approved! I have been very blessed throughout this whole process everything has went so smoothly and quickly that I feel as if it was just meant to be. I am beginning to get nervous now though!! Let's help each other through this and rock our June sleeves!!!

Luckily, my insurance didn't really require any pre-qualification things, but my surgeon does. He is very detailed about know as much about each patient as he can. Its why I chose him.

Isn't this website just the best? I'm so happy I discovered it.

ALright! I just have to figure out how to add "friends" on to this thing!! I look forward to our journey together!

Hi Shannon I'm June 5th too!!!!

Also looking for pals, thinking of doing YouTube vlogs soon as I get that together I will post.

Congrats!!!!

Welcome Shannonk. My surgery date will be in June, but don't have date yet. Love your pic- you look like you have been up to something. I like that in a person. Lol

I am June 15th. Can't wait to hear about your journey.

June 6th here!! Just found out today! Excited, nervous, overwhelmed but mostly in good ways. Can't wait to get it over with and start my new journey. I look forward to making new friends here to share this journey with! Good luck to all the Juners!

June 8th here...now jumping through the pre op hoops, labs, egd,ekg,chest xray visit with primary care doc and cant forget the required 3 hour pre op class...so much to do and so little time

Mine is scheduled for May 25th. I have two young girls too...6 and 8 plus a 9 month old Newfoundland puppy. I am kept on my toes with them and my work. I am planning on taking two weeks off work. I am wanting to be over the liquid only part of the recovery before I have to go back to work. I am also nervous about this surgery and hope and pray that it is what finally works to help me lose this excess weight! Good luck to you on your journey. I look forward to hearing how you have done!