Hello, I've been a long time lurker on this forum. I figured it was time to join in conversation. I can't believe I am a week away from changing my life. I am very excited! This pre-op diet is kicking my butt. I am able to have any kind of protein shake I want, and by far I prefer the ready made ones. I love reading everyones journey .....good and bad. I also love the great advice shared, glad I found this site! :-)

Sally in Cincinnati OH.

Congratulations on your date! Welcome to the boards.

Just be sure this is what you want to do. Be aware of what these changes in your "my life will change" motto are.

Congrats Sally in your date can't wait for mine I'm also new to the group pls post afterwards so we can know you are OK

Kendra from Baltimore MD

Thanks guys! When I say change my life, I mean permanently alter my body....for the better. I'm the kind of person that researches the mess out of little and big decisions that affect my life, so trust me this is what I want to do. The positives of this surgery will most definitely outweigh any negatives going forward.

Congratulations on your date. I know what you mean when you say you are excited. I am scheduled for May 30th. Please let us know how you are doing afterward,

Congrats on the surgery date!!! June 4th here, pre-op shakes are getting easier to deal with, and I'm excited too!

There are quite a few of us in June and a lot on June 4th. I made a list of all June Sleevers called June Sleevers Compilation - Good Luck & Well Wishes located at http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/39508-june-sleevers-compilation-good-luck-well-wishes/

Good Luck to you Underconstruction!!! Three days from today, keep us posted on how you are doing!!!!

MsInzee, good luck to you and Ih ope you get a date soon!