I have my surgery date, November 12th. I have met my surgeon - he is really nice and positive but also tells you like it is - exercise is a must in order to get where you want to be and to stay there! I hate exercising - did I mention that? So I got a new dog - now I have to walk him - LOL...I have my big pre op appt. on 10/18 - it is like 5 hours long. That is when they go over the pre op diet and post op (what to expect). I am also starting my required 1 of 4 pre op mandatory classes. To date I have lost about 6 lbs on my own, but need to lose more before surgery. I'm think between what I am doing and that hideous pre op liquid diet for 14 straight days, I may get down 15lbs before surgery. Now that would be nice. It truly is a about having the right frame of mind. I now am super aware of what other people around me are eating. Before I could ahve cared less, but now I'm amazed at what my co-workers put in their mouths. It kinda makes me feel sick watching it - to be honest. Also, I am reading all labels at the grocery store - this is sorta weird for me too!

I have read that some people have had a real hard time right after surgery with even being able to drink sips of Water. God I hope that doesn't happen to me. I LOVE h20. So that's about it for now. Thanks for reading and responding if you want to..

Journey started Mid August

Consultation 8/30

Surgeon meet and greet 9/14

Lost 6lbs since 8/30

PreOp Long appt. 10/18

Surgery Date 11/12

I'm so happy for you! I meet with my surgeon soon to get a surgery date! I'm glad we get second chances! I wish the best for your surgery and recovery!

I'm also on the 12th!!!!

I'm a newbie here, but am scheduled for November 7th. Scared as hell, but looking forward to being on the other side.

I'm a newbie here, but am scheduled for November 7th. Scared as hell, but looking forward to being on the other side.

Hi there MSinNJ, I am having surgery on the same day as you. I'm happy to know of someone else having surgery on the same day as me. I wish you the best of luck!