I met with the surgeons office 1/18/13, after considering wls for the past 5+ years. The director gave me more hope than any other diet I have ever tried. (And I have been dieting since I was 10!) I am excited about the surgery, but I have a mandatory six month supervised diet requirement. I am a bit disappointed but I've done it this long, six more months won't kill me I have been lurking around this site for 6 months and thought its time to speak out and join the ranks. Everyones story's, good and scary, have helped me make this decision, and I have a feeling I'm gonna need support from you all more than I know at the moment. Thanks for sharing everyone!

Congrats on your decision, and welcome

Welcome! I'm new to posting also, but like you, I've been a longtime lurker. After years of consideration, I'm finally taking the plunge and having my surgery done on March 8th in Cancun with Dr. Perez. I wish you the best of luck as you begin your journey! I think we can all be a great support system for one another.

Welcome! I'm new to posting also' date=' but like you, I've been a longtime lurker. After years of consideration, I'm finally taking the plunge and having my surgery done on March 8th in Cancun with Dr. Perez. I wish you the best of luck as you begin your journey! I think we can all be a great support system for one another. [/quote']

How are you doing Courtney?

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Hi Mel! I am doing well...down 32 pounds so far and still "enjoying" my puréed foods phase. Overall I feel good, and happy, and excited about my new life. I still need to write about my experience in Mexico and share it on here...but I had a great one, and I wouldn't have traded it for anything.

Courtney that is awesome!! My surgery date got bumped up to April 6 th. Any advice?

First of all, congrats! When you're in the hospital, get up and start walking as soon as you can after surgery. It will help immensely with the gas pains. Everyone says you should bring gas-x strips, but to be honest, I had them with me and only used one (which didn't seem to help)...my mouth was much too dry for it to even dissolve on my tongue! If you tend to get nauseous from anesthesia and/or pain meds, let the nurses know prior to your surgery so they can start pumping in the anti-nausea meds as needed. I was never nauseous after surgery and didnt have a single vomiting incident...I'm sure the meds are what helped. Other than that, just try to relax and recover and follow all your doctor's orders! I hope all goes well for you...you must be so excited!

Courtney that is awesome!! My surgery date got bumped up to April 6 th. Any advice?

I'm April 8th!!! So excited I can't stand it right now!!!

Wonder_ mommy I meant April 8 th. So we will be going in at the same time!!! When do you start your preop diet? Mine is march 27 th. Courtney thanks so much for the advice, if you think of anything else, please share!!

Yea!! Another date buddy!! I have been doing a preop diet for a couple of months now. It's not like the ones I hear others talk about though. It's just common sense eating and tracking of food and calories. I don't have to do a liquid diet until the day or two before.

Going to Kaiser. You??

I'm going in San Antonio. I have a two week liquid diet prior. Are you on MFP?