I'm thinking about starting a facebook page for all of us April sleevers to keep each other accountable. If I were to do this, would anyone be interested in joining? Sometimes it's difficult to keep up with all the messages on the original April thread. Just wondering.

EDIT: I went ahead and made the group. It is a "Secret" group to protect the privacy of those of us who aren't telling friends & family about our procedure. No one outside of the group will be able to see the group itself, who is a member, and the posts therein. To be added, please pm (private message me) the e-mail address you have associated with facebook, and I will send you an invitation right away. The invite will be from Khloé.

https://www.facebook...pril2013VSGers/

Just sent you an invitation. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

How do I add u

Can anyone who is a member already add me? I haven't gotten a response to my pm. Gina4580@Yahoo.com

I just accepted your approval to the group.

How do I add u

What's your e-mail address and I'll add you?

I just joined today and I'm an April 12th sleever too. Kinda nervous, kinda excited! Where is your surgery?

Hi, I'm in Orlando Fl and my surg is at Celebration Hospital with Dr Kim. I'm very excited. Let's keep in touch.

I just got my FB invite!

I just joined today and I'm an April 12th sleever too. Kinda nervous' date=' kinda excited! Where is your surgery?

Hi, I'm in Orlando Fl and my surg is at Celebration Hospital with Dr Kim. I'm very excited. Let's keep in touch.

I just got my FB invite![/quote']

Westchester n y

I was on Facebook, but I find this forum much better. But if I decide to go back, I want in....now the important reason for my post...I am having the toughest time with my preop liquid diet. I spoke with my surgeon, his answer was to drink another shake. How much protein is too much? I actually feel like I'm withdrawing from food. I have stomach pains, cramps, sweats, shaky and diarrhea. I know I'm a food addict and expected withdrawal, but this is super hard!! Is anyone else struggling like I am? My friends and family only help so much. They don't know what to say or how to help. I find when I can eat my one and only lean and green meal, I inhale it like I've never eaten before, and within 30 mins I'm so hungry again. I'm trying to stay busy and not think about it, but it's hard to do when you are feeling "sick". It's almost like I'm dope sick!! Needed ex to talk me down from the ledge on Friday night cuz all I wanted and thought about was eating. I've failed at every single diet I have ever done, obviously, so I'm so afraid I'm going to fail and it's 2 weeks of this. I'm welcome to any and all comments, suggestions and if I'm being a whiney baby, tell me that too! Just afraid of failing....again!!!! HELP!

Hello Everyone! I just got my date - April 15! I'm in the Dallas area and using Dr Veninga. Anyone else getting their GS in Dallas/Plano about the same time? I need to get my blood work done this week. I've been doing the Opt-Fast Shakes since Friday. Doing OK...down 3 lbs in 2 days, which is amazing since I usually have to really work for every oz. My biggest fear is that the GS won't resolve my endocrine issues that have made it so hard so lose ( thyroid, POCS, insulin resistance). I so want to lose! I lost 85 lbs in 2006 thru diet and exercise, but 4 years later as I went thru menopause I could not keep it from coming back. I'm afraid I'm broken that way. I'm hoping very low calorie intake I'll do it for me. Anyone with similar issues? Any suggestions?

Hi Khloe. The link to join didn't work the other day. Can you friend me on FB then add me to the group? I'm Alicia Bryant-Swary or bryant783@yahoo.com. Thanks!

Hi Khloe. The link to join didn't work the other day. Can you friend me on FB then add me to the group? I'm Alicia Bryant-Swary or bryant783@yahoo.com. Thanks!

Yes ma'am, just sent you a request.

Thank you! Just accepted your friend request.

I too am not saying anything. Very few people know. I'm not having surgery until the end of May, but would love to join.

I too am not saying anything. Very few people know. I'm not having surgery until the end of May, but would love to join.

You're more than welcomed to join us. We have a couple of May sleevers.

Hey everyone so My surgery is Thursday and I'm freaking out! Anyone else as nervous as me?? I'm trying to make a grocery list for my liquid only diet... Anyone have suggestions of what they did??! I need help!!!! I'm super scared!

Hey everyone so My surgery is Thursday and I'm freaking out! Anyone else as nervous as me?? I'm trying to make a grocery list for my liquid only diet... Anyone have suggestions of what they did??! I need help!!!! I'm super scared!

My surgery is tomorrow morning and I just bought sugar free Jello, pudding, fudge pops, popsicles, plain Greek yogurt, and bananas for my Protein Shakes. I figured that should be enough to hold me over at least for this week. I'll be on full liquids for 2wks post-op until I'm cleared for soft phase.

Fortunately I haven't been nervous or anything...why?...I'm not sure. I was more freaked out about preop appt, I guess I'm just ready to get it done. Best of luck to you and praying for a speedy and healthy recovery for you.

Hi my surgery date is April 17th and I'm so excited I had to go through 8 months of ins verification and finally down to the starting line can you please add me to the April sleepers fb ? My email is redhallmark@gmail.com

Kat

Could you please add me? vedder.ami@gmail.com. Thanks!