I've seen many post with people sharing the same surgery date chatting. Love the idea and hope to get one going for our date;0)

We don't have a puree stage, just full liquids then soft foods and solids if tolerated at 4 weeks. Have you guys gone shopping? (New program folks)

Hi everyone, I'm new to the site.

I too will be sleeved on March 18th. This is day 11 of my liquid diet.

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Hi Missmeow????

Are you having your procedure done with The New Program out of Newport?

Hi everyone' date=' I'm new to the site.

I too will be sleeved on March 18th. This is day 11 of my liquid diet.[/quote']

Welcome????

We are getting very close! How ate you feeling?

Yes, I am having the procedure done by the NEW Program.

Yes' date=' I am having the procedure done by the NEW Program.[/quote']

So that makes three of us. maybe we should share a room, lol, just kidding.

I had a 2 week diet because I'm BMI over 45.

To be honest I was told to lose some but not too much, so I lost about 8lbs (230 to 222). I could have lost 20 maybe more if I was focused but I didn't want to jeopardize my approval. But really, I just ate what i wanted and made sure to be good a week before weigh-in. I wanted to eat, which showed me how much stress eating I do. I was stressing over making the decision.

I wish I hadnt rollercoastered my weight since last August when I went for my consult (@217). I had a long period before I went back, my original date was in december. But the reality is that I needed the time mentally to prepare and frankly make myself sick of food. I managed to go back up 233, but have stuck to my pre-op, and was 218 this morning. At the rate it's going I am hoping for a starting weight of 215, which would still be almost 40lbs less than my high weight of 252. So I can still feel good about all of it.

While the shakes aren't great, they aren't terrible. Its been pretty easy to stick to for me. The nut okayed me for a small low carb dinber for my sister's bday tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to that.

Hi all

Had my pre op tests today - all clear - its starting to hit me that this is real. getting butterflies in my stomach - hopefully my surgeon will remove those too

Melinda1 - my kids used to cry when i got my hair cut. they are young and like stability and routine - think of how many more years you will have with them because you are healthy - and you'll be able to play with them more because you'll have more energy and be able to move better - it's a gift you are giving them - don't feel guilty even for a second!

Yes' date=' I am having the procedure done by the NEW Program.[/quote']

Very cool! Is your date the 18th? I believe I'm the first procedure of the day;0)

Welcome

We are getting very close! How ate you feeling?

I am very excited with a lot of other emotions. I can't wait to get beyond the surgery and get healthy!

did anyone get an EKG or blood work done before surgery? if you did were your results anemic? i'm scheduled for Tuesday the 19th and i am teriffied since i was a bit anemic during the process.

I am slightly anemic too. They didn't say anything about it other than, "You're a bit anemic." So, I think we're ok as long as it isn't more... I'm the 19th too.

They told me that i was the first one......??? Maybe it was a sales ploy? I guess onlybtime will tell. Im not looking forward to the clear liquids only.....

Hi all

Had my pre op tests today - all clear - its starting to hit me that this is real. getting butterflies in my stomach - hopefully my surgeon will remove those too

Melinda1 - my kids used to cry when i got my hair cut. they are young and like stability and routine - think of how many more years you will have with them because you are healthy - and you'll be able to play with them more because you'll have more energy and be able to move better - it's a gift you are giving them - don't feel guilty even for a second!

You're absolutely right! Thank you????

They told me that i was the first one......??? Maybe it was a sales ploy? I guess onlybtime will tell. Im not looking forward to the clear liquids only.....

Lol! Could be! I truly wouldn't mind being second. Given the two hour drive from San Diego, I've got to leave VERY early. I'm not looking forward to the clear liquids either BUT bring on the skinny!!! We are going to be thin and healthy????

So my secondary insurance finally approved my surgery I just heard back from them a half an hour ago! Talk about waiting until the last minute!! Super excited for Monday morning to come. Can't wait to get my healthy on!!!