August 2013 Roll Call

[Geminitraveler 2]

I am on the pre-surgery diet and was told 8/26, 8/27/ 8,29, 9/3 or 9/5 were going to be dates

I hate this waiting so am happy it's going to happen soon. The pre-surgery diet (morning shake, 28-40grams Protein for lunch & dinner with no Water 30 min before or after the meal, only 2 slices high Fiber bread the whole day, 3 1/2 cup fruit, 2 small Protein Snacks, supplement regime, etc. etc) is going to great and actually causing me to drop already.

My hospital just made the top 10% of all U.S. Bariatric Centers! The report is here if you want to check it out: http://www.healthgrades.com/quality

It would be great if we all keep track of each other and if we get advice on other forums from experienced sleevers and post it here so we don't all miss anything.

[chickadee73 57]

I'm August 27. Only required to pre-op for one week but I'll probably start the week before trying to reduce carbs and avoid sugar. Not going to enjoy the pre-op phase, never been able to find a Protein product (shakes or bars) that I like.

[NotLookinBack 164]

I'm August 27. Only required to pre-op for one week but I'll probably start the week before trying to reduce carbs and avoid sugar. Not going to enjoy the pre-op phase' date=' never been able to find a Protein product (shakes or bars) that I like.[/quote']

I'm the 27th too.. where are you having yours done?

[chickadee73 57]

Notlookinback -- I'm going to Mexico. Tijuana, with Dr. Garcia. This is so out of character for me my whole family is stymied, but I've made my decision. Here we go! We will have to keep an eye on each other!

[Janice T 8]

Hi just joined the group... I'm on for August 27th! Transformation here I come.

I'm on the 27th at Forest Park in Dallas. Dr Davidson.

[healthy2bemomof3 2]

I start my pre-op low carb diet tomorrow, I am really freaking out. I hope I am making the right choice. Anybody else doing this? I was so sure that this was the best thing for my health and now I am doubting. The few people I have told have told me that I don't look "fat enough" to mutilate my body, even my own NUT asked if I still wanted to do this since I lost 15 lbs since May. I have never had surgery, and I am scared. I also wonder if I am really scared or scared of the disapproval that I know I will receive. Of course my shrink is out of the office and the bariatric one I saw prior to surgery authorization is 3 hours away...

[NotLookinBack 164]

I'm on the 27th at Forest Park in Dallas. Dr Davidson.

Welcome both of you.. I'm on the 27th as well.. Where are you both getting yours done at?

[NotLookinBack 164]

Notlookinback -- I'm going to Mexico. Tijuana' date=' with Dr. Garcia. This is so out of character for me my whole family is stymied, but I've made my decision. Here we go! We will have to keep an eye on each other![/quote']

Yes we will.. I am sooo excited how about you?

[ladybug112000 114]

Day 12 of the liquid diet and today is horrible. I am so hungry today! I'm so close and can't give in now! Hurry up Wednesday!!!!

[Pastor Paula Jackson 91]

Day 12 of the liquid diet and today is horrible. I am so hungry today! I'm so close and can't give in now! Hurry up Wednesday!!!!

You can do it! If you must get sugar free Jello. And lots of Popsicle sugar free of course.. Ooh only see through Jello not pudding! You are already done, you just don't know it! Way to go, and keep up the good work!

[gia24 85]

Start my pre-op diet tomorrow after my pre-op testing, surgery is August 19th. I'm so nervous and my anxiety is so high. Seriously! I worked so hard for the approval but I'm scared now. The unknown is so hard on me. Anyways, good luck to my fellow August sleevers, and speedy recovery for those who recently had their surgery!

[kim.cooper 40]

My surgery is Monday' date=' August 5th. Getting a little nervous as it gets closer!![/quote']

Wishing you the best!

[ladybug112000 114]

You can do it! If you must get sugar free Jello. And lots of Popsicle sugar free of course.. Ooh only see through Jello not pudding! You are already done' date=' you just don't know it! Way to go, and keep up the good work![/quote']

I just had some SF jello and feel better now. Thank you for the encouragement. I am almost there, just a few days.

[natynat22 95]

Feeling ok today! Only 4days preop and I am doing good! Worst part of this entire experience....getting the drain tube out!!! Omg! That was absolutely terrible! Other then that....it's been a breeze! Thought tis would be way way worse....of course you have head hunger but that is mind over matter and with great support you will get through! All the aug 5th folks are in my thoughts and prayers! You got this!!!!

[Dee White 140]

I start my pre-op low carb diet tomorrow' date=' I am really freaking out. I hope I am making the right choice. Anybody else doing this? I was so sure that this was the best thing for my health and now I am doubting. The few people I have told have told me that I don't look "fat enough" to mutilate my body, even my own NUT asked if I still wanted to do this since I lost 15 lbs since May. I have never had surgery, and I am scared. I also wonder if I am really scared or scared of the disapproval that I know I will receive. Of course my shrink is out of the office and the bariatric one I saw prior to surgery authorization is 3 hours away...[/quote']

I'm starting mines On Tuesday congrats