July 3rd here!! 1 day liquid diet and I'm not packed to go to the hospital... I haven't purchased my vitamins or protein shakes!!! Are u guys ready!!

I'm scheduled for July 23rd. I meet with surgeon next week. I am so glad I found this forum. Everytime I get a little anxious about the future, I come hear and read. It relaxes me. Thanks for sharing your journeys!

Wow! I can only imagine howw you must feel? Are you traveling for the procedure or in your home town? How are you preparing?

I am having it done about 5 minutes from my house!!!!!!! I woke up today a bundle of nerves!!!! I have never shaken with nervousness before but today it is visible!!

I noticed everyone getting collagen powder, what does this help?

One more day July 2nd sleevers! I'm prepping my hospital bag, finishing up the house chores and gardening- just trying to stay busy! With all this nervous energy I should have the house **** and span in no time. It's soooo hot for the Seattle area this week- today it's supposed to be 90 degrees and we have an excessive heat warning issued. I had a hard time sleeping last night since we have no AC and I fear tonight will be even worse with the heat & surgery combined. I ate my last food at midnight last night- on clear liquids for today. Hopefully I don't end up too hungry by tomorrow AM! I can't wait to hear all about people's experiences with prep, surgery and recovery....we got this! Don't forget to take measurements, weight, and lots of good before pics from all angles- you'll want them for comparison later on!

Thanks so much.... I didn't think to take pics and u are right, we got this!!! I'm gonna have my last meal tonight

I'm set for July 9th!!! Have some Protein shots, B12, multi, Biotin (to prevent hair loss I've read about), D3, bouillon, sugar free ice pops, Jello, and some shakes. Still need to pick up a new scale and flavorless Protein Powder. Figure I won't be eating that much the first week. Good luck to those having surgery this week!!!!

we'll be sleeved the same day!!

Best of luck!

One more day July 2nd sleevers! I'm prepping my hospital bag' date=' finishing up the house chores and gardening- just trying to stay busy! With all this nervous energy I should have the house **** and span in no time. It's soooo hot for the Seattle area this week- today it's supposed to be 90 degrees and we have an excessive heat warning issued. I had a hard time sleeping last night since we have no AC and I fear tonight will be even worse with the heat & surgery combined. I ate my last food at midnight last night- on clear liquids for today. Hopefully I don't end up too hungry by tomorrow AM! I can't wait to hear all about people's experiences with prep, surgery and recovery....we got this! Don't forget to take measurements, weight, and lots of good before pics from all angles- you'll want them for comparison later on![/quote']

Ill be right there with ya!!!! I find out my time tonight and I am anxiously waiting by the phone for that call. I haven't even been hungry at all today. Did you have to do the liquid diet before? I only have a one day liquid diet...today. I found some ensure clear drinks at target just a moment ago and will have one of those if the hunger pangs start. Good luck to you!!!

Ill be right there with ya!!!! I find out my time tonight and I am anxiously waiting by the phone for that call. I haven't even been hungry at all today. Did you have to do the liquid diet before? I only have a one day liquid diet...today. I found some ensure clear drinks at target just a moment ago and will have one of those if the hunger pangs start. Good luck to you!!!

I have to do two days of liquids.. I'm going to start a day early... ahhhhh it's happening!

we'll be sleeved the same day!!

Best of luck!

Woo Hoo!!!! Best of luck to you too!!!!

Good luck to everyone I was in your shoes a year a go July 6 so happy I did it!

Ill be right there with ya!!!! I find out my time tonight and I am anxiously waiting by the phone for that call. I haven't even been hungry at all today. Did you have to do the liquid diet before? I only have a one day liquid diet...today. I found some ensure clear drinks at target just a moment ago and will have one of those if the hunger pangs start. Good luck to you!!!

Hi Kimberly! I just had to do one day of clear liquids- July 1st. Did great- not even a tummy rumble- I think my stomach is used to me ignoring it now! I had a low carb, high Protein diet for about 2 1/2 weeks beforehand- got better as time went on. Dang, your surgery is early- but better early than late when you can't eat or drink I guess! I can't wait to hear how your surgery went! See you on the sleeved side!....I've gotta figure out a nickname for my sleeve...better not do that while I'm on drugs after surgery- LOL!

I have been tentatively scheduled for 22 July pending approval of my appeal. I am getting really freaked out about how long it is going to take to get the approval back. Accoring to my doc. he was told to get just a few things fixed on my paperwork and it would fly through I really hope that they will get me in. Cross your fingers for me ok?

Heres an update. I called Blue Cross yesterday they told me that my surgery was approved and was in the system. I should be recieving the letter in a few days. I called my doctors office and they have me scheduled for the 22nd of July. I will start my 10 day preop diet next week. I am so excited and ready for this. I want to lose weight so bad and get back in shape so I can enjoy my retirement. Wish me luck

My date is July 18th and I am so excited! I believe the devil is in planning, so I am putting together an after surgery survival box! Contain, everything I MAY need, so I don't have to send hubby to store...including a calendar of when I can eat what types of foods. In addition, I am putting in some of my "fat" pictures and some pictures of when I was skinny? Also including a list of why I chose the surgery and a list of what I look forward to most after surgery....I may need some emotional reminders!!

Many of the items I will include are ideas I got from this forum (gas x, colace, etc). I think this is helping my hubby too...as he is gaining confidence of how to help me post-op!

Good luck to all!

Bags are packed' date=' now to do my shower and wash with the magic soap, then off to bed got to be up at 4:00am and arrive at hospital at 6:15am ( hospital is an hour away) Good luck everyone![/quote']

Magic soap?

Magic soap?

Some docs had their patients clean with a antimicrobial soap, like hibicleanz or CHG