I finally have my surgery date (8/14) and I am beyond excited. Looking for some sleeve buddies to go through this process with. I have been making changes already and so far so good. I have increased my activity level and stopped drinking Diet Dr Pepper, which was a huge change for me. What is everyone else doing to prepare? Does anyone who is post op have any helpful tips for things to have on hand after surgery?

Glucerna, bariatric advance, met rx, gnc total lean meal replacement, eas myoplex light..Thy want me drinking 6 shakes per day to get in 1200 calories..Im gonna call them because thats expensive!!!!

AND Each shake has 20+ grams of carbs Am I crazy for not wanting 140 Carbs Per day on a DIET??? I dont get it..

I'm scheduled for August 20th...

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I'm scheduled for August 20th...

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yay we On the same Day we need to exchange number I'm also On the 20 State pre Op diet On the 6

yay we On the same Day we need to exchange number I'm also On the 20 State pre Op diet On the 6

For sure ... Aren't you the one I told we were neck & neck with progress?

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I start my pre op on the 10th

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Well after seeing my surgeon today I am going ahead with it.

The only problem is that he originally told me was that he would be doing it in one surgery, now he has told me that it has to be two and they have to be THREE months apart, so I am having my band out on the 6th of August and am planning for 31st of October to be sleeved.

Although this was not the original time frame I was hoping for I am glad it is happening

I just received Insurance approval today. Now to schedule my surgery. I am terrified now, it is becoming real

JUST GOT THE BEST NEWS EVER!!!!!

A P P R O V E D !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aug 1st I get sleeved and start my new life!!

My hands are shaking!! I can't believe it's happening!!!!!

Yay!!!!!

I am soooo hungry right now. I have my pre-op appt tomorrow and get sleeved on August 5th. I hope I can make it. These protein drinks are not makin it. I'm good til about 2:00 then I'm hungry.

JUST GOT THE BEST NEWS EVER!!!!!

A P P R O V E D !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aug 1st I get sleeved and start my new life!!

My hands are shaking!! I can't believe it's happening!!!!!

CONGRATS!!!!! wow, that's coming up soon !

Pre-op tmrw! Meet with the surgeon and the Nutritionist, lab work, chest x-ray!! I start my pre-op diet on Friday....high Protein, low carb.....it's almost here!!! Still nervous!!

Sleeve date 8/8/13

Kim

CONGRATS!!!!! wow' date=' that's coming up soon ![/quote']

IT SURE IS PATTYGEE!! Ever since I got the news I haven't been able to concentrate on anything else. Lol!! I'm so thankful for this forum where I can post and get the most amazing feedback and info as I haven't told ANYONE of my surgery!! )))

All I keep saying to myself is that this time next year, God willing, I will be a whole new me!! A happier, healthier, more active me who doesn't melt in the summertime. Lol

I hope you guys going before me feel well enough to update us on your procedure. Good luck to all of us. Stay in touch.

Hey My August folks. My date has been moved up twice. First I was September 23rd, then September 3rd, now I am August 2nd. I am glad to join you all on the losers bench really soon.