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?

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

That's great! Welcome to the group.

That's great! Welcome to the group.

Thanks

I'm scheduled for 8-13! Excited, but then I also found out that I've lost my job effective 8-6 so insurance is only going to only last until November then I'm on my own. Have been checking out the cost of insurance and not sure if it would just be cheaper to pay for the follow up appointments (scheduled for a year out) on my own or buy the insurance!! This is added stress that I don't need right now!! LOL

This has to be the slowest two weeks ever!! Aug 5 seems so far away lol!

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

Wow mine was moved back to August 6 we need to go walk together since we r in the same neighborhood lol

Hi everyone!!! I just got the call to schedule my pre-admissions testing for next week. It feels so surreal! 8/12 will be here in no time.

Good luck to everyone who has started their pre-op diet!!! Keep pushing!

August here we come.... :-)

I'm scheduled for 8-13! Excited' date=' but then I also found out that I've lost my job effective 8-6 so insurance is only going to only last until November then I'm on my own. Have been checking out the cost of insurance and not sure if it would just be cheaper to pay for the follow up appointments (scheduled for a year out) on my own or buy the insurance!! This is added stress that I don't need right now!! LOL[/quote']

So sorry about your job ....at least you have insurance through the month!! Look into COBRA--it's expensive, but at least you could keep your same coverage. Good luck to you!!

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.

I'm starting my pre-op diet on Friday and also getting sleeved on the 5th. I know how you feel with the protein shakes, I'm gonna need more! Lol! I've tried a few sample shakes and added unsweetened almond milk and it made the shake a bit thicker. I'm also going to try mixing orange with chocolate. Good luck to you

Wow mine was moved back to August 6 we need to go walk together since we r in the same neighborhood lol

Yes Ma'am. I agree with that. I believe it is a health walk every Thursday 7pm at Inglenook Park on 12 mile.

Surgery date August 7th! The nerves are kicking in.

Yes Ma'am. I agree with that. I believe it is a health walk every Thursday 7pm at Inglenook Park on 12 mile.

I live down the street from there

I live down the street from there

Great! I will PM you my info so that we can set up a schedule.

Great! I will PM you my info so that we can set up a schedule.

Ok cool

Hi

Hello everyone! I'm scheduled for Aug 6. I'm on the pre op diet, and chicken broth has been my saving grace so far! I was so hungry last night before bed, and the broth took the edge off. How is everyone else faring? I see my surgeon today.