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?

Day 1 pre op diet here we come. Already have a headache which I knew I would have. I'm about to clean out the pantry and fridge so there isn't any temptation.

Pre-Op diet is much better today. Went out to restaurant with some ppl yesterday and I did fine. I just drank lots of water and talked! I've been worried about how few calories I am consuming with these shakes. How many calories are you all getting per day?

Tomorrow aug 2nd 1130 am cant wait!

Scheduled for August 21st

Tomorrow cant wait. ..

So does anyone have a good list going of thing they are bringing to the hospital with them?

Lip balm, shower loofa, hair dryer, heating pad, gasx chewables, Rx's I'm taking, pillow with colored pillow case, small pillow for flight, house slippers, robe, toiletries, makeup, book to read, laptop, cellphone and chargers, power strip to plug all my suff into, makeup mirror, pj's, clean underwear, loose clothing to wear home, dry packaged chicken soup for traveling back home ( I can get hot water for it on my flight home), Translater for my iphone, money, passport since I am going to Mexico, good attitude.

I'm in the Bronx. What prompted your revision? I responded to your PM.

My Surgery is with NY Bariatric as well, Dr Angstadt. Dr Garber removed my band on may 22nd :-)

It's official! I got a call from my insurance company today. I'm approved and good to go for August 19. I'm so excited!!

Met the surgeon this morning.. My date has been moved.. As long as nothing comes back on my EDG my surgery date is August 27.. I am SUPER excited

Met the surgeon this morning.. My date has been moved.. As long as nothing comes back on my EDG my surgery date is August 27.. I am SUPER excited

Hi, how was the edg? I'm going next Tuesday...a bit nervous.

Hi' date=' how was the edg? I'm going next Tuesday...a bit nervous.[/quote']

It's not scheduled until the 12th.. They are going to do the EDG and some Brovo pH monitor to make sure I don't have GERD on that day.. Then I start my liquid diet on the 13th.. I hope all goes well for you..

My EDG is in the morning at 7:00. Just wondering how it was?????

Chass003- which doc and where? What's your pre-op diet??

I'm having it in Hawaii with Dr. Fowler. My diet is protein shake s for breakfast and lunch w/protein snacks between and ending with small meal consisting of meat && veggies.

What's your diet like?

I'm having it in Hawaii with Dr. Fowler. My diet is protein shake s for breakfast and lunch w/protein snacks between and ending with small meal consisting of meat && veggies.

What's your diet like?

I want to have mine in Hawaii!! *pouts and stomps foot* Sounds so much more pleasant than Iowa

Hello everyone I'm new to this site and this is my first post. I'm scheduled for August 28th and i just had my pre-op class. I'm going through all emotions as well, happy, excited, very nervous, scared. Working on a mantra to keep me calm.