My surgery date is September 30th in Ypsilanti, MI.

who else is in september? what are your thoughts? are you excited??!!! Nervous?

Hi! I'm in Charlotte as well. Who's performing your surgery?

Dr Kuwada. I feel like I am losing my mind. I can't seem to concentrate and I flit from one thing to another. I am sure it is just because I am nervous about the big change this will be in my life. I went through the same thing when I got married 21 years ago. Lol

My 2-week liquid diet countdown is about to begin. In a way this is a fair test of my commitment to VSG and more importantly the post-surgery dieting necessary to achieve the weight loss. It is time to get serious' date=' establish my commitment, and get a do-over dealing with my obesity.

Yes, obesity, I have hidden from admitting my situation, much like an alcoholic denies being a drunk, I am a foodaholic which in many ways is worse. I am tired of looking in the mirror and "remembering" my lighter days.

It is too easy to say that my weight problem began when I quit smoking; but, facts are - I simply enjoy eating and when my taste buds recovered - my oh my - did things taste better and we all know what happened next.

My issue is more than just losing the weight (100 lbs.), its about dropping the associated health risks, diabetes, high blood pressure, more drugs than I care to list, cholesterol, and a family history of heart attacks.

I bought an assortment of protein drinks, soups and vitamins to start a dietary journey to a lighter me. Having read what so many others have posted in their topics, I believe that I too can show the same determination and will be reading and posting often. Have a great week, and thanks for being out there and sharing your successes.[/quote']

This sounds like I could have written it I had to look to make sure it wasn't me. No more hiding, no more denial, no more blaming others !

Dr Kuwada. I feel like I am losing my mind. I can't seem to concentrate and I flit from one thing to another. I am sure it is just because I am nervous about the big change this will be in my life. I went through the same thing when I got married 21 years ago. Lol

Cool...Dr. Gersin is performing mine. I'm the same way. I just got my date today and it was extremely difficult for me to focus at work today. Tell me again, which day is your surgery scheduled for?

Hey! I am scheduled for Sept. 10th with Dr. Garcia in Tijuana. I am considering going by myself bc I really want to keep this private. I will be there Sept. 9-14th. I might be able to play with my dates. We need to keep in touch if you don't mind.

I'm also going by myself to Mexico. I will be at the Marriott early on the 11th as I only could get an early morning flight. I would love to meet up with people while I'm there.

Great...I think it's 3 of us that will be there by ourselves that week. We will definitely have to connect.

Cool...Dr. Gersin is performing mine. I'm the same way. I just got my date today and it was extremely difficult for me to focus at work today. Tell me again' date=' which day is your surgery scheduled for?[/quote']

Ha! Funny...I can't eat or concentrate! Nervous yet hopeful!

Tonight is my "last supper" for a while since tomorrow dawns a new dieting day. Liquids' date=' other liquids, and still more liquids! Did I mention that chocolate is my favorite drink, candy, and Friendly's chocolate fribbles rule! At least I won't be thirsty and I am psyched to face being hungry until I get my appetite in line with my mind.

My pre-op lab work, X-Ray, Nutritionist and Doctor appointments are August 29th (talk about the last minute) and VAG is scheduled for September 3 at the Bayshore Medical Center. Two days in the hospital, 5 days recovery at home and then doctor's followup appointment.

I have a high school reunion coming up on Columbus Day Weekend. The reunion is at a great restaurant with dining, drinking, and dancing - the potential for an embarrasing "blowout" is off the chart.

Being on a liquid diet and still healing in the face of a great menu, open bar, and dancing is way too tempting. Worse yet is the following morning's breakfast buffet, OMG, I am (was) a lover of all things breakfast including mimosas.

Yup, time to scratch attending the reunion and focus on my bigger picture. Tomorrow I find the correct temperatures for chocolate protein drinking, clear protein chicken soup, and learn to drink 64 oz. of water like a fish.[/quote']

Is your surgery at Bayshore Medical Center in Pasadena?

Hey! I am scheduled for Sept. 10th with Dr. Garcia in Tijuana. I am considering going by myself bc I really want to keep this private. I will be there Sept. 9-14th. I might be able to play with my dates. We need to keep in touch if you don't mind.

Im 9/11 in TJ..at mi doctor

How many days have you been on it?

Only 3 days out of 3 weeks...sigh...

Sept 4

I'm in Minnesota and my surgery is scheduled for September 6th. Not long now.

Is your surgery at Bayshore Medical Center in Pasadena?

I only wish, no my surgery will be performed by a team of doctors with Monmouth Bariatrics at Meridian's Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel New Jersey - aka the Garden State or Soprano Land.

Having lived in So.CA, and frequented Pasadena, I envy your choice of hospitals. Perhaps we can compare notes on the outcomes of our respective "Bayshore" experiences. Have a great day and best wishes with your upcoming surgery.

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Hi we share the same date! My Surgery Date is Sept. 3! I'm beyond excited! My liquid diet started today! I feel great! Good Luck!

Tc's Ready!

September 10here so excited

Hi we share the same date! My Surgery Date is Sept. 3! I'm beyond excited! My liquid diet started today! I feel great! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Good Luck!

Tc's Ready!

Mine started today also and I must confess no food made me not such a pleasant person to be around! I actually really enjoyed taking my vitamins be use it meant being able to chew something! It's going to be a very long 2 weeks!