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

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

What type of protein shakes are you drinking?

Muscle milk light.

My surgery is scheduled for 9/16 with Dr. Ramos Kelly in TJ. I am so excited. Of course I have the usual nerves, it is a major surgery, but I know this is the right decision for me. For those of you going to MX what kind of "food" are you taking with you? I am trying to just take a carry on so I can't bring liquids. I know they give you broth and SF popsicles but what do you do for protein. I have pre mixed protein shakes that I like but the powdered protein kind of scares me.

So, from what I am reading some of you have stated that you don't think you will have to be on a liquid diet for a period of time. I thought that being on the liquid diet was the standard. I have to be on liquids 7-10 days before and for two weeks after surgery. Pureed foods are next but only if I am approved to do so. I'm just gonna do what they tell me I don't want any problems.

09/23/10 my day!

Update: I had my last round of heart tests today and I have a clearance letter! I am so excited! Bring it on Sept. 10th!!! Thanks for the encouraging posts. Have a great weekend!!!

Update: I had my last round of heart tests today and I have a clearance letter! I am so excited! Bring it on Sept. 10th!!! Thanks for the encouraging posts. Have a great weekend!!!

Just got approved yesterday for surgery on Sept 4 in St Louis. Very excited to begin this new journey but also kinda terrified. Keep asking myself if I've lost my mind and am really planning on having 85% of my stomach ripped out of me. Then I keep telling myself - this is probably the sanest thing I've done in quite some time. And that I spent 58 years abusing myself, I can learn to be kind to me for my remaining years (I hope it's not 58!!). Anticipation of what I shall be is winning out over the sheer terror.

Tijuana Sept. 9-14 and surgery is the 10th!!! Marriott Hotel and 2 day hospital stay....see y'all soon!

Hey there newcocoame! Those are my exact dates too! I get to TJ the 9th, have the surgery the 10th, and leave on the 14th. I will look for you If you want to find me on the 9th at the Marriott I'll probably be at the pool.

Hey there newcocoame! Those are my exact dates too! I get to TJ the 9th' date=' have the surgery the 10th, and leave on the 14th. I will look for you If you want to find me on the 9th at the Marriott I'll probably be at the pool. [/quote']

Heyyyyyy! We have the same dates. 'See' ya there....too excited!

September 17, Ypsilanti,Dr. Poplowski. Good luck.

I'm really bummed I was scheduled for Sept. 9 but I'm self pay and had a last minute financing issue so had to move to Oct. 14. Good luck Sept. Sleevers, I look forward to hearing about your progress and seeing your skinny pics!

To tsan4u, my doctor doesn't require me to be on a liquid diet prior to surgery, but will need to be on a full liquid diet for 3 weeks after surgery. It is interesting to see all the difference between the doctor's instructions. Good luck with your surgery!!!! Mine is on September 19th.

To tsan4u' date=' my doctor doesn't require me to be on a liquid diet prior to surgery, but will need to be on a full liquid diet for 3 weeks after surgery. It is interesting to see all the difference between the doctor's instructions. Good luck with your surgery!!!! Mine is on September 19th.[/quote']

My doctor requires my pre-op diet of 2 weeks to be two protein shakes (that were provided) a day and one meal of lean protein of 4 oz with green veggies. If I get hungry I can have sf jello, sf Popsicle, and broth.

And I am only required to lose 5 lbs before surgery. I will be on clear liquids for the first 3 days of post-op and move onto straight liquids for 3 week afterwards. Then purée for 2 weeks and day 36 and beyond will be soft solid foods.

Seems pretty simple now but, ill just have to see.

My doctor requires my pre-op diet of 2 weeks to be two protein shakes (that were provided) a day and one meal of lean protein of 4 oz with green veggies. If I get hungry I can have sf jello' date=' sf Popsicle, and broth.

And I am only required to lose 5 lbs before surgery. I will be on clear liquids for the first 3 days of post-op and move onto full liquids for 3 week afterwards. Then purée for 2 weeks and day 36 and beyond will be soft solid foods.

Seems pretty simple now but, ill just have to see.[/quote']

Just got approved yesterday for surgery on Sept 4 in St Louis. Very excited to begin this new journey but also kinda terrified. Keep asking myself if I've lost my mind and am really planning on having 85% of my stomach ripped out of me. Then I keep telling myself - this is probably the sanest thing I've done in quite some time. And that I spent 58 years abusing myself, I can learn to be kind to me for my remaining years (I hope it's not 58!!). Anticipation of what I shall be is winning out over the sheer terror.

I'm from the St. Louis area also. My surgery is Sept. 10. Good luck!!!

Hi I'm September 4th. I'm in my two week pre op diet stage now.