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

How's it going? I am sept 4 too. Day 4 of liquids. Have you ever realized how much food advertising there is?!?

I know, I also forgot how much food I eat every day. I have two girls, so I'm still cooking too.

I am scheduled for September 3rd with Dr. Almanza in Tijuana. I have started the liquid diet and I am really looking forward to finally having this done and begin a new journey as a healthier me.

I am scheduled for September 3rd with Dr. Almanza in Tijuana. I have started the liquid diet and I am really looking forward to finally having this done and begin a new journey as a healthier me.

I had a lap band, lost all my weight and have put it all back on over the last two years.....this count down is going so slow. I was healthy, thin and happy for years until my band slipped. I can't believe I'm back at the beginning again. Well my new sleeve can't slip so I can't wait.

I'm hoping for a September approval. I'm on my last hoop to jump through tomorrow. My surgeon said I'm good to go after that. It will be up to Cigna at that point. Please send your positive juju my way.

I wish everyone a speedy recovery!

My surgery date is September 16! I'm excited and scared and then excited again! I haven't told anyone except my mom (who will watch the kids) about the surgery. I don't want to hear the negatives. Deep down inside I am scared I will be that person who doesn't lose anything and fails. Right now I don't have to do a liquid diet, just clear liquids the day before and 2(!) 10oz bottles of magnesium citrate the afternoon before (this can't be good). Anyone else have to down 2 bottles?

My surgery date is September 16! I'm excited and scared and then excited again! I haven't told anyone except my mom (who will watch the kids) about the surgery. I don't want to hear the negatives. Deep down inside I am scared I will be that person who doesn't lose anything and fails. Right now I don't have to do a liquid diet' date=' just clear liquids the day before and 2(!) 10oz bottles of magnesium citrate the afternoon before (this can't be good). Anyone else have to down 2 bottles?[/quote']

Hi, I have not told anyone but my mum and two friends. I have told everyone t work I'm getting a hernia operation, I don't like doing this but like you I don't need everyone's opinions....I went through it with my band I told everyone and it doesn't take long before you get some negative opinions. This time I'm keeping it to myself!! Well except the Internet LOL.

Pete

Hi, September 19 is my date... Excited and nervous! Almost done with all pre-op testing and I can't believe how fast time is going!

I'm bummed I just noticed this thread! My date is Sept. 3! 8 days away. I started my liquid diet today! My pre-op appointment is tomorrow at 9 AM. I'm getting very excited but also very scared, and a little overwhelmed with all of the supplements I'll have to take after surgery and also overwhelmed with the liquid diet this week. My surgeon recommends a pretty strict diet with only my protein shakes, sugar free drinks and sugar free jello, low sodium broth and tons of water. Day 1 is going well but we'll see how the rest of the week goes lol

@birdmadgirl I'm from Detroit! I'm having my surgery at Henry Ford Hospital downtown!

I started my liquid diet today too. So glad it's only for a week. My pre-op appointment with Anesthesia is on Friday. Crazy nervous that something will come up during the appointment and cause my surgery to be delayed.

Sept. 3rd is right around the corner. It's starting to feel like this is really going to happen.

What are all these supplements im hearing people talk about? I didnt get a list of supplement vitamins im supposed to take after surgery? Are there vitamins im suppossed to take after surgery? Am i going to be deficient?

What are all these supplements im hearing people talk about? I didnt get a list of supplement vitamins im supposed to take after surgery? Are there vitamins im suppossed to take after surgery? Am i going to be deficient?

I got a list at my nutrition class on last Wednesday. I am supposed to get a multi vitamin, calcium citrate that dissolves in my mouth and B 12 vitamin.

What are all these supplements im hearing people talk about? I didnt get a list of supplement vitamins im supposed to take after surgery? Are there vitamins im suppossed to take after surgery? Am i going to be deficient?

I have to take 2 calcium per day, 2 multi-vitamins, 1 b12, 1 b complex, and vitamin d everyday so I can make sure I get in enough nutrients. I would check with your doctor to see what you should be doing.

What are all these supplements im hearing people talk about? I didnt get a list of supplement vitamins im supposed to take after surgery? Are there vitamins im suppossed to take after surgery? Am i going to be deficient?

You will be deficient if you don't take any vitamins after surgery. You should be taking it now with the pre-op diet! You're not getting the nutrition you need with the shakes and definitely won't be getting it off the fluids we'll be drinking post-surgery and purees. It's all too calorie deficient plus we're not eating fruits/vegetables.

Mexico Bariatric Center gave the outline for vitamins:

1. Chewable Multi Vitamins once per day.

2. Women 100 – 1200 mg of chewable calcium citrate with Vitamin D

Suggested vitamin protocol:

Breakfast: Multi-vitamin/mineral with calcium

Lunch: Multi-vitamin/mineral with calcium

Dinner: B12 with calcium

Bedtime: iron

I think we're good to go off the vitamins after a year when we're eating all our calories and getting in fruits and veg. Although for women it's a good idea to continue with Calcium for life.

My surgery is September 3rd and a month ago I started taking a multivitamin, 2 calcium chews a day, b-12 sublingual, and biotin. Since surgery is in a week I had to stop the multivitamin until after (apparently they thin your blood) but will start again 10 days after surgery. I was told to take these by both the surgeon and the nutritionist.