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

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

We arrive in San Diego at 9:35AM so I guess we will have to hang out in San Diego as well. Are you with Ready4achange???

The above was directed at you!

Do you mean to ask me or ask the OP? I am with ready4achange! Sept 9!

Ok.I am Sept. 10th with Dr. GARCIA..TJ

Well tomorrow is the day for me. I am getting sleeved first thing in the morning. I have to say that the biggest thing I am worried about is the possibility of my liver being too large to safely operate. I did follow the liquid diet fairly well. I can't say I followed it perfectly as I did eat soup once a day which I was not supposed to. I do have to say that the liquid diet has been one of the hardest things I have ever done, but I did manage to lose 19 pounds on it. I am a little worried about pain afterwards, but I will be off of work for two weeks to recover. I am excited amd terrified as I know that my life will be totally different after tomorrow.

Hey guys! September 9th in Tijuana' date=' as mentioned before.

Update: I have been following my pre-op diet: Protein shake AM, protein shake lunch, light salad with some form of protein (chix, fish, etc) and a protein shake later in the evening if needed. It has been working out quite well, and I have been working out pretty damn hard. 1 hour of cardio a day (most days), but I have also been lifting some weights ---which has most likely slowed my weight loss. Should I stop that? It just feels so good to lift!!! ;D

Anyway, doing well, surgery is THIS MONDAY! I am so friggin nervous, but SO EXCITED!

I am however, a little nervous about post op liquid diet. I have noticed that Isopure is very popular, so I believe I am going to buy some today. What are all of you buying for your post op?

I hope all of you are having a beautiful morning! CHEERS [/quote']

I just looked at ISOPURE unflavored and the punch mix. I think I will order unflavored bc you can mix it with smoothies, juice, water, and soup. There is a mixture of reviews about the punch...mostly bad!

Well tomorrow is the day for me. I am getting sleeved first thing in the morning. I have to say that the biggest thing I am worried about is the possibility of my liver being too large to safely operate. I did follow the liquid diet fairly well. I can't say I followed it perfectly as I did eat soup once a day which I was not supposed to. I do have to say that the liquid diet has been one of the hardest things I have ever done, but I did manage to lose 19 pounds on it. I am a little worried about pain afterwards, but I will be off of work for two weeks to recover. I am excited amd terrified as I know that my life will be totally different after tomorrow.

Well, I'm right there with you. My operation is scheduled for 8:30AM tomorrow. I wish you the best, and hope all goes well and pain is a minimum!

Nickie! Congratulations! I am very excited for you! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Thanks ladyomnom good luck with your surgery also! When you're feeling up to it afterward let me know how you're feeling

My surgery date is September 17 in south Jersey

Good Luck little michele I'm the 19th in North Jersey

September 16th at noon! I'm really nervous because I have never had surgery before. I'm so scared of going under and then not waking up! I know it's dumb' date=' but I can't stop having major anxiety about it.[/quote']

I was worried about the same thing.. but I had to get an endoscopy for pre surgery testing.. they put me to sleep. I was super nervous, but it was the best nap ever!

Please say a prayer for me. I am hoping for a fast approval for my surgery. I've done all I can do. I took a stress leave from work because it became too much to work and take care of me for the first time in my life. I've lost 15 lbs and 5 more to go before surgery. Please send your positive ju ju my way. I need support. Thanks and I wish everyone here their dreams of great health to come true.

Next tuesday for me..Sept 10th...getting cold feet...For me its two things..,,1. After all that money will it work? I am considered a low BMI at present 32. But have been 35 in the past.......2nd I hate that I wont be able to socialize as much atbmy age 56. Whatbdo we do have a drink and go to eat out.....tell me it will all be worth it...I need the support!

Please say a prayer for me. I am hoping for a fast approval for my surgery. I've done all I can do. I took a stress leave from work because it became too much to work and take care of me for the first time in my life. I've lost 15 lbs and 5 more to go before surgery. Please send your positive ju ju my way. I need support. Thanks and I wish everyone here their dreams of great health to come true.

You will be just fine, keep thinking positive and remember why you are doing this.

Hi, i had my surgery Sept 4th. I am still trying to get into the facebook group, which I am very excited to get into because I like that its more fast paced with questions and answers. Can someone please private message me how to get in? Thanks and good luck to all!

I'm back, my surgery on Tuesday went very well according to Dr. Reich. 2-weeks on the pre-op diet reduced my liver's size making the operation a "breeze". Woke up in recovery without a foley and was admitted to recovery by 5 o'clock. Needless to say I was still groggy from the anesthesia and NPO. My friendly morphine drip took over pain management as the anesthesia wore off.

Wednesday morning I passed my barium swallow x-ray leak test and was granted liquids. Parched, I attacked the "broth" like a man lost in the desert - drinking too much too soon and paying the pain price. Having learned my lesson, I slowed down on the liquids to 3 oz/hr. My morphine drip was still there to take the EDGE off my pain and lull me to sleep. I also has a fast flowing saline IV pumping me full to avoid dehydration.

Thursday morning came bright and early. My friendly morphine drip and IV went back to storage and I prepared for discharge. My doctor's team briefed me on post-op meds for indigestion, nausea, and my old meds. I was ready to take my new stomach home and begin my re-training. Eventually I was able to get to sleep, using a small pillow to support my abdomen.

This morning I awoke with limited gas (CO2) pains and began day-1 of my clear liquid diet despite the growling from down below. I have started doing my walking laps to take care of the associated uncomfortable digestion that feels like my stomach is churning. No regrets and have misplaced 2-3 pounds - likely the 80% of my stomach that was removed on Tuesday.

All in all, I have no regrets, so far, in taking the leap to have a sleeve.

Note: My Doctor told me that my pre-op dieting was directly responsible for my operation being less complicated and likely to speed up my recovery!!!

I'm back' date=' my surgery on Tuesday went very well according to Dr. Reich. 2-weeks on the pre-op diet reduced my liver's size making the operation a "breeze". Woke up in recovery without a foley and was admitted to recovery by 5 o'clock. Needless to say I was still groggy from the anesthesia and NPO. My friendly morphine drip took over pain management as the anesthesia wore off.

Wednesday morning I passed my barium swallow x-ray leak test and was granted liquids. Parched, I attacked the "broth" like a man lost in the desert - drinking too much too soon and paying the pain price. Having learned my lesson, I slowed down on the liquids to 3 oz/hr. My morphine drip was still there to take the EDGE off my pain and lull me to sleep. I also has a fast flowing saline IV pumping me full to avoid dehydration.

Thursday morning came bright and early. My friendly morphine drip and IV went back to storage and I prepared for discharge. My doctor's team briefed me on post-op meds for indigestion, nausea, and my old meds. I was ready to take my new stomach home and begin my re-training. Eventually I was able to get to sleep, using a small pillow to support my abdomen.

This morning I awoke with limited gas (CO2) pains and began day-1 of my clear liquid diet despite the growling from down below. I have started doing my walking laps to take care of the associated uncomfortable digestion that feels like my stomach is churning. No regrets and have misplaced 2-3 pounds - likely the 80% of my stomach that was removed on Tuesday.

All in all, I have no regrets, so far, in taking the leap to have a sleeve.

Note: My Doctor told me that my pre-op dieting was directly responsible for my operation being less complicated and likely to speed up my recovery!!![/quote']

What was your Pre op diet?

I'm getting sleeved on Monday!