Hi everyone! I'm a few weeks from my gastric sleeve surgery. My date is Sept 10th..(fingers crossed) I have been doing a lot of research as for what I need to buy for my liquid diet and ideas to make my shakes taste better. I already have my list for what Im bringing to the hospital. I feel like I'm missing something. Any ideas? Ive yet to buy my multi vitamins and my calcium chews. My next appt I will need to buy my shakes and begin my liquid diet. I would love to have some friends who are taking the same journey as me..someone who can relate..thanks in advance!!xoxo

Sept. 11th for me in Tijuana. So nervous and anxious.

My surgery is September 12th. I start my pre-op liquid diet tomorrow. I'm drinking lots of soda today, knowing it will be my last day ever, to drink soda. I look forward to a new healther life!

I think it's normal to doubt. I've had some' date=' but I know where I want to be verses where every other fail has put me. if your having huge doubts, then maybe call the Dr office & talk with someone. my Dr has a bunch of his staff who have went through this same surgery. they are huge support. they have geared me up for friends & family being nay sayers, along with people who think they know me. On of the staff told me when my head goes into doubt, to take focus away from it, read, a puzzle, something even if its the middle of the night. I haven't needed it yet, but it's good advise. find something to focus on where you know yourself & if you know your not going to sleep soon it's better than tossIve ing & turning. Good Luck. hope you can find resolve. [/quote']

Thanks! I have supportive people around me its just these few people that ask me things and make my mind work overboard. I just need to focus on my major goals and the people who don't agree with my decision can sit out on the bench lol. Ive been to my offices seminars and have heard the post op people speak..its amazing how some people look like they have changed their weight any. I'm determined to find the new me..for my kids!! Thanks for posting!

JodiAnn, my surgery is one week away and I'm having those same feelings on and off. I have been on pre-surgery diet for a week now and lost 6 lbs. so I feel I wish I could just do it on my own. Then I come back to reality and realize how many times I did it on my own and lost and gained weight back. I know at times I can do it on my own, but if I go to a restaurant I love, or an amusement park, or get stressed out I will fail. I Know I need this tool to help me; and as scary as it it, I know it will be ok. We can do this!!

I am Sept 10 too we are all having our new birthdays same day!!!!

Did my labs, x-ray, EKG this morning, and tomorrow, have the Cardiac stress test. Class next week, then, surgery.

Band being removed, bad GERD and sleeved.

Good Luck to us all.

My surgery is Sept. 4th!! Yikes!! Nervous' date=' but excited! Started my pre op diet a week ago and lost 6 lbs. One more week!! Had headaches for the first 3 days, but none since, actually less than usual. I wish I could eat like this rather than have surgery, but I know I can't long term. Definitely realizing what triggers my eating while on this diet, which is good I wish you all the best![/quote']

Yes that is always good! Congrats Hun! Keep us updated! I wish you the best of luck!

JodiAnn' date=' my surgery is one week away and I'm having those same feelings on and off. I have been on pre-surgery diet for a week now and lost 6 lbs. so I feel I wish I could just do it on my own. Then I come back to reality and realize how many times I did it on my own and lost and gained weight back. I know at times I can do it on my own, but if I go to a restaurant I love, or an amusement park, or get stressed out I will fail. I Know I need this tool to help me; and as scary as it it, I know it will be ok. We can do this!! [/quote']

Me too! I think about how much Ive failed and gained! I'm no longer thinking negative! I want this more than anything. I don't want to be that 400 pound lady at 45 wishing I had done something when I was young. Yes we can do this!!!!

My surgery date is Sept 2nd!!! Just started my liquid diet today, and I must say that so far so good! I was pretty nervous about it, but for now, it seems doable. I did cut out my caffeine, alcohol, and sugar intake about 2 weeks ago, so I think it helped that I didnt cut everything at once. Hopefully the next few days keep going smoothly!

Also, just wanted to add the following items to bring to the hospital, other than the gas-x strips and pillow, which are a great call:

1. Chap stick

2. sleeping mask

3. Baby wipes

Good luck everybody!!!

Got my date today! September 17th!!! Super excited but scared to death!!!

September 16th and excited.

I am the 16th also. Waiting to get my preop appointment sometime in the next 2 weeks.

Mine is Sept 12th. Just started my 2wk pre-op today. I'm trying to find ways to make my shakes (especially the ones made with water) taste better. I stopped caffine a cpl wks ago, also most sugar. I did eat a chocolate bar last night. Lol! Im an excited nervous for this huge step in my life. I'm glad I have my hubby & a lot of family support.

Found out today insurance approved (after 6 mo nutrition/dr visit requirement). I've been weaning off caffeine the last 6 months, no carbonation for two weeks. Start Pre op on Sunday (full liquids for two weeks plus protein shakes) and surg on 16th! I've been in a medically surprised weight loss program for almost two years...I've been putting in much of the post-surg work with that without even knowing it. Ready for a new life and new lifestyle! I realized I've wanted to commit as little as possible to necessary changes these last few years, but reap the maximum benefits. Doesn't work! 100% commitment to new ways of eating and activity.

Sept. 11th for me in Tijuana. So nervous and anxious.

I go Sept 17th. Who is your surgeon?

Just got approved today for September 24th in Fairfax, VA.!!!