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I'm not required to do one but I'm thinking it wouldn't hurt to try out some Protein Shakes for later and see what I like. I would be sticking to a pre op like glue if I spent that much on it!

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Welcome to all the new September members! It’s going to be a great month. I started my 2-week pre-op diet today in preparation for my surgery on September 10 @ 10am. I’m allowed three shakes and a healthy' date=' balanced meal (eaten at once or spread out during the day). I also kicked caffeine out of my life last week and only had a headache for one day. I’ve been doing a half regular and half Decaf blend for 6+ months and it made it so MUCH easier to give it up completely. I still like the taste of coffee, so I had a mocha Protein Shake this morning. Delish! I already spoke with the anesthesia department and have my pre-op appointment/labs this Wednesday. Everything is coming together and I still can’t believe it…..someone pinch me! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />[/quote']

I get only liquid diet, using Water and powdered Protein to mix and drink- I already miss FOOD! Fed my dog and he just seemed to grin at me while digging his face in the food :(

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My pre-op diet cost 198.00! You betcha I'm doing it!

What is your date Kim? Did I miss it?

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Please quote and fill in your info :)

Here is as complete a list as I could do this late tonight lol

There are 22 of us changing our lives in September

username. Date of WLS. Name

Juditha.....................Sept 5.....................Judith ?

Mommyhand............Sept 5......................?

Pebbles...................Sept 5.......................?

Tiffbp.......................Sept 5.......................?

ciaobella..................Sept 10....................Maria

NurseTab.................Sept 10....................?

Amazeyem...............Sept 10....................Lisa

Momof6...................Sept 10....................?

moffie......................Sept 11.....................Mo

Mustangsteve..........Sept 11....................Steve

lydiajohnston611.....Sept 12.....................Lydia

Missyjack.................Sept 13.....................?

Riverbuff..................Sept 14.....................?

Cholosladii...............Sept 18...................lilli

Big Lou....................Sept 18....................Lou

chunkypudding........Sept 18...................?

janelane...................Sept 18......................Jane

uniqueladybug.........Sept 19.........................Jessica

Stardusted................Sept 24.......................?

Dejoseana..............Sept 25........................?

rabrijumo................Sept 25........................Rachael

rurias.......................Sept 25........................Ramona

Yeah us!!!!

fixing it with the new info come on everyone tell us your name

I realize I had Lilli twice but I added tiffbp so still 22.

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Thanks, Rabrijumo for the invitation to this thread (and forum). :-)

I am a new member here.

My surgery date is September 13, 2012

I got my referral for bariatric surgery from my pcp in early April 2012.

I went to the educational seminar on June 4th, 2012.

  • June 27 - Met surgeon and had consult and bloodwork done
  • June 28 - Stress Test and Echo
  • June 29 - Psych Evaluation
  • July 17 - First visit with dietician
  • July 29 - First sleep study
  • July 31 - Pulmonary Clearance
  • Aug 14 - Attended bariatric surgery support group
  • Aug 18 - Second sleep study (due to diagnosed sleep apnea from first study)
  • Aug 22 - Second visit with dietician
  • Aug 27 - Preop with surgeon and date set!

Good luck to everyone!!

~Angela

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fixing it with the new info come on everyone tell us your name

I realize I had Lilli twice but I added tiffbp so still 22.

Courtney:)

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My name is Jessica! =)

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My name is Jessica! =)

sryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy just assumed with the user name my bad

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username. Date of WLS. Name

Juditha..........Sept 5...............Judith ?

Mommyhand........Sept 5...............?

Pebbles..........Sept 5...............Courtney

Tiffbp...........Sept 5...............Tiffany

Ciobella.........Sept 10..............Maria

NurseTab.........Sept 10..............?

Amazeyem.........Sept 10..............Lisa

Momof6...........Sept 10..............Kimberly

moffie...........Sept 11..............Mo

Mustangsteve.....Sept 11..............Steve

lydiajohnston611.Sept 12..............Lydia

Missyjack........Sept 13..............?

Tiburon..........Sept 13..............Angela

Riverbuff........Sept 14..............Mark

Cholosladii......Sept 18..............Lilli

Big Lou..........Sept 18..............Lou

chunkypudding....Sept 18..............Leslie

janelane.........Sept 18..............Jessica

uniqueladybug....Sept 19..............Jessica

Stardusted.......Sept 24..............?

Dejoseana........Sept 25...............?

rabrijumo........Sept 25...............Rachael

rurias...........Sept 25...............Ramona

23 of us wowsa Yeah us!!!! We are getting everybodies name weeeeeeeeeeee

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Chunkypudding is Leslie....

Jessica

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username. Date of WLS. Name

Juditha..........Sept 5...............Judith ?

Mommyhand........Sept 5...............?

Pebbles..........Sept 5...............?

Tiffbp...........Sept 5...............Courtney

Ciobella.........Sept 10..............Maria

NurseTab.........Sept 10..............?

Amazeyem.........Sept 10..............Lisa

Momof6...........Sept 10..............Kimberly

moffie...........Sept 11..............Mo

Mustangsteve.....Sept 11..............Steve

lydiajohnston611.Sept 12..............Lydia

Missyjack........Sept 13..............?

Tiburon..........Sept 13..............Angela

Riverbuff........Sept 14..............Mark

Cholosladii......Sept 18..............Lilli

Big Lou..........Sept 18..............Lou

chunkypudding....Sept 18..............Leslie

janelane.........Sept 18..............Jessica

uniqueladybug....Sept 19..............Jessica

Stardusted.......Sept 24..............?

Dejoseana........Sept 25...............?

rabrijumo........Sept 25...............Rachael

rurias...........Sept 25...............Ramona

Just added my name.

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