Did not see a December surgery post so added one. I can update as we go along here.

msixkiller December 4th Bailey Medical Center, Owasso OK

My name is Robyn. I am having my surgery Dec 7th @ Billings Clinic. I just completed one week of the liquid diet & have a week to go. I definitely need to find a different protein drink if I am going to last another week.

My name is Robyn. I am having my surgery Dec 7th @ Billings Clinic. I just completed one week of the liquid diet & have a week to go. I definitely need to find a different protein drink if I am going to last another week.

I highly recommend premier protein in chocolate. You can buy it at Sam's or Costco.

Lisa :-)

My original surgery date was December 20th, but now it's been moved up a week, so I will be having my surgery in NC on December 13th! I am so excited! It's like I have been waiting for this my entire life. I had lapband surgery in 2009 and had nothing but problems, but I honestly think this is going to be successful and one of the greatest things to happen. I can't wait!!

Yay! We are on the same day! ")

I completely understand what you mean. I would ask my hubby to handle crowd control while I go through all of this. As people call him to ask for room info, etc. he can politely say, "I don't think she's up for visitors right now, maybe after she gets home." Besides, if he's anything like my husband he probably doesn't want all those people hanging around either!

Good idea. You know what else? You can always tell the people that want to visit that you aren't really to have visitors other than hubby and immediate family for short periods of time because your surgeon would like you to rest as much as possible. I would say that and then say that you would love if they came to visit you at home a a day or two after surgery when you've had some time to rest. That way you aren't really lying, cause a lot of surgeons, and your nursing team, would definitely suggest that, but they don't in order not to offend anyone, lol. And that way is isn't coming directly from you, so it softens the blow a bit. Just a thought. ")

First week of December coming up... Week 1 of December RNYs coming up! Good Luck to all who are aging surgery next week. I'll e thinking about you and praying as well.

Thank you! I can't wait to get through the whole month so every1 is done and has their Christmas present

I completely understand what you mean. I would ask my hubby to handle crowd control while I go through all of this. As people call him to ask for room info' date=' etc. he can politely say, "I don't think she's up for visitors right now, maybe after she gets home." Besides, if he's anything like my husband he probably doesn't want all those people hanging around either![/quote']

Yep put it in your hubby or when I was delivering my baby I didn't want the whole family in their even though they could b, so one of the nurses took over...she looked at me and asked you want some privacy...And I said yes so she explained that there are going to be a ton of nurses and drs coming in and for that as soon as it settles down she would come get a few at a time...it ending up being such a wonderful experience between hubby and myself and was so thankful for that nurse because I just felt bad asking every1 to leave. U r right it's your time, do it your way!

Staying busy this weekend with the grandsons, Keep your head up everyone, you got this far, Congrats! Love the pre-op weight loss already......encouraging!

I know this probly sounds bad but here goes.... from the start my family has been very supportive of my choice to have this RNY surgery and has been very involved with all my apps and stuff ((like wanting to know EVERYTHING)) & now that my surgery is monday and I am so stressed and full of emotions as it is I find out that most of them want to be at the hospital with me..... And it might sound mean but this is my time for me I don't want to be stressed out by constant visitors I just want it to be me and my hubby and more than likely my mom ( I am the only child and dad passed away when I was 6) so I can't say no to her but how do I tell the others to stay away without sounding rude or mean because I know they are just trying to be supportive

I had family wanting to be at the hospital for support, too. Politely told them that I would rather not have company. So then they offered to come out the weekend I get home. Again, I politely turned them down. Now if I had offers of general house cleaning, cooking (for the rest of the family), or laundry I would take them up on it in a heartbeat..... lots to do this weekend and thankfully, I've been getting a lot accomplished.

Thank you! I can't wait to get through the whole month so every1 is done and has their Christmas present

So this weekend is my final days of eating "normal". Each this is all I think about. Feeling so anxious and terrified of the two week liquid diet. From what I've seen my doctor has a more strict two week diet than everyone else. 5 sugarfree carnation instant brk with Water, 8oz skim milk, sugarfree Jello and popsicles, crystal light and that's it. Its about 600 calories per day. I'm terrified. I really hate feeling hungry makes me crazy in the head. I'm fear being angry,frustrated, and severe withdrawls. Guys I'm so freaked out two weeks!!!!!

So this weekend is my final days of eating "normal". Each this is all I think about. Feeling so anxious and terrified of the two week liquid diet. From what I've seen my doctor has a more strict two week diet than everyone else. 5 sugarfree carnation instant brk with water' date=' 8oz skim milk, sugarfree Jello and popsicles, crystal light and that's it. Its about 600 calories per day. I'm terrified. I really hate feeling hungry makes me crazy in the head. I'm fear being angry,frustrated, and severe withdrawls. Guys I'm so freaked out two weeks!!!!![/quote']

It's not easy that's for sure but I found after the first week the cravings get better. I've been on a pretty restricted liquid diet too ( only 4 bottles of high Protein ensure, skim milk and water) so understand how you feel. I have 1.5 weeks left and know that anything can be accomplished if you out your mind to it. Hang in there!

For those of you doing liquids I HIGHLY recommend doing the Sugar Free Carnation Instant Breakfast, mixed with ff milk, heated, and then put SF Vanilla creamer in it! It is the best hot chocolate ever! I have also done it as hot chocolate with peanut butter in it. That way it is about double the protein! Soooo GOOD!!!

For those of you doing liquids I HIGHLY recommend doing the sugar free Carnation Instant Breakfast' date=' mixed with ff milk, heated, and then put SF Vanilla creamer in it! It is the best hot chocolate ever! I have also done it as hot chocolate with Peanut Butter in it. That way it is about double the protein! Soooo GOOD!!![/quote']

I will try that post op. I only allowed to drink premier Protein pre op.

Lisa :-)

I will try that post op. I only allowed to drink premier Protein pre op.

Lisa :-)

That does sound good post op it's on my menu

Ok im about to post an updated list please check to make sure your info is correct.... And remember I started a post op group called "December 2012 Post Op Group" I cant wait to add everyone to the losers bench

December Surgeries

Clairelou lou- Dec 1st Coventry, England

jls2012- Dec 3rd Greenville, SC

lindamarie- Dec 3rd Santa Rosa, CA

NikiG- December 3rd Christiana Hospital Newark, DE

simplysouthern26- Dec 3rd, Dr. William Johnson, Johns Creek, Georgia

TeamMom- December 4th, Ohio

lisamcgowin- Dec 4th, Dallas Tx with Dr. Castro

charrison27- December 4th, Dr. Asad, Erie, PA

msixkiller- Dec 4th Bailey Medical Center, OK

mrsblues- December 4th Silver Cross Hospital (Joliet, IL)

Wannabepintsized- Dec 4th San Antonio, TX

jpr99- December 5th, Rochester General, Dr Anthony DiBenedett

Kathmandu- Dec 5th Highland Park Hospital, I'll

Eaepc1012- Dec 5th, Hershey, PA

mkruit- Dec 5th Akron, OH

shaunda- Dec 5th, at Lexington Memorial in Lexington SC

Jessica143- December 5th ..Wareham MA

Vicki Loichinger- Dec 5th St Francis Hospital Indianapolis, IN

nazack- Dec 7th @ Billings Clinic

rarah- Dec 8th Coventry uk

Charde- December 10th Portsmouth Naval in Virginia

Denyelle- Dec 10th Traverse City, MI

cogburn- Dec 10th Allentown Pennsylvania dr Leonardo Claros

hotgal77- December 10th St. Lukes Roosevelts..NYC..Dr. Ninan Koshy

beans- Dec. 10th in Wareham, Mass

kdl0452- Dec 10th Kissimmee, FL..brother's surgery same day

redoableme- Dec 10th!! Vista East in Waukegan, I'll

Linda9009- December 11th

Sue22- December 11th

Jodimc- December 12th, Fayetteville AR, Dr. Roller

charlismom229- Dec 12th. Dr. Small in Hagerstown, MD

dstumpfol- December 12th Indianapolis, In

TDee- Dec 12th Edmonton, Alberta (CAN). Dr. Karmali

2bhlthy- December 12th

tnnorton- December 13th, in NC

jamicrow- Dec 13th Madison, WI

thisshizzibananas- Dec 13th, Dr. Anthony Petrick, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA

fireandice36- Dec 17th

Irishone127- Dec 17th Dr S. Trang. Einstein Hospital, Elkins Park, PA

jaymi - Dec17th

Mi2- December 17th

Nicole K- Dec 17th Boston, MA

Blue Chevy- Dec 18th, Toronto Ontario Canada

Joan VanDorn- Dec 18th Bailey medical center owasso Oklahoma

Khuff- December 18th Grand Junction Colorado

mommys2boys- Dec 19th

tkd259- Dec. 20th Raleigh, NC. Dr. Tyner

snow25- Dec 20th Greenville, NC

Amanda M- Dec 21st

LaShawn2m- Dec 27th

R4TNM- Dec. 28th

Old_Hippie_Gal- December 31st in Fayetteville Arkansas at Washington Hospital