I am starting this so all of us who are beginning 2013 in a big way can share stories, advice and experiences.

My surgery date is 1/21/13 and this has been a year long journey for me. I began last December with a physical and my Dr. and I decided it was time. I had to go through 6 months of weigh-ins and visits with the nutritionist before I was even allowed to see the surgeon. I finally met him in July and then was given a whole new list of tests and appointments that needed to be done. My insurance finally approved me earlier this month, but only for surgery after January 1, so January 21st it is.

I am so excited to start this journey and thank you all in advance for sharing your experiences here!

On my way to the Hospital for my surgery. Feeling kindda numb. Loo. I'm sure the closer I get the more nervous I'll get. Good luck to my surgery date buddies and everyone. Please pray for me. God Bless

Will be praying for you!!! You'll do great! New day, new beginning !

Just got my date: Friday, January 18th at 1:00 pm!!

Just got my date: Friday, January 18th at 1:00 pm!!

3 days after mine! Good luck!

LOTS of January dates- how exciting. It will be nice to be going through this with so many other people... Good Luck everyone!!!

Well, just got results from pill cam...no Crohn's disease and NORMAL GI tract....looks like I'm DEF on for 1/15! Woooo!!!! This makes this whole process so worth it.

Whoohoo!

OMG this protein is so good "Chike Meal Replacement." Sorry today is first day of liquids I can't think of anything but food it is everywhere the aromas are driving me crazy, but I will not yield to the temptations. Get behind me you food demons. Ok I am out of control. LOL

OMG this Protein is so good "Chike Meal Replacement." Sorry today is first day of liquids I can't think of anything but food it is everywhere the aromas are driving me crazy' date=' but I will not yield to the temptations. Get behind me you food demons. Ok I am out of control. LOL[/quote']

I so feel like cheating. Today is day 7 and I am so sick of shakes. I am not ready to give in yet though!

Hoping everything went well for today's group. A tad worried about tomorrow, my last day at work and on a liquid diet to boot! Not a bad idea to pray for everyone on my floor! Two more days for our next round, are you ready ladies?

So ready to get this over with.. I have to be at the hospital at 6:00 am! I've waited for this day to come my whole life! Yay! Prayers needed please

So ready to get this over with.. I have to be at the hospital at 6:00 am! I've waited for this day to come my whole life! Yay! Prayers needed please

Keeping you in my thoughts...hoping for a speedy recovery!!!

Hoping everything went well for today's group. A tad worried about tomorrow, my last day at work and on a liquid diet to boot! Not a bad idea to pray for everyone on my floor! Two more days for our next round, are you ready ladies?

You will do great!! 2 more days...wow!!! So excited for you!

Will be praying for you!!! You'll do great! New day' date=' new beginning ![/quote']

I'm doing great. Sore but better than expected. Walked 7 laps since 2 pm. Thanks for all the prayers and support . Good luck to everyone . I'm on the losers bench

I'm doing great. Sore but better than expected. Walked 7 laps since 2 pm. Thanks for all the prayers and support . Good luck to everyone . I'm on the losers bench

Woohoo. 7 laps since 2, you're doing great :-) Glad to hear from you. The day of my surgery I felt so drugged up and sleeping all the time that I don't even know if I walked. Kudos and keep up the good work :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

My date is January 28th!

I'm having mine jan 10th!

I am having mine on January 28th!