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!

Going in tomorrow at 7:30.. Oh boy! Nerves!!!

OMG today is your day!! I am SO excited for you!!! Please, please let me know how it goes.

UPDATED!!

MrsPolk - Jan 02

Nikempster - Jan 3, Federal Way, WA

Thynnlynn - Jan 4, Ypsilanti, MI

Preacherswife26 - Jan 7

Frogjlr - Jan 7, St Vincent, Camel, IN

Truebind - Jan 7

Jmaromano. - Jane - Jan 7

MollyB38 - Jan 8

Teka2011 - Jan 9

BrattyAsh - Jan 9

BigMike - Jan 9, San Antonio, TX

Ducky07 - Jan 9

Ready2Smile - Jan 10

Ksierra319 - Jan 10

Luck13 – Jan 10

Feelin-Lika-Cow - Jan 14

Kloveburd - Jan 14

Trailblazer57 - Jan 14, Greenville, PA

TLP1212 - Jan 14

Mommywifeandfat - Jan 14

Lovealways - Jan 15, Long Island, NY

Mrs.mda - Jan 15

Mapannell – Jan 16

Libra_Lisa - Jan 18

Catgyrl68 - Jan 18

Wdwfreak - Jan 21

Jayla_Mom_of2 - Jan 21

Cookie - Jan 21

Dotie316 - Jan 21 - Germany

Copmom - Jan 22

Vbgirl264 - Jan 22

Fiusha - Jan 22

Sissy - Jan 22

Workingmotherofthree - Jan 23

Niemie - Jan 24

Dizzywzi - Jan 24

A Rose - Jan 25

Aimee - Jan 28

MrsPitts11367 - Jan 30

I'm on the 25th

UPDATED!

MrsPolk - Jan 02

Nikempster - Jan 3, Federal Way, WA

Thynnlynn - Jan 4, Ypsilanti, MI

Preacherswife26 - Jan 7

Frogjlr - Jan 7, St Vincent, Camel, IN

Truebind - Jan 7

Jmaromano. - Jane - Jan 7

MollyB38 - Jan 8

Teka2011 - Jan 9

BrattyAsh - Jan 9

BigMike - Jan 9, San Antonio, TX

Ducky07 - Jan 9

Ready2Smile - Jan 10

Ksierra319 - Jan 10

Luck13 – Jan 10

Feelin-Lika-Cow - Jan 14

Kloveburd - Jan 14

Trailblazer57 - Jan 14, Greenville, PA

TLP1212 - Jan 14

Mommywifeandfat - Jan 14

Lovealways - Jan 15, Long Island, NY

Mrs.mda - Jan 15

Mapannell – Jan 16

Libra_Lisa - Jan 18

Catgyrl68 - Jan 18

Wdwfreak - Jan 21

Jayla_Mom_of2 - Jan 21

Cookie - Jan 21

Dotie316 - Jan 21 - Germany

Copmom - Jan 22

Vbgirl264 - Jan 22

Fiusha - Jan 22

Sissy - Jan 22

Workingmotherofthree - Jan 23

Niemie - Jan 24

Dizzywzi - Jan 24

A Rose - Jan 25

Jessica9190 - Jan 25

Aimee - Jan 28

MrsPitts11367 - Jan 30

I'm on the 18th

k, wasn't sure you were going to keep that date because of your son's bday, but alright! woohoo!

k' date=' wasn't sure you were going to keep that date because of your son's bday, but alright! woohoo![/quote']

Well thanks. I did Change it.

Teka2011 - Jan 9

BrattyAsh - Jan 9

BigMike - Jan 9, San Antonio, TX

Ducky07 - Jan 9

Ready2Smile - Jan 10

Ksierra319 - Jan 10

Good luck everyone having surgery today and tomorrow!!

Hi! I'm new to the group' date=' awesome to see such a great online support system.

After a year of working towards this, I go in for surgery tomorrow morning Jan 10. Getting nervous for all the what-ifs but trying to keep my positive thinking and meditation cd in mind![/quote']

Sweet! Another surgery buddy. How are you doing today? I was nervous but the Colyte took over and I have a feeling that's going to quickly change to miserable soon. I honestly don't think I can finish that whole bottle, BLECH!

Anyone in January at Forest Park Medical Center in Dallas?

Ok - I need to know if anyone else has had this reaction. I started my liquid diet on Monday and at the same time, eliminated caffeine. I was not a huge caffeine person, just one diet coke every morning. I did fine on Monday, but came down with an awful headache Monday night (which I totally expected from the caffeine withdrawal). What I did not expect is the hours and hours of vomiting that I had to deal with yesterday as my body went through it's withdrawal. IT WAS AWFUL!!!!!!!!

Just curious if anyone else is having trouble either with the liquid diet or giving up caffeine.

Good news is I have lost 12 pounds in 2 days!

*Updated list-January Dates (feel free to let me know if I missed someone)

MrsPolk - Jan 02

Nikempster - Jan 3, Federal Way, WA

Thynnlynn - Jan 4, Ypsilanti, MI

Preacherswife26 - Jan 7

Frogjlr - Jan 7, St Vincent, Camel, IN

Truebind - Jan 7

Jmaromano. - Jane - Jan 7

MollyB38 - Jan 8

Teka2011 - Jan 9

BrattyAsh - Jan 9

BigMike - Jan 9, San Antonio, TX

Ducky07 - Jan 9

Ready2Smile - Jan 10

Ksierra319 - Jan 10

Feelin-Lika-Cow - Jan 14

Kloveburd - Jan 14

Trailblazer57 - Jan 14, Greenville, PA

TLP1212 - Jan 14

Mommywifeandfat - Jan 14

Lovealways - Jan 15, Long Island, NY

Mrs.mda - Jan 15

Libra_Lisa - Jan 18

Catgyrl68 - Jan 18

Wdwfreak - Jan 21

Jayla_Mom_of2 - Jan 21

Cookie - Jan 21

Dotie316 - Jan 21 - Germany

Copmom - Jan 22

Vbgirl264 - Jan 22

Fiusha - Jan 22

Sissy - Jan 22

Workingmotherofthree - Jan 23

Niemie - Jan 24

Dizzywzi - Jan 24

A Rose - Jan 25

Aimee - Jan 28

PianoMom1 - Jan 29, St Vincent Carmel, Indianapolis IN

MrsPitts11367 - Jan 30

Jessica9190 - TBD

(Gen :-) 12/15/12)

PS: I recommend joining the December Post Sugery forum as it's filled with helpful information. Gen (one4ozzie) mentioned this before. I'm going to start one for us too. We can keep our thread going as the Jan post-opers grow and continue to support, share, ask/answer questions, stay in contact with each other, etc.

All the best-1 more day and I get to join the losers bench! Woot woot!

Thanks for this, it's great to see all of the surgery dates in one place. Good luck to you tomorrow, you are in my prayers!

Teka2011 - Jan 9

BrattyAsh - Jan 9

BigMike - Jan 9, San Antonio, TX

Ducky07 - Jan 9

Ready2Smile - Jan 10

Ksierra319 - Jan 10

Good luck everyone having surgery today and tomorrow!!

Thank you lovealways-the hospital just called with my surgery time. I could just pinch myself! It only confirmed it for me, I KNOW I'm doing the right thing, there is NO hesitation at all. Just wish I could be more open with others in my personal life about it.

I arrive tomorrow @ 7:30am, go in for surgery @ 9:30am. Doing bowel prep today, so continuing liquids until 5:00am tomorrow then only Water and approved meds. They also reminded me not to use deoderant/make-up/perfume after my am shower the day of.

Ok - I need to know if anyone else has had this reaction. I started my liquid diet on Monday and at the same time, eliminated caffeine. I was not a huge caffeine person, just one diet coke every morning. I did fine on Monday, but came down with an awful headache Monday night (which I totally expected from the caffeine withdrawal). What I did not expect is the hours and hours of vomiting that I had to deal with yesterday as my body went through it's withdrawal. IT WAS AWFUL!!!!!!!!

Just curious if anyone else is having trouble either with the liquid diet or giving up caffeine.

Good news is I have lost 12 pounds in 2 days!

Ok - I need to know if anyone else has had this reaction. I started my liquid diet on Monday and at the same time, eliminated caffeine. I was not a huge caffeine person, just one diet coke every morning. I did fine on Monday, but came down with an awful headache Monday night (which I totally expected from the caffeine withdrawal). What I did not expect is the hours and hours of vomiting that I had to deal with yesterday as my body went through it's withdrawal. IT WAS AWFUL!!!!!!!!

Just curious if anyone else is having trouble either with the liquid diet or giving up caffeine.

Good news is I have lost 12 pounds in 2 days!

That amount of weight loss is amazing! Congrats! I'm sure you are so stoked. I too gave up caffeine rather quickly and even though I only had about 1/2 cup of coffee and maybe 1/2 a regular soda a day-I also had withdrawls. I suffer from migraines, so I had to factor that into my reaction and think you might need to also. I didn't hurl when I started liquids like you but I was really holding it back; I'm not surprised you were that sick, but sorry you had to go through that, it's no bueno! experience

Home from surgery. Doing good. Sore as Hell. I walked over 2 miles while there. Surgery was only 45mins. Good luck everyone. Remember to walk and do your breathing. Yawll will do great.

Home from surgery. Doing good. Sore as Hell. I walked over 2 miles while there. Surgery was only 45mins. Good luck everyone. Remember to walk and do your breathing. Yawll will do great.

How bad was/is the pain?!!