I've seen topics where members having surgery in the same month have kinda banded together to offer support and encouragement to one another. I think this is a wonderful idea, and I'd like to see if there's anyone having surgery in March that would like to support one another.

I have a tentative date for the second or third week in March. I have UHC through Georgia Pacific and they use BRS for approvals. I don't expect any delays, nor does my surgeon's office, so she saved me a spot, so to speak, lol.

Tonight I have my psyc eval, and Monday is my information class, I have two more visits, 2/5 and 3/5 of my six month supervised diet, and on March 5th when I leave my PCP's office, I'll take my worksheet to the surgeon and we'll submit to insurance. That's where I'm at!

I'd love to talk with others that are looking at the same time frame as me!!

My surgery date is 3-12-13. Everything is complete and I had my preop labs today. I am so excited but I am also fearful!! I have not even told my children I am having the surgery and I don't think I will until post op. I know I would get opposition from them so I choose to not tell anyone and that is why I sought out this forum, for support, encouragement and someone to talk to that knows exactly what I am feeling and then I hope to help others in the same way.

I start my pre op diet tomorrow! Time is flying by. Surgery coming up on the 12th.

Good luck on the diet! I start mine on Friday. I am lucky that it is not all liquid, just have to stay under 1000 calories daily.

Very nervous' date=' on my way now for my preoperative tests, meeting with all the doctor's, bloodwork and the script for the liquid diet. I'll give an update at the end of my 10 hour ordeal. Its realistic now.[/quote']

Good luck!

So I called my doctor yesterday to ask about my preop liquid diet. I was told to lose 10lbs and do the liquid diet to shrink my liver. They were very vague when I was asking what I could have (they told me to replace two meals with shakes and have a reasonable lunch or dinner).

I told them I didn't get the brand of Protein Drink they suggested and they said that was okay as long as I was using something that had 60 grams of Protein. They never mentioned how many carbs I was supposed to be taking in.

Yesterday was my first full day on the diet. I skipped breakfast' date=' had a Protein Shake for lunch (Premier brand from Sam's...liked the taste), a Protein Bar for a snack mid afternoon and then chicken breast, green Beans and a salad for dinner. Total of about 1000 calories, 63 grams carbs and 122 grams Proteins. Does that sound about right?? I need some help on this.[/quote']

I also have to stay under 1000 calories and consume 40-60 grams of protein. However they want me to stay low carb. Most (not all) Protein Bars are high in carbs. The only low carb ones I have had before are the Atkins. I see quite a few people comment on the good taste of the Premier shakes...are they chalky tasting at all?

I'm new here! Surgery date is March 20th...I'm so excited and so very nervous!'

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Good luck on the diet! I start mine on Friday. I am lucky that it is not all liquid' date=' just have to stay under 1000 calories daily.[/quote']

Me too. It makes it easier than the liquid diets that many have to do. Good luck to all :-)

Hi folks' date=' first post here. I have a surgery date of March 22, one week after my 52 birthday, which means for my birthday I get to have a chocolate Optifast shake, yeah!!

Truth be told I'm looking forward to this though there is a lifetime of work ahead of me.[/quote']

Welcome I also have surgery on the 22nd. Which is my birthday so while there will not be a special meal or cake and ice cream. This is the best present I could get for myself and family. So enjoy your shake because it will lead to a wonderful gift.

Just had my EGD. Wasn't bad at all though I was awake for the whole thing.

My surgery date is 3-12-13. Everything is complete and I had my preop labs today. I am so excited but I am also fearful!! I have not even told my children I am having the surgery and I don't think I will until post op. I know I would get opposition from them so I choose to not tell anyone and that is why I sought out this forum' date=' for support, encouragement and someone to talk to that knows exactly what I am feeling and then I hope to help others in the same way.[/quote']

Glad you're here. Everyone needs support and encouragement and there is Always Someone online here! but maybe you should give your kids a call the day before surgery and say something like hi, btw I'm having some surgery tomorrow. Talk to you after it's done.…? LoL

HW 341 LW 314.2 CW 299.1 RNY 03/25/13

I got my official surgery date today!! It's sooner than we had "penciled in"... March 18th!! Two weeks from Monday! I'm so excited! We submitted to insurance today as well! My pre op appointment is 3/8, and my EGD is 3/14! It's all hitting home now.... praying for smooth approval and no complications between now and then!

Can I get a Whoop Whoop!! I just cleared Cardiac today!! Just awaitin' on March 12th!

Welcome to Caseaday, pamaj76, loveme0629 and madorann!! Our group is growing so fast! I'll add you all to the list of dates, and if I've missed someone, please forgive me!! Just drop me a line... March is a BIG month for brave people that are taking a step closer to a better life and a healthier person.

Look at this amazing group of people set to reclaim health and wellness in March 2013!! I commend all of you for being so brave and taking steps to better yourself!! I'm so thankful for all of you for taking a few minutes out of your day to pop in and chat with everyone!

March 11th is a BUSY day for our group!!

1. Laverne1908: 3/4!
   
2. Ab1986: 3/4!
   
3. df5768 3/4!
   
4. Jill Klein- Auerbach: 3/4!
   
5. RoxyFoxy: 3/5!
   
6. jen2013: 3/5!
   
7. vachick64: 3/5!
   
8. Gurlygirlrcr80: 3/6!
   
9. Shesthinkin: 3/6!
   
10. chellbell510: 3/6!
    
11. meganism1975: 3/7!!
    
12. 2bhealthy: 3/8!
    
13. Loveme0629: 3/7!
    
14. amvg85: 3/11!
    
15. marisela: 3/11!
    
16. TraciW: 3/11!!
    
17. 11brittney11: 3/11!
    
18. metherer: 3/11!
    
19. Steevo: 3/11!
    
20. godinez831: 3/12!
    
21. JenP: 3/12!
    
22. madorann: 3/12!
    
23. thynnlynn: 3/13!!
    
24. LilBoo007: 3/13!
    
25. kraney; 3/14!!!
    
26. carissacarissa75: 3/14!
    
27. Vens1920: 3/15!
    
28. Janel: 3/15!
    
29. bolilian: 3/18!
    
30. Heather76: 3/18!
    
31. kathypitcher: 3/18!
    
32. Blaq_Butterfly: 3/19!
    
33. nhnurse1: 3/19!!
    
34. tbaby: 3/19!
    
35. changingmylife2013: 3/19!
    
36. Smilejoelle1: 3/20!
    
37. mtpo13: 3/20!
    
38. Christy0327: 3/20!
    
39. pamaj76: 3/20!
    
40. AmandaD: 3/21!
    
41. Fixherupper: 3/21!
    
42. trentecj: 3/22!
    
43. sb5366: 3/22!
    
44. Caseaday: 3/22!
    
45. dkm164: 3/25!
    
46. Drucella22: 3/25!
    
47. MarinaCC: 3/25!!
    
48. Manda85: 3/26!
    
49. ElleG: 3/26!
    
50. crazedteacher: 3/26!
    
51. cinematic: 3/27!
    
52. A-2nd-Chance: 3/28!!
    
53. AmandaD: 3/28!
    
54. JaneC.: waiting!
    

I started on page one of this thread, and I was surprised how many people had fallen off this list here and there. I'm so sorry. I don't know how that's happened, but I've tried my best to include EVERYONE, even those who don't have a date yet. So if you don't see your name let me know, if you have a date change, I'll change it on the list. No problem!

Can I get a Whoop Whoop!! I just cleared Cardiac today!! Just awaitin' on March 12th!

WHOOP WHOOP!!