May 2014 Sleevers

[sarahsleeverak 1]

Going to mexico first week of May. Getting excited!

[Ladybug123 33]

Hi everyone. I am having my surgery on May 13th, and would love to wait it out with you all. I'm super excited but very nervous as well. I start my 2 week 800 calorie(ugh!) pre op diet on April 29. That's gonna be tough.

[Nessa39 28]

Ladybug, who is doing your surgery?

[hwy17v 14]

Congrats! Is your procedure in the US or are you going to Mexico?

I've been trying different things that I'll be able to have on the liquid part of the pre-op and post-op diet, and so far the best thing I've found is Herb-Ox broth in the individual packets. It's really good! I bought it in bulk from Walmart.com and it's economical. I also like the Syntrax Fuzzy Naval Protein drinks in the individual packets - I love the taste and convenience. 100 calories, and 23 grams of whey Protein from isolate. The 800 cal pre-op diet will be the toughest part for me too.

Lenae in ND - surgery date 19 May, self-pay in Mexico

Hi everyone. I am having my surgery on May 13th, and would love to wait it out with you all. I'm super excited but very nervous as well. I start my 2 week 800 calorie(ugh!) pre op diet on April 29. That's gonna be tough.

[Ladybug123 33]

My surgeon is Dr. Uretz Oliphant; I will be having my surgery in Illinois.

Funny you mention Herb-Ox, I am celiac so I had to find gluten free broth and that is the one that everyone recommended. I couldn't find it in the store so I ordered a bunch of chicken and beef off of Amazon. My favorite Protein shake mix is Chike. I've been ordering it for 6 months or so. It tastes really good to me, and it is gluten free. I ordered a bunch of Protein samples months ago but haven't really tried many. I'm sure that I will get sick of drinking the same things every day so I would like to find one or two different brands that I really like. I like the syntax because they aren't heavy like normal Protein drinks. The Wild Grape flavor sounds good.

[ButterflySlim 8]

My date is May 15th. My 3 week liquid diet starts April 24th. I am very excited.... not nervous just yet. Anyone over 300lbs?

[MoBee 21]

My tentative date is May 15th too. Pulmonary consult on Tuesday. Heads and tails the following week. I am excited but nervous. Only have to do one week pre op diet. May can't come fast enough!

[ButterflySlim 8]

My tentative date is May 15th too. Pulmonary consult on Tuesday. Heads and tails the following week. I am excited but nervous. Only have to do one week pre op diet. May can't come fast enough!

May seems so far away... but I won't rush it.

[Ladybug123 33]

My heaviest weight was 235. I started this journey last Fall but backed out. I wanted to try to lose weight on my own one more time. I was able to lose 25 pounds but am starting to gain some back.

I didn't have to do tails only heads.

I really wish May was here already.

[ButterflySlim 8]

My one scheduled for May? My date is 5/15. Looking to find some May sleeve buddies.

I'm May 15th also!

[Nessa39 28]

May 24th here!

[sunkissed777 0]

I am having my surgery May 14! Scottsdale Bariatric Center!

[bosslady46 51]

My doctor's office called today and I am all set! May 1st here I come! All approvals have been received. I still can't believe it. I'm so excited to begin this new chapter but scared at the same time.. Does that make sense? I've picked up all of the Vitamins but still deciding on a Protein Drink. I've tried Dr Lessman from HSN, but I'd like to up the Protein grams. Has anyone tried the Chike products?

[micky29 17]

1st May it is.....

[Ladybug123 33]

My doctor's office called today and I am all set! May 1st here I come! All approvals have been received. I still can't believe it. I'm so excited to begin this new chapter but scared at the same time.. Does that make sense? I've picked up all of the Vitamins but still deciding on a Protein drink. I've tried Dr Lessman from HSN, but I'd like to up the Protein grams. Has anyone tried the Chike products?

Congrats! I totally understand about your excitement and fear. I feel the exact same way. I've read too many stories about things that can go wrong and it worries me. I think that's normal, though, don't you? I've only bought a liquid Multivitamin and Calcium chews so far, haven't bought vit d or B12 yet. I drink Chike almost every day, and I love it! Not only does it taste good to me, but I like the fact that it is a Meal Replacement shake, not just protein, so it has Vitamins in it as well. The strawberry is my fave, but I've had them all, and they are all good.