I am currently completing my requirements for surgery. My final 6 month supervised diet will be in July so I am hoping for an August / September date. Anyone else?

I'm scheduled for early September.

Hoping for an early November date.

I am having surgery Sept 5th....so excited but so nervous at the same time.

Hey all! Out in Boston. Getting sleeved 9/3/14

Hey all! Out in Boston. Getting sleeved 9/3/14

I am also in the Boston area...met with my surgeon today...looks like September is a good possibility...hoping for September 29.

Good luck!!

Congrats! Where are you getting it done? I'm on the south shore but having it at ST. Elizabeth's in Brighton

Congrats! Where are you getting it done? I'm on the south shore but having it at ST. Elizabeth's in Brighton

I also live on the South Shore...having it done at Tufts.

I'm Oct. 14th. So excited!!!!

I'm excited too! But nervous at the same time. What are you guys doing to prepare !

I'm excited too! But nervous at the same time. What are you guys doing to prepare !

Right now I'm trying to find protein shakes I like....

I am lucky in that the weight goal my surgeon gave me isn't too crazy. She was happy that I've already lost weight and she said if I lose 5 more she'll be satisfied...I'd like to lose 9-14 more but we'll see. That said I am currently trying different Protein drinks. So far I love Muscle Milk, Premier Protein and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. Ensure High Protein is decent. I am going to order some samples from Nashua Nutrition too..specifically Chike and Syntrax nectar in case I end up not feeling the chocolate/vanilla/strawberry ones later. I might try the Isopure Protein Drinks too.

I am ordering my Vitamins as the Nut wants me to bring them to my next appointment in 2 weeks. The other Nut at the practice told us that if we got the Bariatric Advantage Advanced EA the only other supplement we would need would be Calcium Citrate so I am leaning towards that. I am going to make a spreadsheet of my options and do a cost comparison. If I don't go that route I'll need a multi with Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and the calcium citrate.

I am on vacation this week so Monday I'll go to HR and see what my options are as far as time off goes. I have nearly 2 weeks of sick time in the bank and about 3 weeks of vacation left. I am only planning on 3 weeks off but will put in for FMLA in case I need more....it's just a matter of how I get paid. I am hoping I can use some vacation time as I am a manager of 11 associates and don't want to take vacation and other time away for surgery...sounds silly but I like my job and I am very busy and don't want to be away too long.

I am also looking into options for local support groups post-op and considering Overeaters Anonymous and therapy (I was in therapy for several years but moved last year and quit going)

I am also finding out where local thrift stores and consignment shops as I want to wait until I get to goal to spend lots of money on clothes.

Edited July 31, 201412 yr by BurberryPlaid

I just got my date - October 14th like @nurselori. Super excited!!

Edited August 15, 201412 yr by linziloo2002

Oh my gosh!!!! Soo excited for you!!!!!

Congrats to you both!

I am confirmed for September 29!

I received my approval today! I am getting married in October, so surgery is scheduled for November 20. The 3 month approval process flew by. Good Luck to everyone!