Hi everyone,

I have been on this forum a few months, but haven't really spoken up. I have just been like a sponge soaking up everyone's knowledge and experiences. I am so happy to say that I have been approved by BCBS for my sleeve surgery, and it will be on May 20th, which also happens to be my 8 year wedding anniversary! Anyway, I couldn't contain my excitement to start this new chapter in my life:-)

I'm glad you guys are posting. I go on the 19th and not telling many people this helps. This site has chat too. I just found it. I'm doing better than I thought week 1 pre-op but I worry about just liquid

I have surgery on the 19th of may. Im not telling anyone either.

I'm scheduled for 5/28 to have my sleeve. I'm excited to, but I think the days are flying by

I am scheduled for May 27th. My 14 day preop diet starts tomorrow. Last night I was rereading all my packet info and making lists of what I need at the store. I am also going to program an app on my phone to schedule all my vitamins post op.

May 19th for me too. I am on the start of my 4th week pre-op. Next week it will be the start of my new life. can't wait to clean up my closet! Feeling really good, lost 25 lbs - that reminds me I need to update my ticker. I know I'll be longing for a shake once I am post op and not allowed to have one for a week, but for now my taste buds are tired of it. I never was able to have the 5 shakes a day. Three is plenty, I hope I'm getting all the nutrients needed. I worry about all the post-op pain and first few days "regretation" (made up word) that I've seen on this forum and on videos. Keeping my tunnel -vision, eye on the prize mentality going into it.

Best of luck for a speedy recovery and a healthy post-op!

Edited May 12, 201412 yr by AlwaysLorri

AlwaysLorri, kudos to you on the 4 week preop. That's seems like a looooonnngggg time and most of us are here complaining about 2 weeks...

Krystal0528, my surgery is on 5/28 also..

^{Thanks cherrytree15, It felt long and challenging but doable!}

Wow I am so excited for you all. I am waiting to see if BCBS is going to approve my sleeve surgery. I pray I get approved on my first try. My current BMI is 38.9 with a blood pressure out of the roof. I just need help getting this weight off; I am tired of living like this.

Krystal0528, my surgery is on 5/28 also..

Yay!! I found a surgery buddy;) what area are you in? You starting your liquid diet on 14th? What shakes did u get? I got the total lean 25, cookies n cream flavor an chocalote peanut butter flavor.

I think you all are awesome. Appreciate hearing everyone's mental preparations as well pre-op diet plans.

Again, my surgery is on the 20th here in Dallas and started my pre-op on May 6th. Over the last six days of the diet, I have lost 12 pounds. Overall it's been pretty easy sticking to it, but there have been some points where I have had the internal battle of wanting something outside the regimen. I'd say I've stuck to the diet 95%.

My surgeons plan for me is the following:

• 5-6 Protein bars or shakes
• 1 meal with 5 oz. of lean meat and two cups of vegetables
• Water

I will say that I still hate the fact I want massive quantities of food (trying not to list them here). It scares me if I'm honest. Not so much scared of regaining weight, though that exists--more so the fear of still being dominated by food. I hope that this surgery gives me the wherewithal to eat responsibly and exercise consistently.

Let's be strong together. Believe this surgery will empower us for health and life.

Looking forward to touching base with you all after the surgery!

Edited May 12, 201412 yr by Turbosleeve

Krystal0528, I'm in GA. I got the Atkins shakes. I had my pre op today. I loooove my surgeon. He is awesome and I have confidence in him and he has my mind at ease. The Atkins stuff is low carb high protein. It tastes pretty good. I also ordered the Ujury unflavored protein and broth.

Hi everyone!

It seems the consensus is that the unjury protein is the one to get? I'll be ordering that today, I've been drinking the EAS carb control ready made, and they are delish , but gets expensive. How's everyone doing on their pre-op? I have good days and bad... Finals this week, so watching my carb intake has not been my #1 priority. Also fighting off a cold with zicam. Praying I get rid of it. I have my final pre-op appointment today with my surgeon. Can't believe I will be sleeved in 1 week!!!! I am so excited, and nervous, and truthfully... Wishing I could shove my fave with all my favorite goods from now until then lol

Congrats to all who have lost weight already!!! I was down 10 lbs but gained 3 back... Wouldn't be getting surgery if keeping the weight off wasn't an issue lol.

I also have told nobody!! Nobody except my husband about getting sleeved... To many huffy, " concerned" family members and friends. I would have spent the last 3 months listening to them try to talk me out of it... AGAIN... Which they did 3 years ago when I was 70 lbs lighter... What a waste lol

So great to have pals on here who will be going through this together!! ????

Congrats to all who have lost weight already!!! I was down 10 lbs but gained 3 back... Wouldn't be getting surgery if keeping the weight off wasn't an issue lol. I also have told nobody!! Nobody except my husband about getting sleeved... To many huffy, " concerned" family members and friends. I would have spent the last 3 months listening to them try to talk me out of it... AGAIN... Which they did 3 years ago when I was 70 lbs lighter... What a waste lol So great to have pals on here who will be going through this together!! dde0a

Exactly why no one but human resource at my job and my mom & dad knows about my surgery that negative energy is no Bueno. If only you can depend on everyone to give well wishes.