The date is set...Aug 12th! Its been 7 months since my first appt...and here I am, scared, nervous and so excited. I'll be having hernia repair, bypass and gallbladder taken out in one shot. Anyone who had anything similar to those procedures, I'm super interested to hear of your recovery and how long before returning to work (though I realize everyone is different). I would love to buddy up with someone!

So, my bypass is scheduled for Aug 5th, as long as the insurance approval comes through. Everything else is done. Going for my pre-op appt next week. I am as nervous as a whore in church on the front row in a short skirt!!!!! I haven't been told that I have to have anything else done. However, I can be your Aug Buddy if you would like. It's nice to have someone to go through this together.

So, my bypass is scheduled for Aug 5th, as long as the insurance approval comes through. Everything else is done. Going for my pre-op appt next week. I am as nervous as a ***** in church on the front row in a short skirt!!!!! I haven't been told that I have to have anything else done. However, I can be your Aug Buddy if you would like. It's nice to have someone to go through this together.

Lol @ nervousness description...sounds like a match! You'll be just ahead of me so you can go first! ???? do you know how long your preop diet is yet?

Lol @ nervousness description...sounds like a match! You'll be just ahead of me so you can go first! ?de09 do you know how long your preop diet is yet?

I won't know until I go for pre op next week. Just found out I won't have full pay while I'm out. But oh well, I'm not going to let it stop me from having it. Anyway, I'll let u know what they tell me. Do you know what your pre op diet is?

I dont know yet either...my preop appt is towards the end of July. Im a little nervous about it. I can read post after post and still feel clueless on what to expect.

My date was set today! August 19th here. My pre-op testing is August 4th and mandatory classes on the 14th. I began considering weight loss surgery 10 years ago, as I have been morbidly obese since I was 8 years old.... Fast forward 20 years and I'm 28 and finally taking control of my body! And I couldn't be more excited/anxious!

I'm so excited for all the possibilities that come with getting happier and healthier. My fiancé and I will finally have our wedding (I haven't been able to face searching for a wedding dress knowing I'm not going to feel like a beautiful bride and I certainly don't want the pictures to remind me! Fall 2015 wedding here I come!) Also, babies! I want some to have/adopt children and be able to keep up with them (and not be the fat mommy at the park).

I simply want to feel like me! I feel like I'm trapped in a body that engulfs everything that I am! As far as I'm concerned, August 19th is my second shot at a happy life!

I dont know yet either...my preop appt is towards the end of July. Im a little nervous about it. I can read post after post and still feel clueless on what to expect.

So, been thinking last night that I might push mine out until the 19th, so I can get a little more time accrued at my job.

Anyway, I've been reading a lot about the surgery and what to expect. I do know that some pre op diets require only liquids, some require liquids and a meal at supper based off a list of options you can eat, and some are Clear Liquids. As far as how long, I've read some people do it for any where around 3 days to a month. It all depends on your dr.

My date was set today! August 19th here. My pre-op testing is August 4th and mandatory classes on the 14th. I began considering weight loss surgery 10 years ago, as I have been morbidly obese since I was 8 years old.... Fast forward 20 years and I'm 28 and finally taking control of my body! And I couldn't be more excited/anxious!

I'm so excited for all the possibilities that come with getting happier and healthier. My fiancé and I will finally have our wedding (I haven't been able to face searching for a wedding dress knowing I'm not going to feel like a beautiful bride and I certainly don't want the pictures to remind me! Fall 2015 wedding here I come!) Also, babies! I want some to have/adopt children and be able to keep up with them (and not be the fat mommy at the park).

I simply want to feel like me! I feel like I'm trapped in a body that engulfs everything that I am! As far as I'm concerned, August 19th is my second shot at a happy life!

It definitely feels like the ride of a lifetime. The emotions that come with having this surgery are crazy. One minute I'm good with it, the next minute I'm nervous/scared and on the verge of tears. It surely is something that I need to help kickstart my weight loss.

Good luck to you on your journey!!!!!

Im slated for July 28th, almost August if that counts. I went to my last appt on the 9th to sign papers etc. The doctor wants me on on a high Protein low carb diet for next 3 weeks. He said it will help with my liver to make it less stiff (fatty liver and safer if he has to move it around to get to my stomach.Then a clear diet for one day and npo the next day prior to surgery. He said its like adkins diet on steroids. I am way excited for this new adventure, not looking forward to the day after surgery pain etc but if it helps with my diabetes it will be well worth it.

My date was set today! August 19th here. My pre-op testing is August 4th and mandatory classes on the 14th. I began considering weight loss surgery 10 years ago, as I have been morbidly obese since I was 8 years old.... Fast forward 20 years and I'm 28 and finally taking control of my body! And I couldn't be more excited/anxious!

I'm so excited for all the possibilities that come with getting happier and healthier. My fiancé and I will finally have our wedding (I haven't been able to face searching for a wedding dress knowing I'm not going to feel like a beautiful bride and I certainly don't want the pictures to remind me! Fall 2015 wedding here I come!) Also, babies! I want some to have/adopt children and be able to keep up with them (and not be the fat mommy at the park).

I simply want to feel like me! I feel like I'm trapped in a body that engulfs everything that I am! As far as I'm concerned, August 19th is my second shot at a happy life!

So very happy for you....I love the positivity!!!

Im slated for July 28th, almost August if that counts. I went to my last appt on the 9th to sign papers etc. The doctor wants me on on a high Protein low carb diet for next 3 weeks. He said it will help with my liver to make it less stiff (fatty liver and safer if he has to move it around to get to my stomach.Then a clear diet for one day and npo the next day prior to surgery. He said its like adkins diet on steroids. I am way excited for this new adventure, not looking forward to the day after surgery pain etc but if it helps with my diabetes it will be well worth it.

Of course it counts!!! We are all in this journey together.

Good Luck to all my surgery date is Aug. 8 and I am so emotional I know it won't be easy but I am so looking forward to the results...looking forward to hearing from everyone....wishing you the very best, Debbie

I don't yet know when my surgery will be, but I know they can submit it to my insurance after 3 months and that will be Aug. 12. But, I'm scheduled for my colonoscopy on the 11th and see a vascular specialist on the 12th, so I imagine they'll have to wait for the results of those exams before we can go ahead with scheduling. I'm hoping everything goes smoothly and scheduling is not delayed for any reason. I'm guessing I'll get a surgery date in September maybe??

Im slated for July 28th, almost August if that counts. I went to my last appt on the 9th to sign papers etc. The doctor wants me on on a high Protein low carb diet for next 3 weeks. He said it will help with my liver to make it less stiff (fatty liver and safer if he has to move it around to get to my stomach.Then a clear diet for one day and npo the next day prior to surgery. He said its like adkins diet on steroids. I am way excited for this new adventure, not looking forward to the day after surgery pain etc but if it helps with my diabetes it will be well worth it.

Definitely counts!

Good Luck to all my surgery date is Aug. 8 and I am so emotional I know it won't be easy but I am so looking forward to the results...looking forward to hearing from everyone....wishing you the very best, Debbie

Good emotional or a big bag of everything?

Good Luck to all my surgery date is Aug. 8 and I am so emotional I know it won't be easy but I am so looking forward to the results...looking forward to hearing from everyone....wishing you the very best, Debbie

Good luck to you as well. We all need each other's support.