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!

• Hey Pion - that will subside in next week or so - at least it did for me. Now I have to make myself eat cause I am never really hungry.

• Hey Pion - that will subside in next week or so - at least it did for me. Now I have to make myself eat cause I am never really hungry.

I hope it does thank you for your support!!!

My surgery date is August 16th. Pre-op appointment 3rd with dietician. Looking for accountability partners.

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@@PattiHearn This is an old group. Surgery is on August 3rd. Look at where I've posted and find the posts for 2016. Congratulations on your date!!

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Hi. I'm new to the group and I live in London Ontario. My surgery date is Aug 16th...3 days after my 56th birthday. It takes a long time, here in Canada to be approved for this surgery. I have been going to classes, meeting with Dr.s, Dietitians, and Social workers for about 1 1/2 years now!!

I started drinking my Optifast drink just this past Tuesday and I have to drink it right up to surgery date. (3 weeks). The only other things I can have is clear broth, sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles. I'm not really hungry but the smell of food drives me wild! Lol!

I just keep thinking about being thinner and healthier. If I don't lose the weight, I will be in a wheelchair within a year and also have Type 2 Diabetes. I am so scared about the surgery but I have an amazing Husband and a very supportive group of Family and Friends

Best of luck to all of you. It will be great to have people to talk to that are in the same life journey as I am! ????

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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!

I am having Gastric Bypass on August 10th. I am nervous and a bit anxious! I know that God has led me to this decision. I have prayed about this for a few years. I thought that I was going to be on a liquid diet for two weeks before my surgery. I had my preop appoint last week and they told me just the day before to have liquids. Clear Liquids...

I cannot believe it is only 9 days away! I will be praying for you on your journey! I will keep you posted on my journey as well....

I was so nervous and anxious this morning but my surgery is over now and I wish I hadn't got myself so anxious! So far so good. Just plan to be busy clear liquid day, it takes your mind off it all a little!

Join Facebook BP August 2016, a closed group for August VSG members

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My bypass is scheduled for Aug 15th and my pre-op is Aug 11th. I am so excited!! I'm 53 and decided to do this about a year ago. Once I found the right surgeon who was covered by BCBS, I've spent the past 4 months fulfilling the nutrition and psychological requirements. Hard to get the appointments scheduled!

For the past 6 weeks I've been weaning off carbonation, diet soda, coffee, ice tea, wine, vodka, sugar and white carbs. I'm now on my required two week pre-op diet of 60-80 g of Protein and less than 20g of sugar and less than 60 g carbs. So far so good.

I finally feel like I'm ready to start life again! I can't wait to do all of the things I've been avoiding for the past 20 year!

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Mine is scheduled for the 16, I just wish it was over already. I have been trying to get this done for a year and a half!

Hi Lady Moon Owl, It seems as if we are in the same boat .I am 57 y.o. and I have been working on this for a year. It is finally a reality. I am really struggling with the liquid diet. How about you?