Hi everyone!! This is my first post & I'm looking for October surgery buddies. I'm very excited about the surgery. I've gotten my psych clearance, scheduled my sleep study, nutrition classes and upper endoscopy. My date is October 14th. Btw, anyone here from Jersey? Look forward to making friends w everyone!

Edited August 21, 201411 yr by Marielbx

Whoops my have replied to wrong person but whatever to the new New Jersey person hello and welcome.

Started the pre-op liquid diet today. Actually - I did it during the day last week and then watched what I ate for dinner. It was so much different today knowing I HAD to do it instead of just doing it to get used to it. One more week! I'm ready to get on with this if only to move beyond the liquid diet!!!! How's everyone else holding up?

@@genniexfresh woo hoo! Great job keep up the good work

@@Kimberly_R

My date is October 13th. Week from today. Excited, nervous and a bit sad, really.

Why are you sad?

@@cantwait2014

I'm having surgery Oct 14th too!

Kathy812, I am not sure. My best guess is I am grieving the lifestyle I am about to give up. It sounds sick since the lifestyle I am giving up is unhealthy, painful and exhausting, but, there it is. I tend to process hard emotions before I take the plunge into anything new that is difficult. I am hoping my current sadness will make the post-op "What the heck was I thinking?" bit either non-existent or less severe.

@@Kimberly_R it actually doesn't sound sick. Pretty normal, I would guess. Life will be different but a good different. Truthfully, maybe not initially but hang in there. In time I trust you will be saying just that" what the heck was I thinking?"

Wishing you strength & positive thoughts in becoming the new you.

Kathy812, I am not sure. My best guess is I am grieving the lifestyle I am about to give up. It sounds sick since the lifestyle I am giving up is unhealthy, painful and exhausting, but, there it is. I tend to process hard emotions before I take the plunge into anything new that is difficult. I am hoping my current sadness will make the post-op "What the heck was I thinking?" bit either non-existent or less severe.

I'm right there with you!! I've been heavy since high school (32 now) and it's all I've ever known. It's all most people have ever known me as. Well, they will get used to the new me, and I will too!!

I am thankful to have joined your discussion. I am scheduled for my surgery Oct 21st and start my post-op diet tomorrow. I'm from the far southwest burbs of Chicago. Looking for surgery buddies.

My date is October 13th. Week from today. Excited, nervous and a bit sad, really.

hey we're surgery date twins.

Gennie

OMG, that's incredible! How do you feel? What can you eat or drink now? I go in tomorrow!

Thanks love! I feel great! They cleared me to start drinking my Protein shakes today and continue with the Clear liquids .... I'm supposed to try and get 3 shakes a day and 64oz of liquids not counting shakes ... Also they said I can start with my Vitamins today. I've been sipping the same shake since 10am and just finished it maybe 10 min ago! It felt so freaking good to have something other than clear liquids but it took me forever to drink just 1.

Good luck tomorrow!!! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers!

Edited October 7, 201411 yr by genniexfresh

Awesome job!!! Keep it up!! Also.... Where did you find that graphic at? That's neat!

Thanks for the love!!! If you go to ilostwhat.com you put ur name and pounds lost and it gives you cute little graphics!! Enjoy!

Edited October 7, 201411 yr by genniexfresh

I go on the 13th. One week from now at this time i should be all done. Crazy! My pre-op is 1200 calories. I'm hungry but not dying. Ready for the next step but starting to get nervous!

Pepsi was the hardest thing before surgery. Milk is the hardest part now, it is AMAZING the stuff you do not hear about before you have it done. Make sure you ask plenty of questions!!

Okay you awesome Oct. Sleevers.

I kind of skimmed this thread. Been so busy ! Today was an eye doctor appointment, my last appointment with the surgeon before the 14th, went to the facility to do my pre op stuff, and out with friends. Left the house at 2pm and got home at 9.. I have an appointment to go over my bariatric notebook with a bariatric coordinator tomorrow. So in the afternoon I'll catch up with everyone !!

WTG on the great weight loss Geenie ... whoever said they were feeling sad about how everything is going to change.. It's common to feel that way ! And most people say you can go back to pretty much normal life, except in smaller quantities so you're not missing out.

We are doing this for US .. this is our lives ! We are in control ! This is OUR time to live our lives happy and successful lives! We got this !

will catch up tomorrow

Good luck to those tomorrow.. I know LOTS had surgery today... let us know how you're doing. Congrats to the great news on our pioneers who are now going in for first checkups. <3 this board !

XOXOXOXOXOXO to all !!!