Hey all.... Some of us figured it would be easier to buddy up so that we could follow each other through the process from here on out.

I'm scheduled for surgery on Sept 8th and I start my liquid diet on Sept. 1st. Everything happened so quickly after my last NUT appt. yesterday..... I am feeling a combo of nerves and excitement. I have to get labs done tomorrow morning, I see my surgeon on Thursday, and I have my pre-op next Tuesday.

My husband has taken a few days off work to be with me and I have started making a list of things I need before the big day.

......... I can't wait to be on the losers bench.

I guess you can say that I have been eating all my favorites. I will only do it once a day because I don't want to go crazy and start gaining.... And I'm keeping the portions under control by sharing with my husband or eating half and saving the other half.

What about you two.... How's your eating right now? Are you exercising?

I walk two miles a day, And I haven't really had an appetite to be honest.

Lucky you.... I wish I could say I didn't have an appetite. I try to walk on the treadmill or on the track for 30-45 minutes, do 30 minutes on the bike and 20-30 minutes on the elliptical.

I prefer walking outside but the rain is too unpredictable and happens too frequently for that. I am trying to work my way up to spinning but I want to lose more weight first.

Yes I am eating all my favorites too. I guess my version of saying so long to food that will no longer be apart of my life.

My gsv brother who had surgery in March bought me a fit bit just yesterday. He said it will really help keep me motivated to move....plus he knows I'm extremely competitive and apparently you can link up with others who have it and compete with steps. I have only had it for two days and I really love it. Now my husband even wants one..(tracks your sleep too)

I'm pretty much sticking to walking these days it hurts my knees and back to much to do anything else. But look forward to doing more soon

Apparently walking is really important after surgery

I am staying in hospital 2 nights.

I will def give GNC shakes a try. Thanks

Yes... Apparently they have you up and walking the same day as your surgery.

yay i found it hahahaha not bad for a broken down old fart hahahahah .... how do i keep this to my favorites so i know where to go everytime

yay i found it hahahaha not bad for a broken down old fart hahahahah .... how do i keep this to my favorites so i know where to go everytime

Hahahah...Yayyyy hi Reboundlife2014, I honestly don't know how to save It to favorites.

They have chocolate and vanilla single packets that are around 2 bucks.... So you can try them before buying a bag.

The bag is around $25 and the containers (2 sizes) are $35-$45. They also have the ready to drink 4 packs.... I'm always afraid those will taste too sweet though, I like being able to control the taste depending on my mood.

GNC has a card that is $15 but you save money on what you buy so it works out better.

Okay Thanks AngelicHG7, I'm going to go by GNC today and try them out. And oh yea I own the GNC card.

Edited August 28, 201411 yr by Shauna29

Hey Guys, What Is everyone doing??? I know y'all are anxious and ready. We are at the 11 day mark yayyyyy losers bench here we come make room for us.

Hahahah...Yayyyy hi Reboundlife2014, I honestly don't know how to save It to favorites.

It should automatically be added to your subscribed list but if not, at the top you can click on subscribe to. It will notify you when someone replies.

I had an appt with my surgeon this morning... Just to sign the consent forms and answer any of my questions. I am sure it's really to get a face to face before surgery.

I went to the store and got some low sodium chicken broth and SF Jello. I can't find already made SF pudding though.

I am mentally packing my hospital bag.

There are a lot more of us with who are scheduled for surgery in the 8th and 9th...

im having a freak out attack once in a while i did great with the band til it failed me now im going in after the big gun Gastric RNY ohhh my 9-15-14 and i cant even go drinking on my birthday 9-9- not fair i will be on the pre-op diet i pick that up tomorrow oh yay me $140

There are a lot more of us with who are scheduled for surgery in the 8th and 9th...

I am scheduled the 9th. On my third day of preop diet. (My husband is keeping busy.... Says he doesn't want to poke the bear! Guess I have been grouchy! Lol) Don't remember ever wanting time to pass this bad since waiting for my 20 yr old daughter to be born! Tick-tick-tock. Sigh....

I am scheduled the 9th. On my third day of preop diet. (My husband is keeping busy.... Says he doesn't want to poke the bear! Guess I have been grouchy! Lol) Don't remember ever wanting time to pass this bad since waiting for my 20 yr old daughter to be born! Tick-tick-tock. Sigh....

Oh I know the feeling!

I told my husband that I can't wait to start on. liquids because that just means I'm that much closer.