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 am getting better each day from the heart surgery. I love this saying I'm being blessed by the best. It covers whom ever you believe in. The doctors say I can have my surgery in about 3-4 months. I don't know about that. But I am so glad to hear your journey is working out so far. Lots of luck. and I'll keep rooting (?) you on.

Thank you....

You hang in there and keep us updated. The times will hopefully fly by faster than imaginable.

Hi guy's how are you????

Hey girl.... Doing great. What's up with you?

Well nothing much been hanging in there. Surgery Is set for December 23, so I'm just patiently waiting..????

Which one are they approving?

What a situation... So sorry you had to jump through so many hoops.

I'm still having Rny... And I'm so happy Its finally going to happen. But everything happens for a reason so...

Well I will be following right along with you... This thread has pretty much died down with the occasional reply.

I am glad you are getting what you wanted. It will be here before you know it.

I see...I guess everyone's busy trying to take care of themselves. But I'm back from my little vacation so I'll be on here regularly.

I'm glad you're back.

I am looking for protein that dues not have alot of additives. Any suggestions?

Shauna29

So glad that you finally got your date for your surgery. My date was changed because of the heart surgery. I don't know how long an approval last (my keys are acting crazy). I nee to figure out which program or how to to combine programs (diabetes, heart healthy and rny diet). I agree with you things happen for a reason. I am now thankful that the heart problem was discovered because I may not have had a successful journey. Also my determination to get a puppy for my grand-daughter. Saved my life. I will keep in touch with you to see how your surgery goes good luck.

Happy late Thanksgiving everyone. How did the holiday treat you? Were you able to resist the temptations?

I thought it would be hard with all the carbs and dessert but it wasn't too bad at all.

I had a very small plate of Turkey, ham, green Beans, corn and yes... A little bit of stuffing with cranberry.

All-in-all... I think I did great and I actually lost a pound after all that Black Friday shopping and walking it off. It was a great day.

Shauna29.... It's almost December Gf, the time will be here before you know it. Let me know when you go on liquids.

I had a tiny plate! I had a finger sized piece of turkey, half a spoonful of dressing (because my Mom makes the absolute best dressing ever!), half a spoonful of green bean casserole, sautéed mushrooms, and my "famous" turkey giblet gravy! All of this weighed only 3oz! Then about 3 hours later I had a spoonful of sugar free pumpkin pie (no crust) that my Mom made for me!

All-in-all I'm down 60lbs since Sept!!!

That's awesome! Congrats and you look fantastic btw.