I am having my surgery November10th. I have already been approved by my insurance just waiting.

My surgery is 2 days after yours on the the 12th. I already have insurance approval and I go for my pre op on the the 28th. I'm excited but nervous at the same time because I've never had surgery before. Good luck to you on your journey.

We will definitely have to keep each other encouraged. With the exception of having my tonsils out as a kid this my first "real" surgery also. We will get through it together.

Edited October 14, 201411 yr by ToccoraVSG

I'm a November 3 sleever! Trying to

Stay positive n focused! 3 week pre surgery diet - not so easy but I'm gonna make it in spite of my

Hubby who is Mr Diet sabotager!

Loser bench here I come!!

November 4th for me. Insurance approval already received. I've got to lose 14lbs more before my pre-op on 10/27 but I know I can do it. I've been on a pretty strict nutritional plan for about the past 2 weeks and have averaged a pound a day.

Soooooo ready to get this done and start the next chapter in my life!

I'm a November 3 sleever! Trying to

Stay positive n focused! 3 week pre surgery diet - not so easy but I'm gonna make it in spite of my

Hubby who is Mr Diet sabotager!

Loser bench here I come!!

You definitely are loser bench ready. We will keep each other motivated. My husband is an amazing cook and he is doing all the cooking while I am going through thus process. Please pray for me.

Edited October 14, 201411 yr by ToccoraVSG

Angie, you got this as long as you believe you can do it. What is you nutritional plan?

Thanks!! You r blessed!!Wish mine could cook! He is the king of takeout- n fried food is his main staple!! Ugh my mother cooked organic(from our garden) all from scratch(I'm ancient lol) and no weight issues till I married him- @ age 32 I had to take 80mg prednisone daily for awhile to save my vision! Then my sedentary job/lifestyle reinforced the fat cells! But I'd still marry that man again - almost 50 years with him! Wanna enjoy the rest of my life with my honey!!

Love the positivity you feel on this forum! Needed! We gotta keep

Each other motivated and focused!!

So many success stories!!

Thanks Toccora!

I've been doing 3 Protein shakes, drinking one bottle of Cocotein and then having a can of tuna or chicken with one tablespoon of light mayo and some mustard with one serving of Melba crackers. I drink nothing but Water. No caffeine whatsoever (and oh I miss my white monsters!!!). If the pace slows, then I'm going full liquid with 5 shakes only.

I didn't give myself a lot of time to meet the doctors pre-op weight loss goal (38lbs) because I need surgery by the 4th or I have to wait until January due to work. I didn't have my first appt with the clinic until 8/25!

Thanks!! You r blessed!!Wish mine could cook! He is the king of takeout- n fried food is his main staple!! Ugh my mother cooked organic(from our garden) all from scratch(I'm ancient lol) and no weight issues till I married him- @ age 32 I had to take 80mg prednisone daily for awhile to save my vision! Then my sedentary job/lifestyle reinforced the fat cells! But I'd still marry that man again - almost 50 years with him! Wanna enjoy the rest of my life with my honey!!

Love the positivity you feel on this forum! Needed! We gotta keep

Each other motivated and focused!!

So many success stories!!

. You are not ancient I grew up on a diary farm, so we had our own garden also and unpasteurized milk too for that matter. I am the same way, I used to eat all I wanted those days and never a pound now I have to take drastic measures to take the weight off. 50 years...and he is supportive of you doing something wonderful for yourself. Hats off to that man. This is our journey to the rest of our lives, we have to stay focused, positive and motivated.

Thanks Toccora!

I've been doing 3 Protein shakes, drinking one bottle of Cocotein and then having a can of tuna or chicken with one tablespoon of light mayo and some mustard with one serving of Melba crackers. I drink nothing but Water. No caffeine whatsoever (and oh I miss my white monsters!!!). If the pace slows, then I'm going full liquid with 5 shakes only.

I didn't give myself a lot of time to meet the doctors pre-op weight loss goal (38lbs) because I need surgery by the 4th or I have to wait until January due to work. I didn't have my first appt with the clinic until 8/25!

I am learning so many things, my doctor never gave me a weight loss requirement for pre-op. I can have 5 shakes/bars a day and a low calorie and low fat dinner. I can comply with that. What is your shake of choice?

Edited October 14, 201411 yr by ToccoraVSG

Muscle milk light chocolate is my fave!! Not allowed anything but water R sugar free crystal light! No caffeine

Brutal - but gotta shrink that liver!!

I have a really high BMI so he required the loss to lower complications risk and shrink the liver.

My favorite shake is one that I actually get from my local nutrition store. They make it themselves. It's very thin, which I like, and is medical grade so has no fillers or binders. The strawberry and banana are yummy!

I carry a Blender Bottle with me everywhere and zip lock baggies of Protein powder in my purse. Gonna have fun explaining those if I ever get pulled over. Lol

I haven't tried the muscle milk light yet. Might have to check that out for some quick grab and go. How many carbs/protein?

Thanks Toccora!

I've been doing 3 Protein shakes, drinking one bottle of Cocotein and then having a can of tuna or chicken with one tablespoon of light mayo and some mustard with one serving of Melba crackers. I drink nothing but Water. No caffeine whatsoever (and oh I miss my white monsters!!!). If the pace slows, then I'm going full liquid with 5 shakes only.

I didn't give myself a lot of time to meet the doctors pre-op weight loss goal (38lbs) because I need surgery by the 4th or I have to wait until January due to work. I didn't have my first appt with the clinic until 8/25! It sounds like you are on your way. I am doing 5 shakes/protein bars a day and a low fat and low calorie dinner. It is getting easier each day.

Angie - It sounds like you are on your way. I am doing 5 shakes/protein bars a day and a low fat and low calorie dinner. It is getting easier each day.

New to the site...Gettin' Sleeved November 4th!