Hey guys and gals,

Is anyone else having surgery around Christmas? If so we can be friends along the way If anyone is in the UK especially, I would love to be buddies and meet up post surgery!! (Im in London)

I know it might seem mad doing it over Christmas, but my work is closed for 2 weeks then so it seemed perfect, plus I dont have to take any days as holiday or lose salary

My WHOLE family are trying to talk me out of it, which isnt great, but I know they are just concerned about the surgery. I am definitely concerned about gaining weight back, so think I will get a therapist to work with me regularly post surgery, to deal with the mental issues (I binge and have laxative addiction) while the sleeve helps with the physical. Anyone else doing this?

This is going to be a hard journey I know, but I just need to change my life, finally. I have been battling too long, fluctuating too long, and need to do something to help.

My stats = female, 24, 5 foot 5 in height, Lower BMI current weight 200lbs, highest weight 230lbs, lowest weight 170lbs, goal weight 125-130lbs, battling with weight for 6 years.

Jess X

My exact date hasn't been scheduled yet, but I'm hoping for sometime during the week before Christmas. I teach school so am off of work for two weeks--- the timing couldn't be better.

Female, 47 years old, 5'5", 204 lbs, BMI 33.9

Edited November 21, 201411 yr by healthylife4me

Hello there. My name is April and my date is December 22nd! My birthday is December 26th so Happy Birthday to me!! So nice to meet all of you. Blessings on our journey!

Wow, thats all?

Oh, sorry, pre-op tests, I didn't have those yet --- I've had 25 other tests though LMAO!

Haha yeah well that's just for my pre-op. For insurance approval I did the pysc evaluation, labs, an endoscopy, the six month diet.Not nearly as much as some other people, though. Probably because other than having a BMI of 53 I'm rather healthy and only 23.(If you can call such a thing healthy lol).

Surgery Dec 17, at Duke do not have to do any pre op liquid diet, just need to stop taking aspirin , this is such a happy surprise , I was so dreading the liquid diet thing, that has been my biggest fear! I am ready ! Good luck to everyone.

My surgery date is Dec 29. I'm a little worried about lack of energy and headaches while on the 2 week liquid Diet! Other than that, I'm very excited! I've been more than 200 lb for over 15 years. I had both my hips replaced 4 yrs ago (dysplasia) and now have major knee and back pain (osteoarthritis). Can't wait to be 90 lb lighter!

I am scheduled for surgery on dev 18th! And getting excited but nervous too! My husband is having his lap band out and going to be sleeved on the 5th of dec.

@@snhamrick I'm 12/18 too

December 17th here. Originally was scheduled for the 4th but had to postpone in order to be off on my anti inflammatory meds for arthritis for 4 weeks prior. My left knee is bone on bone and needs a replacement but, can't do til I lose weight. I got a steroid shot to help deal with the pain until I can get back on my meds.

I kind of doubt how supportive my parents would have been but, they both passed this last year. My sister has been trying to talk me into postponing it, worried about the surgery - she once worked for a law firm that was representing the family of a girl that went to the hospital to be completely put under to get her wisdom teeth out. Thought being in the hospital was the safest. Anesthesiologist screwed up and she died. So my sister is worried about any surgery, especially if it's elective.

I've tried to assure her I've researched the options, the hospital and the doctor. I've been thinking about this for about 10 years.

Hubby, has been losing weight they dieting, which he's done a couple of times before. He's lost probably 35-40 pounds and is looking good. Think he hopes to lose another 10 or 15. He probably will, but will probably put it all back on within a couple of years.

He's been resistant to my surgery over the years. He's made comments about how I haven't really TRIED to lose weight and just two days ago he said something about him losing weight the "right way" and me taking the easy way out. He was stressed out, mad and venting.

Anyway, I think he's accepted that this is the best way for me and will be supportive.

My kids 17 and 14 haven't said much. I think they may be a little worried but will be happy to have me be a more active participant in their lives.

I wanted to wait until after Thanksgiving. I was a bit bummed to have to push the date back to the 17th though. I'm hoping I can at least have some strained cream veggie Soup for Christmas. It will be a little more subdued Christmas anyway since this will the first Christmas without both of my parents.

I went to Quest nutrition's website and ordered a sampler pack of their Protein bars and samples of their spaghetti and fettuccine.

I'm still trying to research the Protein shakes - which taste best and which I want to try first. Any suggestions?

Happy to get my journey started and to share it with you.

So happy to have a group! I quit smoking with an online support group and the help was just awesome. I am still friends with many 6 years later. Not sure how to navigate this site very well but I have tried adding a bunch of you as friends---please add me if you are so inclined. Maybe that makes it easier to find each other's posts.

I like Muscle Milk Protein drinks a little. Seems like a lot of people like Premier Protein but I didn't. Today I am going to pick up some of the clear no carb ones from GNC because I guess you can have those on while on Clear liquids and 2 of them a day would meet most of the protein goals.

I have two weeks left of "real" food. Is anyone else finding things not tasting quite so good anymore? Then one week of liquids and just a day of clear liquids I think preop. Can't wait to get it done and over.

Hubby is very supportive. He always has been. Still tells me I am beautiful. Not a big guy at all. His method of losing weight is to just stop overeating--if only it was so easy.

Have a great Sunday everyone and keep posting!

My surgery date is Dec 8 - getting super excited! Not as excited about the preop diet that starts tomorrow. It's very low carb/low calorie foods. Gotta shrink that liver, though. I took 2 weeks off work for the surgery, so that puts me going back the week of Christmas. I figure it will be easier to transition back since it will be a short work week. Good luck to everyone!

Dec 11th here.

Dec. 22nd for me!

@bobbyswife- have you had your nutrition classes yet? I had mine today, and I can't lie. I am a little overwhelmed with all the vitamins and when to take them! But I am super excited to be on this journey!

December 6 for me. Beautiful North Carolina. It's been six months of testing, counselling, reading, attending support meetings and anticipation. Have learned so much and feel ready to begin my new life. Have lost 26 lbs pre-surgery. Had my EGD this morning and good to go! 5'4" HW: 235 CW: 213. Age: 61 So blessed...

I'm scheduled 12/22 ????????????????????