Hey everyone,

I am so excited to get going on this weight loss journey. I feel like I have tried so many other things but with this I feel I can have long term success! I got a bug to get it done and had my first doctor appt. Oct. 17th and it felt like it took forever to get scheduled but it really wasn't very long I guess. I am anxious to get it over with.

Scared of pain, wondering what I will eat. Anyone have any favorite Protein powders? I hear they will be my friend. The only ones I tried in the past were yucky! What about shakes? I like Optifast but they are pricey. Any decent ones out there?

Hoping for some buddies to go through this with me!

Chris.

Projectme. I'm excited your on the same time as me did you want to be part of our text group to stay close with the group that's all within days of each other?

Yes, I'd love too! I'm adding everyone as a friend. Should I msg you my cell? Don't know how this works

There is a Facebook page started called December sleevers 2014 that is private if you guys want to join.

I'll be sleeved 12/10/14. This is literally on my mind 24 7.

My date is the 17th! Starting 2 wk pre-op diet on Dec. 3.

Hi everyone I'm hoping to confirm a date with surgeon this Friday. Looking at 15th Dec. I was feeling a bit fustrated due to low energy levels from being on the liquid diet. I just got keep focus on the purpose..

Edited November 24, 201411 yr by Benji27

Shari I understand it's all I think about too. Just means we're ready! Healthier me so happy for you! Good luck to you Benji. Fighttownin thanks I joined the FB page recommended.

Will try to join the fb page if it's private.... otherwise been sending texts to a few others so count me in for a new US group

FB is private but I think it shows up in your feed. I love the idea of more a private group text. But I think that has to be through FB. Checking it out.

On my mind also just told my mom. ....I'd choose she's worried cause i am get only child that had never had any surgery

You'll be fine and as a mom and grandma.....worrying is just how we roll.....lol

Dec 15th. Liquid diet starts the 1st, not looking forward to it.

my mom is also worried...its def a mom thing. She's not overweight so I've tried to explain to her the fight I have with my body and how much freedom this could give me so she's supportive. But still worried.

Yes, I think all the moms are worried. It's a mom thing. But maybe it will stop all the hints about what I could/should/do to lose weight!

Will check out the fb page. Excited for the support! The text will be a nice option too. My liquid diet doesn't start until 1 week before surgery. I am scared to cut out caffeine...I have been cutting down. Such a thing to worry about!

ok folks lets give this a try. I created a private group on Facebook called BariBuddies......you should be able to go to your search area and type that in and then ask to join the group. Someone give it a try and let me know?

I see several groups with that name. What is the picture of? Maybe that will help.