Is anyone having their surgery December 30th ? I am looking to buddy up .

I Have my pre surgical appointment with the surgeon on Friday then December 16th is my pre op education class and December 17th is pre surgical testing . I am too excited to even concentrate on Christmas shopping right now , I havent bought one gift yet. I better get my butt moving !!!

Ask your nurtitionist if they have any sample Protein, mine had unjury and they tasted ok. I ended up buy a bunch of 100% whey isolate from a website that had them on sale awhile back. I also went overboard and bought two 5lb protein tubs from Vitamin Shoppe online because they had their a buy one get one 50% off and the protein was rated very good on a bunch of bodybuilding sites. Do a Google search using the Protein powder you're considering and add the word taste and you will get results of people reviewing the taste of that protein. If you look at the web address of the link and see it's a bodybuilding/weightlifting site, chances are those folks have tried every whey protien powder under the sun.

Today, I have some pre-op appointments - surgeon, nutritionist and surgeon's assistant. Sent myself text messages with a bunch more questions to ask =).

Edited December 10, 201411 yr by prez

Oh my goodness, it's so nice to see people going through what I'm going through. I can't sleep, I dream about "the new me". I have purchased my baby spoon and fork, measuring cups, all kind of Proteins to see which I like and liquid Vitamins. I too have my nutritional visit on December 16th and my pre-op clearance on December 22nd. I'm also stressing about being on a liquid diet for two full weeks. I'm going to do it, but I can't even imagine not eating for two weeks and then another two weeks later! I am however, learning a lot about myself and enjoying this social experiment. I can't wait to see post op me but it's comforting knowing I have company to share the ride with!

I'm on the 29th, too! I've started working my way through the sample pack of Medical Quality Protein and am going today to look for other brands, as well as vitamins, etc. I'm ready to be on the other side! I'm excited but the few days around surgery sound very not fun. ????. At least they'll go quickly!

I was thinking we could all friend each other and have our own group of people going through this surgery together. Would that be ok with all of you?

I am in. I have been on here for awhile and I don't even know how to friend someone. I will have to navigate this.

My sleeve date is dec 29th as well!!

Yep, Dec 30 is my day as well.

Wow there is quite a group already... This is great the more the merrier. The count down is on!

Yep, Dec 30 is my day as well.

Awesome and welcome!

My sleeve date is dec 29th as well!!

Welcome! New Year coming for all of us!

I'm the 29th too! Ins approved TODAY and I start pre op diet on 15th. Sooo glad there are so many of us right there together!

I have a bit of "advice" on the protein shakes. One thing that really makes me gag are the chunky bits that dont get dissolved when you first make them. I just couldnt get one down. Now I make my shakes the night before and let them sit overnight. I give 'em a quick shake in the morning and the chunks arent there. I do strain through a mesh strainer just as a added precaution by its not necessary. No more floaties! In case anyone cant get past the chunky bits like me, hope this helps if you hadn't heard it before. My diet starts in one week (on my Birthday!) so I've been practicing.

I am also December 30! Feeling excited and scared all at once! Dreading being on a liquid diet on Christmas…But I can do it!!

I'm not looking forward to my families Christmas dinner. My husband is supportive but some of my kids don't want me to have surgery. I'm not sure how they will react when I can't eat a normal Christmas dinner. Also will I be strong enough not to eat Christmas dinner. Can I make pies and Christmas cookies for Christmas without having any? My kids will be upset if I don't bake this year. Does anyone else have this problem?

I'm scheduled for the 29th! I'm super excited! The surgery and the preparations for it is all I seem to think about.