I finally got my date today! I will be getting my surgery on March 9th!!! I am so excited and 100 things are running through my head! Any advice from people who have already had the surgery? Any one else getting theirs done in March??

What is a HMR 800 shake?

hey Jill, its a brand of a shake my dietician provided me. They seem to be ok and taste good too. I use a blender bottle which make it more smooth. Hope all is well!

Oh, okay. I'm not familiar with that kind. It's tasty? Lots of Protein? I love spicy food!

Ok, well started my 2 week pre-op diet. 2 kiwis, 1 banana, 1 HMR 800 shake and a Vitamin. Hey, its no chik-fil-a spicy chicken Breakfast biscuit but ill take it. I feel....pleasantly satisfied.

I have to say, I started on phase 2 of my diet and I'm having a hard time. For phase 2, I have a shake for breakfast and one for lunch and then a small dinner. I can still have veggies with my shakes and 2 small snacks. But, my body thinks it is starving. My poor husband is trying to be super patient. I feel cranky!

I hear you! I can't really say I'm hungry, but just so unsatisfied. I keep telling myself that the shakes taste good and have enough calories for me to feel full but they are not yummy! I know I can get through these next few weeks and that surgery has been my goal though. I am looking forward to my new life and being able to do so many things I can't do now because of my weight. Only 17 more days till surgery!

@@Jill_Icardi Good luck to you, that is really a bummer though. That is one thing I have to say I am pretty blessed about. My boyfriend and I work opposite schedules so no one is home with me at night so I have no one there eating around me. On the weekends he "leaves the house" three times a day to eat. He is really trying to help. If he does eat at home I just leave the room and wait until he is done. It helps. You are going to do great!! Keep up the good fight!!

@@Jill_Icardi Good luck to you, that is really a bummer though. That is one thing I have to say I am pretty blessed about. My boyfriend and I work opposite schedules so no one is home with me at night so I have no one there eating around me. On the weekends he "leaves the house" three times a day to eat. He is really trying to help. If he does eat at home I just leave the room and wait until he is done. It helps. You are going to do great!! Keep up the good fight!!

Thank you so much for that little boost of confidence. that means a great deal to me. it's so nice to have a place to talk to others who truly get it. I wish the same for you!! :-)

I'm starting my pre-op diet on 3/12. I want to start shopping, what are some tasty things to get with regards to Proteins and other foods?

I am confirmed for March 30th. Good luck to us all.

I started preop diet yesterday and am scheduled for surgery on March 18.

This year is for me! This year I am taking care of myself. Today is my birthday and in 3 days I am getting surgery to change my life! This is my birthday gift to myself! We all should be so proud of the choice we have made! Don't let people tear you down or make you feel like you are "taking the easy way out!" Believe in yourself!! I look forward to taking this journey with all of you!

I am confirmed for March 30th. Good luck to us all.

Who is your dr.? I'm there March 30th

This is day 8 on pre-op. I'm doing 2-3 protien shakes per day and cabbage or brussel sprouts occasionally. I need to lose another 6lbs by next thursday and I'm freaking out!! I woke up this morning and the scale said I GAINED a lb!! How does that even happen?!? Anyone have any advice?? I have to be under a certain BMI to avoid having to pay an extra fee. 6lbs in 7 days.....someone help!

How'd you do? Did you have your surgery?

A bit of a rant. I realize that this is "my" battle with food and that I can't expect everyone in my life to not eat in front of me, but for the past two evenings, my husband has brought home fast food and ate it in front of me. I normally make something for him but I didn't the past couple of days. This **** just gets real when you are sitting there with your Water and there's the smell of French fries wafting through the air. If I complain, he will tell me that "I chose this", so I don't dare say a word. It just makes me feel like a freak because I can't eat like others do. I survived without raiding the fridge. I just went online and started looking the success stories. I can't wait for the weather to warm up because I am going to start going for walks when this happens again. But really??? French fries?!?! in front of a carb addict!! That's my crack. Okay, *taking a deep breath*...rant over. Boys and girls, we are at war with our own minds. I am not going to let it win. I have just over 3 weeks until my surgery date and I have lost over 30 lbs. in just over a month. I am declaring war on McDonald's french fries!

Kind of sounds like sabotage that my nut talked about!

I'm on for surgery March 18th! I started liquids Tuesday, was supposed to start Wednesday, but wanted to do a sample day just to see how i did. I'm mostly doing ok. Its harder at home.. feeding my kids.. cooking for them.. Hard!

I'm excited. I have some nerves. I want to write letters to my kids (just in case) I know the surgery will go well, but.. i just want them to know how much i love them. I have an 8 year old and a 1.5 year old. Did anyone else do this? Did you tell your kids about the surgery? My 8 year old came with me to two nut appts, so he knows mom is "trying to lose the belly".

Started last June and two surgeons, two states and three insurances later I'm scheduled March 30th. Over that time I've given up carbinated drinks, fast food and junk food. Joined the gym and do a protein drink for breakfast every day. Ordered bunches of sample shakes and vitamins. Bought a vitamix and a vacuum sealer. I'm ready for pre-op and no fears of surgery. Nervous about the life changing afterwards but it's full stream ahead! So glad for these forums.

I am confirmed for March 30th. Good luck to us all.

Who is your dr.? I'm there March 30th

DR KAZMARSKI, Barix Clinics, Langhorne PA

Not sure if this is normal but im 3 days in to my preop diet and am not hungry. It's almost as if im becoming afraid of food. I know that this cannot be good if it goes on for an extended period if time but wow...a week ago i was woofin down big macs. So, im convinced its a mind set, not a disease as some are suggesting.