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??

I'm having a hard time today with my pre-op diet. Today is my birthday... I asked my family for no birthday cake and no dinners but I'm regretting it. I want to have a good dinner and a great dessert. I've been so good but surgery is Monday the 16th... I'm afraid to cheat. I know right now is not the time. Super bummed right now.

HANG IN THERE...its mind over matter. You'll be glad that you stick to the surgeons recommended diet! Be STRONG! You got this!!!!

@@sassycas45 you are on the same day as Jill and I'm one day after...Yay!! Surgery buddies!

Thank you @@weston1215 for sharing i was truly freaking out
@@purrfctangel yes i am you know i was geared up for the 30th now I'm freaking out for the 23rd

Started my "all shakes" diet today. Piece of cake. Sure the temptation is there to eat a spoon full of ground turkey my kids cooked up but im quickly learning to direct my attention to something else....like a shake. Was surprised to hear from the bariatric nurse today that ill be in the hospital for only one night....which made my day. For some reason i had it in my mind id be in for 3 nights.

The 1st day was easy.. the 4th is when it got hard! LOL

Thank you to everyone who replied. I have chosen not to tell most people about my journey out of fear of their opinion. So I got a lot of invites to go out for dinner but I turned everyone down, except for one friend. We went to a fish house. I ordered a grilled salmon and it was delicious. I did not touch the sides. I didn't tempt myself with a dessert. Although I wasn't completely strong I was strong enough not to completely derail my diet. I was satisfied with what I ate. I am back at my pre-op diet today. 3 more days.... Super excited!!

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I had my pre-admissions appointment yesterday. everything went well. Which brings me to today, I started my liquid pre-op diet today... needless to say i ate everything in sight last night! anyway. so far so good, nothing much to say on the matter I have only just begun. 2 weeks till surgery and cant wait for it all to be over!

I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet. My surgery is on March 25th. Not sure what time yet. I am using GNC Pro Performance AMP protein powder and mixing it with milk. It tastes just like chocolate milk. I was gagging when drinking the premier protein shakes. They were so gross!!

Getting more and more nervous as the surgery date gets closer. This whole process went very quick for me. I had my very first appointment on Feb11th and a month and half later I'm having surgery! (even paying with insurance) Eek!

@@ladycook9713

I think there are a few of us that are really nervous. It happened really fast for me too. I made the phone call on Jan29th and my surgery is March 23rd. I have wanted to have WLS for years but my never had insurance that purchased the WLS rider in their coverage. I didn't even think about being private pay until this year. If I waited around for my insurance to cover it...it may not ever happen.

I hope for you that your nerves settle down. I'm sure a lot of that is pure excitement and adrenaline!! Wishing you great success!!

Breakfast Shake:

2 scoops Syntrax Nectar Vanilla Bean Torte

1 teaspoon instant coffee

1 tbsp Torani salted caramel

1/2 almond milk, 1/2 water

ice

It was really good

Calories: 230

Protein 47g

Carbs 1g

100% yummm

I am scheduled for March 25 at noon....Dr. A. Chin in Mesa, AZ....am doing a 2 week liquid diet right now...day one/tense, day two/ better, day three/pretty great.

Hey March Sleevers! Post Op day 4 and I am feeling pretty good. Still a little sore at my incision site. My doctor actually asked me if I wanted to have 5 incisions or 1 that you can hide in your belly button. I went for the belly button incision. Has anyone else had this offered to them? I am doing great keeping down my shakes and water. I had a couple bites of apple sauce and cottage cheese today. Not too much, want to gradually get back into things. Hope everyone else is doing well!

March 16th is my date! first surgery ever and I'm trying so hard to not let my nerves or any negativity get the best of me!

@@Spicy06 I'm so happy you are doing good! I have heard of the one incision but I don't think that is offered where I am going. That should make it a heck of a lot easier healing, yeah? So you get to have soft food this early? Wonderful!! I am clear liquids for a week after I'm pretty sure. I guess clear proteins count...I get so mixed up. I have to go back and re read sometimes. I just think it's anxiety. How's your energy level? And no more nausea? I'm happy for that after hearing about how it was initially. Please continue to keep us posted!

March 16th is my date! first surgery ever and I'm trying so hard to not let my nerves or any negativity get the best of me!

I'm right there with you! Monday is our day! I'm super excited but a bit nervous, I've also never had any type of surgery before, so I don't know what to expect. All I know if that the end result with help me get to where I need to be. Best wishes to you!! ❤️

Anyone march 24?!

@@Jill_Icardi I really have nothing to compare it to, so I am not sure if it is less painful with one incision vs 5. All of it is right in my belly button so sitting up can be a bitch..lol My doctor told me I could have a couple bites when I was comfortable. That is all I am doing. I have a couple bites of well chewed cottage cheese or unsweetened apple sauce, but the rest of the time it is shakes, broth, and jello. I still have some pain, but luckily no more nausea. I hit my first 20lb lost so I am pretty excited!