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??

@@stacy458 What protein drinks are you drinking? I am always interested in trying something else!

I have the same issues with my lower back, hips and knees. I am so excited that hopefully by losing weight I can get rid of some if not all the pain I have been in! One more reason to have the surgery.

My surgery is scheduled for March 3, 2015. I've been struggling with a bad hip and herniated discs for the past few months and am looking forward to some pain relief when I m not carrying so much extra weight.

My date is March 2nd too

I started it today I'm supposed to get 5 of these a day I can barely get 3 and, it has given me the worst gas already. Ugh. I've slept allot today. Also gave up coffee so I'm know that's not helping. But it will be better . I'll tough it out.

How are things going for you so far?

So I have to say I am not nervous about the surgery..at all. What I am nervous about is the liquid diet. For two weeks prior to surgery I am limited to broth, sugar free jello, sugar free popsicles, one protein bar a day, and protein drinks. My best friend went through this and she was starving. I am not looking forward to this part at all. I feel like this is going to make the two weeks prior just drag on. After my surgery I will be back on the liquid diet for 2 more weeks but I will not be allowed to eat the protein bar. Anyone else nervous about this?

So I have to say I am not nervous about the surgery..at all. What I am nervous about is the liquid diet. For two weeks prior to surgery I am limited to broth, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, one Protein bar a day, and protein drinks. My best friend went through this and she was starving. I am not looking forward to this part at all. I feel like this is going to make the two weeks prior just drag on. After my surgery I will be back on the liquid diet for 2 more weeks but I will not be allowed to eat the protein bar. Anyone else nervous about this?

I am a little - in two days I have to start with the pre-op diet which consists of 5 diabetic boost per day.

@spicy06- My program wants me to use the Meal Replacement shakes. I used Bariatric Advantage. I think they have 6 flavors to choose from. You can order them online.

March 23rd at OCC with Dr. Ortiz. I've been on a modified preop diet since 2/1. Down 12 pounds. Do 2 shakes and a light meal. I'll switch to complete liquids 14 days from my surgery date.

Awesome! That is where I get my Calcium chewy Vitamins from! I will have to take a look at those. Thanks Stacy!

@spicy06- My program wants me to use the meal replacement shakes. I used Bariatric Advantage. I think they have 6 flavors to choose from. You can order them online.

@@Spicy06 I AM EXTREMELY NERVOUS some one said to me dream about a skinnier you and it will be ok. I want this really bad so its do or die time. I have to roll with the punches....

@@sassycas45 Girl I hear ya! We don't really have a choice and in the end it will be worth it. But man.. this is the part I am not looking forward to.

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@spicyo6 we are here to support each other when it gets crazy reach out to me thru the messenger and we will vent scream together. WE CAN DO THIS WE CAN AND WE WILL!!!

I had a stomach virus over the weekend so I'm just getting the 2 weeks in. I wanted to do it longer but I was gagging. I'm doing barbaric advantage only because my dr insisted(can you say kick backs boys and girls?) But if your doctor doesn't care id rather be doing the Quest shakes. I don't care for their bars but t the shake is great. I made a latte today. Coffee and BA shake mix.

I am going through A Lighter Me and I started my pre-op diet today. This diet includes 2-3 Protein shakes a day and a sensible salad, with a source of lean protein for supper. This goes on from pre-op days 14-3, on third day before surgery, I go to just Clear liquids, one of those days includes the day of surgery. I have spent a lifetime of being over-weight, I can easily afford a couple days of fasting...

Good luck to everyone!!!

I had a stomach virus over the weekend so I'm just getting the 2 weeks in. I wanted to do it longer but I was gagging. I'm doing barbaric advantage only because my dr insisted(can you say kick backs boys and girls?) But if your doctor doesn't care id rather be doing the Quest shakes. I don't care for their bars but t the shake is great. I made a latte today. Coffee and BA shake mix.

Hey gang...also set for March 9th ...nerves r def setting in