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??

You brought up a good point about kick backs. I was advised to order a specific line of supplements and protein powder by my nutritionist. They are affiliated...which I'm okay with but it's quite expensive. I am 5 weeks out from surgery and will have spent $500 on these supplements just to get me through till my surgery date. Basically...$250-300 per month. I find that high and may look at alternatives with the same content.

My surgery is scheduled for March 30. So excited!

First day of pre-op diet done! YAY!!! I can do this!!!

I spent 400. But after I get thru the first 6 weeks I can take regular otc bariatric vitamins. But they are still getting money from Bariatric Advantage cause they push that crap like it cures everything. I like the Quest protein shakes better

I spent 400. But after I get thru the first 6 weeks I can take regular otc bariatric vitamins. But they are still getting money from Bariatric Advantage cause they push that crap like it cures everything. I like the Quest protein shakes better

You get Quest at GNC?

I have been on the phase one of the pre-op diet for 3 weeks now. At first I was hungry all the time. Now, it is better. I started early because my body is so resistant to losing weight...it was a big worry for me! I have lost 9 out of the 15 pounds I needed to lose prior to surgery. I still have 4 weeks to go. I'm hopeful I will lose the rest. As the time comes near, I'm so ready for this to happen and get on with life. I'm thinking the first order of business will be roller coaster riding! It will be nice to fit into the chairs and be able to run around the park all day. What are you guys excited to do once you achieve your new weight and start your new life?

I can't wait to shop in reg sizes.... No more Lane Bryant or Torrid. I also can't wait to feel lighter when I'm running.

You get Quest at GNC?

Yes I believe so. I got mine at the vitamin Shoppe but I'm pretty sure gnc has it too. I got the vanilla cause you can add extract abd fruits to change it up

I started this journey back in September. I've kept a spreadsheet of all the HOOPS to jump through and I'm ALMOST there!! Like most of you, I really questioned this decision. I have always struggled with my weight, and have gained and lost 30 - 40 pounds every year for the past 20 years...but this time in 2014 I gained 85 pounds and was still climbing. I became a fitness instructor in 2002 and know how to keep healthy and fit, but since this last year of unprecedented weight gain and new and scary health consequences deleloping, it's clear I need a more permanent solution than sheer will power and head knowledge.

I've got every size in my closet from an 8 to a 20 and I've worn them all just about every 18 months or so. Ugh. ANYWAY! I'm on the home stretch and have every reason to believe my surgery will be scheduled for March. I'm so excited! I'm so tired of being like those little plastic animals that expand to 10 times their size in Water, and shrink back down when they dry out.

Must be even harder for you. I've been fat my whole life except for a two year period. Happy that you are taking this journey with us!

I happen to believe that we overweight, could fill a library with our knowledge of nutrition, exercise and fad diets. Some of us obsess about it. I can't speak to why we all haven't been successful longterm. For me it's an addiction to food. I have to break the bond and reform our relationship and make fitness my lifestyle. So far on my preop diet, I've lost 12 pounds doing atkins for 14 days. Low carb works for me.

You.probably have a lot of muscle, being an instructor...you'll have great success! What day in March? 23rd here.

I meet with my surgeon on March 3 and I am hoping for a March surgery date as well!!! Congrats to you all!!!

I should be in the march group. I started my liquid phase yesterday with the anticipated surgery date being either 3/4 or 3/11. I have to get the procedure done before the insurance changes go into effect March 15th.

I have not gotten my date yet, but I hope to have my surgery sometime in March. I just finished up all my paperwork to be submitted to the insurance company for approval. Once they approve me, I want to schedule my surgery on March 25th. I will follow your progress. Let's go March Sleevers!

Love Chianti's name!!!