So excited, I got my date today. Surgery scheduled for Monday, July 13th! I'm bouncing off the walls :-)

Congratulations, well done all that is left is preparing for the surgery and after the surgery.

Good thoughts to you

Congratulations! I also just got my date yesterday. June 17th is the big day for me!

Thank you so much! Any advice to prepare for surgery?

I am also scheduled for July 13th!

Best of luck to you

@@BABS143 Congrats!!! Do you have to do a pre-op diet?

@@changingme5 I had to lose 13 pounds in order to have my first consultation with the surgeon.

I was required (thankfully) to meet with a NUT, PT, and PSYCH they all helped me lose weight while going through the process, thereby eliminating the need for pre-op diets.

This program is very strict about losing the initial weight. It's a requirement and they do not waive it. If you are not where you are supposed to be on the day of, the surgery will be canceled.

I worked so hard to get my date that I was not going to let that happen. I was required to lose 13 and as of yesterday, I am down 20!

Whoooo Hoooo

@@BABS143 that's awesome!!! Congrats on the 20lbs lost. My surgeon doesn't require a pre-op diet but I've started to cut down on all carbohydrates and up my veggie and protein intake. I'd like to lose 10-20 lbs prior to surgery.

I'll check in with you on the 13th once I'm done to see how it went! Go team July!!!

Congrats !!

Yes! Please do!

Eliminating the carbs makes a huge difference and helps with the weight loss.

For me, the thing that was the most difficult and inevitably helped me the most was Water. I was a serial coffee/soda drinker. Prior to this experience, I could go MONTHS without as much as a sip of water! (Looking back...gross!) I weaned myself off and have sucsessfully kicked that yucky habit. Tomorrow is 8 weeks of nothing but ice water. I bought a plastic cup/straw that is 20oz. I have at least 5 a day and I bring it with me everywhere. That helped with the drive thru temptation.

I also began the post-op Vitamin regimen a couple of months ago. I didn't take any Vitamins prior. (Shocking...I know lol)

The water/vitamin combo not only contributed to weight loss, it made me feel SO much better!

I was in a dark place when I started this process, emotionally. My self esteem was non existent and I had NO energy! Having said that, I can truly say that slowly implementing post-op behaviors have made a huge difference physically and emotionally.

How much weight do you have to lose before surgery?

@@BABS143 that's amazing!!! You're doing so well and it sounds like you're more than ready for the 13th. I also had a bad diet soda addiction but I've weaned myself off, loving water now too. My skin looks so much better as an added benefit :-).

Believe it or not, my surgeon doesn't require the pre-op diet or any weight loss prior to surgery. I've set a personal goal to lose 10 - 20lbs before the 13th though.

Good for you!!

Are you an exerciser? That has always been my downfall, but I am working on it. It's pouring here today, so I'm going to do my cardio walking the mall. Win-win!! LOL

My skin feels great too!

Good things are coming our way

@@BABS143 yes, I like water aerobics and usually go 3 times per week. Walking is great! I plan to add that back in regularly. It's just been a bit painful to walk lately.