I just got my date and I am nov 30th. I start my pre op diet on Nov 16th. Would love to find a sleeve partner.

What's everyone buying so far for post-op? I haven't started yet but I know I'll be getting biotin for the hair, injury chicken flavored protein.

What else?

I bought some of the clear protein drinks, so I have them right after. I bought 2 oz. and 4 oz containers that are also freezable, for soups and such. I also bought tiny appetizer plates, herbal tea, sugar-free syrups for flavor, Bariatric Fusion vitamins, UnJury, and a few different protein powders.

I just wanted to be prepared to not have to shop after surgery.

What's everyone buying so far for post-op? I haven't started yet but I know I'll be getting biotin for the hair, injury chicken flavored protein.

What else?

I have bought unflavored protein powder, and also have found a chocolate protein powder for drinks that I love. I hope my taste for it doesn't change after surgery. I plan on stocking up on lots of sugar free jellos & puddings, assorted broths. I have also been eyeing up low sodium cream soups, hummus, and fat free refried bean. I am spending time googling ideas.

My most expensive purchase though will be a hair topper. I have very thin hair on the top of my head and have a synthetic hair topper now that I wear if my hair doesn't have any volume some days (though I haven't worn it in a while!). I am going to spend the extra money and get a human hair topper so I can color it and curl it or do whatever I want to it.

I'm trying to start a list too. I've never heard of "injury chicken flavored protein". What exactly is that, fabnsab?

I was thinking about getting some 2 oz & 4 oz containers. I think that will be helpful. I have heard some people buy little forks, knives and spoons. I wonder if that is necessary or if it really helps? If anyone has any tips, I'd love to hear them?

It's Unjury chicken soup flavored protein powder. It's really good but beware that when you add any protein to hot liquid (over 140F) that it tends to clump. One solution is to mix the powder with a small amount of warm tap water (should be a thick liquid consistency) and then add that to the hot water.

I am buying SF jellos, bouillon cubes, the vitamins the NUT says I will need, and I already have a Yeti rambler cup. Pretty pricey but keeps drinks cold or hot for hours which will be huge for me when I have to sip 64oz, or as close as I can get to 64 oz, of whatever liquid I am drinking.

I also purchased a food scale for weighing portions further down the road.

Not sure how much a Yeti cup is, but I recently bought a 17oz S'well water bottle for $35. I have a hard time drinking water unless it's ice cold and the S'well water bottle has been helping me drink more water. They come in different sizes and I heard they have started selling them at Starbucks.

Be careful with bouillon cubes for the msg. That crap will bloat you up and you'll never understand what hit ya.

I ordered a sample of the unjury chicken broth flavored protein and it was actually tasty.

I have to find the type of lotions or oils people lather themselves with for skin hydration.

Thanks for the info about the bouillon. Guess I will stick with low sodium broths and soups.

11/17/15 is my date! Here is a little about me. I am 35 and 5'8, I am a mother of two toddlers and two teenage step kids. I have had back surgery and the added weight is making my back worse. I really don't want to have to go through back surgery again. My doctor thinks this will help with my back and my plantar fasciitis in my feet. I just want to be a healthy weight and be able to run with my kids!

HW 265

CW 255

GW 155

Congrats! I'm sure it'll help. It definitely won't hurt! I have a bad knee and I can't wait to get 100+ lbs off of it!

Yes, I definitely think 100+lbs will help with my problems and your knee! Getting exited! Can't wait to get healthy!

November 10th Iowa. I'd love to stay in touch. A support group with others in your same month or around was recommended.

November is just around the corner! So exciting!

I've been gathering Vitamins and even bought some Isopure (the clear RTD) for the Protein shakes I'll need before surgery. I'm afraid that my tastes will change afterwards so I don't want to buy anything for that yet. I did get a sample set of Syntrax nectar and a small bag of Isopure Unflavored powder. I've booked my flights (I'm going to Mexico) and made hotel reservations as well.

I don't want my in-laws to know about the surgery but I need them to watch my daughter while my husband and I are gone. It's been hard to me to lie to them. We've said for several years now that we want to go on vacation for Thanksgiving rather than have any big family meals (they've gone horribly wrong the past several years). So we have just said that we are going on vacation and don't know where we are going yet. Now I must think of a good vacation spot that's not too much of a lie.

Use Mexico as your vacation spot, you just have to worry about not coming back with a tan!

Iam nov 9th going to mexico

where in Mexico? I'm the 6th

I'm getting sleeved on November 5th. That's less than a month away. I am excited and nervous to start this journey.

im nov 6th!

Is anyone interested in joining our secret nov 2015 vsg page on FB? If so, please send me your name as appears on FB and I'll add ya! Can't wait to chat with you all!

November 10th Iowa. I'd love to stay in touch. A support group with others in your same month or around was recommended.

Just set up a secret FB page so we can all keep in touch! Would you like to join the page?