I just came from my pre-op appointment with the surgeon. I sat around in the waiting room for an hour after the appointment to try and get a surgery date but ended up leaving and got a call just now with a date of 10/18/16! Further out than I wanted BUT I'll take it - and it actually works better for work and gives me time to get my shit together. I found out that I actually need to do a 2 week liquid pre-op diet so that was something I didn't know about (thought I was one of the lucky ones). Pre-op liquid diet starts October 4th - 5 Meal Replacement shakes (Bariatric Fusion) and 3 Snacks (broth, sf popsicle, watermelon, sf jello). Yikes - I hope I can stay with it like I've been encouraging others to do! See if I can practice what I preach! October 6th is the 2 hour pre-op teaching class (recommend bringing my main support person with me). The surgeon did tell me that he doesn't usually do a Leak Test in the hospital (THANK YOU!!!) - which actually was one of the things I dreaded the most. He'll only do it if there appear to be issues. He recommended I come off my birth control pills just to reduce the risk of clots - even though we do 1 week of blood thinners post-op (stopped those today). We went over all of the risks, possible complications and signed the consent form. Looks like I'm almost ready...

So excited to finally have a date!!!!

Thank you all for putting up with me for the last 6 months!

@@KristenLe So happy for you!!!!

My surgery date is Oct 17th. I'm so nervous! Good luck to you ☺

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@@KristenLe

Congratulations! Yes, finally although it is only a month from now.

I had to wait 9 months because of my hyper thyroid ....... now that was disappointing.

Good luck with the pre op diet.

The swallow test gave me massive runs afterwards ....

And with blood thinners, I had to inject myself both pre-op and then for a week post-op.

Anyway, I am looking forward to your journey and the New You!

All the best!

found out that I actually need to do a 2 week liquid pre-op diet so that was something I didn't know about (thought I was one of the lucky ones)... Yikes - I hope I can stay with it like I've been encouraging others to do!

Thank you all for putting up with me for the last 6 months!

Yikes, shmikes, you can do anything for two weeks. This does make you one of the lucky ones: You'll drop a few more pounds sooner rather than later.

Six months already? Time flies when I'm having fun.

My BF just asked if Blood Mary's were included in the liquid diet! He's got a lot to learn.

@@KristenLe

Your friend sure does have much to learn. No bloody marys, but margaritas up are fine. Hold the salt, though.

Congratulations on your surgery date.

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My surgery date is October 19 I've started the liquid diet and Vitamins ect. I'm losing weight 10 pounds in 1 week and half I wonder about losing the Water weight it's first I wonder when it's actual fat I'll be losing. I'm excited.

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@@rhondakayshalton How long is your liquid diet for?

I went to Walmart to pick up a few things for the pre-op and post-op diets. I have to do a particular shake for pre-op but I bought Premier Protein Banana shake and their Caramel shake for post-op. I got a 4 pack of Atkins Lift Water and little bottles of water. I ordered a few front closure bras last night too. I'm getting ready - it'll be here soon!

I'm so jealous...can't find the caramel Premier Protein anywhere around me

5 weeks my surgery is Oct 19 I'm excited they told me not to drink premier shakes the whey is watered down when is your surgery

When is your surgery date mine is Oct 19 I have 4 weeks and 2 days they won't let me drink premier shakes how much have you lost so far

Good luck!!! I'm praying all goes well for you hun!!

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4 more days I'm excited more scared about the plane ride scared oh heights.