Hi I'm a 34 yr old mom of two young kids and my surgery is scheduled for August 2017! Im excited and super nervous at the same time. Just wanted to see if anyone else was getting surgery in August too?

11 hours ago, Seamehyde said:

Just wanted to put this out there for those soon to be surgeries. I've read so much about how bad the gas will be the first few days and the necessity for the Gas-X DISSOLVABLE Strips. You might want to get them ahead of time. They may not be easily found in stores (although Wal-Greens has them). They were about $6.00 per 18pkg, recommended 2-3 at a time. Wal-Mart does not carry them in store(or not in all stores) CVS does not either. Amazon had them listed from about $9 up to $30. Crazy prices. It's been said they are discontinuing them but I suspect they will probably come back at a higher price due to increasing needs due to bariatric surgeries etc...All I could find were the mint flavored but I'll probably need them for fresh breath anyway. I got 4 boxes to be safe....I had to order because our nearest Walgreens is 50 miles away. Trying to make sure I have everything needed for the first week or two. Found that zero Gatorade too. I'm just ready to get this party started. Cooking supper tonight, all I could think of was how I'm going to miss my veggies. Crazy right, ok with giving up alcohol and desserts, I'm going to miss my steamed veggies, cabbage, asparagus. I only have a 24 hr liquid diet but, I'm going to start a week earlier and be diligent the last 3 days. Dr. said no need but this is one time I'm going to go with my gut. I'll abide by his orders afterwards. (smile) Have a great weekend everyone!

thanks Seamehyde I'm going to go pick up a couple boxes today.

What is the Gatorade zero for? Just a different taste then water?

15 hours ago, tlkmry59 said:

I'm scheduled for August 24th. Orlando, FL...

13 hours ago, sunshinekaf said:

Aug 7th and freaking out in NY!

Welcome! I'm Aug 22nd in Houston and getting more nervous the closer it gets. But glad I had time to get my head right and make a plan. Working my way through some different protein powders/drinks to see what I like. Start my liquid diet Aug 8th.

August 21, virginia

Yes, knowledge governs.......it has zero calories and no sugar. Actually, this is POWERADE ZERO.........I've read some have trouble even keeping water down. This is supposed to help and helps replenish electrolytes. It has sodium potassium, calcium, and magnesium and a variety of flavors to change of tastes. I was looking for Gatorade ( I'm sure that's what I was told) I found G2 but it has it has sugar or sugar substitute in it. Looking forward to reading and keeping up with all our do's and don'ts and what occurred with everyone.

Hi!! Dr. Teixeira

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Thats my Doctor I am scheduled for Aug 14th. My pre-op appt. is the 8th.

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Wow nice turn around!
Are you doing a pre-op diet? I have 2 weeks of liquids required before hand. And are y'all taking the full 2 weeks off of work?

I am supposed to take two weeks but I'm not sure if f I will be able to. I have some flexibility in my job. That very next week, teachers go back to work for professional development and students start two days after Labor Day. I will follow as many instructions as possible and do my very best. My only other option is to wait until December and that's just not going to work for me.

I am august 22nd just got my date today.

Where are you? I will have mine in VA at Inova Fair Oaks.

ok here's the group [emoji4]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/119299445360201/

Unfortunately I won't be able to participate because it is public and everyone can see the posts. I'm too private for that. :-/ But I hope that I can get even more information from this site.

Unfortunately I won't be able to participate because it is public and everyone can see the posts. I'm too private for that. :-/ But I hope that I can get even more information from this site.

Oh sorry, I totally get that, its a closed group so only those in the group should be able to see the posts and I tried to call it something that wasn't obviously weight loss surgery related for people who want to be more privet, but I completely understand the need for privacy

Maybe I found the wrong group. What is the name of the group? I will search that way.

I sent a request to join.

7 hours ago, pumpedandready said:

Thats my Doctor I am scheduled for Aug 14th. My pre-op appt. is the 8th.

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Small WLS world isn't it :0) ?!!! My preop appt is Aug 15th.. Pls stay in touch and let me know how you are doing after surgery.

Where are all those from that are having surgery on Aug 2? I live in Hot Springs Village, AR

I'm in Houston

2 hours ago, em1209 said:

I'm in Houston

Me too! My surgeon is Dr Holder Haynes but my surgery isn't until Aug 22nd. Good luck!

My surgery is in Mexico with ALM for August 27th! i am having VSG