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I just finished my last Nutritionist appointment today and I am totally psyched,nervous and a little .. well a lot anxious. I wanted to create this thread to open discussion and new friendship, I have 15 days for my insurance approval and I'm crossing my fingers. My surgery date is August 7th, I'D LOVE to have a sleeve buddy ! I'm an open book !

Thanks so much! Will be sure to update you guys after surgery when I'm able!

How are you feeling after the surgery?

Having Surgery at noon tomorrow ??? Very Nervous but Excited at the same time ?

Having Surgery at noon tomorrow [emoji15][emoji15][emoji15] Very Nervous but Excited at the same time [emoji16]

Good luck! Let us know how it goes!

Hi August friends. I'm having my op on Friday (11th) and I'm full of nerves and serious second thoughts! Will I ever be able to eat 'normally' again? Will I ever be able to enjoy a curry (my fav)? How awful will my saggy skin be?

Is anyone else having second thoughts through blind panic? Can any old timers help to ease my mind? HELP!!!!!

WOOTWOOT ON MY WAY TO THE HOSPITAL IT'S SLEEVE TIME ???

I had my sleeve on the first of August. Feel really good, need to do more walking but getting fluids is key

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14 hours ago, harmonylynn said:

Same here....what time is your surgery?

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9am have to be at the hospital at 7am. how about you what time is yours?

3 hours ago, Cas54 said:

Hi August friends. I'm having my op on Friday (11th) and I'm full of nerves and serious second thoughts! Will I ever be able to eat 'normally' again? Will I ever be able to enjoy a curry (my fav)? How awful will my saggy skin be?

Is anyone else having second thoughts through blind panic? Can any old timers help to ease my mind? HELP!!!!!

I'm not exactly an old-timer--my surgery isn't until the 28th--but one thing I've noticed in spending a LOT of time reading posts on this site: 99 percent of the people who have had the surgery say it's the best thing they've ever done for themselves and they wish they'd done it sooner. So, while I'm going to miss those English muffins, I'm pretty sure I'm going to be a lot healthier and happier in the long run. And what's some carbs compared to that?

You've got this. Hang on in there!

9am have to be at the hospital at 7am. how about you what time is yours?

1pm and arrive at 11

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My surgery just got moved up one day (now on 8/10) - Yikes!

Overall, it is a good thing - it means I will be one day ahead for recovery! Also, one less day of the pre-op diet.

I am grateful for the this forum. I have lost 9 lbs in 7 days on the pre-op diet - and at moments I think to myself - why am I having surgery, shouldn't I just do this on my own? Then I read posts that remind me why I am having surgery... It is not because I have not lost weight before, it is because I have always gained it back. The surgery will help create a new set-point.

Also, I have not been on a diet this restrictive before. So, while I have dropped a bunch of weight - this is to make surgery as safe as possible - the pre-op diet is not a long term solution.

The pre-op diet has also forced me to more closely examine some of my food habits... While I was mentally prepared for the lifestyle changes ahead, I think the pre-op diet has forced me to examine a few things and recognize that I have some additional habits, psychological, and magic thinking barriers to overcome.

I loved going to new restaurants and trying new foods (and adult beverages). I liked cooking, and I can make some super delicious food, and (for now) those things are not a part of my life. When I am able to have some of those things come back into my life, they will never be the same again. It is sad for me. However, I made this decision because I want to be healthy. I want to enjoy life for as long as possible. Better to be able to travel and try just a few bites of a new food (instead of the whole serving), than to die of an obesity related co-morbidity. Better to be able sustain an active lifestyle and not have any restrictions because of my weight.

Here's to whats to come... toasting with a protein drink (for now).

Thank you for sharing your journeys with me!

I wish all of you success!

Starting my two week (self-imposed) pre-op diet today, scheduled for 8/21/17 ~ pending insurance approval... fingers crossed!

Hi all! I'm scheduled for August 14... everything's seems a bit surreal for me... I was so worked up about getting insurance approval and making sure I have it a few weeks before the school year starts..that I find myself wondering if I can pull through and get through this preop diet first and foremost. I think I'm in panic mode and not thinking how I should. Today was first day of preop and I failed miserably...I ate a few bites of chicken and half a peach....I'm feeling really scared and second guessing everything now. I hope tommorow is a better day:(

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2nd day of preop diet and I am not hungry at all. I had 2 shakes so far at 5pm. I'm not craving food too bad.. I'm ready for Aug 9 to come already! Oh and I can't tolerate the whey protein so I'm on a less tasty shake called Paleo Shakes. That's why I have not had my 4 yet....any suggestions?

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Congratulate to all who had or is having their surgery this week! I wish.you all a healthy & speedy recovery. My surgery is on the 16th. I hope I won't have to stay in the hospital for 24hrs because my co pay willl be expense! But if I do so be it as long as Im healthy!