I have been waiting so long for this and now its down to the wire.....12 days until my surgery actually! I am so excited, yet a little nervous which is normal I guess. Any last minute suggestions or words of wisdom?

My surgery is in 14 days. I'm nervous and impatient and excited all at once. We just have to hang in there!

It's a very exciting time! Congrats on your new journey and tool for losing and keeping weight off.

1 - take gas-x strips for gas pains (bring to hospital)
2 - drink protein shakes the first year even if u hate them
3 - take your vitamins and supplements; kefir and triphala good for digestion, collagen/biotin for skin
4 - follow eating plan religiously the first 6 months - don't rush solids
5 - don't rush bringing back simple carbs like bread crackers, junk food back in your diet - take this time to start eating healthy foods.
6 - exercise daily it will help increase your metabolism for maintenance
7 - do not weigh yourself daily do it once a week - but do it forever! So those pounds don't creep back.
8 - don't drink pop and don't drink with meals have sips (I found this the hardest) still practice it though
9 - don't graze stick to basics 3 meals 2 snacks
10 - chill and enjoy the process - don't obsess and feel like a victim embrace this time to heal yourself from obesity. You basically have 1 year to lose the majority of your weight...use it! And wishing you both all the best!

Thank you blondie66! I appreciate all the tips.

9 hours ago, blondie66 said:

It's a very exciting time! Congrats on your new journey and tool for losing and keeping weight off.

1 - take gas-x strips for gas pains (bring to hospital)
2 - drink Protein Shakes the first year even if u hate them
3 - take your Vitamins and supplements; kefir and triphala good for digestion, collagen/biotin for skin
4 - follow eating plan religiously the first 6 months - don't rush solids
5 - don't rush bringing back simple carbs like bread crackers, junk food back in your diet - take this time to start eating healthy foods.
6 - exercise daily it will help increase your metabolism for maintenance
7 - do not weigh yourself daily do it once a week - but do it forever! So those pounds don't creep back.
8 - don't drink pop and don't drink with meals have sips (I found this the hardest) still practice it though
9 - don't graze stick to basics 3 meals 2 snacks
10 - chill and enjoy the process - don't obsess and feel like a victim embrace this time to heal yourself from obesity. You basically have 1 year to lose the majority of your weight...use it! And wishing you both all the best!

Thank you @blondie66for this helpful information! I have surgery in 12 day too@lynmar and thanks for asking the question.

Thanks blondie 66....very helpful tips!

Good luck Sammie and Kitmouse....hang in there!

Thanks for the list of tips! Good luck to those going in. I have mine Aug. 1st.

3 hours ago, crocodoxie said:

Thanks for the list of tips! Good luck to those going in. I have mine Aug. 1st.

Good luck to you as well crocodoxie!

Thank you all for the well wishes and wish you all the wellness and happiness!