So many great forums and groups to link up with I’m new and already a little addicted to this app as well as everyone’s story and journey. My journey began early January and my projected surgery date is in May. I love to link up with others who are dates are close to mine just to encourage each other. I’ve already talk to some awesome people in my short time on here. I started vlogging my journey on YouTube right from the beginning so if anyone is interested check it out https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoDS8UYKi9Wu1__0j9qJ8rA

I plan to continue sharing up to and well after surgery all my feelings and experiences. Hopefully it helps someone like me or not like me at all. I’m So happy for everyone taking charge of their lives! We are incredible people.

Be strong. You’ll be fine and it will definitely help you with the illnesses

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Thank you for your encouraging words Frust8. First day was rough but day two I’m feeling much much better.

Do you know why the Devil gets trashed so much in the Bible? For a lot of reasons but the main one is it was written by God's Friends.Sorry you were as weak as a newborn kitten yesterday but you'll be up and roaring soon . Are you getting all your walkies[emoji150] and drinkies[emoji483] under control. Gosh I want and hope to be where you are[emoji541] in May! Hope I can convince someone at OSU to see,things[emoji817] my way[emoji13]

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Good day everyone. This is my very first post and as of yesterday i am officially 1 week post-op from vsg surgery (4/3/18). Good luck to everyone who has some time left.

Congratulations Nisha and welcome. I'm one of the waiters I'm hoping for surgery, a RnY in May, but I love all you sleevers too. Our innards may get rearranged a little differently but we are co journeryers on the Weigh Loss Trail. Where did you have your surgery at and how are you feeling? Hope you'll want to hang around with us here. Bunch of very nice people I've learned so much,from[emoji14]

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Thank you frust8. (Loving the name). I had my procedure done at Abington Hospital in PA. To be honest, I'm a ball of emotions. Happy that I'm finally finished the surgery part but still wondering if i made the right decision. (Too late to turn back now). Physically I'm not in pain (unless i bend from the waist. Ouch). I guess I'm just ready for the healing part to be over with. I'm ready to get to my new normal because if i drink another protein shake i might die. Lol

Finally got my surgery date May 16th woo hoo

13 hours ago, lizzieat said:

Hello from the UK everyone. My surgery will be the 24th of April and I start my pre op diet on Saturday. I’m 5’4” currently weighing 227. Hoping to get to 125lbs Is that unrealistic?

Yes, its very realistic. Get into the habit of doing some cardio to help you meet that goal.

On 4/10/2018 at 4:56 PM, Brownk10 said:

Congrats!! To everyone I just got my surgery date today April 25th out patient.. so excited!!

Looks like we are surgery buddies, this 2 week liquid pre op diet is killing though. I look forward to hearing how your progress is going and welcome to BariPal.

How much do you lose on the liquid diet?

mine starts Monday for April 30 surgery

So far I've lost 4 lbs in 2 days.

Wow! I have not checked my weight ..do you have to do the injections fir 14 days that is a blood thinner?

I don’t have a liquid diet at all. But no carbs just lean proteins in measure quantities. Starting tomorrow for April 24th surgery. Yay!

Hello everyone, I live in San Antonio Texas. My husband and I are diving in this together. We had our consult on April 6. We were told that we had the “Cadillac of insurance plans” and the only requirements were a nutrition consult and a psych evaluation. No waiting period. I was expecting a lot of requirements and waiting. But since that isn’t the case, I’m a little scared. It’s moving very quickly. One minute I’m thinking of backing out, the next I wanna be on the operating table already. I’ve had a lap band that failed and had to be removed so I’m a little scared of going through similar problems again (It was a nightmare). I’m hoping for insurance approval in the next week or 2.

Brownk10 I do not have to do any injections luckily.