I have a tentative VGS surgery date of December 14th. Anyone else scheduled for December yet? Lots of questions to come, I’m sure, but also looking for people to go through this together.

Wickedwinner - I’ve been on my preop diet since the 30th. Eating very low carb, portion controlled meals. Also just had my preop appt yesterday with the surgeon, lifestyle specialist, and dietician. This week I plan to get my house in order, some meals planned for my family, and then pack my bag. I’ve known since September 27th that surgery for me would be the 14th and I’m still nervous and feeling scatterbrained and unprepared. ❤️

First calm down and 5ake a deep breath, I'm sure you're pretty prepared, just give yourself credit for getting this far! Biotene for your dry moth, GasX for gas, chap stick for your lips, your own toothbrush if you're not standard, toothpaste, deodorant, many facilities furnish these some don't. Hairbrush, didn't care much about makeup but didn't want my hair getting flat and matted in back and I was never a comb person! A notebook and pen, either to journal your feelings or write down questions you want to ask. Charging cord for your ☎, my facility said I could use theirs but never coughed one up, so I took my 10 foot one I got at Staples, Tomkitten said it was foolish money but I didn't think So! Slippers although most placesfurnish non- skid Sox they hurt me to walk very far. But then my tootsies are prone to aching and complaining. Try to tie up loose ends at home, leave foods for spouse, animals and kids. I felt crappy enough if house hadn't been relatively tidy I would have tried to get up and do something and torn something loose in ME. And then relax your mind, your body, keep peace and hope on your ? , believe in your surgeon, believe in You and Darlin' You'll Do Just Fine! But keep us updated, You Hear? Love and Prayers??Your Frustr8

I'm on my pre-op diet for surgery on the 20th. I'm two days into the diet and I am pretty sure this is the most ridiculous thing I have ever convinced myself to do. I've been known to be a quitter in my life and I'm afraid that I won't make it through. My state of mind right now is that "it's okay to be fat and unhealthy and hurt trying to walk around because my knees and back hurt and I'm okay if I die early from obesity. At least I am enjoying good food" I really hate everything I am eating right now and can't imagine doing this for the rest of my life and cutting out all the foods I like! I HATE vegetables and I'm not wild about meat either. Help you guys! I have fibromyalgia and i don't know if the stress of this has me flared up right now, or the rain, or that fact that my 14 yo dog won't eat, but I can barely get out of bed I am in so much pain, I feel like I will never be able to get out of bed again. Maybe now is not the right time for me to be doing this.

December 11th

I’m self paid and they are requiring that I do a two week liquid diet. Im six days in and down 14 pounds. We will see how the rest goes, surgery on the 17. I will say having an app like my fitness pal, or something like that is helpful. Not only is it liquids only, but there are protein and carb requirements as well. Getting what you need protein wise without going over on my carbs was a bit tricky. I feel like I have it figured out now, but I wish I would have spent more time planning a head of time.

Im the 17th

My first day on this app.. I am scheduled for 12/20 for VSG..

December 10th Merry Xmas to us

Our Christmas present to ourselves [emoji4] [emoji319] [emoji320]

I have sleeve surgery on Dec 13th. I’m really nervous.

My date is 12/20 I am nervous also. My cousin had her VSG on 11/27 and is doing well..a slight flare up with her acid reflux but good for the most part.

I'm on my pre-op diet for surgery on the 20th. I'm two days into the diet and I am pretty sure this is the most ridiculous thing I have ever convinced myself to do. I've been known to be a quitter in my life and I'm afraid that I won't make it through. My state of mind right now is that "it's okay to be fat and unhealthy and hurt trying to walk around because my knees and back hurt and I'm okay if I die early from obesity. At least I am enjoying good food" I really hate everything I am eating right now and can't imagine doing this for the rest of my life and cutting out all the foods I like! I HATE vegetables and I'm not wild about meat either. Help you guys! I have fibromyalgia and i don't know if the stress of this has me flared up right now, or the rain, or that fact that my 14 yo dog won't eat, but I can barely get out of bed I am in so much pain, I feel like I will never be able to get out of bed again. Maybe now is not the right time for me to be doing this.

I want to encourage you to stay steadfast and determined. DONT GIVE UP.. my date is 12/20..we can do this!! Its only food.. there are so many other things in life to do to get the joy that food gives you. We were meant to eat to live...NOT live to eat. So continue on your pre-op diet.. look at some of the YouTube video from others such as Kat Branchman -I love hers.. I have had SOOO many things happen in life that no one would blame me if I just stop trying at life..but I can't do that.. We were born for a reason..so lets live!! And be healthy..[emoji4]

I’m scheduled dec 18. Started pre diet yesterday. Woo ho.

Well I meant woo hoooooo

Sleeve surgery December 3. I am 6 days post op I feel weak, fatigued and my hunger sensation has finally gone away. This full liquid diet is for the birds! I feel once I get some type of meat even if its pureed it would have to be better than whats going on now. I am thankful my husband has my back in all of this. Without his support this would be even harder. This is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life!

Just had mine on Dec 3!

Congrats Rshea