I didn't see an official thread so I started one! I finally got my date in March on St. Patrick's Day just before my birthday. I'm excited and anxious all at once. It could have been scheduled in late Jan/Feb but the bari center didn't get the Doctor's clearance that they were looking for and I had to wait until she got off of her winter break to get her to redo it, and then it took a couple of weeks for me to finally call them. They had called but either didn't leave a message or didn't leave the right number (because they are associated with the hospital) so it took a while, plus I'm too busy at work right now to take off anyway.

Now that it's all set up, I have to spend the next month or so preparing the house, starting with the kitchen. Everything that I can't eat anymore is gonna get tossed. Starting Tuesday, I will be going to the bari classes so that I can get my head totally into this. The waiting has been annoying, but it's all falling into place. Sometimes I can't believe I'm really doing this!

@junesbaby2016@gmail.com How exciting!!! I had mine on March 3rd! Congratulations and welcome. I’m a newbie too and this site is a wealth of knowledge.

My surgery is March 17th also. On my liquid diet in preparation.

My surgery is scheduled for March 17th. St Patty's day! Seven more days of this liquid diet. I've never been more over jello in my life ?

Today was my last day of regular liquids - tomorrow starts "clear liquid day" - for the 12th!!! Holy crap!!! I gotta admit I'm a bit petrified!!

Hi, my surgery is also March 17th! Dealing with the liquid diet this week. I’m nervous, but anxious for it to be over.

Ugh, I hated the pre-op all liquid diet and so happy that part is over. I switch to full liquids tmrw. I’ve been living on protein shakes and sf popsicles and sf jello for a week now. 7 days post-op today ❤️

Welcome jlow347 to the March 17th group!

Welcome Junesbaby2016 to the March 27th group!

March 2 Skywolfe, Earthquake88, AnnieK1073, Rearguard, Slimmy-Mommeee, onmyway11 COMPLETE

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March 12 ronjsteele1, anyu3379, Jay2016, GAJeepgirl

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March 30 Stanlak, Starla K, Milly221, Dymin210, ebbii027

March 31 KhoricRitter

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2 hours ago, jlow347 said:

My surgery is March 17th also. On my liquid diet in preparation.

Woohoo! Another surgery twin!!!!

How long were you all supposed to do the liquid diet? A friend of mine only had do to three days but I'm having to do two weeks. Did you doctor give you a goal to lose by day of surgery not counting what had to be lost for insurance approval? My bmi is 51 and my doctor told me he wants it down to 49 by the 17th for surgery. It's kind of stressing me out because I'm a week into the liquid diet and have only lost 6lbs since my last appointment on the 28th. I'm afraid if I don't reach the goal he set he will think I cheated on this liquid diet.

Hi!! I’m scheduled for March 23rd. Day 2 of my pre-op diet. Today was a struggle. But, I figure it’s worth it!

My surgery is March 16th!

Hey guys! Wow it's been a little over a week since my surgery and what a roller coaster it has been! I'm recovering ok and am finally able to get in about 5 oz an hour. I know it should be more but this is huge for me. For the first few days drinking anything was difficult and forget about taking meds. I can say I didnt expect the contraction like spasms when I wake up and at odd times during the day. None of the videos or blog post talked about this and i thought something was really wrong. So I wanted to put it out there for all peeps on here so you wont be alarmed or surprised. I'm currently at my post OP appt and plan on asking the surgeon about it when they call me back.
On the bright side my incisions barely hurt at all and moving around and getting out of bed has gotten soooo much better. What a difference a week will make! I'm down 8lbs since surgery and 23 lbs since starting the liquid diet.

1 hour ago, Slimmy-mommeee said:

Hey guys! Wow it's been a little over a week since my surgery and what a roller coaster it has been! I'm recovering ok and am finally able to get in about 5 oz an hour. I know it should be more but this is huge for me. For the first few days drinking anything was difficult and forget about taking meds. I can say I didnt expect the contraction like spasms when I wake up and at odd times during the day. None of the videos or blog post talked about this and i thought something was really wrong. So I wanted to put it out there for all peeps on here so you wont be alarmed or surprised. I'm currently at my post OP appt and plan on asking the surgeon about it when they call me back.
On the bright side my incisions barely hurt at all and moving around and getting out of bed has gotten soooo much better. What a difference a week will make! I'm down 8lbs since surgery and 23 lbs since starting the liquid diet.

Hey Slimmy-mommeee!!! Glad to hear you're on the upswing! Personally for me, my incisions are getting itchy! Still the right side is most sensitive but definitely improving. ?

@Slimmy-mommeee I had terrible contractions and spasms at the top of my new stomach the first few days after surgery. I would sip, drink and I would feel it hit the top of my sleeve—it would bubble and then it ached and pulsed; it contracted I guess that is what it was for a few seconds. It was crazy! I only get that feeling now like 3’times a day instead of after every sip! Thank Goodness ? so happy to hear you’re recovery is getting better! I’m also at my follow up appt right now!

Hey Slimmy-mommeee!!! Glad to hear you're on the upswing! Personally for me, my incisions are getting itchy! Still the right side is most sensitive but definitely improving. [emoji4]

Thanks Rearguard! [emoji4] That's awesome it means they are healing! Each day should be getting better. Are they achy at all? I know the incision where they took my extra stomach out of is still sensitive.