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!

6 hours ago, Rearguard said:

Well I’m on Day 3 of the liquid diet and I have to say it hasn’t been bad, but today I noticed not a lot of energy. I’m assuming it’s the body adjusting. I thought I would try the Premier Protein clear ( to get ready for Clear Liquids for Sunday) in tropical punch flavor and I gotta say it’s definitely NOT my cup of tea (too much of an aftertaste) ....lol. I much prefer the regular premier Protein Drinks. March 2 is getting real close!

I've tried those, and I agree they have an aftertaste. One way I get those down is making them REALLY cold. I've frozen some in ice cube trays, so it doesn't thin out the drinks, and drank it from a double-wall bottle. Another option, to help "mask" that flavor is adding either sugar-free syrups or some crystal light powder.

My revision to a gastric sleeve was confirmed today 18 March, paid my out of pocket costs, the count down is on.

Welcome CammyC to the March 3rd group!

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

March 3 Glannin, BigInJapan, Byrd0315, Katheryn0303, Tamarita, CammyC

March 4 lucia.vsg

March 5 KSMermaid, gucci2018, ERYNN123

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March 9 Angie526, AuntCyn, highlyundermedicated, Nette200486

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March 11 MaineDoc, 3charrm, lily66, asnirak

March 12 ronjsteele1, anyu3379, Jay2016

March 13 Q75j25

March 17 Mello1

March 18 Hop_Scotch

March 19 medicpup2

March 20 JessicaMNCat, fiddlinjellybean

March 23 KingTeresa 2006, Believe0xandx0conquer

March 25 Sozamy

March 24 heavenlyscrts, jDubs, AngienHarry, SleeveCanadian, Learning2LoveTina

March 26 Cia2020, OnMyWay1956, Marthalynn, richiewho

March 27 Ayemeeb

March 30 Stanlak, Starla K

March 31 KhoricRitter

March 2nd Baris -- Are you ready??!

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

Check in before the big day!

Whose 2 week liquid diet starts Sunday??? Mine does! Can't believe I'm doing this!

15 hours ago, Mello1 said:

March 2nd Baris -- Are you ready??!

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

Check in before the big day!

Whose 2 week liquid diet starts Sunday??? Mine does! Can't believe I'm doing this!

Day 5 of liquid diet here, on Sunday I switch to all clear liquids. Went for pre-op testing yesterday, just waiting for the call today to see what time I go in on March 2. This is getting real! Excited but also apprehensive. Anybody else???

My program only requires "soft foods" two days before, and clear liquids the day before, but I have been doing 2 protein shakes a day and one meal on my own. I have my pre-op appointment on Monday! It's crazy how fast it is all going now. I have figured out my vitamin regimen (2 Bariatric Advantage Chewable Advanved Multi EA and 3 Bariatric Adv Calcium Chews), and finally found a plant based protein I don't hate (purely inspired Organic Protein). I am intolerant to whey, so the majority of the regular ones are out for me. And there are soooooo many disgusting plant based ones.

I have also checked in with all of my favorite coaches with at my gym to make sure they are cool with me not following the daily format so I am good to go there too! I don't want to lose my gym habits. It's too easy to fall back into not going, lol. I am an OrangeTheory addict.

My surgery is scheduled for March 27th

Welcome Eribur to the March 27th group!

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

March 3 Glannin, BigInJapan, Byrd0315, Katheryn0303, Tamarita, CammyC

March 4 lucia.vsg

March 5 KSMermaid, gucci2018, ERYNN123

March 6 Pansypicker, Amber77

March 9 Angie526, AuntCyn, highlyundermedicated, Nette200486

March 10 Confidently_Me, Nermada, Wellness Warrior, NewEnglanderGal, Amy Franks, finding.me

March 11 MaineDoc, 3charrm, lily66, asnirak

March 12 ronjsteele1, anyu3379, Jay2016

March 13 Q75j25

March 17 Mello1

March 18 Hop_Scotch

March 19 medicpup2

March 20 JessicaMNCat, fiddlinjellybean

March 23 KingTeresa 2006, Believe0xandx0conquer

March 25 Sozamy

March 24 heavenlyscrts, jDubs, AngienHarry, SleeveCanadian, Learning2LoveTina

March 26 Cia2020, OnMyWay1956, Marthalynn, richiewho

March 27 Ayemeeb, Eribur

March 30 Stanlak, Starla K

March 31 KhoricRitter

Welcome onmyway11 to the March 2nd group!

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

March 3 Glannin, BigInJapan, Byrd0315, Katheryn0303, Tamarita, CammyC, Kristyle, mooki

March 4 lucia.vsg

March 5 KSMermaid, gucci2018, ERYNN123, gcampbell99

March 6 Pansypicker, Amber77, LeeLee Luv

March 9 Angie526, AuntCyn, highlyundermedicated, Nette200486, Wendy128

March 10 Confidently_Me, Nermada, Wellness Warrior, NewEnglanderGal, Amy Franks, finding.me

March 11 MaineDoc, 3charrm, lily66, asnirak

March 12 ronjsteele1, anyu3379, Jay2016

March 13 Q75j25

March 14 Amie

March 17 Mello1

March 18 Hop_Scotch

March 19 medicpup2, MMurphy1015

March 20 JessicaMNCat, fiddlinjellybean

March 23 KingTeresa 2006, Believe0xandx0conquer, RPilch

March 25 Sozamy

March 24 heavenlyscrts, jDubs, AngienHarry, SleeveCanadian, Learning2LoveTina, Melodyadea

March 26 Cia2020, OnMyWay1956, Marthalynn, richiewho

March 27 Ayemeeb, Eribur

March 30 Stanlak, Starla K, Milly221

March 31 KhoricRitter

March 1st: I got my letter from the Bari Center with my official pre-op, surgery, and post-ops dates and instructions on medications/supplements not to take 7 days before surgery. I have all of the pre-op/post-op liquids and I know what I'm taking to the hospital with me.

Now starts the liquid diet for me and I expect to be hungry, hungry, hungry, but I will push thru!

4 minutes ago, Mello1 said:

March 1st: I got my letter from the Bari Center with my official pre-op, surgery, and post-ops dates and instructions on medications/supplements not to take 7 days before surgery. I have all of the pre-op/post-op liquids and I know what I'm taking to the hospital with me.

Now starts the liquid diet for me and I expect to be hungry, hungry, hungry, but I will push thru!

Congrats, Mello1! Exciting for sure! I had same thoughts as you re: hunger on this pre-op. I’m on day 5 of it and can honestly say, as others have (that I admittedly thought ‘oh that won’t be me’)...that it really isn’t that bad. Each day gets easier and easier on it. I hope this will be your experience, too! You deserve an easy go of it for all of the schedule charting you’ve done for us. Thanks again, and only wonderful wishes!

Ok March 2 people, HERE WE GO!!! Who's excited??? ?

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

1 hour ago, Rearguard said:

Ok March 2 people, HERE WE GO!!! Who's excited??? ?

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

Best wishes for a successfully day tomorrow!

I'm going in March 3rd. Today is my last food day and tomorrow is my 1 day liquid diet.

I go in for bariatric sleeve Surgery on 3/3 in two days. I have been on all liquid diet for 11 days and counting. I am nervous and excited about this new journey.