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!

Hey, guys! Surgery in 9 days and it feels surreal. I met with my surgeon this past Thursday and star my liquid diet on Tuesday. Kind of freaking out about getting sick and being on the liquid diet while also working 12 hour shifts as a nurse. ?

I hope this anxiety passes soon!

Welcome Krimsonbutteries, ChelleFord to the March 3rd group!

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

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

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

Good luck to everyone having surgery this week! I saw my GP to check in last week and had her take me off my one extended release heart med. Pulse went from super low to more normal levels, but my BP is also more reactive so that could be fun. I have my endoscopy tomorrow... woohoo. Not. Fortunately my best friend is taking me, so I at least get some time with her to get me through the process while the rest of the family is at work/school. I've been doing protein shakes for breakfast and lunch with veggie snacks after school around 3 and protein/veggies for dinner for the last 2 weeks, and I can really tell how the hunger is diminishing if I stick to that and not "cheat". Helps me not feel as worried about the milk only diet starting on the 11th.

On 2/19/2020 at 2:28 PM, Rearguard said:

March 2nd is the date for me! Getting anxious thinking about starting the pre-op liquid diet.

Good luck let us know how it goes! Mine is this Thursday!

Sending my best wishes for those who are having procedures today and thru-out this week. Please do check in and let us know how you are doing!

On 2/4/2020 at 10:37 PM, Mello1 said:

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!

I am also March 17th! The 18th is my daughters birthday! I started my pre-surgery diet today and I am struggling.

56 minutes ago, Erin13 said:

I am also March 17th! The 18th is my daughters birthday! I started my pre-surgery diet today and I am struggling.

Woo Hoo! I have a surgery twin! What's going on with your diet and my birthday is on the 19th! I actually started my liquid diet on Sunday.

Welcome Erin13 to the March 17th group!

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

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

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, Erin13

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

On 2/26/2020 at 3:49 PM, 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!

Are any of using myfitnesspal to log your calories. Today was my 22nd day of logging but it’s the first day on the liquid diet so I’m wayyyy under their calories recommendation. So it will not allow me to complete my days into. Anyone know how to “fix” this?

3 hours ago, NewEnglanderGal said:

Are any of using myfitnesspal to log your calories. Today was my 22nd day of logging but it’s the first day on the liquid diet so I’m wayyyy under their calories recommendation. So it will not allow me to complete my days into. Anyone know how to “fix” this?

I use the Lose It app and I've logging for over a year straight.

On 3/2/2020 at 11:40 AM, Mello1 said:

Sending my best wishes for those who are having procedures today and thru-out this week. Please do check in and let us know how you are doing!

Had my surgery on the Monday 3/2, came home the next day. Tummy is very sore, to be expected. However I can’t get all the liquids down, had to cut the dosage in half but still feels very full. Anyone else having these issues?

I'm scheduled for March 30. Work has lost it's mind. I've got one last appointment with surgeon on 16th, which is the day I start pre-op diet. I'm thinking about seeing if he'd write me out during the pre-op phase

On 2/17/2020 at 9:17 PM, Slimmy-mommeee said:

My surgery day is March 2nd is there anybody else on the same day or close to it? I'm looking for an encouragement and accountability partner/buddy.

How did your surgery go?

I had my pre op visit today. I have to do one week of liquids pre op and can’t have even soft, solid soft foods until 9 weeks. I’m talking cottage cheese and scrambled eggs. Is that normal? The nurse said my doc is very conservative but dang!

Had my surgery on the Monday 3/2, came home the next day. Tummy is very sore, to be expected. However I can’t get all the liquids down, had to cut the dosage in half but still feels very full. Anyone else having these issues?

Just sip on it all the time