I got my surgery date today... November 29th... Gastric Bypass... Now to start planning, getting together everything I need and trying to not stress myself out until then....

4 minutes ago, Girltown46 said:

Dr.Sharp at Rex!

Oh good choice!! I've heard they are good over there! I was admitted to Rex hospital once and the nursing staff was fantastic, I felt really cared for. You'll be in great hands!

1 hour ago, SarahByNumbers said:

Hi friends! ?This is my first post on here, so I apologize if I have NO IDEA what I'm doing! ? My VSG is scheduled for 11/22...the day immediately before Thanksgiving. Who does that? lol

I figured if I use food as an excuse to not get the surgery at that time, then I'm probably not ready for it...plus, Yule/Christmas/what-have-you is the month after that, so if I use holidays as an excuse to delay surgery, it's gonna be a few months.

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I have my VSG scheduled that Monday, so I am right there with you. My family asked me why I didn't just wait until after the holidays, but like what you said, I can't let food be the excuse to push it back further. That and it was the only time I could use enough leave time + holiday time to take off for a week.

55 minutes ago, SomeBigGuy said:

I have my VSG scheduled that Monday, so I am right there with you. My family asked me why I didn't just wait until after the holidays, but like what you said, I can't let food be the excuse to push it back further. That and it was the only time I could use enough leave time + holiday time to take off for a week.

I start my all liquids on Thanksgiving and I am getting comments from the peanut gallery about it... I told them... This is not my last Thanksgiving, I will be able to join you all. Just now bring the focus on family, friends and memories not the food..

Well I’m 1.5 weeks into my 4 week preop diet and things have smoothed out a bit thank goodness. I’ve got a preop appointment tomorrow for testing and other fun things. My work has also cleared me to be out essentially through the rest of the year.

Positive thoughts for you all with your Nov. 1 dates!

1 hour ago, BoilerBob said:

Well I’m 1.5 weeks into my 4 week preop diet and things have smoothed out a bit thank goodness. I’ve got a preop appointment tomorrow for testing and other fun things. My work has also cleared me to be out essentially through the rest of the year.

Positive thoughts for you all with your Nov. 1 dates!

It's really great for your workplace to give you so much time to heal!! This will make it much easier to transition through the stages and get into a new routine!

Thanks for the well wishes! Day 2 of the all shake phase. My partner warmed up chili this morning and I had to leave the kitchen because it smelled so good. LOL

My third day I was flying back from a conference and the airline food smelled good. Yikes! ?

I'm 11/21

8 hours ago, SueCaudell said:

I'm 11/21

Welcome SueCaudell!!

Hello, first time posting, my surgery date is November 15th. I'm exited and nervous, but will be so glad once it's over and I'm on my way to a new me.

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Roux-en-Y scheduled for November 30th, here! I'm shivering with antici.....pation! (If you know, you know) ?

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On 10/28/2023 at 02:17, Kathy MH said:

Hello, first time posting, my surgery date is November 15th. I'm exited and nervous, but will be so glad once it's over and I'm on my way to a new me.

Mine is on 2nd November!.. very nervous also

Who’s my surgery buddy my date is nov 10th

6 hours ago, rootsbeforebranches said:

Roux-en-Y scheduled for November 30th, here! I'm shivering with antici.....pation! (If you know, you know) ?

SAY IT!!! ?

Welcome everyone!! We're getting closer!

I'm in my third week of my pre-op diet, 5th day of all shakes. It's not so bad as long as you stay hydrated and use water flavoring packets! My surgery is still Nov. 1st, I'm a little scared they will cancel now that I've been on this diet for so long. ? I've started using the antibacterial soap they require we shower with for days before surgery. We even have to sleep on fresh sheets the night before! These surgery requirements make sense but also make me laugh sometimes... LOL

My surgery is 2nd!
I keep thinking they will cancel…. Ah good luck soo close!