It is almost time. I thought I would start a thread for January 27 Hotties!!! Good Luck to all of you.

Hi Carolina Mom,

I'm scheduled for the 27th too. I'm looking forward to a new way of life even if it changes my relationship with food. Goodness knows, it's time.

My pre-op doctor's appointment is the 21st. I think THAT will make it real.

Good luck with surgery. Let's chat again for support.

Great! I am getting ready too. I am nervous but ready. What time is your surgery. I go at 10:30 surgery at 12:30. I have already had my pre op and other visits. I had to an EKG at the hospital which was abnormal so I went to see a Cardiologist just to on the safe side. Just one more thing to worry about. I can't wait to lose so I can shop for smaller clothes. YA Ya. Keep in touch.

My surgery is at 10. My doc requires a 2-hour, pre-op class, which I will attend on Tuesday. I see the doc and have the EKG on Wednesday. Until then and until surgery that it's just drink, drink, drink my shakes. It's getting "real-er" by the day.

I started the post-op shopping but still have a few things to get. Last weekend I bought a sippy cup. That's the first time I've ever used one. Wow! You sure don't get much to drink. I'm glad I tried it before surgery so I know what to expect.

This will be a learning experience to take smaller bites and sips. I'm sure we'lll get the hang of it though.

Hi everyone. I'm scheduled first on the 27th -- 7:30 a.m. I'm glad I'm first so I don't have to sit around waiting. I had my pre-op appts. last week, started pre-op diet on 20th. Are any of you restricted from caffeine? And if so, do you know why? I read somewhere that they believe caffeine can cause you to binge eat. I just really love my one cup of coffee in the morning. But I've done okay on the pre-op -- it's amazing that after all these years I never understood that protein makes you feel full. I'm using Unjury and Isopure protein powders. I am excited and can't wait to get this done and start my new life. I'm so exccited to know that Ill never have to lose this hundred pounds again -- I've done it before, and here I am -- but it's great to know we don't have to do it ever again. What a dream come true! Good luck to you all.

Try some decaf coffee. I am still drinking my coffee. We have a week left. I am so ready to do this. I am glad it is not today we are getting some snow today. Now let spring come on.

I am using the EAS vanilla powder so I can make the flavor I want. I am using pineapple, sugar free, fat free ice cream, etc. to change it up some. I really don't mind the shakes at all.

I'm doing the same with my shakes - the non-fat vanilla ice cream just makes them so much creamier! I'm putting fresh strawberries in mine. Also have added sugar-free peaches, which is also yummy.