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21 days and a wake!

Hi everyone! My surgeon put me on a pre-op, liver shrinking diet starting yesterday when I saw him, (almost a month before surgery) that consists of protein shakes, lean proteins, veggies, and some dairy like cottage cheese and greek yogurt. My question is, I can't drink my coffee without...

I do believe that this is the best decision I've ever made in my life. For me it's not just about losing the weight or being thin, it's about being healthy. Thank you for all your support.

Hi Everyone! I got my surgery date today - April 15th. I was kind of hoping for sooner but I'll take it! Soon I'll be on the loser's bench!

I'll get my date on Thursday.

Thanks everyone!

Congratulations on your weight loss! Way to go!!

Wow! Congratulations on your loss so far! That's amazing!

Hi Rhonda! Sounds like we are on similar roads. I also started my journey in October 2013 and just finished my 6 months today. I will meet with my surgeon next week and set the date. There are some really great people in this group who can answer questions and give great advice. Let me know...

Hi Everyone! I am finally done with my 6 month insurance weight management program as of today!! I am scheduled to meet with the surgeon next Thursday and he will schedule a surgery date then. My NP said it would probably be 2-4 weeks. I go in for a pre-o[ class the following Wed. I am...

Hi and Welcome! I finish my 6 month weight management for insurance tomorrow and then I will have my appointment with my surgeon. I think it's perfectly normal to be anxious and nervous. This is a big step in our lives Hang in there and visit often. There are lots of great people here who...

Congratulations! I hope everything goes well for you. :)

HI and welcome to the forum! I really hope your surgery went well yesterday. I will keep you in my thoughts for a speedy recovery! Good Luck!

Hi Laura! Welcome to the group!. Although I haven't had surgery yet, I am just about to have my 6th month appointment with my NP and nutritionists. Then I'm off to see the surgeon and get a surgery date. I can tell you that the time will fly by faster than you think it will. I recommend...

HI and Welcome to the forum! This is a great group of people and are very caring and helpful. I'm at the stage where I'm getting ready to finish my 6 month insurance requirements for weight management and will then see the surgeon and have a surgery date within the next month. One of the...

Sharpmind - congrats on getting a surgery date. It does feel crazy sometimes. Thanks for all the advice everyone. I'm feeling better. I started watching youtube videos on what to buy to prepare for surgery and after. Everyone has different ideas on protein shakes, vitamins, etc... but I...

Congratulations on hearing from them!! Now the journey begins. Just remember, depending on how the program goes, it might feel a little crazy at times. Just hold on and you'll be at a surgery date in no time. Good Luck!!

Hello and welcome to the forum! This has been a great place to learn about WLS and all that goes into it. I'm getting ready to finish my 6th month of weight management and will soon have a surgery date!. There is so much to know and this place have helped a lot. Feel free to ask questions...

Congratulations Tillies - so glad you get to go home today. Hang in there!

So sorry you are having to deal with so much nausea, but glad the pain is better. I hope you start feeling lots better soon. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.