Trish Allen

My surgery is scheduled for the 4th also. I actually started my pre-op diet last Sunday in preparation for my appointment with the surgeon. Figured it couldn't hurt being ahead of the game. I had a headache for the first 2 days, and absolutely NO energy. But then it got better, until yesterday. I thought I would chew my arm off before dinner last night. But I made it and when I stepped on the scale this morning I was 10 pounds lighter than on Sunday. I can't believe it. It get's better. I promise.

When I went it was more like meeting with a concerned friend. They asked what I knew about the surgery, risks, options. Why I decided to do this. How long I had been "fighting the battle of the bulge"/ He asked me the standard, "ever thought of suicide". Other than that it was more like "Do you know what you are getting into and have you done your research? Don't worry, It will be a breeze. Mine only lasted for 30 minutes. I didn't even get to lie down on the couch (ha, ha).

I'm on day 5 and it does get easier. I have 2 more days and then I go to straight liquids. That's the point that I am dreading.

My prayers are with you. Hope you did well and had a decent night.

Went to meet with the surgeon today and finally was able to schedule surgery. I have to have pre-op testing on 7/26 and then the surgery is scheduled for 7am on 8/4. Can't believe it's finally happening. After 20 years of yo=yo dieting and strange food combinations to loose weight, it's going to happen. I am so ready for this to happen. I'm not even too nervous. I know, I have 2 weeks to get nervous. But, for now I'm walking on cloud 9.......Thanks Dr. McDowell. Baptist Metabolic Surgery Center is an AWESOME place. Anyone in Nashville that is considering WLS should check them out.

Starting my pre-op diet this Sunday. Any suggestions to make it thru? I do great during the day. It's the evening I have trouble with. I can eat a whole days calories from 7pm to 10pm if I am not careful. Thanks in advance for the suggestions.

So is my physician. And he has done a million lap band surgeries in his practice. I think I will just stick with the professionals.

1st week it's 2 Protein Shakes (less than 200 cals and at least 15 gms protein) and a frozen dinner 2nd weeks its 4 Protein shakes/day. Can supplement with broth, s/f Jello, popsicles,

Aced my Psych eval today. Now it's on to the surgeon for scheduling. Aiming for first week in August. Since I am self pay I can be fast tracked. The psych doc stated that he was going to get the eval to the doctor. I am getting really excited now.

What a great attitude. You will be successful if you maintain this outlook. Hope I can feel the same as soon as I can get this scheduled. I also am Self-Pay and am trusting that I will make this through.