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June 11th with Dr. Svendsen at Methodist Hospital in Minnesota! Can't wait to share this journey with all of you

Welcome Argnewcan!! We are going to be sleeve buddies, as mine is also scheduled for June 11th. Good luck

FANTASTIC!! You are doing awesome!

Hey...at least you know you can make it through the liquid diet!!! If you did it once, you can do it again

My diet during my 3 months of visits with the NUT consisted of 3 meals, with 3 oz of lean meat, veggies and a fruit. No snacking between meals, but was allowed a glass of milk 3 times a day, and I supplemented one of those with some Protein powder. I'm down 40 lbs (little over 10% of my TBW) since my first NUT visit in January. My bariatric center didn't make me lose weight, but they wanted me to start changing my lifestyle so I'd be successful after surgery. I say any diet will work for you, as long as you are determined to make it work! Good luck

Squats and lunges! I sometimes do them when I'm waiting in line.

Look at you little miss thang!! You look awesome

Hello all! I officially start my 10 day liquid pre-op diet on June 1st From going through the plan with my NUT it doesn't seem so bad. I need to have 5 Meal Replacement shakes a day (can have a 6th if I really need it)...plus all the Water, non-caloric drinks (Vitamin water 0, 0 calorie sports drinks, crystal light), tea/coffee, sugar free Jello, and sugar free popsicles I want, They want me to stay away from the whey Proteins, and have slimfast or carnation instant Breakfast so I'm getting some nutrients as well. Has anyone tried easing into the liquid diet by starting one week replacing one meal, and the next week replacing two meals? Seems like it may help ease the pain. Thanks for your input. Love you all

Once I'm on my official 10 day pre-op diet, I'm not allowed anything solid. I wish I could help!

Congrats on the date!! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

Good luck Kat!! As everyone has said..it's so important to quit smoking. I know you can do it! I'm also going to start my liquid diet early. I officially need to start Jan 1, but I'm going to ease into it. This week one meal replaced and next week 2 meals replaced.

PEvette...are you going to start the full liquid diet this early?!? I don't know if I can do that It's fun finding people with the same day!

Hello all! I'm in Brooklyn Park and just scheduled for June 11th with Dr. Svendsen at Park Nicollet. I'd love to have as many local friends as possible. I think it'd be fun to all get together sometime as well. Once I was approved, I had a pre-op appt with my surgeon within a week, and was able to ****** up a surgery date a little over 3 weeks away. I was lucky to get that appointment, as it had just opened up that morning. I was in the right place at the right time Sheril, I hope you get the insurance stuff all figured out. I'm doing the same thing right now. Park Nicollet has two surgeons, and the other surgeon was the one who signed my precert request. Now I just need to get Dr. Svendsen on record as my surgeon. They say it should be pretty easy....I'm praying they are right. Talk to you all soon!!

I just did the ultrasound, and they push REALLY hard on your ribcage area! Still think it's kind of odd I don't need an endoscopy as it seems everyone else has one pre-op. But, I trust my surgeon and my bariatric center!

That is fantastic! I was proud yesterday that I fit into a size 26 pant. I'm still pre-op, but went from a 30/32 in January to a 26!! Still a bit too tight for public, but YAY

My last meal will be some awesome chicken enchiladas, with chips and homemade salsa, and TONS of margaritas! Hopefully my baker friend will also make some sweet treats

My surgeon and NUT told me that the first week after surgery I didn't really need to worry about getting my protein. The 2nd week with full liquids is when I really start getting it in. Hope this helps!

How fantastic! Good luck to both of you

What fantastic results! I'm so proud of everything you have accomplished so far. Hopefully you're body will catch up with you and make the next 3 months much smoother. Keep us posted

Thank you for sharing your story!! I can't wait to read more updates!

I got my date last week! I'll be sleeved by Dr. Svendsen at Methodist Hospital in Minnesota on June 11th at 8 am! I'm so excited and a little nervous.

When I met with my surgeon I asked if there was a "goal" weight. He stated their philosphy is not to set a goal weight, but to celebrate the success which is reached. I don't want to be controlled with the thought of getting to a certain weight and being overly frustrated by not meeting that. I have my ideal goals in my mind, but I have to say...anything will be better than my 51.3 starting BMI!!!

I have decided to be very open with my surgery! It's opened up some very awesome conversations with friends and strangers. The VP of HR reached out to me because she heard I was having the surgery. She had a RNY 12 years ago and we talked quite a bit about it today. She said something that really stuck with me...as women we have to share our experiences and be the role models for those to come. There are so many people out there who don't have support...I can't wait to be like her in 12 years

Great question....Can't wait to hear the responses.

Awesome! I'm so happy for you