change4life2012

Yummy! That sounds really good. I will have to try it.

I am heading to get the hospital. I can't believe my day is here finally!

Surgery went well. Very little pain just tired. Just had upper gi and no leaks. Had a big meal for dinner: two bites of Jello a sip of Water and 30 cc of ice. I am stuffed! Lol Getting some rest and will update later.

I understand you completely!!! I am scheduled at 11:00 tomorrow. I am ready to puke my guts out! Maybe that is just from liquid and laxatives for days..lol. I am full of excitement and fear at the same time. My anesthesiologist called tonight to ask a few questions before tomorrow and that made it soooo real to me. She was really nice and just wanted to make sure I didn't have any questions before tomorrow. That helped to reassure me. I have never had that happen before. I have a husband and two kids and don't want to leave them. They are my reasons to have WLS. Just think at this time tomorrow we will be on the losers bench!!

I just bought the vanilla creme powder tonight. It is really good, I am sipping on a shake right now. I mixed it with skim milk and sugar free caramel torani syrup. It tastes like a milk shake. Yum!

I am sooo ready!! We are one week away from the big day!

October 15th in Denver.Wooh Woot!! Anyone else in this area?

Oh Crap!! That's alot of money!! Better look for a new doc! I am still post-op but just bought my vitamins. I bought a Bariatric advantage chewable multi vitamin, B12 and Calcium citrate. I spend 100 bucks for three months. I will probably try some others next time. I really don't care for the chewable multi. It is really gritty, I think a gummy would be much better. I did get the caramel calcium and it is yummy!!

I feel better knowing I am not alone in the diet coke battle. My PCP's nurse has RNY and didn't stop until she had surgery. She said she didn't have any problems stopping. I keep hoping that I won't like the taste of them afterwards. But I am learning it is so much a bad habit than the flavor. Now that I am down to one they taste soooo sweet. Mio sounds yummy I will have to try it for sure. I have been trying the crystal light but its not really that good. I like the Wal-Mart sugar free cherry.

I am on a high protein/low carb diet until next Saturday. Then clear liquids for one day. I am trying to eat several small meals and increase my protein. I am working hard to get all of my water in. I am down to only one diet coke a day. I have been a huge caffeine junkie for many years. I am trying hard to stop before the big day.

I am on the 15th. We are getting close! I am so excited.

We have the same date. It is getting so close!

Yes there is a big difference! Keep up the good work. I am so ready for my sleeve, only 12 more days! I can't wait to have progress pictures.

What brand of vitamins are you taking? My dr and dietician recommend bariatric advantage. But there are lots of other brands to choose from.

I am terrified of being that one that failed. The closer I get to my date the more I fear failure. You are not alone!

Did you slowly give it up pre op or just cold turkey after surgery? I am 28 days away from surgery and have cut down but not out all the way.

Add me October 15 on my Birthday!! I can't wait for this amazing gift!

Good luck tomorrow!

Wow!!!! You look great, I can't wait for my sleeve!!!!

It is frustrating! I was calling my insurance company 2 times per day on the second week of waiting. I was able to get the process expedited since my doctor submitted surgery dates two weeks out from the date it was submitted to insurance. The rep finally understood that I needed to be able to plan in advance instead of last minute and had it expedited for me. I had my answer the next day. Only downside (if you can call it one) is that it was too late to get the other surgery date. So I have to wait three weeks but that is ok. Finally I was told I was approved.