retired-loser

Congrats on your surgery! I appreciated your observations post-surgery since mine is in 5 days. I hope mine goes as well as yours seems to have gone!

I have heard really good things about, and like, the Premier Protein Shakes. They are ready made, in cartons.& come in chocolate & vanilla (also strawberry but it is hard to find) They can be purchased at Costco or Premoer's site online.

Sorry to hear of your leak, but thank God you caught it fast! Praying for a speedy recovery.

A couple of observations......First, I was told by one surgeon that is someone has had several previous abdominal surgeries, the sleeve is the surgery of choice. I also felt better not having my intestions re-arranged. Second observation.......this is one of the reasons I have told only a couple of people I am having this surgery done.......'well meaning' advice & judgements I can do without!

I have only told my kids (grown) and my boyfriend, and they have been very supportive.. I just didn't want to have a lot of questions and "advice" beforehand. Thant's just me. I didn't want people telling me what they had heard, or how could I di this? After, I will answer all the questions they want.

Also So. Cal........Inland Empire too! Haven't had my surgery yet (Jan. 23rd.) but looking for support groups. Have gone to one in Corona/Riverside that is good.

Mine is on the 23rd of January, and like you, I haven't told many people. Maybe it is because deep down inside I am afraid of failure also..hummm. Mainly it is just because I don't want people all over me about it. My kids and boyfriend know, and that is what is important to me. Best of luck to everyone!!

I have read that alot of pre-ops are told to do some sort of special diet for a time before their surgery date. Mine said nothing, except to try to lose as much weight as I can before the surgery (bearing in mind that this was 12/16 and my surgery date is 1/23...nothing like the holidays to spoin a good diet!). I have about 2 1/2 weeks until the big day and I am going to use the suggestions here and get used to some of the liquid protein drinks. Thanks for the info!

What a GREAT thread...and website! I just found it and am overloaded with all the info here.....I am saving lists like mad!! My surgery is scheduled for 1/23/12. Thank you so much and keep the ideas coming