Goody2shoesmelissa

GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL!!!! God Speed!!! Praying for your safety and quick healing!! So excited for this new adventure!! Mine is Wednesday....see you on the Losers Bench!!!

Thank you so much!!! I wish you luck tomorrow too!!! God Bless you and may you heal quickly and enjoy your new journey!!! Take care!!!

GOOD LUCK YOU!!! God Bless you, may you heal quickly and enjoy this new journey!!!

My surgery is Wednesday morning at 6am. I'm excited but find myself freaking out!! Am I doing the right thing? Will I fail with this too? Will the pain kill me? Oh my mind won't stop with worry!?!!! I know I want this, I know I'll be ok! I'm just scared!!!! I have faith all will be well!!! Why am I so nervous?!?! I've finally made it through the 30 day Pre-op diet, tomorrow only clear liquids and bowel prep! Then it's MY day!! 8-22-12 will forever be the date of my new journey! I wish everyone else a safe and successful journey! God Bless!

I am a very picky eater and had a horrible time finding a Protein shake I could get down. My very very favorite is Banana from CHIKE. http://www.chikenutrition.com/ has 28grams of protein. Chike chocolate and Orange Cream aren't bad either. I can also stomach the Chocolate from Bariatric Advantage and it has 27 grams a protein. I will have to try some of the shakes mentioned above. I wish you luck on your new journey!!!

Good Luck on your Journey!!! My surgery is this Wednesday the 22nd of September!! I had a 30 day pre-op diet and I'm glad it's about over! LOL God Bless you!!!!

My husband was denied THREE times and on the fourth they finally accepted! Squeaky wheel got the oil, never give up! Be determined and keep at it!

Thanks for sharing! I am a week from surgery today, feeling anxiety but know it's the right choice for me!

Good Luck to you as well!!!

I am in the midst of a 30 day diet! So 2 weeks sounds great! LOL My surgery is August 22nd and I'm counting down! It gets easier after about day 4. It's still very difficult to smell food cooking or be out in public, makes me wanna cheat! Haven't cheated and won't cheat, I want this surgery/tool to help me improve my life! Good luck to you, it will be worth it!!!

WOW...look at you!! What a incredible transformation!!! Great JOB!!! You look amazing!! I'm so ready for my journey to begin 8-22-12 at 6am, I can't wait!!! Congrats to you and continued luck being sent your way!!! Hope I look that good in two months! Melissa

You are too FUNNY!!!! Wishing you the best of luck on your soon to be new JOURNEY!! I too am having surgery just a day before you on the 22nd of Aug. I'm so excited...yet nervous. Here's to YOU, to a new LIFE!!! God Bless, Melissa

I forgot!! I found the best site, with the BEST protein shakes. Go to http://www.chikenutrition.com/their banana shake is to die for!!! I like their chocolate too and their orange cream isn't bad. I'm a picky eater and these have been my favorite!! Melissa

I forgot!! I found the best site, with the BEST protein shakes. Go to http://www.chikenutrition.com/ their banana shake is to die for!!! I like their chocolate too and their orange cream isn't bad. I'm a picky eater and these have been my favorite!! Melissa

I am also on a 30 day Pre Surgery diet. I am allowed 5 Protein shakes, 1 Protein Bar, 2 cups of certain veggies, and I cup of Fruit, and 1 lean cuisine (350 calories or less). My surgeon wants 15-20 pounds gone by my surgery date of the 22nd of Aug. I will have been on this diet 2 weeks on Monday. I have lost 6 pounds so far. It's not easy but I've got to remember the big picture!!! I'm almost half way to my surgery date..I can do this. Also, increase your activity....maybe walking more etc. Drink ALOT of Water too. I am thinking about you, we are having to do the same thing almost....GOOD LUCK to you! Stay positive YOU CAN DO IT!! Melissa

I feel your pain!!! Being at work when they bring "real" food in, is a KILLER!!! Yep, 30 days, trying to decrease the size of my liver! Will have been on it for 2 weeks come Monday....then only 2 more weeks to go!!! Surgery is on the 22nd of Aug. GO ME!!! I will not cheat!!! LOL I have to look at the big picture!! Ready for the NEW ME!!! Melissa

Good Morning August Sleevers!!! Whew.....one week down doing this 30 day pre-op diet. Down 9 pounds in a week...heck ya!!!! Feeling good and knowing the 22nd of Aug will be here before I know it!! I'm excited for this group, to come here and talk about the ups and downs and get support from fellow sleevers going through the same things!! Wishing you all luck in the next month.... Have a super Week.

Congrats to you and good luck....I'm trying to learn how to use this site...kinda different. : ) LOL I have to do a 30 day diet which I'm allowed 5 Protein shakes a day and 2 Protein Bars and 2 cups of certain veggies and 1 cup of certain fruit. Surgeon is trying to decrease the size of my liver. I'm excited for this next chapter in my life.

I had the same problem...I like CHIKE brand and they will send you samples. My favorites through them are the banana and the Orange Creme...but have them send you samples of all of them and see which you like best. I also find Bariatric Advantage chocolate to be good. I'm such a picky eater I had to find a couple that I could stomach. Good Luck to you. http://www.chikenutrition.com/

I'm a newbie to this site!!! I have a surgery date of August 22nd at 6am. From Kansas here. Started my 30 day diet on Monday the 23rd, went in for EGD yesterday the 27th and had already lost 4 pounds. I'm excited for this journey and would love to communicate with fellow sleevers. Good luck to all of you and I hope this site can be a place to go for questions. Melissa