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Im September 6th! Just had my endoscopy on Monday. Surgeon wants me to start pre op diet on august 6th but I decided to start substituting some meals currently with protien shakes. Im excited but definitely more nervous.

Im in Shoreham! Your starting your pre op diet today? What shakes are you using?

Hi I thought id introduce myself. My name is Lyndsey and im having my sleeve surgery on Sept 6th. I feel like I need a go to person or a buddy or a mentor. Someone, anyone from new york or specifically long island area?

Oops sorry about the typos.. on my phone!

Me tooooo but im September 6th!!! I just saw him for a follow up yestetday. Mobday I had my endoscopy. How are things going for you? Are you excited/nervous?

Not sure if im doing this right or posting this in the right place but I thought this app would be a great place for support. My surgery date is september 6 and im finding myself eating more than I was before I even decided to get the surgery. I honestly feel like a bottomless pit and I want to start my opti fast diet aug 16 but ive actually gained 10 lbs since my first weigh in. I feel like such a looser. Ive dobe liquid diets and cleanses before just to loose weight in the past but I feel like I was focused. Right now all I feel like is having funerals with food I feel I cant ever allow myself to eat again. I know I need to stop gaining im messing with my goal weight but im scared if I keep on this track until my opti fast diet Ill gain more indefinitely. Am I totally nuts.. im reading lots of people started getting in the groove right away.. but I can't seem to stop saying goodbye to food. Even fast food. I hardly ever ate it before and now I am. Can anyone give me sone advice?

Hi guys thought id update you. I was supposed to get my endoscopy at 815 but my surgeon was running behind so I didnt get wheeled in until after 10. I will say I was super nervous before hand (this is all new to me, hospitals doc visits etc.) But either way after the endoscopy I was super emotional from the anesthesia and teared up a little but that passed quickly. Im still tired as we speak and its 6 pm. I fell asleep after I got home around 2 and slept until about 5. I definitely feel as though I coukd right back to sleep even now .. oh well lol I didnt accomplish much today! Tomorrow is another day.

Hi vst friends.. I was just wondering something.. I have my endoscopy first thing at 7 am tomorrow. What can I expect? Can I have a dress on? Am I wearing a hospital gown? How long does it take? Can I wear underwear and a bra? Any feedback will help

Wow matt! Thanks so much you have no idea how much youve helped me! I really appreciate it I hope you dont mind if on occasion I bother you with some questions?

Ahh thank you for your encouraging words of advice! I have been a ravinious beast it seems lol. When I first decided to get the surgery I was on nutrisytem. So I guess once I was approved Im rewarding mysekf with food. Im just curious as to What protein shakes did you drink on your optifast diet? which did you think worked best for you/taste wise and fullness factor?