Tinkerbell77

Hi everyone! My surgery is set for July 9. I started watching my diet and lost 11 pounds in three weeks while I waited for my approval letter. I started my 10 day pre-op on Fridy the 29th of June. My doctor allows the protein shakes and some high protein foods. He actually likes us to follow the south beach diet phase 1 along with protein shakes. I am very excited, but at the same time nervous. I'd love to hear experiences and share experiences as well as get to know all of you! Good luck to everyone on here, we CAN do it!

Hi Christina, Congrats! I too am in Texas in the Dallas area and my surgery is scheduled for July 9th. I am getting more excited, anxious and nervous as it approaches. Are you in Fort Worth or is that just where your doctor is?

hunter (Ronnie) good luck with everything. I just went to the doctor today for my pre-op appointment. I then went and bought some portein drinks, Vitamins, and Calcium supplements. My pre-op diet starts on Friday so one more day and it's shakes and high portein foods for me. My doctor doesn't require a full liquid diet pre-op that is post-op. Anyway, good luck and if you have any questions along the way feel free to ask and I'll answer the best I can! PEACHES9 As for your questions, I am not too concerned about slipage or erision. That is more common when you don't follow the instructions given by the doctor and if you over eat which causes vomiting. These side affects can happen, but not very often. My surgeon said it is not very common, but it can happpen so they have to let you know.

So I have been heavy most of my life so this is a big change for me. My surgery is scheduled for July 11 and my pre op appointment is for the 27. I have already started cutting back on carbs and fats and lost 10 pounds. I am 29 and happily married to a wonderful man who accepts me the way I am. My fears and frustrations however, are with other people. It concerns me that as I lose the weight people will start treating me differently. People who may not have taken the time to get to know me will. Someone who would associate with me because I was heavy, may now want to be a friend. Being treated with more respect by strangers when out in public where ever it may be. It bothers me and scares me that I will no longer know if someone is my friend because of who I am or now becuase I look better. Does anyone elses have these fears or concerns?

I just got my surgery date for the 9th. I have spoken with several people and they all recommend Muscle Milk. My nutritionist said it was great and gave me a sample. It comes in different flavors and everyone says it tastes really good. I think that is the one I am going to be trying.

Thanks to everyone for the words of encouragment and support. My doctors office called today and asked if they could move my surgery until the 9th. I am excited and also more nervous. I am very emotional right now and this is strange to me. I am so overwhelmed. It's a week from Monday. It seems so soon. I know it is only two days earlier, but two weeks from tomorrow opposed to a week from Monday just seems scary. I am trying to keep my mind occupied, but that isn't working so well. Any ideas?

Thank you both! As soon as we set the date I got nervous. It is kind or overwhelming realizing that is really happening now.