BryBro63

Now you can get your date set, and relax and prepare...the best is yet to come!!

Congratulations, Shay!!! Certainly about time!!! I wish you much success!!!

Hello All! I'm located in Central Jersey...getting sleeved on January 27th at St. Peter's Hospital (great facility!!!), by Dr. Anish Nihalani. Anyone else close by?

What...what...WHAT??!?!

Truly hoping it's just a bump in the road for you...hope you get discharged today, so you'll feel much better in teh comfort of your own home!!

Mine is the same day, and I'm just as excited and anxious!!!

I like the unjury flavors...I was also liking the Chike shakes, until my nutritionist steered me away from them because of the high carb count. The Lean 25 brand (from GNC, if they are in your area) are pretty good as well.

Hey KittyChick, Definitely understand your situation!! Most of my family is very cool and supportive with it, but there are a few haters!! Also, my sister (who had the bypass done 10 years ago) warned me about which family members I should avoid taking about it to. I would think that such a situation which would give you such benefits would be a positive thing all around, but there are always those who choose to doubt!! 'I' support you, so i hope that counts for something!! BTW, I love your reference, because it's so true...Ain't nobody got time for that!!

Great!! This IS good news, ShayLove!! Now HOPEFULLY and PRAYERFULLY you'll get your approval news and be on your way, like you should have been quite some time ago!! Very happy for you, Shay!!!

I get sleeved on the 27th, and started my liver-shrinking diet yesterday. Essentially I'm eating the way I would be post-op, but with the pre-op stomach...they say the first few days are the hardest, and I think they are right!

I'm sure perseverance will win out, Shay...and it will all be worth it in the end!! Wishing you the best...and SOON!!

Yeah, this sounds like what I'll be dealing with as well. Today is day one, and so far it's kinda tough, since I also had my pre-op appointment at the hospital today. Had to be sure to fast for that...couldn't even have the protein shake! Thanks for the words of encouragement...and I wish you the very best next week!!! Please keep posting your progress, KittyChick!!!

Shay? Any updates yet???

Hello All!! I'm about to start my 2 week liver-shrinking diet...however, it seems like it may be pretty manageable, since according to my nutritionist, I can eat...just a very limited amount. Having Protein Shakes for Breakfast and lunch, but dinner is just a few ounces of food, and no sugar, no starches, no Snacks. Surgery is on the 27th of January, Anyone else on this type of diet?

For all those who are talking about drains...is this something that you have at the hospital? Do they ever send you home with a drain, or do you need to stay in the hospital until the drain is removed? My surgery date is 1-27, and I'm just wondering what to possibly expect... Thanks very much for hearing me out!

I really like this story...you truly are an inspiration to us who are at the beginning of our journey. This is basically the same thought process I am hoping to go into this situation with...if the hunger is gone, I think the success could be greater for me, since I think the better part of my battle isn't the losing weight, but the keeping it off!! Congrats, and keep up the good work!!

Hello rayray84, I'm still pre-op, and I'm HOOKED on the Quest Bars!!! Hoping and praying that I can tolerate them post-op!! My favorite...right now anyway...is the chocolate Chip Cookie Dough! Glad to hear that you're able to have them post-op... Thanks for sharing!

Thank you so much.. How do I do a countdown ticker?? Go up to the top right corner and click on your name (assuming you're logged in), and then click on 'Edit My Profile'. From there, click on Signature, and on that page near the bottom, there's a part you can click on that says you can create tickers. From there, just follow the instructions. If you need additional info, please let me know!

Congrats!!! Wishing you much success!!! You should put up a countdown ticker!!

My wife just asked me that exact same question...didn't even think about that. So busy thinking about the surgery itself and the after-results, didn't even ponder the thought of what to bring to the hospital. I was told to plan for an overnight stay, and also told that I'll be doing alot of walking around...I'm thinking a loose pair of sweats and slippers, toothbrush/toothpaste, maybe some music if I can't sleep, or something to read. I heard someone mention lip balm is an essential. And I'm wondering if sugar-free mints would be allowed?

I would love to see what they take out of me...not sure why, but I'd love to either see it or a picture of it! Probably just out of pure curiosity!!

I think you may need to start the process over again, since the surgeon is the one who actually does the submission to the insurance company.

Well, I'm still pre-op, and I did love and miss my soda! I asked my surgeon this question, and his response...'I strongly suggest against it!' I think it's supposed to be a bit uncomfortable.

Please keep us posted with all your progress...I'm sure you'll do great!!! Wishing you the very best!!!

Also going in for Sleeve on the 27th...wishing you the very best!