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Thanks Alex. How are doing with your diet? Big lamb, my NUT has me on Bariatric Advantage Protein shakes. I drink 5 a day. They are 160 calories each. They taste awful!! I can hardly finish them. I asked if I could just drink my own shakes that I had been using (pure protein from target) she said if I did I would have to take ALOT of supplements with it. I need to have the supplements to get my body ready to handle the surgery. So........I just gag and drink it anyway :-( I hope this helps. Can you ask your Dr or NUT to help with a diet? Day 2 here I come.......

Hi everyone! I started my preop liquid diet today. I guess it could have been worse. I also met with the surgeon and was told I have mutated f5 gene. That means my blood clots longer, so now I have to meet with a vein dr. Who will insert a mesh thru my groin to catch any clots. At least this will be done at the beginning of my surgery and it's not separate. I've come this far... Only 10 more days!! How is everyone doing?

My surgery it the 20th also. I start my liquid diet tomorrow. I also worry about loosing! Am I gonna be that fat person who couldnt even loose weight with surgery! I have been praying for years for God to give me the strength to loose this weight, I know this is what he wants for me so I'm trying to focus on that! I hope a year from now, we are all saying how silly we were to think this way. God bless us! And give us strength.

Wow, congratulations! I will be praying for you. Keep us posted:-)

I definitely agree Jessie! My insurance didn't require me to loose weight, and I'm glad because I can't. I very been doing protein shakes for breakfast since August

Wow Alex! That's great! It's only been a few days. I have a walking video I like, I hope exercise is easier after surgery, I get out of breath so fast.

How is everyone doing today?? I meet with the NUT on Monday, start liquid on Thursday! Yikes, it's getting close. This is my last weekend to eat out so my hubby is taking me to dinner.

That's what I'm worried about, the headaches. Can you take Advil? Will it even work? My surgery is the 20th so your a few days ahead of me. Your posts are super helpful. I can't wait till we're all on the other side! My thoughts and prayers are with you :-)

Well, let's do this thing!! Next month we will all be melting away :-) God willing!

I start my diet on the 9th. Did you have to go thru all of this for the band also?

Hi! Your just four days before me!! Have you started your liquid diet yet? I'm so worried about getting headaches during it. Are you excited? I can't wait! I look forward to chatting.

I'm so excited for us all. I will start my pre surgery diet next week. Surgery is the 20th. You are all in my prayers! I can't wait to start reading about all your weigh loss! Happy new year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2014 is our year!

Congratulations Alex! You are doing great! I feel like I only have a week left to eat, so I'm just trying not to eat everything!

Sparky, I too believe this is Gods path for me! It is in his hands at this point. I know we will all overcome our weight and lead healthy lives! Keep us posted, I'm praying for us all.

I have my surgery scheduled jan 20th also! My preop is on the 8th! I'm so ready. When do you start your liquid diet? I start the 9th.

Wow Alex, that sounds great! Good for you! I know you'll do well! I'm waiting until I have to do it. I'm glad I didn't need any of those other tests, that would have been something else for me to worry about. I worry about everything. I am looking forward to getting back on schedule after the holidays. I hope you all Have a great New Years! This is going to be OUR YEAR!

Wow, those tests do sound scary. I didn't have anything like that! I hope you both do well. I'm sure it will be worth it. I guess to more the doctors know going in the better. Please keep me posted. I will pray for us all!

I didn't need an endoscopy. What is that for? I will start my liquid diet soon, so let me know how you make out. I scared of headaches!

I already did the psych evaluation. It was no problem. I didn't loose much weight during my classes. I kinda went up and down, I was working on kicking soda, and morning carbs! That was tough. I am soda free now. Why don't you try just doing your Protein drink for Breakfast?

Thank you both!! I am a little worried about the ten day liquid diet. I will start that on January 8th. It's so nice to know we are not alone in this adventure???? I will keep you up to date. My next appt will be with my nutritionist for the liquid diet. Then I see my surgeon to sign consent. Woo hoo!

Hi! I just got my surgery date... January 20th at York hospital in PA. I live in northern Baltimore County, MD. I've been ready for this for 8 months. I'll start my liquid diet in about a week. Nervous, but ready! Good luck to you all. Anyone interested in a pen pal for support!

Hello, I am having my Gastric Bypass in January 2014. I have been going thru weight management classes since June. I have seen all the required doctors. I meet with my nutritionist next week. Very excited! Everyone has been great. I'm ready for this. The only problem I have is I don't want certain people to know until later (like my inlaws) does anyone else feel like this?