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How about Vitafusion Gummies? They taste great & no swallowing necessary!! They also make a great Fiber Gummy!

I'm on day 7 of Pre-Op. I'm only allowed to have the Muscle Milk light. It tastes fine and keeps me decently full.

Everything you've been researching, & planning for is here!! Don't be nervous!! You've got this! I'm on the 25th so I'm right there with ya!! Good Luck!

Amazing accomplishment!! Congratulations!

Suckiest thing ever!! I'm on day 6. Yesterday & today have definitely been better. Either the hunger is dissipating or I'm better at ignoring it ???? we've gotta keep our eye on the prize!!

Today's the day!!!! ( right? ) Good Luck!! Sending lots of good Karma your way

I'm the 25th to!! Can I assume if your nervous about being put to sleep that you've never had surgery before? I can tell you this, IV goes in and honestly you when it's time you will not even realize that you're about to go under! I've been under 4 times and each time was pretty much the same. I remember being told " I'm going to give you something to help you relax" next thing I knew, it was time to wake up! You'll do great!

Don't do it!! The emotional upheaval it will cause you won't be worth it. Surgery will be in 2 months, I'm assuming you've been weighed by the Doctor's office there is no real need for you to know how much you weigh right now. Wait until after surgery and your losing weight... Then, you can worry about how much you used to weigh. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best! ☺️

48 hours!! Oh my goodness I'm so excited for you! Are you getting nervous at all? Or is it all just pure excitement to get this going?! Good Luck to you on Surgery Day

I am excited to see this thread!! I also no not have MS like the OP. I do however have CRPS which causes me severe (fibro like ) nerve pain :/ surgery is the 25th and I am so interested so see what role my surgery plays in my daily pain. Will losing the weight offer relief that meds cannot?! Let's keep in touch and keep this thread going! I know we are all rooting for each other!

I start my Pre-Op tomorrow so, I'm not exactly where you're at. My surgeon allows ground chicken, turkey & fish as well as peas & mashed potatoes. Don't know if yours does.... But are there options on your list that you could turn into a soup? That's what I'll be doing. I'll also be making some potato pancakes out of my mashed potatoes. Try looking at your approved foods ( if you even have any) as ingredients. You have done an AMAZING job so far!! You're in the home stretch.... I know you can hold it together and finish strong!! maybe try planning a few ( free/cheap) activities over the next few days to keep your mind occupied. You've GOT THIS!!!!!

I'm so excited for you, to be moving forward with have your band removed. Wow!! All appts. scheduled this month. Hopefully all things surgery related move this quick for you! Best of luck

Congrats!! Good luck with your Pre-Op. I start my Pre-Op tomorrow morning & surgery is the 25th.

Work2do, that's sooo wonderful!! Congratulations! I bet you're just over the moon right now

Keep doing what you're doing!! It's obviously working!

Surgery is the 25th so my pre-op starts the 15th. I'm a HUGE soda drinker!!! This week I'll switch to diet soda and taper down each day until Sat. When pre-op starts. I'm hoping I can do this. My surgeon is one of the ones who doesn't allow soda at all after surgery. Crystal light is a good idea, or maybe iced tea. Good luck!! I KNOW we all can do this!!

Thanks so much!!!

Final after 6 months of hiccups my paperwork was sent off for approval today!! Pending approval I'm scheduled for 3/25! That's only 2.5 weeks away!!! I'd just like to send out a THANKS!! To everyone who participates in this community. I come here every day and have learned so much from all of you!! Being able to check in here and see pre-opers, post-opers and everything in between has really made such a difference this entire 6 months. Thanks to all if you!!!

Or Not!

Ok, that's kinda nice you don't have a pre-op diet. Are you planning any food funerals?

3/19?!?! Wow!! You'll barely have time for your 2wk/10day pre-op !!!! Congrats on your date! I'm really happy for you!

Submitted yesterday and tentatively scheduled for 3/25!! After 6 months I can't believe it's actually becoming a reality!

I've suffered with Migraines since I was a teen, with no successful relief. I would literally just have to wait it out :/ late last year my Neurologist gave me Zebutal. It is wonderful!! I take 3( for the real nasty migraines) every 4 hours as needed. It usually takes it away within the first dose!! 3 of my daughters get PMS migraines and they take 1-2 depending and it works for them also ( they are 15, 13, & 11).

Research, Research, Research !!! Try different brands & flavors if protein shakes, cut out carbonated drinks ( if you drink them) start working on taking small bites & chewing very well! Start walking ( if you're not already) increase your protein, start taking your vitamins!! I started this process in September with no waiting period!! It has taken me all this time to complete all of the appts. and I still have 1 more appt. on Mon and one more Endoscopy before I can submit to the Insurance :/ I'm about to seriously go crazy!! But, I've done gobs of research and everything mentioned above! It has helped me feel like I'm still preparing oh!! And watch you tube videos!! I've been living vicariously thru these people!! Good Luck and I wish you a speedy process!!!

I hit obsessed over 2 months ago!! My process started in Sept. and I was told it would only take 4-6 weeks I'm working on almost 6 months. I've run into a stomach (polyps) issue that will keep my surgery date as far away as the end of March!! I YouTube daily as well as browse this site. I'm just sooooo ready already!! Glad to know I'm not the only one