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@@songsmith thanks I have my pre-op visits early next week, then it will be the week of Thanksgiving, and the week after that is sleeve time! It's going to fly by and be here before I know it, and I'm sure yours will, too.

How did things go? I've had a history of blood clots so I totally understand what that's like. It's my main concern going in. I'm being sleeved 12/2. Hope you're doing well!

My doctor doesn't require liquids prior to surgery either. He says it's because all the liquid after surgery is plenty of torture all on its own I can appreciate that!

I'm 12/2 so just a few days after you

I'm scheduled for 12/2, and in Concord, NC (near Charlotte).

I'm 12/2 as well, moved up from 1/21. Not gonna lie, I'm kinda freaking out right now - it's less than 3 wks away and I just found out two days ago! I thought I had all this time to mentally prepare, and now it's right in front of me and I feel panicky and haven't slept since I found out. Trying to take deep breaths and just pray that the day comes and goes without a hitch.

That is SO exciting! I can't wait to be an awesome, energetic Auntie! I'm sure everything will work out with the timing of your surgery - I know it's hard to wait, it's been exactly 5 years since my VSG journey began. I began research in Dec of 2010 and was 10 days away from having surgery in August of 2012 when the doc discovered I had blood clots in my leg and both lungs and I had to cancel my surgery. I'm just now well enough to go through with it. It sure has been a long time coming but it will be so worth it!

That is so exciting! So soon! Guess you really well have something to be thankful about in November. My hubby told me last night his business is sending him out of the country in January. Since I don't have a date, he can't guarantee he could be here and wants me to wait until February. I'm so disappointed. That is very true! I'm glad it's early enough in December that I will be able to enjoy Christmas with my family. My sister is due with my nephew on 1/31 and I was freaking out with my date being so close to her due date - this eliminates all of that angst as well I'm sorry about your husband having to go Maybe see what they have for dates and then go from there and delay if you have to?

Congrats!!! Mine is 1/21My surgery has changed to 12/2 - got the call this afternoon - eek!Oh my goodness! That's awesome. Are you ready? I hope so! I think I am...I just feel frazzled and rushed because I haven't even looked at protein drinks, vitamins, nothing...I know I have plenty of time but I'm kinda freaking out.

Thank you! They called me back today and told me they had an opening on 12/2 so I took it! Three weeks from today!

Congrats!!! Mine is 1/21 My surgery has changed to 12/2 - got the call this afternoon - eek!

Congrats!!! Mine is 1/21????

Hi everyone! I just got my surgery date (1/21)! I'm so psyched...anyone else being sleeved in January? Would love to connect with others so we can support eachother through our journeys! ????

I love Planet Fitness. I've never felt judged there and everyone is so nice. I especially love the massage chairs after working out, which are free with my membership. Also love the 30 minute circuit and that they have many treadmills, bikes and elliptical a. I've never had to wait for a machine.

Good luck! Be sure to update this post and let us know how you're doing. Thoughts and prayers!

I'm in NC, near Charlotte. You?

Surgeon called me today and my surgery has been moved to 12/2! Holy cow...

CW: 312 GW: 292

I'm in! I just got my surgery date today and it's 1/21! No liquid diet for me but will be following a strict food plan so this should help! Will update with stats once I'm home this evening

I don't have a surgery date yet, but my surgeon put me one a diet plan to start getting some weight off. I did great the first wee, no cheating, and lost 10.8 lbs. Now I'm on day 12 and I can feel myself slipping. Last night I had some crackers with PB, and tonight I went to Moe's Southwest Grill with the intention of getting a burrito bowl with only what I can have, but once I was in there I got my usual burrito with all the bad stuff... Cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and even chips and queso. It was literally like I couldn't stop myself! Now I'm terrified thinking what if I'm really not able to do this? What if I'm too weak? Please help ????

Thanks everyone, you're right. I've been doing MUCH better and the experience taught me that the taste of that food wasn't even worth the guilt I felt for eating it, or how I felt after! I'm back on track now and eating my salads, chicken and green veggies. Y'all are the best: Good luck today! Said a prayer for you - keep me posted on how things went!

It must be carb withdrawal. Looking forward to tomorrow and also my first weigh in.

I'm on day 5 of my pre-op diet and lemme tell you, my head has never hurt so badly! I have tried everything I can think of to get it to stop but I wake up and go to sleep with the same one. I can barely see straight. I figured there would be some detoxing, but since I don't drink soda or have caffeine I never imagined it would be this difficult - I was under the impression that was what most were detoxing from. I'm also starving 90% of the time but I expected that. Please tell me this awful headache will go away?

Haven't tried protein shakes yet but been drinking tons of water! I'm up to go to the bathroom a million times a night!

I'm pre-surgery, but looking forward to coming back to update this post! 310 lbs. 5'6" size 24 jeans (tight) XXL shirts