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HI there! I'm scheduled for March 14th, praying I get approved. Here's the prep work I've done, beginning a few weeks ago: Dropped wine and coffee Limiting carbs to fruit and vegetables Started taking bariatric vitamins and calcium (I chose a liquid product) Stocked up on clear and whey protein drinks, variety Vigilantly hydrating myself Practicing not drinking water 30/30 around meals, and chewing I haven't been perfect on any front, but I'm working it. Tomorrow get a CPAP machine, so I'll add that to my routine.

Damn, he's an ass. I'm with the others: have your surgery and let the chips fall where they may. I'm 53, and I gotta say, extra weight gets harder the older you get.

I havent told DH about that -- don't want to get his hopes up!

Oh, and the August group was complaining about new members posting questions that have been asked and answered 1000 times already.

Mine were $35 each, group sessions.

PSA: NutraMetrix Isotonix liquid multivitamin and calcium complete isn't bad at all!! Tastes like Tang. The vitamin tastes better than the calcium. Its basically 4 ounces of liquid in AM and PM, or 8 ounces all at once. The smell of the BA chews was very off-putting to me, even now, pre-surgery. Just thought I'd put it out there if there are others like me.

Got it online from NutraMetrix. Surgeon only approves three options: this, BA and Celebrate. I just can't do the chews, nope.

I got nuthin...sorry!

@JavaKnut Hey, this is very useful information for us, thanks for sharing!!

I've proactively reached out to my office manager, too, and offered to help chase down anything that was still outstanding so that the office can submit my package to the insurance company after my 7th dietitian visit next week. So close, can't wait!

Great topic! I had Buffalo Brussell Sprouts yesterday << who ever heard of such a thing? And they were DELICIOUS!!! I know they had Pete's Hot Sauce, Gorgonzalo cheese, hint of lemon, haven't tried to make them at home yet, but I certainly will! Multiple recipes online.

I like the red hair, and admire your commitment to lose weight following chemo! You got this

Aww, thank you, he is fine now. :-) He found out about it after the fact (it was small) and got stents put in.

Geeez, not to reveal innocent bystanders, but my chunky cousin became s chef and lost a ton of weight.

I've never evaluated the cost of protein shakes verses food-sourced protein. Can you work with a local dietitian to find an economical approaches? My dietitian, for instance, supports canned veges so long as you rinse them. I wish I had more to offer...

I'm pre-op, but last year I had a total hysterectomy (which is close, right?) and I was back to work in 2 weeks. And right after I got home, my BIL had a heart attack and I had my sister, and then him, to care for! It did take me a a couple on months to totally re-energize.... Working moms are pretty tough

@kakatlady612 Just want to say that I think it is awesome that you are getting this surgery at 72 -- you may well live 30 more years, after all! That's a lot of living ahead and well worth a few tough months of surgery.

Glad to read that sleevers are having success with GERD. Did y'all have hiatal hernias that were fixed, too?

Good for you -- welcome to the other side!!! (wish I was there - ha!)

You aren't in the last 2-week pre-op, just preparing for it, right? I am doing the same, but using my dietitian's recommendations: 1200 kcal, 20/40/40 macros. So 60 g carbs, 120 g protein. Here is how it pans out: Breakfast -- protein shake with 1 c mixed berries Snack -- 2 celery stalks, 2 T peanut butter Lunch -- 4-6 oz lean protein, salad w/ 2 T dressing Snack -- Oikos triple zero vanilla, fruit Dinner -- 4-6 oz lean protein, 1-2 c vegetables

Great job -- very motivating!

Quick question: do we need to chewables forever, or can we move to capsules at some point?

Told my husband and adult kids, my brother, a SIL, and good work friend. They are all supportive in general, but they think I can lose weight without the surgery. I can't, or I'd be much thinner. I told my mother, and I don't think she's on board, but she is thankfully in FL for the winter and we don't talk about it. I haven't decided whether to tell my boss so I can use sick leave, go with the tried and true hiatal hernia repair excuse, or that I'm simply taking a vacation.

Hang in there -- I know I'll feel the same way when my time comes!