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37 minutes ago, Andrea13$ said:

Today is the day!! Good luck to you August 15th buddies!! Let’s get it..

Cannot wait 🤗🤗 the day is finally here!

22 hours ago, erikaaax2 said:

I was suppose to get mine augu 15 but I got it on tuesday 8th

That's awesome! How are you feeling?

8 hours ago, Mary123r said:

I’m going on the 14th

Getting so close! Just a few more days. How are you feeling about it?

Congrats to all of those who have already had surgery and well wishes to all of those who are about to go into it ❤️

Don't forget there is a Facebook page for all of our August people!

There is a group chat going for encouragement/questions/support.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1478635729539987

3 hours ago, carol middleton said:

Hey I’m 15th August too I’m on my pre op the one for diabetics. It’s not as harsh as the milk diet but I’m struggling a little today. Good luck x

Hey surgery twin! I am on the pre op diet too and it's been difficult. Just over a week left, we are almost there! 🙂

Just for anyone who may have joined this chat later, there is a Facebook group! It's under "August 2023 Bariatric Surgery Support Group" it's just for us to chat and keep each other on track. Please feel free to join! 🙂

3 hours ago, junkO said:

I just got scheduled for Aug 24th.

How exciting! Coming up very soon 🙂

18 minutes ago, Mike1971 said:

I had my revision June 21st, original R N Y in 2005. Just remind yourself it is to make sure your liver is smaller to make the surgery less complicated for you! If you haven't tried them yet, bariatric pal has awesome Protein shots available. I love the orange. It's like conentrated Tang! 100 calories, 15 grams of Protein. Other really good Protein Shakes that got me through it, Redcon1 Protein shakes are 0 grams of sugar 250 calories and 40 grams of protein. Also KaChava is a good powder shake with alot of protein and super foods in it. I still incorporate these in my diet post surgery and it definately helps. Hope your surgery goes well with no issues!

Thank you so much for that information! I've been looking for a good Protein Shake for a while so this is super helpful 🙂 I hope your revision went well!

31 minutes ago, Nissi88 said:

Hi all, my surgery date 8/23 and my surgeon just told me no need to do pre- op diet just liquids day before and day after. I’m concerned.

If they aren't concerned, I wouldn't be concerned 🙂 did they explain why there was no need for a pre op diet?

39 minutes ago, Jeffrey131 said:

Turns out I will have to wait until September to get mine done. Just a bit longer, I guess.

It will be here before you know it, it's actually only next month now that it's officially August. We are all still here for you! 🙂

2 hours ago, Jeffrey131 said:

Just got the call from my surgeon yesterday that my insurance gave the go ahead. They will call me with my surgery date in the next day or two! Excited, scared, more excited...

How exciting! Please keep us updated so we can cheer you on 🤗

Ok lovelies! I have created a Facebook group after doing some Google research lol it is a private group and you will have to request to join. It is called "August 2023 Bariatric Surgery Support Group"

There is also a group chat there so we can all talk a little easier 🙂

Let me know if anyone creates a Facebook group or chat, I'm not sure how to do that or I would get one going!

15 hours ago, emgo said:

Hi August surgery buddies! Anyone interested in a group chat/or FB group to stay in touch during this process?

I would love to be a part of that!

19 hours ago, adodson912@gmail.com said:

I am getting more nervous. I am on my second day of pre-op liquid diet and Today I realized that I will not be able to eat bad food for a long time. Just weird. Like fried food, bread and ect. Just a big adjustment that I am ready to make!!! I need this for me and my family! Food has always been center of my life and I dont want it to be.

I think it's totally natural to mourn the loss of food! It was what we have known for so long and it is a huge change. I am also ready to live to eat and not the other way around. It will be such a nice change!

17 minutes ago, Melody57 said:

Most of my questions are on food. For pre-op I’m allowed one meal of 4 oz of Protein and 1/2 cup of veggies. So right now I’m not sure if I can use a sugar free Salad Dressing as part of that or is it ok since it’s barely any calories and no sugar. I can email them so that helps.

So glad you get to have a meal! That's awesome, I have heard that it makes it pretty bearable for pre-op from other people I have talked to. Getting so close, cant wait to hear all about it!

On 7/20/2023 at 5:55 PM, tasoks said:

Hey! I’m scheduled for the sleeve on August 2nd.

Getting so close! How are you feeling?

On 7/19/2023 at 6:29 PM, Melody57 said:

It was good!!! Quite a bit of information lol.

I'm really looking forward to mine! Were there any questions that you thought to ask while you were there or that you thought of after the fact?

1 hour ago, tamra. said:

I am getting so nervous even though 8/15 is weeks away!!! How many of you have a liquid diet prior? I have one for 2 days before surgery; my list is small.....broth, popcicles, juice, black coffee....

Also, how are you handling the non-positive people? My mom felt the need to tell me things that can happen AFTER....I just can't....

I have a 10 day all liquid diet leading up to surgery, and I know its going to suck but we totally got this!

As far as the haters, just do your best to ignore what they say. If you are anything like me you have done TONS of research on this and have spoken to your medical team. If it is just coming from a place of concern on her part, maybe hit her with some research that she can refer back to. I like to tell people that my risk for obesity related complications is much higher than my risks for surgery. I am content with my decision, and thats all that matters

On 7/21/2023 at 4:01 PM, tamra. said:

Hello everyone!!!!!

My name is Tamra and I will be revising from LapBand to Sleeve, August 15th!! I cannot believe how many of us have the same day haha.

I have had my band since 2010 but after life, babies, marriage and an empty band I am not heavier then my first surgery. I am nervous, scared, excited....everything you can be.

I am located in Northern CA

Hi surgery twin, I am also in Northern, CA! So excited for this journey with everyone

On 7/10/2023 at 11:23 AM, Melody57 said:

I'm on the 7th. Going to my pre-surgery "class" tomorrow. Getting excited!

How did the class go? Did they give you lots of good information? My class is on the 31st!

18 hours ago, emgo said:

Hi friends! My bypass date is 8/7! It feels surreal that it’s actually happening after such a long process for insurance approval. Some days I’m really excited and some days I’m terrified. My one week liquid preop diet starts 7/31.

Congratulations! So exciting! How are you feeling about the liquid diet, for whatever reason it's the thing I am most nervous about.

On 7/10/2023 at 8:42 PM, Shan0 said:

It’s great that there’s a cohort of us! I’m not on any sort of pre-diet yet really, but it will be starting soon. I’m happy about this, even though weight loss is only part of the reason I’m doing it. They’re addressing my Barrett’s Esophagus too, which will be a relief.

How are you all feeling?

I'm so excited for us all! I had to look up what Barret's Esophagus is, and that sounds like it would be really uncomfortable. I am sorry you have had to deal with that, and here's to hoping for relief and weight loss for you!

On 7/10/2023 at 11:16 AM, NettyD said:

Im so happy for you and that date is right around the corner!

I have my last appointment tomorrow 7/11 and then I will get my surgery date . I’m hoping and praying for a August surgery date 👍🏽

How exciting! I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you for an August date :) keep us updated!

5 hours ago, Shan0 said:

I’m on the 15th too! So, hi friend. 😁

Hello! How exciting!! How are you doing leading up to the big day?