Date set for June 27th - anybody scheduled for the same week?

[MAC73 8]

I like the sugar-free syrups (in coffee aisle of grocery store), added to vanilla Protein Shake. Also, in baking aisle, there are lots of extracts- banana, coffee, anise, peppermint- you can mix +match to get a flavor you like.

[MAC73 8]

You have to check the label though- make sure there is no dextrose, sucrose, fructose, cane sugar or anything that adds carbohydrates

[marimari15 9]

Thank you for the great ideas! Will stock up on some groceries today. 2 days to go!!!

[heather316 72]

The extracts are a good idea! I did not think of it. Yesterday, I bought 4 flavors of Crystal light, and Gatorade, a lot of diet green tea. I will check the cheesecake pudding mix next time. I have been using Truvia as sweetener, that seems to work for me.

[rbmk14 59]

I'm on the 27th as well! Mine was supposed to be on the 28th and just got moved up a day so I'm fine with that. Right now I'm on day 5 of the preop diet and it SUCKS! But I'm not worried about the pain yet, just super excited! I'm being realistic about the parts that I know are going to suck, but I keep thinking that I made it through a way worse surgery in December so I know I can handle this one. Good luck everybody having surgery this week!!

[winkie80 147]

I am June 26th! I'm excited to find you all. I was only finding early June groups and they are so much further than where I am at. I am currently on a 10 day pre-op diet which is high Protein low carb. Basically I start by day with a Protein shake and then lean meat and fresh veggies for the other meals. I have to keep my calories in the 800 to 1,000, Protein 80 to 90 grams and carbs no more than 130 grams.

Good luck to all of you and I look forward to joining you on your journeys

[trisket 46]

Good luck guys! I was on June 27th of last year! Best decision ever

[Joy332 25]

My date has been movied up to Monday, June 24th! Three fewer days on the pre-op diet is fine with me!

[heather316 72]

Wow Joy332!

You will be one of the first in our group. Let us know how you are doing after the surgery.. At least you have less time to worry before

[Joy332 25]

Thanks everyone! Yes, I am pretty nervous as this is the first surgery I have ever had! But, I am also excited to start this process! Unfortunately, I now have three fewer days to prepare. This weekend will be super busy shopping for Clear Liquids (like Isopure, etc.), cleaning house and doing laundry...as I figure I won't feel up to doing any of that for a few days!

[MAC73 8]

Best of Luck, Joy 332!

[New and Improved 3]

Good Luck and speedy recovery Joy. I will be right behind you on Tuesday. I understand what you are saying. I am so excited to begin the journey but very nervous about the surgery. We will be all done by Wednesday!!

[klober 6]

I have surgery on Monday the 24 not nervous or anything like that I'm in the hospital what's the worst that can happen if there should be something to go wrong I am in the perfect place for it to happen ill worry when there something to worry about

[Joy332 25]

Thanks everyone for the sweet thoughts and best wishes! It means so much! I actually slept well so I guess I am not as nervous as I thought. Talk to you guys after I am officially banded!

[sonyasback 3]

My date is June 27th as well..I'm so excited..not nervous at all..I'm on day 12 of my preop diet and its not so bad..the first 3 days were extremely difficult..I've lost 12lbs so far..I wish you all the luck!!