New to this journey

[Lorie269 392]

Hello everyone! I am just starting my journey to be healthy but am so very excited. I am glad that there is a forum like this to get tips and advice from others who have been through the process of getting sleeved. I have to attend 5 months of a presurgical "Lifestyles" class before I can get a surgery date. My first class in on 2/12 and I have my first surgeon consult appointment on 2/19. I am anxious to get the process started but I understand the need for the classes. It is a complete lifestyle change. Anybody out there from the Pittsburgh area and specifically having/had the surgery at a UPMC hospital?

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[slojo 150]

Welcome and good luck. I know how anxious you are to be sleeved. It'll be here before you know it!!!

[OneWritersSoul 353]

Hi! I had my surgery on 10/25/12 at Magee in Pittsburgh.

[Lorie269 392]

I am so glad that there is somebody else out there that went to Magee. I attend my first Lifestyles class tomorrow and I meet with the surgeon next Tuesday.

What did you think of the experience there? Any tips or suggestions for me?

[OneWritersSoul 353]

Congrats on beginning your journey! I think Magee is a great place. I'm very glad I chose them as the place to have my procedure done. Dr. George Eid is my surgeon and he has been just amazing! I truly could not have asked for better.

My only tips? Get used to drinking Water now. It will be your best friend after surgery, so the sooner you can switch to water/ zero calorie beverages (NO SODA!) the better. Maybe even start trying some Protein drinks now to see which you think you might like. I also use the MyFitnessPal app to track my daily intake- it's a great way to hold myself accountable and a great support system! So if you use it, let me know.