KristyNicole 11 Posted April 25, 2013 I have the same kid issue (15' date=' 13, & 11yo) I have been preparing the kids for a while telling them I am seeing a doctor and a nutritionist to help me lose weight and get healthier. My kids are all big outdoors fans and we camp and hike. Obviously, I can't keep up. So I tell them I want to be able to do more stuff with. them. I have not told them I am getting surgery. Nor have I told any family or friends. I'm just telling them its another "procedure" like the sleep study, EGD, or stomach emptying studies I have had. [/quote'] Thanks for the advice. Good luck in your journey!! Keep me posted on how you do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristyNicole 11 Posted April 25, 2013 Mine is May 6th I'm super excited!!! I am May 6th too!! Very excited but nervous :/ Good luck to you!! This pre op diet sucks 1 Xine78 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryo 2 Posted April 25, 2013 Im May 13th!!! So excited and nervous at the same time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janazee 13 Posted April 26, 2013 May 8th here!!!! May 15th, with Dr. Pleatman Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janazee 13 Posted April 26, 2013 That's our date too - May 15' date=' with Dr. Pleatman from Michigan.[/quote'] Who's your doctor, and where are you from? Excited & nervous too, how about you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radiant_rene 7 Posted April 26, 2013 Mines May 3rd also ...where will you have it done? Mines is May 3rd also!!!! Excited and scared 1 Smiley_Girl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danelle235 79 Posted April 26, 2013 May 15 for me too in MI! Me too! How goes the pre op diets?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulliganmom 4 Posted April 26, 2013 Hello. All! I've been so inspired reading threads on VST since February, but this is my first post. My date is May 8th! Excited and nervous, but educated. Ready for a healthier me, but not so ready to shell out all the $$$ --- I'm a self payer! What's your biggest post-surgery concern? 2 jensjoy28 and Jellybeansoup reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jensjoy28 351 Posted April 26, 2013 Mulliganmom...I'm self-pay on May 8th, too...my biggest post-op concern is what I am going to do with all of those emotions that I have been soothing/stuffing down/hiding from by over eating for the past 15 years...and I'm concerned that my tastes will change so much that I don't truly enjoy food any more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pixiesmurf 36 Posted April 26, 2013 Njgurl and ladykirklin...I'm May 14th also! I'm so stoked! 1 journeygrl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIJourney 490 Posted April 26, 2013 Me too! How goes the pre op diets?? I have a long appt with Dr and staff on May 1. That's when I'll pick up everything for my 2 week pre-op. Won't be long now! Have you started yours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthiernewme 81 Posted April 26, 2013 So ... is everyone ready for their pre-op diet? My surgeon told me I had to keep the calorie intake between 800-1,000 calories per day during this phase. I'm already starting to stock up on Protein Shakes, but I want to plan my liquids to make sure I'm doing everything right. Me + no plan = failure:( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anniemay 150 Posted April 26, 2013 This is the start of my second day pre-op - and it is tough! I am trying to stay busy and praying that by day 4 it gets easier like everyone says.....and I thought quitting smoking was tough....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubydoobie 12 Posted April 26, 2013 My surgery date is MAY 24TH - I am so looking forward to it; am counting down the days.....ready for a new chapter in my life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacey Lynn 8 Posted April 26, 2013 I'm too excited the new me begins on May 6th!!!!!! I can't believe this is actually going to happen. Yay! I'm May 6th too!!! Ready to rock?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites