Living4Me 51 Posted July 1, 2013 I finally have my surgery date (8/14) and I am beyond excited. Looking for some sleeve buddies to go through this process with. I have been making changes already and so far so good. I have increased my activity level and stopped drinking Diet Dr Pepper, which was a huge change for me. What is everyone else doing to prepare? Does anyone who is post op have any helpful tips for things to have on hand after surgery? 8 Mammecan, Gojogo, mommy67 and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serenity1959 67 Posted July 1, 2013 (Raises hand) Me, me! I am having surgery August 5th. It can't get here soon enough. 5 dnrblake, adargie, Travelbug1955 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacechase 251 Posted July 1, 2013 I'm having mine done on August 19th, and an incredibly excited! I'm trying to be better about my eating (a big step for me, as I love junk food) and today when I realized I needed groceries, I put on the brand new walking shoes I bought yesterday, threw on my backpack, and walked a mile to the store! Whatever I purchased, I carried home on my back or in a bag. In this crazy heat, the sweat ran like rain, my friend! LOL! Anyway, eating better and going to try to walk 45 min (at least) 5 days a week. I'm new to the site and would love some new friends to go through the process with too! Good luck! 13 1SlimSistah2, LeanMeanFightinMachine, alobri and 10 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Living4Me 51 Posted July 1, 2013 I'm having mine done on August 19th' date=' and an incredibly excited! I'm trying to be better about my eating (a big step for me, as I love junk food) and today when I realized I needed groceries, I put on the brand new walking shoes I bought yesterday, threw on my backpack, and walked a mile to the store! Whatever I purchased, I carried home on my back or in a bag. In this crazy heat, the sweat ran like rain, my friend! LOL! Anyway, eating better and going to try to walk 45 min (at least) 5 days a week. I'm new to the site and would love some new friends to go through the process with too! Good luck![/quote'] Great job on making moves to a new you! I hear you on the heat, it is killing me. I keep saying to myself, next year this will be soooooo much better! You have motivated me to bump up my walking, cheers to us! 1 serenity1959 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Living4Me 51 Posted July 1, 2013 (Raises hand) Me' date=' me! I am having surgery August 5th. It can't get here soon enough.[/quote'] Congrats! I'm looking forward to following your progress 1 serenity1959 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natedog51 34 Posted July 1, 2013 I am scheduled for 8/15. 1 Living4Me reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacechase 251 Posted July 1, 2013 Great job on making moves to a new you! I hear you on the heat' date=' it is killing me. I keep saying to myself, next year this will be soooooo much better! You have motivated me to bump up my walking, cheers to us![/quote'] Aww, YAY for us indeed! Let's keep up our walking! I just added a calendar reminder to my work calendar for every weekday at 3pm that is titled "WALK! NO EXCUSES!" So I will be walking at least M-F for an hour at 3pm! 1 rebejuarez reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Living4Me 51 Posted July 1, 2013 Aww' date=' YAY for us indeed! Let's keep up our walking! I just added a calendar reminder to my work calendar for every weekday at 3pm that is titled "WALK! NO EXCUSES!" So I will be walking at least M-F for an hour at 3pm! [/quote'] That is a GREAT idea, I need to do that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca_medic5 75 Posted July 1, 2013 Having mine aug 5 dr Garcia in Mexico 1 Getting Wispy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Living4Me 51 Posted July 1, 2013 I am scheduled for 8/15. Congrats, what are you doing to prepare? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Living4Me 51 Posted July 1, 2013 Having mine aug 5 dr Garcia in Mexico How exciting. How are you feeling about the trip? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashk 45 Posted July 1, 2013 I just make it into the August cut off, I'm being sleeved August 28th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunny79 72 Posted July 1, 2013 Oooh pick me pick meeeeeee!!! 8/14 is my day toooooooo 1 SmilinNC reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashk 45 Posted July 1, 2013 I have to do a 4 week pre surgery diet of Optifast, what do you guys have to do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dee White 140 Posted July 1, 2013 I am don't no the date 2 Living4Me and Gojogo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites