Potential fall sleevers?

[erieb2healthy_2014 27]

Well the good news is you will be well prepared for the change in eating and your liver, heart and gallbladder will be happier and healthier before surgery. I do not have to do 6 months but I was told weight gain will disqualify me from surgery which make sense and the doc also said it is recommended to lose 5 to 10% prior to surgery. I am going to start a high Protein, low carb diet now so I am more prepared. I have also started timing my eating and sipping my drinks. Sipping and not gulping is hard for me but I will get it I hope. Best of luck to you throughout the journey!

[JawaGal42 17]

I'm scheduled for early September.

[vsgchick 117]

Hoping for an early November date.

[jewel9594 0]

I am having surgery Sept 5th....so excited but so nervous at the same time.

[sarah92200 41]

Hey all! Out in Boston. Getting sleeved 9/3/14

[BurberryPlaid 20]

Hey all! Out in Boston. Getting sleeved 9/3/14

I am also in the Boston area...met with my surgeon today...looks like September is a good possibility...hoping for September 29.

Good luck!!

[sarah92200 41]

Congrats! Where are you getting it done? I'm on the south shore but having it at ST. Elizabeth's in Brighton

[BurberryPlaid 20]

Congrats! Where are you getting it done? I'm on the south shore but having it at ST. Elizabeth's in Brighton

I also live on the South Shore...having it done at Tufts.

[Nurselori 37]

I'm Oct. 14th. So excited!!!!

[sarah92200 41]

I'm excited too! But nervous at the same time. What are you guys doing to prepare !

[Nurselori 37]

I'm excited too! But nervous at the same time. What are you guys doing to prepare !

Right now I'm trying to find Protein Shakes I like....

[BurberryPlaid 20]

I am lucky in that the weight goal my surgeon gave me isn't too crazy. She was happy that I've already lost weight and she said if I lose 5 more she'll be satisfied...I'd like to lose 9-14 more but we'll see. That said I am currently trying different Protein drinks. So far I love Muscle Milk, Premier Protein and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. Ensure High Protein is decent. I am going to order some samples from Nashua Nutrition too..specifically Chike and Syntrax nectar in case I end up not feeling the chocolate/vanilla/strawberry ones later. I might try the Isopure Protein Drinks too.

I am ordering my Vitamins as the Nut wants me to bring them to my next appointment in 2 weeks. The other Nut at the practice told us that if we got the Bariatric Advantage Advanced EA the only other supplement we would need would be Calcium Citrate so I am leaning towards that. I am going to make a spreadsheet of my options and do a cost comparison. If I don't go that route I'll need a multi with Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and the calcium citrate.

I am on vacation this week so Monday I'll go to HR and see what my options are as far as time off goes. I have nearly 2 weeks of sick time in the bank and about 3 weeks of vacation left. I am only planning on 3 weeks off but will put in for FMLA in case I need more....it's just a matter of how I get paid. I am hoping I can use some vacation time as I am a manager of 11 associates and don't want to take vacation and other time away for surgery...sounds silly but I like my job and I am very busy and don't want to be away too long.

I am also looking into options for local support groups post-op and considering Overeaters Anonymous and therapy (I was in therapy for several years but moved last year and quit going)

I am also finding out where local thrift stores and consignment shops as I want to wait until I get to goal to spend lots of money on clothes.

Edited July 31, 2014 by BurberryPlaid

[linziloo2002 5]

I just got my date - October 14th like @nurselori. Super excited!!

Edited August 15, 2014 by linziloo2002

[Nurselori 37]

Oh my gosh!!!! Soo excited for you!!!!!

[BurberryPlaid 20]

Congrats to you both!

I am confirmed for September 29!