April 14th!

[CurvyCakes 269]

<p>This is so great to have so many of us going on the journey together. I tried doing the pm on my iPhone but for some reason it did not work.. Still trying to figure out this site.. I have tried the computer and the site looks totally different to me.. I think I need to start a list of all you girls so I know who to keep in touch with. ONce I figure it out .. I will also pm all with my cell phone and email as I think that may be easier to keep in touch with the "sleeve quintuplets.. "lol I will be in touch soon. Need to get back to work.. lol</p>

Great idea!

[Mokamami 19]

Go in at 0730!!! Can't wait, happy to be part of this group, start my liquid diet on the 31st.

My date is the 14th too! Good luck!

[Casie83 38]

I'm scheduled for 4/14 as well! I hope the next 19 days go by fast!

[green*eyed*girl 170]

So many of us on the 14th, let's keep this thread alive and share our experiences and successes here! Not long now my ladies!

[healthiermommy 7]

Can't believe how many of us on the 14th!!! So great to have so many be able to share this journey with! liquid diet starts Sunday, who else??

[happygirlforlife 34]

I hope everyones well i am overwhelmed with how quickly this is coming up .. The pre op diet is going well ... Im about 80 %following it now .. 100% by sunday ... I think we are all glad to have each other ... Can someone tell me what the nut stands for though? Haven't figured that out yet .. One of u had a list for the hospital... I was told sneakers for walking .. Im gonna be a walking maniac soon ... Going to get some Protein this weekend ...chikes i heard is good any other suggestions?

[rhoste 21]

NUT .... Is nutritionist...

I am on a veggie and Protein and healthy fat diet now to switch out of my predominant carb burning mode.

Sugar detox has given me quite the headache!

Getting ready for Protein shakes and salads next week..... Not supposed to have any fats and that is what tends to keep me from feeling hunger so I think I will struggle for sure...

Ready to go for it though... The pre-op weight loss is SO important for many reasons ... Just gotta tough it out.

[happygirlforlife 34]

• Thanks.. I thought NUT was nutrionist, but not being shure I figured I would double check.. Thanks for all your ideas and sharing.. don't know about you all.. but its coming fast . I cant believe how close it is coming..

[green*eyed*girl 170]

I do not have to do pre-op diet, but I have decided to do it anyways, well, not a liquid diet (sorry @@CurvyCakes ) but just a low carb high Protein diet. Also Portion Control. I do not mind the diet but I quit smoking today, and oh my life, it is hard, all I want is a cigarette gots to be strong!!!!!

[Zoey716 98]

Hi group!! I see I am amongst many April 14th sleevers!!

Glad to see so many of us are on the same date! I was scheduled for surgery this past Monday, so I was a bit surprised that I have less than 3 weeks to go! I am supposed to start my pre-op diet next Friday, although I may start it a couple days early.

Is it odd that I'm more nervous for the pre-op diet than I am for the actual surgery?!

Happy Friday!

[happygirlforlife 34]

Green Eyed Girl You can do it.. Congrats for quitting.. its tuff .. been there done that.. but instead of smoking. u will have a smoking body! lol

Everyone else.. Yikes.. Its coming so quick.. Reality is truly setting in.. The NUT called to remind me that I start preop Mon. although I am starting Sunday.. and I got the call that insurance approval came in.. So this is really happening..

So glad I have all you to go trough this with!

[Mokamami 19]

Green Eyed Girl You can do it.. Congrats for quitting.. its tuff .. been there done that.. but instead of smoking. u will have a smoking body! lol

Everyone else.. Yikes.. Its coming so quick.. Reality is truly setting in.. The NUT called to remind me that I start preop Mon. although I am starting Sunday.. and I got the call that insurance approval came in.. So this is really happening..

So glad I have all you to go trough this with!

I know how you feel... I'm so excited and getting a bit nervous!

[green*eyed*girl 170]

Green Eyed Girl You can do it.. Congrats for quitting.. its tuff .. been there done that.. but instead of smoking. u will have a smoking body! lol

Everyone else.. Yikes.. Its coming so quick.. Reality is truly setting in.. The NUT called to remind me that I start preop Mon. although I am starting Sunday.. and I got the call that insurance approval came in.. So this is really happening..

So glad I have all you to go trough this with!

Hi @@happygirlforlife, I appreciate your kindness! It is really hard to quit, day 2 for me and I am sooooo doing this, I promised myself I will change my life for the better and to quit smoking is the first step, losing weight is the second, and yes yes yes for the smokin´body!!!!! we will all have it!

Time is flying, ladies, did you think about how lucky we are to have this opportunity to do this? To get this help and lose this awful burden??? I am so ready! Come on 14th, hurry up!

[Lynne1029 61]

Hi All... I just had all my pre-tests done last Thursday. I'm going in next Thursday 4/3. Yes, I'm nervous, scared and most importantly excited for this new healthy happy journey I will be entering.

The cons in the beginning preps will be worth it for the pros on the other side.

I have a lot of support and have been reading everything I can to be prepared as much as I can. I'm 52, and hoping to lose 150. My friend did the bypass in February 2012, and is down to his goal of losing 160.. And he regrets nothing. !!

I'll post some pictures before I go in.. And hoping by September I'll be much more comfortable In My new skin and new ways of eating. Will be a mental challenge for me also. I love my food !!!

Good luck to all on the 14 th.. We have made the right choice, first being recognition. !!

[JustMeJFD 32]

Last weekend to eat real food before liquids! Anyone else planning a "last meal"? I'm feeling optimistic about liquid diet at this point. Hope I can keep it up by the end of this week!