Gr8fulMiniMe 66 Posted May 18, 2014 @ Jazma: I had my lapband removed last April. I was scheduled to have the bypass at the same time but changed my mind the morning of the surgery and just had the band removed. I gained about 35 lbs since it was removed, which Dr. says is quite good for typical weight gain after is much more. At any rate I feel really good about the sleeve and can't wait Till June 5th when I get mine. Good Luck to you! Also, Do any of u take Probiotics? Last year before my surgery I went to costco and bought " Advance Probiotic 10" By Nature's Bounty. They are capsules and give u 10 probiotic Organisms and 20 Billion Live Probiotic Cultures. Of course being concerned about surgery, it was important to me to give myself a boost in my recovery process, so I started up on these two weeks before. Right after surgery I broke the capsules apart and them in my Water. On my follow up visit after my surgery my Dr said I had so much scar tissue and removing my band was a challenge. He was surprised I had no complications but I believe it's my secret gem, these Probiotics that made the difference. Needless to say I just bought some more to prepare for this surgery as well... 1 jazma reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star21nd 34 Posted May 18, 2014 Im june 18th too Ive got a june date too:) 18th. Cant wait for the new me 1 wittygirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amen 2 Posted May 18, 2014 Hi everyone, I am scheduled for JUne 3 with BIatric Centre Mexico. Anyone? I start my liquid diet tomorrow. Anyone going to mexico for VSG? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amen 2 Posted May 18, 2014 Hi everyone, I am scheduled for JUne 2 with BIatric Centre Mexico. Anyone? I start my liquid diet tomorrow. Anyone going to mexico for VSG? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nurseygirl 29 Posted May 19, 2014 I am scheduled June 3rd for lap band removal and VSG. I had my pre-op on Friday... No special diet though. I just have to have liquids only the day before... I am excited and anxious... I hope by the end of the summer, I will have to buy smaller size clothes... Good Luck to you all!!! I am excited for you all and can't wait to share our journeys and discussing our moments 5 Denise73, Gr8fulMiniMe, wittygirl and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wendyt 108 Posted May 19, 2014 June 2, here. I start my pro-op diet of pre-packaged foods next Monday, for only a week. Getting excited!! 2 Amen and wittygirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacielynntate 88 Posted May 19, 2014 I'm scheduled for band removal to sleeve on 6/18. I've started sampling different Vitamins and Protein Shakes so I'll be ready. The closer my date gets here the more nervous I'm getting. 3 jazma, irisheyesrsmylng 1 and wittygirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hayles 2 Posted May 19, 2014 I'm scheduled for the 11th June! I'm excited to start my new healthier life ???????? 2 KimGettingSlim and wittygirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brownj15 9 Posted May 19, 2014 I had my pre op appt last week. I have to do the liquid diet for 2 days before surgery plus two weeks after surgery. I haven't sampled any shakes yet and I am so scared to have this surgery that part of me wants to back out. Can anyone recommend some good Protein shakes to try? I have heard alot of good things about powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury powders. Those have been reviews that I have read online. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wittygirl 28 Posted May 19, 2014 <p>I had my pre op appt last week. I have to do the liquid diet for 2 days before surgery plus two weeks after surgery. I haven't sampled any shakes yet and I am so scared to have this surgery that part of me wants to back out. Can anyone recommend some good Protein shakes to try? I have heard alot of good things about unjury powders. Those have been reviews that I have read online. Thanks!</p> I just ordered a starter pack from Unjury...a sample pack from Jay Robb....and a sample pack from Chike Nutrition. The names were recommended in another thread, so I wanted to share! 1 Jenuine629 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bflblog 31 Posted May 19, 2014 I am scheduled for 6/23! 1 wittygirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amandaseiders 13 Posted May 19, 2014 I am scheduled for June 4th also!! I am starting to get so nervous! I am glad to have found this group so we can help each other out. My nutritionalist didn't say I had to do a pre-op liquid diet but just to make sure I ate very light foods during the week before my surgery. Any recommendations? I am getting so nervous yet excited at the same time! 1 wittygirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlelaura 43 Posted May 19, 2014 Just got the final confirmation June 17th. 5:30am I have to be at hospital. I'm the first appointment at 7:30am. No Preop for me either. Just said a low fat diet the day before. This is becoming real!!!! 1 wittygirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apex4me 5 Posted May 19, 2014 Hi Everyone! I live in Southern California will have my surgery on 6/4 as well. I've been going through the approval process/requirements for about 8-9 months...each month I am ready for the surgery but another delay just adds to my fear...I keep telling myself...am I really going through with this? I guess we all have our fears...I originally lost 30 pounds and met the md and was ready to go insurance delays started my anxiety and I even started have "buffet nightmares" with me eating the most delicious food and never getting full.(including the porn music in background...bow chicky wow won..crazy but true.) Also not looking forward to looking like a bald egg once my hair starts dropping in clumps....I can kick myself for gaining and now I plan on doing a 3 shake/day and broth diet until surgery...I have been following a few of my favorite vets who have become my inspiration: lil miss diva, Cowgirl Jane, Lipstick lady, and they are not only beautiful people but have been an inspiration to me....can't wait to get to the other side..sooner the better... 2 Sweet Baby and wittygirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amandaseiders 13 Posted May 19, 2014 Yeah I have been trying to get this surgery for years but my insurance will not cover it even though I've had countless doctors try to fight it and prove that it's "medically necessary"! It is so ridiculous! So now I decided to just go in and do self pay and guess what... Only about three months later, BOOM I'm scheduled for surgery already. It's sad how much money talks but insurances don't want to consider this a serious surgery that is sometimes needed! Anyone else out there self paying? I'm a little nervous about it cause I guess if there are complications my insurance won't help me with any of that either :/ 1 wittygirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites