angewil60 65 Posted November 25, 2014 I am going on December 9th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julielsmith0323 3 Posted November 25, 2014 HI Everyone, new to this site, and my date is December 15! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyphleb 35 Posted November 25, 2014 Welcome julie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XForeverYoursX 6 Posted November 26, 2014 right before your bday looks like! yes!!! so changing my life as I turn a year older!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aHealthierMe121714 27 Posted November 26, 2014 surgery date pushed to 29th now.....disappointed but I trust my surgeon completely. Atleast I will literally begin 2015 a new me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShannonbKSU 53 Posted November 26, 2014 Why did he push it back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aHealthierMe121714 27 Posted November 26, 2014 I have been on humira and methotrexate for psoriatic arthritis and during EGD he saw inflammation from meds. He wanted to give it a little more time to clear inflammation and meds clear my system and also let my immune system build a little more from being suppressed from the shots. Still a GO but just get my Christmas present a tad later instead of earlier. Atleast I know he is looking out for me. Some other surgeon may have just went on with it. I trust him 100%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdockery69 10 Posted November 26, 2014 I'm on the 16th too, hyped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShannonbKSU 53 Posted November 27, 2014 I have been on humira and methotrexate for psoriatic arthritis and during EGD he saw inflammation from meds. He wanted to give it a little more time to clear inflammation and meds clear my system and also let my immune system build a little more from being suppressed from the shots. Still a GO but just get my Christmas present a tad later instead of earlier. Atleast I know he is looking out for me. Some other surgeon may have just went on with it. I trust him 100%. Understandable!! That's awesome, it's hard to wait but we all need to have it done at the right time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EverLearning 22 Posted November 27, 2014 I am December 15th and your preop diet sounds like mine, only I start on Dec 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skywalker 170 Posted November 27, 2014 Hey everyone, I am so excited to get going on this weight loss journey. I feel like I have tried so many other things but with this I feel I can have long term success! I got a bug to get it done and had my first doctor appt. Oct. 17th and it felt like it took forever to get scheduled but it really wasn't very long I guess. I am anxious to get it over with. Scared of pain, wondering what I will eat. Anyone have any favorite Protein powders? I hear they will be my friend. The only ones I tried in the past were yucky! What about shakes? I like Optifast but they are pricey. Any decent ones out there? Hoping for some buddies to go through this with me! Chris. Hi Chris! My date is going to be around the middle of December too. I haven't really tried Protein powders, but what I do like so far is this (carried at Costco): http://static.parastorage.com/media/86fc87_51262428d2ff4c028e3cafe534c8e72b.jpg_256 They have 10g of protein each and taste really good, like chocolate milk. I've tried Premiere Protein (30 g per shake), but it's disgusting and lumpy by itself; it's only tolerable when I put it in a blender with some milk and Splenda.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benji27 17 Posted November 28, 2014 My date is 15th of Dec I have to loose 10kgs in 2 weeks?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grandma2tweeties 108 Posted November 28, 2014 Healthier. I'm glad he's being so careful so you're surgery goes great for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
get2chris 28 Posted November 28, 2014 Thanks for the info Skywalker. I don't like Premier Protein either. Optifast tastes pretty good but you can only get it at a weight loss center and it's pricey. Probably has a lot of sugar in in. I do have a have a costco card so I might give those a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShannonbKSU 53 Posted November 29, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/groups/740514896040573/ this is the link to the fb group, if you would like to join please do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites