Joanncann 30 Posted July 2, 2015 Hi! My date is Aug 4th. Lets be buddies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luvnme4eva 29 Posted July 2, 2015 Gumpgal I'm scheduled for surgery (gastric bypass ) on July 27th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gumpgal 45 Posted July 2, 2015 Hi Ladies! I am all for being buddies. My name is Jennie, I am 36 and from Jacksonville, Florida. I am 5'3 , current weight is 241. I cannot wait to get the surgery behind me and begin this new adventure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanncann 30 Posted July 3, 2015 @gumpgal- i know what you mean. I cant wait either! Im 47 and i live in So- Cal. If you want you can add me as a friend❤️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiana Harris 24 Posted July 3, 2015 My next appointment is July 7th to cofirm my July 22 surgery date and sign consent forms. Eeeek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arimerm1 20 Posted July 3, 2015 I was also convinced of the sleeve, but NYU talked me out of it. I had the band last week and I'm going great so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliarea 6 Posted July 3, 2015 I just got my date of July 22 for gastric bypass. It's been a 7 month process so I'm really excited to finally have a date for the 'first day of the rest of my life'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliarea 6 Posted July 3, 2015 Also have pre-op on July 7 and start liquid diet. I'm more worried about that than the actual surgery ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luvnme4eva 29 Posted July 3, 2015 @@juliarea, congratulations on getting your surgery date. I'll admit that I'm getting nervous about the liquid diet I have my surgery on the 27th of July and start my pre op on the 9th,dietician on the 14th. Good luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcK 8 Posted July 4, 2015 Hi Tiana I had my gastric bypass 5 days ago. So far, doing well. I lost 25 lbs from prep diet and post op so far. Taking full liquids walking a lot and returning to work on Monday You will be glad you made this life-changing choice! MARC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcK 8 Posted July 4, 2015 Hi Julia. I had gastric bypass 5 days ago and doing great Back to work Monday. Already down 25 lbs from prep diet and post op Lots of walking You will be glad you made this life-changing decision to improve your health! Marc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcK 8 Posted July 4, 2015 Hi Eva you will do great! I had surgery 5 days ago and feeling terrific! Lost 25 lbs already between prep diet and post-surgery. Walking a lot is key. I am on full liquids. Check out Premier Protein shakes. chocolate is awesome. Best of luck- Marc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcK 8 Posted July 4, 2015 Good for you buddy keep up the good work! Marc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinkpeonies1 87 Posted July 4, 2015 August 4th and having the bypass. I'm interested in having buddies for support post-op. Good luck you you all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanncann 30 Posted July 5, 2015 @pinkpeonies1. Im Aug 4 th too! It cant come soon enough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites