December 5th

[loren120515 16]

I need a buddy, I'm having my surgery on December 5th. I'm nervous, scared mix emotions. I'm 28 5'3 at 251lbs. I live in SoCal.

[BonitaF 30]

I can relate to all those emotions! My date is Dec. 8 and I'd be glad to be your buddy!

[coccomo 4]

I was sleeved nov 11. I'm in Corona. I would love to support

[loren120515 16]

Thank you BonitaF...yes we can be buddy's. How are you doing with your pre-op diet? I'm been trying just to drink Protein Shakes which is not a problem but I still feel like I need some solid food.

[loren120515 16]

Coccomo awesome I'm in Corona too. Thank you for the support. My biggest fear is that after surgery I'm going to feel horrible get headaches for not eating or feel weak. I'm only taking a week off from work and traveling 6 days after the surgery.

[BonitaF 30]

Just starting my pre-op diet today, so it's a little soon to comment. However, I've been scouring the blogs the last few days and I'm not seeing ANY complaints about after surgery issues with the diet. My understanding is they are removing the portion of the stomach that tells us "I'm hungry!", so I think between the Protein and the Vitamins, we will be good.

[BonitaF 30]

Hey Loren--I travel for work every week so both of us are going to be road warriors on a mission. One of my challenges is going to be sticking to the regime on the road, on airplanes, and in strange cities.

[coccomo 4]

I haven't had any headaches. I do feel run down because I'm not getting enough Protein and Water. Only 1 week off...your a warrior. I'm off 6 weeks

[BonitaF 30]

Amen to that one, Coccomo! I'm taking a month off given my crazy job. Loren, what do you do for a living? How far will you be traveling?

[loren120515 16]

BonitaF Yes I think we should be fine. I already order my liquid vitamins and chewable Biotin since I'm scared of losing my hair. I'm also taking extra Vitamin C right now since it seems like everyone around me is getting sick. My doctor said traveling should be fine but I do have an appointment before i leave.

[loren120515 16]

I'm in the telecommunications industry. Due to year end I can't take more than a week off. I mean I can but I don't want to get behind and want to close the quarter meeting all my deadlines. What do you do?

[BonitaF 30]

I'm a public speaker. I represent some of the gurus on HGTV and speak on real estate investment. Love my job but it is very demanding--I fly out on Thursdays, speak Friday thru Sunday, and fly home on Mondays. I took four weeks off because I had a gastric bleed after my lap and eroded and it scared me to death! I was out on the road at the time.

[coccomo 4]

Wow you both have demanding jobs.

[Angie1982 5]

I don't live close but I was sleeved on November 16th and can be a buddy! It is a nerve racking process and major surgery. So it's completely normal to be a little freaked out. Heck......I cried when I said goodbye to my family when they were wheeling me to the OR. But I'm now 2.5 weeks out and know that I've made the best decision of my life!

[paigem 20]

I just got approved yesterday & am scheduled 12/15 in Dallas with Dr. Victor Gonzalez. I live in central Arkansas so having to travel will be a challenge. Just started pre-op diet today. Nervous but excited!