Intro time: who's new to the group, who's pre-op, & who just recently made it to the loser's bench?

[xoxococojay 842]

1) welcome!!!!

2) congrats on starting your process and your

journey (the starting line may seem overwhelming, but the finish line feels amazing and you all WILL make it to the finish line)

3) wishing each and every one of you continued and long term success!!! You got this, even when you think you don't, you really do.

4) if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask

[LuckyXIII 6]

Hello, I just joined.

Yesterday was my first appointment with the nutritionist. I still need to make an appointment with the psycologist and attend some group meetings. Since I can only meet with the nutritionist once a month and I have three more appointments to go, I won't be having the surgury until the spring. I don't know how many apts I need with the psych. I have been reading through all of the paperwork that I've been given so far. Anyone who calls getting surgery the 'easy way out' has no clue!

[xoxococojay 842]

Hello, I just joined. [emoji4]
Yesterday was my first appointment with the nutritionist. I still need to make an appointment with the psycologist and attend some group meetings. Since I can only meet with the nutritionist once a month and I have three more appointments to go, I won't be having the surgury until the spring. I don't know how many apts I need with the psych. I have been reading through all of the paperwork that I've been given so far. Anyone who calls getting surgery the 'easy way out' has no clue!

Congrats!!! The process is definitely annoying but so worth it! You're lucky your insurance only requires just a few diet classes. It varies from person to person. You'll do fine with the eval too, don't stress. I personally found it to be more useful after surgery, because you learn why you were eating the way you were before and learn how to control it which i needed. And it was nice because when i do need more help, i can always go back to that person if needed. Best of luck to you, you'll do great!

[fabnfit 41]

Hello I am done with the pre-op and the endoscopy my surgery is scheduled for next week Thursday I'm almost at the finish
line.

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[xoxococojay 842]

Hello I am done with the pre-op and the endoscopy my surgery is scheduled for next week Thursday I'm almost at the finish
line.

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Yesss!!! Congrats. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Don't forget to get up and walk every hour to get rid of the gas pressure.

[christiandrick 14]

I'm 16 years post op! Whoo-hoo!

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[918C14Ryder 29]

Pre-Op but surgery is next Tuesday. I'm pumped up with excitement, my 2 week liquid diet has me down by 30 pounds and feel so mush better. Yet I read horror stories on the post-op recovery. I'm praying for a smooth recovery, yet preparing myself for far less than smooth!

[Gretchel Z 11]

January will have my surgery! Very excited... but I don’t know when I have to start my liquid diet.... when should I start my diet?

[SuzyQutie 63]

Post op since Monday December 4th

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[Gretchel Z 11]

Post op since Monday December 4th

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Hello SusyQutie, how do you know when to start the liquid diet?

[xoxococojay 842]

Hello SusyQutie, how do you know when to start the liquid diet?

2 weeks before your surgery date is what most people are told.

[xoxococojay 842]

January will have my surgery! Very excited... but I don’t know when I have to start my liquid diet.... when should I start my diet?

2 weeks before your surgery date

[xoxococojay 842]

Pre-Op but surgery is next Tuesday. I'm pumped up with excitement, my 2 week liquid diet has me down by 30 pounds and feel so mush better. Yet I read horror stories on the post-op recovery. I'm praying for a smooth recovery, yet preparing myself for far less than smooth!

Your recovery will be fine. Don't focus to much on Protein the first few days, because you will have no appetite and might struggle with liquids. Just focus on staying hydrated as best you can and walking every hour to get the gas pressure to move.

[Gretchel Z 11]

2 weeks before your surgery date

Thank you!!!
I am so excited.... and nervous!!!

[xoxococojay 842]

Thank you!!!
I am so excited.... and nervous!!!

Anytime- if you do have specific questions, feel free to send me a private message and i'll try my best to help get you through.

There's nothing to be nervous about, time will fly and you'll be amazed and your progress this time next year.