January 27

[Carolina Mom 0]

Have you started the liquid diet yet? I've been adding sugar-free Jello to the shake so it isn't too bad. I finished most of the prep-shopping over the weekend.

How are you using the Jello? powder or already mixed up or premade? Dumb question I know but this stuff is not cheap.

Good luck and one week left.

[debbutler333 0]

Hi,

This is my first post - I am scheduled for the 27th. Kind of nervous but very excited!

Deb

[Carolina Mom 0]

Glad to have you. I am for the 27th. also. I am getting nervous. But I am at least prepared with all my supplies ready for afterwards.

[ljv52 2]

I went shopping today for my stuff to take to hospital -- liquid tyleno, Claritin and Gas X strips. Also had to buy magnisium caltrate to take on Monday. Stocked up on some more Jello, etc. for after surgery. I'm ready, I just hope the rest of this week goes fast!

[debbutler333 0]

What are the gas-x strips for? I go this morning for my pre-op with the doctor.

Deb

[ljv52 2]

Gas x strips are for after surgery, to help with the gas pains. I can't wait to get this done. Only 5 more days until Band-day! Yippee!

[Embrace 11]

How are you using the Jello? powder or already mixed up or premade? Dumb question I know but this stuff is not cheap.

Good luck and one week left.

I tried Bariatrix Essentials (vanilla) but it has this unpleasant taste of maple or something so I use Jello to cut the taste. I add 2 scoops of Protein powder, 6-8 oz. of Water, and 1 tsp. of dry, sugar free jello powder mix into the shake as its blending.

Tastes pretty good and sure beats the same ol' thing three times a day.

Give it a try, Carolina Mom.

[ljv52 2]

Hi Ms Kelly -- I agree, this site is a god-send. I've learned so much from reading posts here. How are you doing with your pre-surgery diet? I'm doing great -- I'm so ready for this, nothing is bothering me. I went to the dr. today for my final check up before surgery and learned I lost eight pounds since starting it on the 20th. So that is great. I'm logging all my food onto myplate.com which I really like because all the word is done for you there. Good luck on Tuesday - be sure to let us know how you're doing after surgery.

[ljv52 2]

Hi Ms Kelly -- I agree, this site is a god-send. I've learned so much from reading posts here. How are you doing with your pre-surgery diet? I'm doing great -- I'm so ready for this, nothing is bothering me. I went to the dr. today for my final check up before surgery and learned I lost eight pounds since starting it on the 20th. So that is great. I'm logging all my food onto myplate.com which I really like because all the word is done for you there. Good luck on Tuesday - be sure to let us know how you're doing after surgery.

[ms.kelley-rn 0]

Hi Ms Kelly -- I agree, this site is a god-send. I've learned so much from reading posts here. How are you doing with your pre-surgery diet? I'm doing great -- I'm so ready for this, nothing is bothering me. I went to the dr. today for my final check up before surgery and learned I lost eight pounds since starting it on the 20th. So that is great. I'm logging all my food onto myplate.com which I really like because all the word is done for you there. Good luck on Tuesday - be sure to let us know how you're doing after surgery.

Thanks ljv52!! I kinda got off track today. I didn't necessarily eat anything bad...it was a chef salad with lf ranch dressing. I just felt I needed to chew something. I think I do better when I'm at work. At least I'm busy doing something. I'm so ready for Tuesday. I probably won't weigh in again until Monday. I don't want to be overly obsessive with the scale yet...I'm sure that will come soon enough though.:scared2: Is anyone nervous yet?

[Carolina Mom 0]

Hi Ms Kelly -- I agree, this site is a god-send. I've learned so much from reading posts here. How are you doing with your pre-surgery diet? I'm doing great -- I'm so ready for this, nothing is bothering me. I went to the dr. today for my final check up before surgery and learned I lost eight pounds since starting it on the 20th. So that is great. I'm logging all my food onto myplate.com which I really like because all the word is done for you there. Good luck on Tuesday - be sure to let us know how you're doing after surgery.

What is the website for my plate.com. ? I put it in but a bunch other stuff come up.

Thansk

[ljv52 2]

I'll be leaving tomorrow afternoon to go to Des Moines to spend the night before surgery since I have to be at the hospital at 5:00 and we have a little over an hour drive and it's supposed to snow. Good luck to you all! Looking forward to sharing experience stories with all of you.

Linda

[Embrace 11]

Nerves anyone?

I'm starting to get a little nervous. I guess that's normal. I feel like I've already accomplished so much - we all have. Lots of hoops to jump through getting qualified, pre-op diet, shopping for the post-op life. Now it's just the just a little more than a day away.

Good luck everyone. Let's check on each other's progress after surgery, okay?

[ms.kelley-rn 0]

Sounds like a plan.

[ljv52 2]

Yes, I'll keep in touch. I'm a bit nervous tonight, but am looking forward to beginning my new life tomorrow. Good Luck to all, hope to hear from you all very soon.

Linda