January 26th!!

Hi.  I'm Amanda :-)  I've been a member for a few months but am just now finding the forums for the people having surgery the same month I am so I wanted to take a minute to introduce myself and say hello. 

I'm scheduled for surgery January 26th and start my liquid diet on the 12th.  I plan to do the Carnation instant breakfast thing but get my official list on the 6th at my NUT and pre-op screening visit.  I meet with my surgeon on the 8th and if all goes well with the pre-op testing I'm ready to roll on the 26th.  I'm very nervous and excited as I'm sure most of you are, too but I'm trying to stay positive because I think that has everything to do with how you feel.

I look forward to getting to know you as we travel down the same road on this journey.  Best wishes to everyone having surgery!!!

Congrats Amanda! I am having Surgery on Jan 28th. Good Luck with everything!

Hi Amanda and welcome.  I had to do a double take on your city and state because I live in Concord, CA!

Best of luck on your surgery, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Barb

Hi Amanda,
Good Luck on the 26th...I am on the 27th! I am also starting the liquid diet on the 12...My dr. wants his patients to do the optifast diet...I am not looking forward to this...oh well we are building healthier lives....Good luck again...perhaps we can keep in touch and follow each others journey..chat soon. Laura

Wow!  Everyone has been so friendly and supportive.  I really appreciate it.  I know I'll have a million questions about what is or isn't normal after surgery because you can read every book but everyone has a different experience.  It's so nice to know I can come here to get some answers, love and support.

Let the countdown begin!!!  I cannot wait to be a LOSER!!!

Hi Amanda. It is great to have you hear. I meet with my surgeon for pre op on the 6th. I am excited too. I know you will do great. Post often and keep us updated.
Emily

Hi Amanda,

I wish you a very safe and successful surgery
I am scheduled for surgery on the 22nd if all goes well with my pre op on the 14th
Like you and everyone else having surgery this month I am very nervous and excited and looking forward to a new life just beginning on the 22nd.
Which surgery are you having?
I am getting RNY.
Keep in touch
I look forward to hearing how you are doing, but I know with Gods help it will be great.
Happy New Year
 

Hi Amanda, and welcome to the Jan. board! You're right about how important it is to stay positive. We all know what MAY happen, but we don't want to dwell on those remote possibilitis. We have to go into this knowing in our hearts that we are making the right decision and that we will be OK. Stay busy, and get your post-op supplies in order!  Good Luck on your surgery. I added you to the Jan. Surgery list.

I'm also getting the RNY and hope and pray there are no setbacks with the pre-op.  I don't expect there to be anything holding back the surgery but you never know.  I just feel so excited and prepared for it and am so ready (I think!).  I ordered my blender bottles last night and I'm picking up my Unjury protein powder on Tuesday when I meet with my NUT.  I have some sample menus for the pureed diet and am blenderizing pork, tuna, carrots, etc. and am freezing them in ice cube trays and separating them in freezer bags so when it's time to eat I can pull out my portion w/o having to worry about whipping something up and cleaning the blender 42 times a day.  I also got a really cute paisley notebook that will fit in my purse so I can keep a food diary to track mostly liquids at first and 'real' food later on.  I pulled out my packet last night and was re-reading it for what seems like the 500th time!!  I can't believe it's almost time for me to start my new life.   I know it's going to be a bumpy road but knowing I will be fit enough to chase my little girl around is worth every bump.  Hip Hip HOORAY!!!

Thank you for adding me to the January list, glad to be a part of it.

Hi Amanda and welcome.....I am on 1/29 and I am having a revision surgery. I had the old stapling done 20 years ago. I will going to the "dark side" and getting the DS. It sounds like you are very prepared and we wish you all the best.
peace mz JOJO