May 7th!!!

Hello, I am new here and my date is May 7th. I am very excited but very nervous at the same time. When is everyone starting their pre-op diets?

Hey there! My surgery date is May 6 and I am starting my pre-op diet on April 22. I don't want to be on it any sooner than I have to! The hardest thing I can think of is having to get through final exams and pulling all nighters without being able to eat! My doctor is also making me blow up 30 balloons a day to strengthen my lungs. You? Karin

Hi Karin, Congratulations on your date!!! I have my pre-op appt. with my surgeon on April 25th. I just read an article about the balloon exercize a few days ago. What procedure are you having? I have already lost 26 pounds since January and this week I am trying to replace 1 meal with the protein shake. We'll see how it goes. My doc requires a 2 week fast (no foods at all) on Medifast. My husband's birthday and my son's birthday fall within those 2 weeks ...ugh. I am having the Lap Band.

I am having VSG on May 5th so I wanted to let you know that I will be sending positive thoughts to your surgeon on the 7th. Anxious and scared is normal so take something with you that comforts you. I am 41 and will be taking my butterfly pillow to hug when it is over. Let me know how you are and know that great things are ahead. Tracy in Texas VSG on Cinco de Mayo