Hi Everyone!

I just found this group and wanted to say hello from Hawaii!  I will be having a vertical sleeve surgery on Dec. 9th.  Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Blessings,
Keala

Welcome, Kaela! We love to see a new face come in.  Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. Dec. 9th will be here before you know it. I just had the Sleeve on Monday, and I'm doing quite well. God is faithful; may I be obedient. :)
Blessings,
Mary

Thank you -- and in fact that how I learned about this forum -- I saw your signature on the VSG board -- I hope you are recovering well and getting all your liquids and protein in!

Hi, Keala.
That's why I put the Christinity forum's link with my signature quote, because I wanted to see if it would help others know about and find us. I'm happy that it's working. :) 
I do feel that I am recovering quite well. I'm getting close with the liquids--60 oz. yesterday. I was a bit queasy yesterday, so that affected my ability to drink all of the 64 oz., probably. Today is much better.
I'm not getting much protein in, but my doctor is one of those who says, "Don't sweat over it, for the first few weeks." He's also of a mind that you should get protein from real food, not shakes, as they go through so quickly. However, I did drink 2 oz. of one this morning, because I was feeling a bit lightheaded. It did seem to help.
Thank you for asking. Please let us know how we can help you on your journey.
Blessings,
Mary

Aloha! We love new folks here and our dear Mary's siggy is bringing quite a few. Please post often, it's so great to see this wonderful board getting some use!

Hi Keala.Wow. Your surgery is coming up soon.
Congrats.
Emily

Yes, just a few weeks away.  I'm starting to get a bit nervous about the surgery itself, although I'm sure of the decision.