How did your surgery go? I had my consult and just need to lose 10 more lbs. hopefully I will get sleeved this summer. August at the latest.

Good luck today! Happy healing and speedy recovery!!

Hello everyone. My surgery date is May 18, 2015, with Dr. Solon Hughes. I'm so excited, nervous, scared, and have so many questions. On May 5 I go to Hospital registration, cardio, Interview & Assessment, then to Riverside surgical for a class. I'm hoping that day will answer a lot of my questions. Then my last appointment before surgery is May 15. I have not had to do any pre op dieting thus far. I hope to keep in touch with people that are going through this journey, that way we can compare notes.

Thank you Jazzbelle! My surgery was rescheduled for the 20th I'm so ready yet nervous☺️

With Cigna, we only need 4 classes and the forth is actually a 10 - 15 minute wrap up and one on one during which the dietician gives the paperwork for the pre-surgery diet. Includes a list of recommended Proten shakes/powders. Pure Protein is on my list but only the 23g Shake. I chose Nectar b/c comparing on Amazon, they seem to be the most soluble, tastiest and, purest. Apparently Nectar gives you more Protein and less Carbs. Of course there are several sites for all of these and, they can usually be purchased from Vitamin Shoppe, Nutrition Warehouse, GNC, Walmart, etc. Changing your diet now is the wisest thing you can do. One of my co-workers was sleeved about 8 months ago and she regretted cutting out All her favorites during the pre period b/c now she can't enjoy a good splurge. So, I guess it is a matter of balance, cutting out some of the bad habits and allowing a couple of final "I know I won't be able to do this after the surgery" meals. I hope your timing comes through for you as well. Happy Friday!

Wow, congrats! That's soon! I'm finally doing my classes. Only 4 more to go. Hoping I can have the surgery in late June/early July so my bf can take care of me. I'll look into that brand. I love the Pure Protein and Premiere Protein shakes so far. I'm working to change up my diet now so it won't be so hard when I get to the pre-surgery diet.

Thanks, Jazzbelle! Good luck to you on getting insurance approval! I'm keeping my fingers crossed I can have the surgery in mid-July. Or at least this summer! Haha