I would love to come. I am one week out today, so depending when it is, I may have to catch the next one. But I am about an hour from Toledo...so that sounds great! Let me know.

Ok so I have been so paranoid, about these drinks. I called the clinic and talked to a fellow. So , he said since I have already lost over 30 pounds...I dont need to stress. I can just use the slim fast ultima, and/or carnation. Just stay uner the 800 calorie mark. But he said I could also do SF jello and popcicle...so I am ok there. :) I just wanted to make sure I was doing the right thing. Plus, I told him how much my exercise has increased....still doing 2 mile walks, but now up to four days a week from two, and now weight training with my trainer, and swimming. So I think I will be ok. Thanks for everyones help.

I am starting my liquid diet on Monday. All I know is that I am to do 800 calories a day. I can have slimfast ultima or carnation instant breakfast. I was wondering if anyone knew if they were suppose to be sugar free? I am thinking no, because sugar free slimfast is impossible to find...and when you add up the calories it makes since...4 1/2 a day on 800 calories, and they are 190 a piece. But some people told me they did sugar free....any thoughts?

Hi Robin~  I will be sure to check out your page, and add you to my friends list. Thanks for the invite!  I think it would be great to have WLS Ohioans...get together.  I hope your doing well.  Have a good one.  ~Jennifer

Thank you for your encouragement. I will look at your profile. I always enjoy reading through others experiences. I will keep you posted. :) Have a good one.  Jennifer

I am right beside Indiana and right below Michigan, if that helps. Toledo is an hour from me, sometimes less if I take the turnpike. The turnpike is one mile from my house. That makes it nice when I go to Cleveland.  I have heard very good things about the Cleveland Clinic and feel pretty confident in having my surgery done there. They require a few extra things that other plaes don't seem to. But as long as it helps them, help me....that is all I care.  Take care, Jennifer

Hi Kat~  Thanks for the greeting. I am so excited to finally feel like I am only a few steps away from having surgery. There are a couple of hurdles yet. For instance, two weeks prior to surgery I have to be on 800 calorie liquid diet. That is going to really put me into shock! But I guess it will prepare my body psychologically for what is about to happen.  Blessings~ Jennifer

Hello Everyone. My name is Jennifer. I am 27 (almost 28 years old-on the 27th). I am from a small town called Edon, Ohio. I am having my surgery done at the Cleveland Clinic. I go back for my final visit with the surgeon on January 4th. I will set my surgery date then, but we were shooting for Feb 11th. I am having ym surgery done with Dr. Chand. It has been a good trip so far...the Clinic is very clean and everyone is very nice and helpful. I believe that I am in good hands going there. Some places I looked into were a bit scary.  I here to make friends, gain support, and get ideas on begining a new life through WLS. I am posting on my page daily, and would love to get the chance to make some new friends.  Have a blessed day.  Jennifer