Momof2under5

Hi! I was instructed by my NUT that alcohol has to be away for atleast a year after surgery. They say it really can be a big issue for your sleeve and is empty calories. What about a virgin margarita?

I third that!! She went through so much and I hope her journey completely turns around for her! I am also thankful for all the support of this website!

I have been following your story. I am so happy that you no longer have a leak! Hopefully now you will be able to experience the good of the sleeve. I am very moved by you and even through the journey you have had you are still positive. I wish you the best!!! Nicole

I have 1 more week and I will soon be sleeved!! So pre-op diet has been pretty good to me. My doctor requires a 14 day liquid diet and I am halfway there! Today is day 8 and surgery is next Thursday! So excited and starting to get the nervousness feeling at the same time. So far from last Friday at the preop appt I have gone from 230 to 223! Liquid is my friend and I will prevail this preop diet! Thanks Nicole

Hi everyone! So on Tuesday I went to my surgeon for my 2 week post op. here are my updates. I am 5'6" and started preop at 230. Bmi was 36.8 or so. I am happy to say I now at 210 and 32 Bmi!! I was super excited on how it lowered. I am looking forward to my next appointments! Happy Sunday and Good luck to everyone this week!

Good luck!! Keep us updated. I wish u a speedy and untroubled recovery! The first weeks have been hard for me but seeing a difference in myself and having people say they see it is amazing! Good luck again!

Hello everyone! So it has been 2 weeks and I am starting to get really frustrated because my head is playing food tricks on me. I can't seem to get over wanting food I just can't have. Anyone go through this?please help!! I am now on purée food and just don't want to eat anything. Any ideas? I have Done good so far and really need some support. I feel I may slip and really do not want to. I love this website and wanted to share my struggles. I have lost about 28 lbs with preop and feel like it is just moving slow. I am down to 209 which I am very happy for and want to keep going. I don't want to give up i think today is just a down day. Any words or stories for encouragement would be very appreciated. I know there are those out there that actually have real issues and I sorry for sounding like I am venting. Just had to do it somewhere. Thanks everyone!

Thanks everyone for the support. I am super new with my sleeve and am adjusting to my new healthier life. I think yesterday was just one of the "bad" days. Today is better and I determined to keep losing. Thanks!!!

Hello everyone. I want to thank you for all the comments and prayers. So surgery went very well. The Dr was super impressed with how small my stomach was (yes I passed the prediet check). However, after surgery was a dofferwnt story. I was sleeved on Thursday morning and now back home (Sunday) and happy. But I must say those were some tough days in the hospital. They kept me because I could not keep anything down. My Nausia was super horrible and medications did not seem to work. I really turned a corner this morning and have not had the sensation to puke (thank goodness) but I am also not hungry at all. I do have really bad gas pains and seems to be getting better. Any suggestions on how to make sure I am getting enough full liquids in? I really want to do well but drinking anything makes me feel like I have heartburn and gas pain. Oh well I guess this is just the beginning and cannot wait for this to be over! I happy to join you all on the losers bench!! Good luck to everyone this week!

Hey everyone I go in tomorrow and surgery is set for 8:30am!! Please keep me in your prayers! I will post as soon as I have an update. Wish me luck! Thanks everyone! Tomorrow I will be on the losers bench!

Congrats!!! Glad to hear you are doing well. I will be joining you on the bench this Thursday!

Oh and broth only. I am not allowed the cream stuff. Bit post op I will be in the full liquids. Right now the preop is clear liquid diet.

Hi! I on day 10 of the 14 preop diet and I am only allowed SF Jello, SF Popsicles, o cal sports drinks, crystal light, and of course Protein shakes and Water. On my preop I am not allow yogurt or pudding :-( but I have made ot so far (a couple little slips like string cheese) and have 4 days left. Let's kick this preop diet in the butt! Have you called to ask the nutrionist what you can have? I call anytime with questions. She is really helpful that may help you as well. Good luck!

Glad to hear you are doing well!! Day 9 here. Work was horrible. food was all around me. My department decided to have beagles in the morning, pizza for lunch and subs and dessert later for a surprise party. I felt way overwhelmed and almost broke down crying at my desk. I wasn't craving anything just wanted to eat. BUT I prevailed. When I was hungry I had a Protein shake and it worked! :-) just now have to make it through the weekend. 5 more days!! Good luck to those this weekend who are on the pre-op diet. Congrats to those who have been sleeved this week. I wish you all a speedy recovery.

I did feel like a zombie for the first couple of days. After that I actually feel ok. Just getting anxious. Good luck to you!

Thank you! Glad to hear you are doing well. How was the surgery for you? Do you mind sharing?

Congrats! You look amazing and beautiful How do you feel? Here's to every lb lost. :-) Your pictures are inspiring.

Hello Everyone, I just want to say I am so happy I found this website!! So I am 27 live in Phoenix, AZ. Married with two children one 4 and one 2. My surgery is set for Feb. 2nd and I am working on my pre-op diet currently. I am on day 5 of the 14 day liquid diet required from my surgeon, Dr Schuster in Mesa, AZ. I am so excited for next Thursday! I cannot stop thinking about it and those around me that have not gone through it or those who do not know are probably getting a bit sick of me always taking about it. It is sometimes hard to focus :-) I am ready for a great life change and another great leap into a healthier lifestyle. Anyone have any suggestions or comments on how to get through the rest of my 9 days of pre-op? I want to say thank you for everyone who has posted anything on the website. It is truly informational and inspirational. Thank you, Nicole

Congrats on being post op! Soon I will be on the other side with you. Glad to hear everything is going well for you. Good luck with the cream soups. Let me know if you have any recommendations for me once I'm there. Did you have a pre-diet?

Good luck and wish you both a speedy recovery!!

I feel the exact same way. I have 2 kids one four and one 2. One of my main reasons for my decision (I go in on feb 2!!) was that I wanted to be healthier for my children and want to be around for them. I want to be able to play sports and such with them. Congrats on the loss so far that is awesome!

NCstatebabe, How are you doing today? It does get better as the days pass atleast it has for me. Today is day 6 and tomorrow it will be half over! Thank you for posting this. I read the comments when I feel down or think about how hard this has been and it really does help. Thanks everyone for posting and sharing. I like hearing about everyone's journeys.

I am on day 6 of my 14 day liquid diet. My surgery is sep 2 right before yours. I definately understand what you are going through. I agree it is rough. I have just been trying different proteins to find on that I like. I actually came accross the isopure smothie in berry pomegranate and it tastes far better than previous ones. Hang in there and we will get through this together. I think finding what works best for you will help. Have you mixed it up at all I.e. flavors or are you "drinking" the same thing everyday? Good luck today! We can all do this!

Thank you! 1 day liquid diet man I wish! But I think the 14 days is really getting me to buckle down and have expectations for after surgery. Mischa,, Congrats on the feb 3 surgery date! I am so excited for us. I agree that waiting is the longest part!