SleeveandRNYchica

Day 8 of my PRE-OP. I can see light at the end of the tunnel. It is not easy, but it is a testament of whats to come.

I was more worried about the swallowning. My hubs has never complained about the seal not being tight

All I can say is it does get better I am on day 7 and have 7 more hang in there. Normally it is to help shrink liver to help limit complications during surgery. Sent from my iPod touch using VST

The 1st four days I was so bloated and miserable. I could hardly get all my liquids because of it. I am much better still gassy! I am on day 7 and am much much better! I am not really hungry and able to get all liquids in. Good luck it does get better. I do find myself thinking of the extreme measures I have to take and it makes me sad a times. Sent from my iPod touch using VST

Yes the first few days I was so bloated and miserable! I am on day 7 and it is much better. I am still gassy :-)!!! I have been trying to get my Water in as I think that helps with some of the other feelings. Sent from my iPod touch using VST

They didn't give you one?

all i can say is "WOW" totally extreme and unnecessary.

Thanks for the count Susan! There are 17 of us on 10/1!

Nope, I wouldn't say a word. I have friends that have had surgery and I don't talk to them about it. One specifically because she lied so bad about it and that was an unsolicited lie. I think if she would have wanted you to know she would have told you.

There are several people being sleeved 10/1!!!! I am so ready.

I have not had surgery and my doctor told me 1 month after I could begin working out. Only walking until a month out. I am sure it will depend on how I am doing and feeling at that month mark. It is only 2 more weeks. Have you added any light weights for upper body during your walk? Maybe that would vary it up.

Good point. I am sure it is not advisable early on. Not really a question I wanted to ask my doctor :ph34r:

Day 7 of Pre-OP. The ketosis breath is getting to me. I brushed 5x yesterday HA! I am so not hungry and it really is a very weird feeling. This time next week I will be packing my bag. It seems a bit surreal that it finally here. All the prepping and doctor's appts. I am a bag of emotions, but I think I am keeping it in check. My husband says I am doing very well. He appreciates that I have put myself in check. I honestly anticipated being moodier. I prepared myself. I do have to note, he is following PRE-Op with me. He is eating the soups for lunch and dinner. His breakfast and snacks vary because he is still working out. He has lost 5lbs.

We are all starting out around the same weight! It is gonna be quite the ride. I have to say I am pretty surprised by pre-op. I am not hungry. But ketosis mouth has be a bit disturbed HAHA.

Come on over to the October group! There are so many of us. Good luck to you!

My preop doesn't consist of clears so not sure... broth and what else I have no clue. Sent from my iPod touch using VST

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Hi I am having surgery 10/1. I am 5'5 started at 266 now 260 on preop. Sent from my iPod touch using VST

This would be a great question to be answered. I was thinking about the swallowing of fluids but thought it might be a little to forward to ask. So please excuse me if ur offended! Sent from my iPod touch using VST

OMG, I have been on my preop since Monday. I have a horrible, horrible taste in my mouth. I can't get rid of it. Could I be in Ketosis? It is horrible and I haven't even had surgery yet!

I live in South America, so my diet focus more on "food" based Protein rather than Protein shakes. I started on Monday, so that puts me at day 6. Breakfast 1 Glucerna shake 1 natural fruit juice no sugar added coffee or tea Snack Low Fat Yogurt or Ice Cream lunch Liquefied Soup made of veggies, chicken, beef, or seafood strained sugar free Jello Snack Glucerna Shake dinner Same as Lunch I eat 2 cups of soup each sitting. My NUT wanted me eating about 120 grams of protein within that soup. I also am supposed to drink 7 cups of Water. I can still have 1 coffee and as much diet beverages as I like. I can say I have never been a big soda drinker and with as much other liquids I have to ingest it is hard to drink coke zero. I can also have another optional juice at lunch if I choose. It is fresh squeezed with no sugar. I have to say I am on day 6 and I am experience Ketosis. It is weird. I am not hungry and my breath is rank. I almost 7lbs down. They did not give me a weight lost requirement. I have to admit it is a true testament of will power. I must admit I want to eat something, but it is just to have that chewing sensation because I am not hungry. I also don't feel the need to cheat because I really want to go through surgery as smooth as possible. Good luck to you! I am schedule October 1!

It is not by choice, but the result of my pre-op diet which I am following as written.

How are you doing?

I have brushed 3x today and I am chewing gum as I type....my husband was like WHOA!