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Status Updates posted by readytolive
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I'm in Tijuana at the Florence Hospital and I just met Dr. Kelly! Here is the NEWSFLASH! THEY FED ME! Apparently there was no purpose for the 5 day liquid diet and they wanted me to eat before I have surgery tomorrow morning! I can't have anything at all after 10pm but I just had my first solid food in 5 days.
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Today I travel to Mexico, surgery tomorrow! My 5 yr old told me last night that I had bad breath.. I think the ketosis has kicked in and I'm going to make it to surgery! Am a little concerned that I am low on protein. Could not get those clear protein shots from costco down. Ugh!
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Down 11lbs with the pre-op diet. I want a protein shake though! Don't understand this 3 days of clears when some surgeons let their patients eat a full meal the night before! Why no protien?
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Made it thru the day on 5 sf jellos and a vitamin water and lots of regular water! Actually surprised I feel as good as I do.
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3 days left of liquid diet.. moved to clears today. Took my required laxative and now feeling a little nauseous. (I was going to say crappy but that would be bad..right?)
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Day 2 of liquid diet.. well this is a challenge for those of us who are used to a full belly. Dieting was never my forte or I wouldn't be in this position. I just need to make it thru a training presentation with my bosses and serving a group of people lunch. NO problem.. right?
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Today's the day! I'm doing a happy dance for you! Enjoy those meds..soon you won't be hungry anymore!
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Liquids only starts today! Embrace the struggle right... people have endured way more than just 5 days of liquids..right?
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Hi Seattle Sue! Tomorrow is the big day! You must be traveling today. I go see Dr. Kelly on 7/12.. best of luck for a smooth surgery and easy recovery!
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Hi Silver lining.. thanks for the add! Best wishes to you on 7/15! Keep me posted on how you are doing!
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Last day I can have solid food on the soon to be "old stomach". So excited and nervous all at the same time!
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HI Pameleigh! So excited to "meet" another sleeve sister going on 7/12! Do you have Dr. Kelly?
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Hi Cathi, I'm going to Tijuana for my surgery on 7/12.. not quite Mexicali but still Mexico! I have been so excited about the surgery, well .. more for the after effects then the actual survey but am now starting to get the nerves too. I think it's normal. I also did not understand the aspiring evangelist and junior guru and sleeve master for awhile.. there should be a how to guide. LOL!
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Hey Girl! Sorry about the gross laxative drink.. hope it's worth it. LOL! Only 2 more days!
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7 real meals left until the liquid diet... have been eating wheat the last few days after pretty much eliminating it from my diet and feel so sluggish & gross. I know I'll be hungry on the liquid diet but I'm looking forward to feeling good again!
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So.. I was trying to get in all my lunch dates with mom and friends before I can't eat again. Everyone is flaking on me this week. Of course they don't know... you asked me how long I'll be out of work and I just took a week vacation starting the day I leave for Mexico. I'll be back to work next week but I have mostly a desk job so I'm hoping I'll be ok.
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Hi dreams.. I have a 5 day liquid diet that starts Thursday. Then I stay in the hospital for 2 nights and then the recovery hotel for another night or two. Did I tell you that I'm having my surgery in Mexico? Kind of funny when there is a perfectly good bariatric surgeon across the street from where I work. Insurance won't pay so I have to and that is why.
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Aww.. Thanks sweetdreams! I'm sure I'm going to freak a little when it comes time to leave my family and go over the border. However I feel like this is something I just have to do. There is so much I want to do yet in life and being overweight is just holding me back. I guess it will be just me and God because seriously that is the only way I'll be getting thru the pre-op diet anyway.
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Well best of luck! I just moved my date up 1 day so now I'm o the 12th. So looking forward to the other side of the actual procedure. Do you have a pre-op diet? How long do you stay in the hospital after? I have 7 day liquids and a 2 night hospital stay and then 1-2 nights in the recovery hotel. I'm self pay so I have to go to Mexico and it's different there!
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Simple is good! So excited to have someone going thru this at the same time to chat with! Do you just have 1 night in the hospital after surgery?
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Hi Jennifer, I'm scheduled to see Dr. Kelly on 7/12 and am starting at about the same weight as you. Glad to read your posts that it was a good experience! How are you doing now?