Shannalee

It has finally hit me that in less than 2 weeks I'll be having the surgery. So many emotions and I don't know how to handle them. Trying to keep busy especially since I've been on the liquid diet for 2 days now. It's going good considering I'm drinking every 2-3 hours. I never knew that broth tastes so good The one thing I'm not used to is getting up 2-3 times a night to use the bathroom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So I start my 2 weeks liquid pre-op diet tomorrow but have already been on my pre-op diet for 4 weeks. I am so frustrated because I lost some and then gained it all back. I think my nut is not going to be happy tomorrow when I see her. I know that I will lose a bunch during the next 2 weeks but really hate that I wasn't able to keep up with it over the last 4 weeks. I am actually glad I'm not eating any more food....might help with the mental part. 2 weeks and I am so freaking out. I'm nervous, anxious, and really scared. Not about after the surgery but the surgery itself. At least those around me have been helping with positive comments. Going to try and keep myself busy for the next 2 weeks so I'm not thinking about it. I know it was asked a while ago as to what I would like to do when I am thinner but I don't have just one so here are a few that I am looking forward to: 1. Being able to choose clothes that look good rather than clothes that fit. 2. Going to Disneyland with my nieces and enjoying the rides. 3. Going hiking and camping again. (Haven't been for the last 2 summers) 4. Wearing jeans without them hurting my waist and giving me sores. (Sorry for the bad mental image) 5. This might be the most important one....being healthy and enjoying life more.

Good luck tomorrow and hope all goes well

I started my pre-op diet on March 25th....it's a 6 week diet. I am in week 4 which consists of 2 high protein shakes, 2 small protein shakes, a salad (lettuce, cheese, & Chicken) and SF jell-o and SF pudding. When I hit week 5 & 6 I will only be on liquid so I will mostly be drinking high protein shakes. It has been hard but knowing that my surgery is just around the corner only helps my motivation. I am determined to stick to the diet plan the last 2 weeks to make sure that I am healthy inside and to help the surgery be successful.

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I'll probably have my tablet and phone but plan to sleep and rest as much as possible. I have been wondering if I will get bored but I have a feeling there will be no time for that.

I received my letter today that I have been approved for surgery. Yeah...wooohooo! So I have 5 weeks from today for my pre-op diet and my surgery is scheduled for May 7th. Man this has been a ride I will never forget but I know that the future will be a even better ride

Oh I can't wait for that to happen to me....lol

It's a 6 week program. So the 1st & 2nd weeks I do 2 meals (mostly salads with protein) & 1 protein shake. 3rd & 4th weeks I do 1 meal & 2 protein shakes. Then for the 4th & 5th week it's all protein shakes. So far I have been able to get in 100 grams of protein a day. It might not be a lot of food but I do get full now.

So, I started my pre-op diet last week and lost 6 pounds. Considering I was home from work all week and moved I think that is pretty good. My surgeon didn't put a number on how much I needed to lose beore the surgery but he is confident that I will lose a bunch before. As of tomorrow I have 5 more weeks of the pre-op diet so I hope that I continue to do well. My surgery is scheduled for May 7th and so looking forward to it. Of course I am a little anxious but who wouldn't be during this process.

I also got my date...May 7th! Woohoo

I got my surgery date....it's May 7th. I'm so excited but nervous at the same time. I have my 6 week pre-op nut apt on Monday. I'm just so happy I got my date

My doc didn't require me to lose any weight during my 3 week supervised diet because he knows that I'll lose a bunch during the 6 week pre-op diet. Doing 2 protein shakes and a meal with just protein and greens might help you get it down. But don't have anything in between, drink a lot of water! Throw in a bunch of exercise and it might be doable. I start my 6 week pre-op diet here in a few weeks and I weigh 425 pounds and my surgeon feels I'll lose between 30-40 before my surgery because of what I'll be eating. It does seem like an unreasonable amount of weight but if you can't find another surgeon give it a try.

We should My surgeon does it on Tuesdays. I should find out tomorrow if May 7th is my day. Oh how I can't wait !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am excited for you....it looks like we are on the same schedule....only I still have my 6 week pre-op diet to complete but my surgery is on May 7th. They submit to my insurance on Monday but I've already talked to them and they see no issues with approving me.

I am almost into my 6 week pre-op diet which is mostly protein drinks. What I have heard that helps with the sweet tooth is SF pop-cycles or SF jello. It's the one thing that you'll get to eat after the surgery so it might help before. What helps me is I use a little more Mio in my water. It makes it sweet and helps me with my craving. I have quit everything like you but the soda is the one thing that is difficult for me. Considering where I was 4 months ago I have quit a lot of things that are bad for me. Can't wait to hear how your pre-op appointment goes

Oh man, if they make me come back for another test we can jump off the edge together

I am also waiitng for my results from Sunday. I have a feeling it came back normal because they didn't have to use a cpap on me and I slept through the night like I always do. This test was a requirement for my insurance so I'm not worried.

I have my sleep study tonight. I'm not nervous but I hate the whole process. I guess the one thing that I have going for me is that this is the last thing I need to do before I get my surgery date. I don't check in until 8:30 so that makes it easy for me to go to sleep right after I'm hooked up. I have a feeling I'm gonna get better sleep there than at home....now that would be funny

Woohoo!!!!!!!

My pcp gave me the all clear. Now to have my last nurses visit on Monday & we should be good for msy

You are so right. Mine was not so friendly. He was in the hall talking about another patient to a nurse & how this women was getting a sleep test. That she kept calling for the results & they were getting annoyed. Well dr this patient wasn't to happy after that. I really do think the non wls surgeons have no idea. After my blood work I got a letter from my pcp & she recommended that I need to lose weight because my liver was fatty. Well no s$%t sherlock...what have I been doing getting ready for the surgery! Like I've been going to spa days instead of dr appointments. I get it & I'm right there with ya.

If everything holds firm mine is May 7th. I'll find out on Monday. I start my 6 week pre-op diet soon. Getting scared & nervous.....