Bobbi McGhee

I'm doing well on my pre-op. Lost 5 pounds so far. But I've been getting hungry around 3 or 4 in the afternoon. But I don't really have anything besides my shakes until my dinner. Are you guys in protein shakes? If so, who ones do you use? And I just got medical clearance from my primary care. Babysitters are all at up (I have 3 kids) for 2 days. So I'm set. Now I'm just anxious!

Hi there! My surgery is scheduled for the 17th, and I am on day 5 of my liquid diet. I have 2 protein shakes then a small dinner. Day 2 and 3 were bad. But I am happy to report that I had my son's birthday party yesterday, and managed to eat what I was supposed to with nothing else. It wasn't too bad. I drink a coffee or tea (decaf of course) when I start to get cranky. Makes me feel a little bit better. But I'm honestly not hungry!

I knew I was approved for a sleeve gastrectomy at the end of last month, but I just got my surgery date today! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I have 3 kids, ages 8, 5 and 2. The surgery is an overnight stay. But how will I feel the following days (I'm a SAHM)? I've just started my Liver Shrinking diet. Not too bad for day 1. One of my other concerns is that my blood pressure was high at my last appointment. Not too sure if it was nerves or what, but I'm concerned about it. I'm normally not high, so will this affect my surgery? I've been reading everyone's tips and experiences, and was wondering what the best advice you can give me.

Thanks guys! I already am prepared for the two weeks post surgery. Have all my shakes, broths and whatnot. So hoo dull there will be no issues regarding that. As far as the blood pressure, guess time will tell. I'm hoping with the reduction of food, especially salt and caffeine will help by then.

Just got the call Wednesday that insurance has approved my surgery. Going to the required class next Friday, then I'll find out my date in February! This is super exciting!

After my first consult on October 19th, I just got word that my insurance has approvedy surgery! I just need to take the class next week and I will be schedule for my surgery. His is super exciting!! Any tips from anyone about how to prepare?

To have WLS or not? I am completely torn on this subject, and would like some varied point of views. Having just started the whole process of having WLS, I'm becoming overloaded with web searches on the gastric sleeve. How did you decide that this was right for you?