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Live the cherry mixed in diet minute maid lemonade. Taste like a cherry limeade. Sweet and tart!

You will be fine. It is totally normal to feel nervous before surgery and question having the surgery. I was crying and afraid even in preop. Once I woke up and it was done I was relieved. Now I am on a full liquid diet almost two weeks postoperative and still adjusting. List 30 pounds preop and 12 pounds the first week. Weigh in tomorrow with hopefully a loss. Jeep thinking positive. We will all be in the losers bench. Best of luck.

Unjury not injury

Injury protein powder chicken soup is an easy meal packing 21 grams of protein.

Pillow to use for the ride home, Chapstick, gas x strips, freshen up wipes travel size to clean up quickly.

Best of luck to you. Keep us posted on your progress.

Agree. Had surgery on Monday and bm was on wed. My nutritionist said I could use smooth move tea if I needed help. Check with your nutritionist if that would be ok. Or even decaf tea should help.

I freaked out too and thought if canceling. Even now it is hard at times since surgery on Monday but there is a lot of support for you. Just keep moving along and the short term difficulties will outweigh the long term benefits. Think positive.

Can't believe my surgery day is here. Getting ready to go to hospital still very nervous. Know this is the right thing for me but can't wait for the surgery and the unknown recovery I will have. I will be remembering everyone on her with their advice to sip and walk, walk, walk. Hoping for a Smooth recovery. Any suggestions please let me know. Can't wait to be on the sleeved side!

Everyday is better. Can't wait for up drain to be taken out. Started vitamins this am and ready for my first protein drink. Feel full really quickly. Ready to start walking when the rain stops. Remember to sip when allowed and walk. Walking really did help. Even now it feels good to drink standing. Please post how your surgery goes. Best of luck to all.

Glad u r doing well. Congrats!

Well being discharged. Had a horrible day 2 post ip with nausea. Had every meds given. Not sure if it was anesthesia or dilaudid PCA. Finally better today some. Need to increase fluid intake. Pain is not really an issue just occasional nausea and some intermittent abd pain that must be gas and relieved from walking. So glad it is done. Ready to do out post op diet. Don't want to come back with dehydration, veins are horrible to find. Good luck to everyone and please post your progress.

I had my surgery yesterday. Cried all the way into the or. Was Nervous and scared but excited too. Been getting out of bed with help and walking a few laps. Leak test this morning after 9. Then maybe clear liquids. Mouth and lips are so dry . Glad the or is done. Focusing on everyday getting better. Thanks for all the encouraging words and advise.

Thanks for the encouragement. So nervous and crying while I get ready for hospital. Nerves I guess. Congrats on your success. I know this is right for me. Don't know where the emotions are coming from. Thanks again.

I am scheduled for Monday also. Surgery at 1000. It is a scary thing to thing of happening to your body. Take the other advise listed and think of the benefits. We will be able to live again and be happy! My fear is the surgery and recovery itself. I am ready for the changes. Think positive. We will be fine. Looking forward to your post postoperative.

Mine is Monday at 1000. Can't believe it's going to happen.

I am scheduled for surgery Monday, 9/22. Very nervous not knowing what to expect post op but excited for it to be done. I have been on protein shake diet for two weeks with clears and one meal a day if needed. I have fell in live with the isopure chocolate and nectar brand protein. They have double stuffed cookie and chocolate truffle, fussy naval and strawberry kiwi. They have made this preop must easier. Need to relax and enjoy the weekend and prep for Monday.

I understand your fear. I think we must all go through the fear and doubt of the unknown and if we are doing the right thing. I'm scheduled for surgery sept 22nd at 9:45 am. I'm rethinking it also but am going to continue pushing through because I hear to keep your eye on the prize! Keep thinking positive and we will all be on the other side together helping others with their preop questions and fears. Best of luck.

I have bcbs federal also. I am getting sleeved on 9/22. Do they cover the shakes and other things? What has to be done for approval? I had no clue. Best if luck with your surgery!

I have my surgery scheduled for sept 22nd. Start preop diet tomorrow.very nervous and excited.

Good luck and hope u have a great recovery.

Good luck and let us know how ur doing!

Good luck to you both!

I have completed my preop classes and psych evaluation. Weigh ins x 3 are done also. Drs office is submitting to insurance tomorrow and said should get approval within a week. Possibly second week of September! I will be a September sleeved!????