MollyF22

I am in the same boat as you. I start my 2 week liquid diet next friday. It's gonna be hard but it will be worth it in the end. I heard the 1st 3 days are the hardest and to definitely keep a timer going every 3 hours. Good luck to you!

I haven't had surgery yet but will on Feb 12th. I'm sure you aren't going to regret your decision and it seems to make everyone so happy too. It's gonna be hard but it will be worth it. I've been doing this for 10 months now. My insurance required 9 months. It's been an anxious ride too. Good luck with everything! I am also 26 and my weight is around 270

Hello. I was wondering what protein powder I could use that wouldn't upset my stomach. Thanks!

Hello. Any advice how to survive the 2 week pre op liquid diet? I'm trying to go in with a positive mind set. It's definitely gonna be a hard 2 weeks it seems like.

I was thinking about trying to premier shakes. I heard they are really good. I don't mind drinking milk contained ones while I'm home but when I'm working, it will help not to have an upset stomach. I work in retail and deal with customers. I'm definitely gonna try different things.

Thank you everyone for the advice. I'm definitely ready to get this over with. It will be here soon enough though. I really appreciate all the help!

I am having mine in West Chester ohio. I'm from Cincinnati. Start the 2 week liquid diet next friday.

I start my pre op the 29th which is next friday. I am absolutely dreading it. 2 weeks of doing it. I have an outback that sits right in front of my work. Smelling steak. Omg. But we have to shrink our liver in order to have a faster safer surgery so that makes it better to know now. I start back in March and I've lost 9 pounds since then. I think I gained 2 back since the 6th but honestly, I'm trying to enjoy food and get things to eat so I can have those last bites. I mean I'm not over doing it or anything just eating. I don't have any more blood work. I had my nutrition class with 5 people and then 9 people today in a tiny room. They were all pretty much on their liquid diets and said they were hungry still. I think Ivan does such a good job. He will meet with you individually at the end of the pre op class. I'm definitely here for any questions or help you guys need.

Thank you Dawn! I did my pre op class with Ivan and Erika today. Erika is gonna be the lady who schedules the surgery and the classes. She's so nice. She's actually had the procedure done. It's nice to talk to her or someone in person who's had it done. The classes aren't even 2 hours long really. Their maybe an hour n a half if that. Just 1 more last appointment with anesthesia and it will be done until surgery.

Amy, I am in the same boat too. I've only had 1 csection. I have surgery the 12th so I will keep you updated if your after me if you want. I think the sleeve will be easier.

I had my nutrition class today. It wasn't to bad. It's just she goes over everything that she talked before when you meet her. If you guys have already. But it is nice to have our mind refreshed on what to do. Tommrow is pre op class with Ivan. I will let you know how that goes too. Hope everyone is keeping warm with the crappy weather.

Feb 12th here! Start 2 week liquid diet the 29th.

I'm going to be Feb 12th as well

I am going to Feb 12th. 2 week liquid diet starts in 2 weeks.

I'm going to be Feb 12th at 1030am. Just found out today 2 week liquid diet starts in 2 weeks.

Next Wednesday is the nutrition class and then thursday is a pre op class with Dr.Ivan. not sure what's gonna go on with Ivan but I think he just talks to us about what's going to happen and answer any questions. Both of those classes are 2 hours. Then I have to go to the actual hospital a week later to talk to anesthesia, that way they know my history and all that fun stuff. I start my 2 week liquid diet in 2 weeks today. Not happy or looking forward too it but I know it needs to be done. I feel like this is gonna go by so fast.

Thank you everyone. I just don't do well with milk.

Thank you everyone. I'm having surgery Feb the 12th around 1030. I'm super excited and can stop stressing now lol

Hello! You don't have very much longer. It's definitely an exciting time. Hope all goes well for you too

I think your gonna be fine. The one I went too just made sure I didn't have any drug or alcohol problems or eat disorders. Your already taking medicine and ate aware for what's going on so I think it's gonna be okay. Good luck.

I'm right there with you! Don't have a date yet. Won't know until next week sometime. It will be okay though. It's gonna happen soon

How are you doing by the way? I saw you had surgery the 13th?

I just got the phone call tonight that I was approved for surgery but won't know my date until sometime next week.

I got the call just a few mins ago. I got approved! They will be calling me next week sometime to make my date and schedule me for all the appointments I need for the first classes and anesthesia.

The time will go by so fast. I was in for 9 months. Anxiously waiting for my insurance to approve. It really does help you out by looking at everyone's post and advice on here. It gives you sometime to figure out everything.