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Shiloh...I am on my 5th day of a 5 day liquid diet. Clear liquids only today also. My surgery is at 9:30 tomorrow. We should be having our surgeries around the same time. ???? best of luck to you and everyone else! I will say a prayer for a flawless surgery and a speedy recovery!

Hi Shiloh 2004! My preop visit was spent going over what to do for preop diet and getting ready day of surgery. I won't find out until Friday what time the surgery is scheduled for. I have to call between 2-4. Just started preop diet today. I only have to do 5 days...Missing my morning bagel but I know I can do this!!! And we are going to be successful! How is your preop diet going? Best of luck on surgery day!! I am sending hugs and prayers for a speedy recovery!! ????

No, I am having my surgery at Jefferson. Who is your doctor?

hi jjrb72! We have same surgery date and I feel the same way! Tons of emotions swirling around in my head! It would probably be weird if we weren't feeling this way! Good luck with your upcoming surgery!

K1154...thanks! Hope your surgery goes well!

Hi jjrb72! Oh yeah! I totally am ready to get this done! Good luck to you on your upcoming sleeve!

Hi Shiloh 2004! We have pre op spot. the same date as well as our sleeve on the 15th. ????. Good luck to you!!

Hi songsmith! I am having my sleeve done February 15th also. I am so excited but a little nervous my dr. didn't mention any pre op diet. Have you started a pre op diet yet?

Hi...I am scheduled for February 15th. I'm nervous because I keep hearing about the 2 week liver cleanse and my surgeon has not given me any info. I see him on February 5th. I just don't want the surgery to get pushed back!!!

Newmebithebypass...that's okay if you're a Raven's fan!!! Everyone is entitled to their own opinion...even if they are wrong. ????Just kidding! I like when we play you guys! It is ALWAYS an exciting game! ????. How far are you along on your journey??

Hi Clad and everyone! All of this talk about protein shakes, I had to go try the liquacel sample I got...it was clear and I mixed it with a little water. It was very sweet but tolerable. Not thick or chalky. I had the grape flavor. They sell it at Target too. Has anyone tried any other flavors of Liquacel?

I am so glad you told me about fruit flavored protein drink...I was going to buy some this weekend. My doctor gave us a bunch of samples and I was going to save it to use after surgery...now, maybe not! My doctor doesn't make you wait if you are self pay or insurance doesn't require it. That would frustrate me that I had to wait! But, then again, I didn't want C-pap at first and Doctor refused to operate if I didn't use it, so...we do what we have to. Made me realize he is not in for the $...he really cares about me!

Hi Clad! When I answered your post, I never in a million years expected that you were from McMurray! What a small world it is! I do most of my stuff at Jefferson/AGH Health Pavillon behind Walmart in Bethel. My PCP can get info directly from them. My insurance required me to attend an informational seminar as part of the process. Dr. basically talked about different procedures and insurance requirements. Boring but necessary! I went to the seminar the end of July but had to wait to see my PCP until mid-August because she was in France. I just finished my last supervised diet visit in January. Both of my doctors are in the same building so I ran the papers to Dr. Aksehirli's office right after my appointment! ???? I am not sure about the liquid diet. Everything I have read said it is to shrink your liver to make it easier to access your stomach. I will find out Feb. 5th. When I scheduled surgery for the 15th, the PA was like, are you sure you want that date because you will be on Clear liquids for Valentines Day. (According to my husband, Valentine's Day is for amateurs anyway! We don't need a special day to know we love each other.) LOL! The way she said that, I was thinking it is just day before. Haha...I could've been sadly mistaken! I will find out soon and let you know! So, your surgery will be around May? How long were you thinking you would take off work?

Midorigal...keep me posted on your surgery and recovery! Best of luck to you!!!

Clad...I too am super excited,but also a little nervous. Dr. Aksehirli is doing my surgery. I love everyone in his office too! They are very helpful! I met him at the informational meeting prior to my first appointment. I have my pre-surgery appointment on Feb. 5. My surgery is the 15th and I will be at Jefferson. In addition to my sleeve, I am also having a hiatal hernia repair. I am planning on taking off 2 weeks, barring any complications. If I can go back sooner, I will. I am playing by ear. ????. I have been getting ready, buying basic necessities (new lounge pants for hanging around the house), protein shakes, biotin, and a skein of yarn to crochet a new scarf. I will get bariatric vitamins when I see the doctor next month. My Dr's assistant recommended taking Biotin a month prior to surgery to help with hair loss. I saw that you need to do your stress test. Do you have a cardiologist? I love mine! Dr. McDougall with South Hills Cardiology. He is awesome and is very supportive! I can't believe I am almost there! When I started the process in August, I thought I would never get there...but it goes fast! If you need anything, let me know! Good luck! ????

You all look amazing! Very inspiring!!!

Clad...you are right, tons of hoops to jump through! It will be worth it when it's all said and done! Who is doing your surgery??

Ronjohn-great job! Keep up the good work!

Bsanders-yeah, Steelers did great, considering all the injuries! We'll get them next year! Good luck with your surgery! I am scheduled for the 15th. Enjoy your steak! I am having smoked turkey dinner before I go on the pre-op diet! ????.

Ronjohn...I hate to say it but once yinz are a Pixburgher, yinz are always a Pixburgher...no matter where you live!

Congrats katcycler! You look amazing! Looking at all of your before and after pictures gives me inspiration as I begin my weight loss journey! Thanks for sharing!

Wow Jess9395! Great job...you look spectacular!

I'm from the Burgh! And yes, it was a very disappointing loss to Denver. When is your surgery?

Congrats! You look amazing!

Thanks midorigal! Good luck to you also! Will keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery!