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Today is day 4 of my Optifast liquid diet. I have one more work shift before surgery on Thursday morning. I've done fairly well sticking to pre-op diet. Protein first and veggie, low carb. I gave up sodas 3 months ago. I also have done really well on the liquid diet, zero solids. I don't feel hungry. I do however want to eat. Not just eat....like throw down an entire medium pizza eat. Now, obviously that is not healthy. I wouldn't do anything to jeopardize my journey. It's really a bizarre feeling. I know in my heart I'm doing the right thing. My head wants to binge. Does this go away post op after getting used to your sleeve? Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Age: 29, I turn 30 on April 21 Height: 5'4" Starting weight: 227lbs Current Weight: 209 I thought I'd share my experience in hopes that it helps somebody. I had to be at the hospital at 6:30am. I didn't have to wait very long. The nurse came, weighed me, and told me to change into the gown. I wasn't allowed any clothing under the gown. I had a super sweet nurse from Great Britain. She injected my hand with lidocaine so the IV needle didn't hurt going in. Also, she had to give me a shot in the stomach. It didn't hurt. After that the anesthesiology guy came in. He explained everything. Next my doctor came in. We chatted. I was wheeled into surgery and was sleeved at 8:30am. I woke up and was in some pain. I was told my hiatial hernia was fixed. Meds were given. It took me a bit to recover from sedation. The first time I got up to pee sucked! That was really difficult. I rested a bit more before I attempted to walk. Second time I got up was much better. Pain is manageable with the meds. I'm not allowed to drink anything yet until my swallow test tomorrow. Honestly, I'm not hungry. The only other thing is my voice sounds terrible from the throat tube. That is about it so far. We shall see what tomorrow brings. Good luck everyone on your pre-op journey. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Today was surgery recovery day 2. I took some milk of magnesia this morning. It took 7 hours but I finally passed some of this trapped gas. So thankful! Also, my husband leaves town on Monday for 5 days. My church small group is going to provide me with daily meals for my kids for the days my spouse is gone. I just feel so blessed. From someone who was struggling with severe PPD a year ago, I can honestly say, I am looking forward to life. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Killian! Me too. Ha. I want to be able to take care of my kids again. This part is a small price to pay for a healthier life with them. I was holding off on meds to see if that helped me toot. Nope, it just made the pain get to about a 6/7. Took more meds. Am fine now. I've gotten down two Protein shakes and 8 Oz of Water. I need to sip sip sip more water. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

@@attagirl I'm curious what you decided to do about your vacation. I was sleeved 4/7. We are sailing on a 7 day cruise in 6 weeks. I spoke with my bariatric surgeon before committing to the surgery before the cruise. He seems to think I will be fine to go in 6 weeks. Looking forward to getting past this healing stage. I'm cruising in 43 days. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Update: got some good sleep last night. I woke up and the pain was WAY less. I walked a bit this morning and got 8 Oz of a Protein shake down. I'm currently sipping on my Water. Thankfully I learned quickly how to swing myself out of bed without too much stomach pressure. Still having gas pains but it's way better today. Thankfully! Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Swallow test went ok. I'm in a lot of post op pain. I really hope this goes away by Monday. This part is not enjoyable. My abdomen area hurts. The surgeon went through my belly button and 4 other areas. The cut inside the belly button hurts. I hate to complain but I'm hurting. My bariatric team is flying to Ohio so I'm on my own until Tues when they return. Also my husband leaves me alone with all three kids starting monday. He has a business trip planned. I'm nervous this is too much. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Update: this is day 5 of liquid diet. I have lost 6 pounds since starting the Optifast shakes. I turn 30 on April 21. Highest 227lbs. Current: 210lbs. Height 5'4". My surgery is tomorrow morning at 830am. I have to be at the hospital at 6:30am. Eep. I'm nervous but ready to join the post op folks. Note: Bikini pic was 10 years ago after I had lost 60 pounds without weight loss surgery. Obviously, I didn't maintain the loss. My biggest fear is failing at this journey.

I just sent you a friend request. I was sleeved yesterday April 7. Tiffany A.

Great advice Jamie!!! Sarah, thank you for starting this thread. Welcome. I was sleeved yesterday morning. I did it for a lot of the reasons you listed. I'm almost 30. I have three kids. My family are huge Disney nuts. I was tired of looking at the family pictures with me missing because I was so embarrassed. I learned a lot from my NUT meetings. I also committed myself to the pre-op diet. The lifestyle change started before surgery for me. It's people like Jamie that are so encouraging to me. I am looking forward to living life!

Update: I am about 18 hours from surgery now. My pain is up and down. I have pain in my shoulders and back of the neck. It's still really difficult to get up and down. Hopefully, this gets better soon.

Good luck Tiffany on finishing out your liquid diet. I am sitting at the hospital waiting for them to start my IV. Today is surgery day. I'm so nervous! Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Day 4 was terrible. I wanted to order a medium pizza and throw down. Today was WAY better. My surgery is tomorrow morning. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

How are you doing on your pre-op diet? I am on day 5. I'm also a Tiffany. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Today was way better than yesterday. I didn't have a bunch of head hunger. It is my last day of pre-op liquid diet. My surgery is tomorrow morning. I am super nervous. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Looking forward to shopping in the store vs online plus size shopping @ Old Navy. Looking forward to sleeping without sleep apnea. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! I am being sleeved one week before you. Good luck with the Optifast shakes. I'm on day 3 of them. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Good luck @@mmell! My dad was in town this weekend. He said when he looks at my sister he still pictures her as a size 2. When he looks at me all he can see is that I'm fat. FYI my sister is about 30 pounds above a normal weight for her height. See what I grew up hearing. Anyone else go through this? Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

After my last visit, my bariatric coordinator sent everything to insurance for approval. It took two days for my Cigna PPO insurance to get the information on file. I was approved on day 4. My surgery was scheduled after the approval for the following week. I am not sure how people get scheduled before the approval but if it works for the office then that's great. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone. I'm at my pre-op appt. I was 215lbs on Friday. This is day 3 of liquid diet. I am down to 212lbs. They moved my surgery up earlier Thursday morning. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Monie. Thinking of you today! Good luck. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

I am April 7. Tomorrow is my pre-op at the hospital.

Keep us updated. . I have to get through 3 more work shifts. I've already lost 1.5 pounds since starting the liquid diet 2 days ago. I'm curious how much you lost during your liquid diet. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is April 7. My father is in town and taking the entire family to dinner. Mexican food with amazing fajitas. (I'm in Houston). I will be staying home while my husband takes the kids to dinner with the rest of my family. I've been fine but going to dinner and not eating would be tough. Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Good luck Monie. Mine is this Thursday, April 7 at South East Memorial Hermann. What hospital will you be at?