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I was sleeved five days ago and I have been able to get down two shakes and 64+ ounces of fluid (that total does include the protein shake) without much difficulty. I don't think I would have been able to get in the amount of protein I can now only two days post-op, so it may be that you will get everything down better in a few more days. The important thing for you at the moment is to make sure you are getting in at least 64 ounces of fluids, so I would recommend focusing on that. It is okay if you can't get all of the protein yet; that will definitely become easier with time.

This post is getting me a bit nervous now; my plan calls for less than 500 calories/day for 1 year or until I reach 75% excess weight lost.

Hello everyone, I am scheduled for VSG on June 26th (just 12 days away!). My weight is currently over 415 lbs and my bmi is a staggering 65+. I know I have to start losing weight and I have to start now. I thought bariatric surgery was the best option for me, and let me explain why: I am 21 years old, in college, and I have big dreams of working in foreign policy and traveling the world. I have suffered from obesity for most of my life, but I have yet to develop any serious comorbidities. I am actually really outgoing, but that trait is very often limited by my anxiety surrounding my size. There have been so many opportunities I have lost because I was ashamed of my body and/or was unable to realize these opportunities as they would be too physically demanding. I know that if I don't turn things around fast, my health will rapidly deteriorate and I will likely miss out on realizing my personal and professional goals (the dream job, a wife, family, etc.). When I think about having the surgery this month, the timeline fits perfectly for me. If all goes well, I could be half my current size when I graduate next May. The opportunities that being healthier offer are so exciting for me: going hiking with my friends, kayaking for the first time, fitting into an airplane seat without the need for a belt extender, walking around campus without being out of breath and drenched in sweat, maybe even dating! I understand fully that VSG is not a solution; it's a tool. While the potential for rapid weight loss is very real, it depends heavily on my commitment to diet and exercise not just for the next year, but for the rest of my life. However, sitting here tonight, I am having very strong second thoughts about going through with the surgery. I understand this is normal for pre-op patients, but my reasoning may be a little different. The truth is, I have never really tried to lose weight on my own. Sure, there have been short spans of time where I was a bit more conscious of what and how much I was eating, but never have I consistently made myself stick to a diet and exercise plan in order to be healthier. In the month since my initial consultation, I have limited myself to 1500-2000 calories per day, without really changing the nutritional value of what I eat, and I have lost nearly 18 lbs. I can't help but think that I might be very successful without weight loss surgery if I were to instead pursue a more rigorous diet and exercise regimen. I'm terrified of this surgery. It is going to permanently change my body and, in the end, could potentially not even be successful. What's more, I am doing the surgery self-paid since my insurance policy specifically excludes bariatric surgery. That is a great financial burden to bear in addition to student loans, but I have already come to terms with the fact that it would be an investment in my long-term health and success. I'm worried that I am too far gone to have real success with diet/exercise alone. Sure, I may lose 50-80 lbs in a year by myself, but we all have heard the horror stories of regaining it all back, and I have already wasted so much time that I am afraid my hopes and dreams might never be attainable unless I go through with VSG so that I have a tool that could help foster the rapid weight loss I feel that my life requires. At the same time, I don't want to turn back on the surgery only to regret it in 5 years when I am over 500 lbs and fighting for my life. I like to think that I can say no to surgery and start a good diet tomorrow and start going to the gym regularly, but honestly I don't know that I trust myself to make that commitment (but then, if I can't trust myself to do so without the surgery, how will I be any different with the surgery?). I'm not really sure what I am looking for here. It has certainly helped to write all of my thoughts out, and hopefully there are a few of you out there who might be able to offer some sage advice.

You're fine! Every program is different; my surgeon only requires a 2 day pre-op clear liquid diet.

I had my first consult on May 19th and was able to schedule my surgery for June 26th. My insurance plan specifically excludes bariatric surgery, so I could only do self-pay which eliminated any insurance requirements pre-op.

I'm also very interested in hearing what ended up happening for you; I'm being sleeved in a few weeks and joining the FS has been my dream since high school.

My surgery date is June 26th