Surgery Scheduled, Started The Pre-Op Diet!

[Kimmi_B 5]

I am sooooo excited to have found this site! I am scheduled for surgery in two weeks and ready to go... a little nervous of course. :wub: Still a little shocked that the insurance didn't even fight it! I guess that's a wake-up call all in itself. Obviously, my health is at stake here.

I am ready to get HEALTHY! I have never been skinny and although it will be nice, my first goal is feeling better and getting my health in order. The pre-op diet sucks, but I know it's important and it will make the post-op diet easier to follow.

Good luck to everyone that is going through this journey. Yay for us, we are taking our lives back!!!!

Kim

[Xanadu3460 1]

Hi my surgery is 5/15/12, I am on pre op diet with 5 days to go!

[Aummie58 19]

I just got approval Thursday and was also surprised that the insurance approved it without a fight. I don't meet all the qualifications but had lots of supporting documentation. I start my preop diet on Tuesday... not looking forward to it. I eat fresh and healthy every day. What I have to eat seems too chemical for me.

[daisychains7 427]

Congrats to you! How exciting.

I was banded on Tuesday and feeling pretty good. The post op diet has so far been much easier than pre op. Wish you a quick recovery.

[clarks4willie 153]

Hi. Good luck to you:) my surgery is set for Aug 15th, though it's over 2 months away, I'm gearing up!! Excited to hear about your journey.

[Aummie58 19]

It all starts tomorrow and then it will seem more real. Was given verbal approval but will feel better once I actually get the written authorization. Not looking forward to the next two weeks of restrictions but I guess it will be a good practice run.

[Kimmi_B 5]

I'm so glad to hear from everyone! It has been 5 days since I started my pre-op diet and it has definitely been a little bit of a challenge. I have been good, but I don't really like the Protein shakes much and they tend to leave me feeling pretty hungry...

Does anyone have a Protein shake that they like or that does the job??? I'm open to suggestions.

Kim

[angelbabyamy 0]

I was banded on May 10th. I lost 20 pounds on my pre-op diet. I am finding it difficult to down the Protein I am supposed to get every day. I am tired of sweet drinks. I have some Soups and sip on chicken broth a lot.

I am almost pain free today. My incisions are 1-2 ". I thought they would be smaller. Most of the pain seems to be at the port site.

I like the costco brand Premier Protein shakes, they have 30 grams of protein. I am also eating Proti soups. My doctor wants me on this for 4 more weeks,. 6 weeks of all liquids- I am going to go nuts! lol! can't wait to start feeling normal again and live a normal life! Good luck!

[Kimmi_B 5]

I agree, the shakes are too sweet! I can't believe I'm even saying that as sweets are a fav of mine, but I find that I can't finish them sometimes. I have lost 10 lbs. on the pre-op diet so far (only a week in). I hope the insurance company doesn't catch wind of that or they might revoke my approval !

I know it seems tough right now, but it's gonna be soooo worth it in the end! Keep your head up, you're doing GREAT!

Kim

[Angie♡ 16]

I will be having surgery Tuesday the 22nd of May so am into my pre-op diet and 1st week was awesome but 2nd week is tuff I would be ok if I could have at least some vegetables every now and again for something different than just shakes but I agree it will all be worth it in the end. I have lost 10 pounds so far on the preop diet so that is exciting for me. Good luck to everyone.

[Kimmi_B 5]

^{Angfay - You're almost there! I am allowed vegetables and a little fruit as well as one lean meat a day so I guess I shouldn't complain! The second week is getting a little easier for me. Good luck to you! You're gonna do GREAT!}

^Kim

[Kimmi_B 5]

So, Friday will be here before I even know it! I have to work the next two nights and then I'm off to Phoenix on Thursday with surgery on Friday! The pre-op diet is becoming so normal that I don't even notice it much anymore.

I'm sooooooo excited and my patient advocate is so awesome she just makes me feel so much better about everything. I hope everyone has someone that they can talk to about this that has been through the process. If not, there's this site for sure!

YIPEE!

Kim