escapesunshine 0 Posted May 5, 2010 I got approved by my insurance today. Started my liquid diet and my surgery will be on May 19th. OMG what a day. I feel like I am dreaming. How hard sill the next two weeks of nothing but liquids be? I am just about to blow up I have so many emotions run inside of me right now. Wow two more weeks and I will be sleeved. My new life will start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swiftflow 6 Posted May 5, 2010 The anticipation is the tough part :confused: I am sure going to liquids will be a tough change, but use your motivation and excitement for this process to help keep you on track. I did not have a pre-op, but I have done liquid diets in the past. Once you get past day 3 everything is smoother. Also enjoy the rapid weight loss the liquid diet will bring and just remember this time you won't be gaining it back! Stay positive and realize how this will get you to your goal. If you do struggle use your support systems to help get you back on track. Your gonna rock the sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Gordon 3 Posted May 5, 2010 that's great news, you sound so excited. the liquid diet is a bit hard, but at the end it'll all be worth it!!! welcome to your new journey to weight loss. congrats and goodluck!!!:confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SParkle 4 Posted May 5, 2010 How exciting - congratulations!! At least you don't have long to wait now and can get right in there with your liquid bit!! Keep us informed Kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
escapesunshine 0 Posted May 5, 2010 Thank you all for your support. I love this forum. I hope these next 2 week fly by. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted May 5, 2010 Many congrats on getting your date set. The sleeve is absolutely fabulous. I can't help you with the liquid pre-op because I just had to do low carb. You'll do great, and come here when you need support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kalex21211 0 Posted May 7, 2010 Congratulations!! That is so awesome! And how cool is it that you are scheduled so soon??? Keep us posted on your progress! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
springlife 0 Posted May 7, 2010 Congratulations! I am sharing in your excitement and anticipation as my surgery date is also May 19th. We can be sleeve buddies, and keep each other motivated as we each move along post-op, if you would like. I did my final pre-op appointment today with my surgeon and everything appears to be right on track to surgery day. Good luck on your 2 weeks liquid pre-op diet, it will be tough but you can do it. Just stay with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
escapesunshine 0 Posted May 7, 2010 Thanks, I still feel like I am dreaming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bklyn Lady 0 Posted May 7, 2010 Congrats....Swiftflow is right....you won't be gaining back the weight you lose on the next two weeks on liquids.....you know in your heart there isn't anything left on this planet that you havent eaten and often time felt bad about it.....NOW IT'S YOUR TIME TO LIVE THE LIFE YOU WERE MEANT TO LOVE.....my thoughts and prayers are with you.....try to watch dvds, read, light exercise....just stuff you like....and make sure you get the stuff in you need for when you are home....ha, ha, I'm preachin' here and I haven't even gotten my surgery date yet. Best of luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara278 9 Posted May 7, 2010 Congrats on getting approved. You are beginning a journey to the new healthy you and it is so worth it. Keep us posted on your progress and journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
escapesunshine 0 Posted May 9, 2010 Thanks everyone I will keep posting. Springlife I love the idea of being sleeve buddies keep me psoted. I had my pre-op yesterday, I also completed my Blood work, Chest X-ray, and EKG. I am all set. Now it is the waiting game. The next 11 days will take forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatormomof2 0 Posted May 9, 2010 I am having my sleeve on the 19th too! I was suppose to have it done on the 20th but got moved up one day due to the hospital schedule. YAY! I'm so excited for you. I don't have to do the liquid diet but a low-carb diet. Looks like me, you and springlife are all on for the 19th!:thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
escapesunshine 0 Posted May 9, 2010 That great congrats on getting move up a day. We can all share are experience together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BandMomsRock 0 Posted May 10, 2010 Very exciting. Congrats. Prayers going up. Keep us posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites