PlannerGirl 3 Posted November 3, 2010 Today I started my two week pre-op diet. My doc prescribes a no meat, low fat, high Protein low calorie diet so it's egg whites for me! I can't believe surgery is two weeks away. I am a little nervous, but mostly excited. I think my sweet husband is more nervous than I am and it doesn't help that I've been giving him little "just in case" instructions like where our wills are and the key to our safety deposit. (I can't help it......I'm a planner) I had about 10 days between scheduling my surgery and the start of the pre-op diet. I've got to admit, it's been fun. We've been on a favorite restaurant farewell tour. While enjoying some of my favorites, I shut my eyes and tried to make a memory of the taste and texture. I know these foods aren't gone forever, but I am ending our love affair and asking if we can just be friends. This is really going to happen.......I think I'm ready.......how did you experienced sleevers feels two weeks out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliarh 35 Posted November 3, 2010 I made a list of foods I really wanted to eat and knew I probably wouldn't be able to eat again (I only had a 1 week pre-op diet- go figure) -- so I ate those. After which, I didn't indulge again because I wanted to get my body ready for the big change. I was really very okay with the whole surgery idea -- I wasn't nervous until I was wheeled into the OR -- I had done so much research, been on this forum, been watching YouTube videos that I really felt like I knew the ups and downs and insides and outsides of the whole surgery. I think by making my husband watch some of the YouTube videos (he wouldn't watch all) it also helped him with not being nervous. I really don't regret it at all -- I think the sleeve saved my life (and my husband does too) -- I'm really really thrilled with it Good luck with your pre-op diet and let us know how your surgery goes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlannerGirl 3 Posted November 3, 2010 Julia, May I ask? How much of the 50 pounds have you lost since your surgery 2 months ago? And thanks for the encouragement, it's greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliarh 35 Posted November 3, 2010 I lost about 13 pounds pre op, but then gained it all during surgery and the hospital stay (fluids, I think), so coming home I weighed exactly what I weighed going in. (that was a real kill joy). So I like to say I've lost it all post op too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlannerGirl 3 Posted November 3, 2010 That's amazing, good for you. I hope I can have similar results! (Even without the 13 it's very impressive.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AutumnLily 77 Posted November 3, 2010 Today I started my two week pre-op diet. My doc prescribes a no meat, low fat, high Protein low calorie diet so it's egg whites for me! I can't believe surgery is two weeks away. I am a little nervous, but mostly excited. I think my sweet husband is more nervous than I am and it doesn't help that I've been giving him little "just in case" instructions like where our wills are and the key to our safety deposit. (I can't help it......I'm a planner) I had about 10 days between scheduling my surgery and the start of the pre-op diet. I've got to admit, it's been fun. We've been on a favorite restaurant farewell tour. While enjoying some of my favorites, I shut my eyes and tried to make a memory of the taste and texture. I know these foods aren't gone forever, but I am ending our love affair and asking if we can just be friends. This is really going to happen.......I think I'm ready.......how did you experienced sleevers feels two weeks out? Now I have the song " Why can't we be friends?" running through my head. I think its a great song to think of when it comes to food. Lily Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teh ericka 1 Posted November 3, 2010 haha, oh man the "greatest hits" phase was so freaking awesome for me. I can't even tell you how much sushi I ate. so much. good lord. I still miss it though! I don't know if sticky rice & I will ever get along again, but MANNN. Anyway good luck to you! You're at a point where it's both exciting and totally stressing at the same time. Just be nice to your body, is all I can say. We're really good at being mean to ourselves when all we need is a little support Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlannerGirl 3 Posted November 3, 2010 Ericka, Sushi was on our farewell tour. I'm sure it will be part of the post op diet as I love sashimi and you know the rule......protein first. Thanks for the well wishes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbchebert 3 Posted November 4, 2010 I just started my liquid diet and it is awful. I hope I can handle 11 more days of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6kiddos 18 Posted November 4, 2010 I know how you all feel. I am on day 8 of the liquid diet. Tuesday is the BIG day for me. I had EXACTLY two weeks from schedule time to surgery date. Yeah...fast. I took the earliest opening they had. (the next one was the week of Thanksgiving). So...no farewell food tour for me. I went right on the pre-op diet the next day. A little sad...but it won't be forever. I cannot BELIEVE how good a hot dog looked today when I was making them for my kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeve 4 me 910 Posted November 4, 2010 Day 14 (for me) was my turning point. I felt normal again . First 13 days were tough, but I made it through Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myrori 55 Posted November 8, 2010 Tomorrow is my first day of the 2 week liquid diet. Now that is all so real I AM FREAKING OUT! I am having anxiety about money, anxiety about being denied disability, anxiety just because. I know in the long run I will be happy, but tonight is a little rough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TStew 25 Posted November 9, 2010 I know these foods aren't gone forever, but I am ending our love affair and asking if we can just be friends. lol - I love that!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites