Lolly2369 18 Posted May 8, 2012 I go in for my sleeve on May11th!! Very excited and nervous all at the same time!! My doctor' date=' Dr Hart in Atlanta, said that it would be an overnight stay at the hospital! Good Luck and keep us posted!! Can't wait to hear about your progress!![/quote'] good luck I'm on Friday too! keep me updated with how you're doing after surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikkiAlexander 2 Posted May 8, 2012 May 23rd and I'm another one heading to tj. Sleeve Sister!! I'm May 23rd too.. when do you start your liquid diet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwen 5 Posted May 8, 2012 I start liquids tomorrow,yeahhhhhh lol 2 NikkiAlexander and raven8888 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krista 40 Posted May 8, 2012 Hi everyone! I'm still pretty new to the board, just wanted to say hi I'm about 48 hours away from being sleeved with dr. Ponce de leon in Mexico, getting so excited and super nervous! Good luck to all of you! 2 raven8888 and kansasgirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatGirlSlim 115 Posted May 8, 2012 Hi everyone! I'm still pretty new to the board' date=' just wanted to say hi I'm about 48 hours away from being sleeved with dr. Ponce de leon in Mexico, getting so excited and super nervous! Good luck to all of you![/quote'] Congrats and good luck on your surgery!!!! 1 Krista reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
17jrs 4 Posted May 8, 2012 May 14 th and on day two of pre op diet. 6 days and looking forward to being a post op poster! 1 raven8888 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoopsket57 7 Posted May 8, 2012 Sleeve Sister!! I'm May 23rd too.. when do you start your liquid diet? I'm on the 23rd too! Started my preop diet monday. Basically a low carb healthy diet. I'll be sleeved in Juarez by Dr Rodriguez. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikkiAlexander 2 Posted May 8, 2012 I start liquids tomorrow,yeahhhhhh lol I start my liquid tomorrow as well.. Im very nervous because my husband started his last week and its been pure hell for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raven8888 86 Posted May 8, 2012 Pre-op diet headache, ugh! Mostly caffeine withdrawal. Carbs and caffeine.....ooh how I miss thee, let me count the ways...lol! No, it's not too bad, it will be worth it in the end. I think I'll live, haha! Just had to whine for a second. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kb7274 27 Posted May 8, 2012 May 17th for me with Dr. Alvarez in Mexico... I am on day 21 of an all liquid pre op diet.. because of Higher BMI... have been doing it since the 17 th of April.. can't say it's easy but better as each day passes.. in 21 days down 43 lbs though.. amazing.. no diet I've ever done produced those results but I never been on a diet were I have gone three weeks with nothing solid to eat either.. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJsharon 119 Posted May 8, 2012 Wow kb, that is great on the numbers! I can't imagine having to do the liquid diet for a month though. You are a saint to stick to that! 1 robindei reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasgirl 96 Posted May 8, 2012 Hi everyone just a quick note. .i'm slipping out the door to go pick up my youngest can't wait to see her..but for those of you that are going this week i wanted to get this up as i have a video and pictures from my experience in Mexico with dr. Ponce de leon and Trish.. which of both i highly recommend.. Good luck to those going this week.. 1 raven8888 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinkingabout-it 20 Posted May 9, 2012 Holly, So glad you are doing well! I thought about you a lot last weekend! Did you like Dr. Ponce ? This time next week I will be in Tijuana and sleeved by Dr. Ponce! I start my liquid diet tomorrow! How long did you have the drain ? Keep up the good work! Candi 1 kansasgirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lsereno 2,525 Posted May 9, 2012 May 17th for me with Dr. Alvarez in Mexico... I am on day 21 of an all liquid pre op diet.. because of Higher BMI... have been doing it since the 17 th of April.. can't say it's easy but better as each day passes.. in 21 days down 43 lbs though.. amazing.. no diet I've ever done produced those results but I never been on a diet were I have gone three weeks with nothing solid to eat either.. lol Hey KB, check out my date in my sig: We will have the same sleeviversary but I am one year ahead of you! That liquid pre-op diet can be hard, but it is so worth it! Go easy on yourself post-op. Next thing you know, you'll be a year out and welcoming the new sleevers! Lynda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites