August Sleevers?! Where Ya's At?

[runner 53]

My pre op diet started jan 17. I have a very strict diet. I have had to lose 10% ofmy weight to qualify for surgery.

My diet is 1 cup of foods 3 times a day. So 3 cups of food per day

Nothing fried, no eating out, no cheese, no bananas, no caffeine, only Water to drink. Can have 1 cup of skim milk per day.

I have to keep a food journal to be checked at my monthly weigh ins. If you gain any weight during this time you are put on probation, gain any more and it's game over.

[futureskinnypants 193]

My pre op diet started jan 17. I have a very strict diet. I have had to lose 10% ofmy weight to qualify for surgery.

My diet is 1 cup of foods 3 times a day. So 3 cups of food per day

Nothing fried, no eating out, no cheese, no bananas, no caffeine, only Water to drink. Can have 1 cup of skim milk per day.

I have to keep a food journal to be checked at my monthly weigh ins. If you gain any weight during this time you are put on probation, gain any more and it's game over.

WOW!!! so, you had a 6 month diet. Do you have to do a 1 or 2 weeks liquid diet or anything before your surgery besides the 6 month diet?? Congrats btw, you've done great!!!

[weight_no_longer 64]

My pre op diet started jan 17. I have a very strict diet. I have had to lose 10% ofmy weight to qualify for surgery.

My diet is 1 cup of foods 3 times a day. So 3 cups of food per day

Nothing fried' date=' no eating out, no cheese, no bananas, no caffeine, only Water to drink. Can have 1 cup of skim milk per day.

I have to keep a food journal to be checked at my monthly weigh ins. If you gain any weight during this time you are put on probation, gain any more and it's game over.[/quote']

wow you are doing great thats hard work !!! keep it up its going to be worth it

[weight_no_longer 64]

AUGUST SLEEVERS:

8.2.12-allnewme-dr Alvarez MX

8.3.12-Made2beme- Dr Garcia MX

8.6.12-Aug62012-Dr Brengman Richmond VA

Arukind-Dr. Ross Seattle WA

Stormwarning-Dr Alvarez Mx

8.8.12-Futureskinnypants - Dr morris washington Sc

Forensikchic (*1 YEAR SURGIVERSARY!!!!)

8.10.12-thetruedream- Dr Almanza MX

8.13.12-harleymb-Dr Spaw

Nustartintx-Dr collier TX

Sabstar22-Dr. Almanza Mx

Southern Oregon-Dr Ortiz

Mickey- Dr Arnold- Dallas TX

8.14.12- strawberrysoul-Dr. Almanza MX

8.17.12- Beanieandrosiesmom- Dr. Rodriquez MX

Lisa1977

8.20.12- Audrey523- Dr. Yatco NYC

Shoe_vixen- Dr rosen Chicago

Skye-Dr. Joyce

8.23.12 MGM-Dr. Kelly MX

beanzilla Dr Garcia MX

msleo64- (*1 year surgiversary!!!)

8.24.12 Weight_no_longer

8.30.12 Runner

Hey all Here's the latest list. I'm super excited that the time is flying by! I went yesterday and got a few comfy outfits since im going to the beach for my surgery. It's going to be hot. I'm having a party (a christmas in july' date=' surprise birthday party ) for my best friend whos birthday is on christmas. It's going to be 3 days before my pre op starts! I'm almost to that "month til pre op diet" mark

Hope everyone is doing well. Keep in touch after you start your pre op diet's and we can be eachothers support systems! Please take a minute and hit the little rating star at the top of the thread! I'd like as many other august sleevers to see this as possible.

Talk to you all soon

PS, what is YOUR pre op diet?

Mine is 2 weeks Protein shakes....and i believe sugar free Jello.

my friend is having it and said her doc said she can eat whatever but has to drink Protein Shakes too (that doesnt make sense to me . )

Another friend on here had it for 3 days (protein shakes)

and another person had shakes but could eat chicken and steak as well. His diet was basically the Atkins induction phase. [/quote']

hi skinnypants, thanks for keeping this list, its great to see who our fellow august sleevers are and their dates. Im in Australia & having my surgery with Dr Dolan. Also what is the rating star?? Im on my phone ...maybe a different layout?

[StormWarning 194]

I am new to this forum, just found it tonight. I will be sleeved by Dr. Alvarez on August 2, 2012.

Like Stormwarning, I just had peace about him and his skills when I researched him. That is great that you got to meet him all ready. I have talked with several of his patients and they all speak highly of him and his staff.

I am ready, SO ready!!

Hi AllNewMe, Sorry I am just now noticing your post. Meeting Dr. Alvarez was really a great experience. Too bad you and I won't be able to meet in person, but You will be resting comfortably in your own bed by the time I get there. I wish you all the best. Keep in touch.

[allnewme 262]

My post op diet is full liquids for 10 days. Protein Shakes, tea, coffee, sports drinks, broth and some juices. 800-1000 calories per day. No foods allowed.

Does not sound like a lot of fun but I figure that it is prep work for the weeks to follow. Gotta make the choice to do the right thing and choose health over food. ( I am psyching myself up here)

We CAN do this!

[allnewme 262]

Hi AllNewMe, Sorry I am just now noticing your post. Meeting Dr. Alvarez was really a great experience. Too bad you and I won't be able to meet in person, but You will be resting comfortably in your own bed by the time I get there. I wish you all the best. Keep in touch.

Yes, it is too bad we won't be there at the same time. I am sure I will be glad to get home to my own bed and surroundings for the couple of weeks after surgery when things seem to be the worst.

I hope that you have a great surgery experience maybe we will meet one day at one of the yearly reunions that Dr. Alvarez hosts. I plan to try to make it to those. I will keep in touch.

Joyce

[nawlinzlady 1]

Hi everyone, I will be August, just not sure of date yet. I am having revision surgery from Lapband to Sleeve. Never thought I would be doing a 2nd surgery...ugh!

[nawlinzlady 1]

AUGUST SLEEVERS:

8.2.12-allnewme-dr Alvarez MX

8.3.12-Made2beme- Dr Garcia MX

8.6.12-Aug62012-Dr Brengman Richmond VA

Arukind-Dr. Ross Seattle WA

Stormwarning-Dr Alvarez Mx

8.8.12-Futureskinnypants - Dr morris washington Sc

Forensikchic (*1 YEAR SURGIVERSARY!!!!)

8.10.12-thetruedream- Dr Almanza MX

8.13.12-harleymb-Dr Spaw

Nustartintx-Dr collier TX

Sabstar22-Dr. Almanza Mx

Southern Oregon-Dr Ortiz

Mickey- Dr Arnold- Dallas TX

8.14.12- strawberrysoul-Dr. Almanza MX

8.17.12- Beanieandrosiesmom- Dr. Rodriquez MX

Lisa1977

8.20.12- Audrey523- Dr. Yatco NYC

Shoe_vixen- Dr rosen Chicago

Skye-Dr. Joyce

8.23.12 MGM-Dr. Kelly MX

beanzilla Dr Garcia MX

msleo64- (*1 year surgiversary!!!)

8.24.12 Weight_no_longer

8.30.12 Runner

Hey all Here's the latest list. I'm super excited that the time is flying by! I went yesterday and got a few comfy outfits since im going to the beach for my surgery. It's going to be hot. I'm having a party (a christmas in july, surprise birthday party ) for my best friend whos birthday is on christmas. It's going to be 3 days before my pre op starts! I'm almost to that "month til pre op diet" mark

Hope everyone is doing well. Keep in touch after you start your pre op diet's and we can be eachothers support systems! Please take a minute and hit the little rating star at the top of the thread! I'd like as many other august sleevers to see this as possible.

Talk to you all soon

PS, what is YOUR pre op diet?

Mine is 2 weeks Protein shakes....and i believe sugar free Jello.

my friend is having it and said her doc said she can eat whatever but has to drink Protein Shakes too (that doesnt make sense to me . )

Another friend on here had it for 3 days (protein shakes)

and another person had shakes but could eat chicken and steak as well. His diet was basically the Atkins induction phase.

SeattHi Skinnypants, would you mind putting me down for 08-30-12 until I get my date??...should know the actual date in a few days...he is leaving it up to me. We have a family cruise last week of July...so I want to schedule it soon as we get back home....My surgeon requires 10 days of no carbs preop

[futureskinnypants 193]

AUGUST SLEEVERS:

8.2.12-allnewme-dr Alvarez MX

8.3.12-Made2beme- Dr Garcia MX

8.6.12-Aug62012-Dr Brengman Richmond VA

Arukind-Dr. Ross Seattle WA

Stormwarning-Dr Alvarez Mx

8.8.12-Futureskinnypants - Dr morris washington Sc

Forensikchic (*1 YEAR SURGIVERSARY!!!!)

8.10.12-thetruedream- Dr Almanza MX

8.13.12-harleymb-Dr Spaw

Nustartintx-Dr collier TX

Sabstar22-Dr. Almanza Mx

Southern Oregon-Dr Ortiz

Mickey- Dr Arnold- Dallas TX

8.14.12- strawberrysoul-Dr. Almanza MX

8.17.12- Beanieandrosiesmom- Dr. Rodriquez MX

Lisa1977

8.20.12- Audrey523- Dr. Yatco NYC

Shoe_vixen- Dr rosen Chicago

Skye-Dr. Joyce

8.23.12 MGM-Dr. Kelly MX

beanzilla Dr Garcia MX

msleo64- (*1 year surgiversary!!!)

8.24.12 Weight_no_longer

8.30.12 Runner

nawlinzlady

ABSOLUTELY!!!! Welcome Have fun on your cruise and let me know your date and ill change it for ya! I know it's got to stink getting another surgery but just look at THIS as your final weight loss surgery. I feel so bad for all the lap banders out there. I know a couple that it hasn't been successful for. I'm so glad I found the sleeve. I hope it works out better for you!

[nawlinzlady 1]

Thanks! I did very good on the band at first, lost 50 lbs..until the complications of acid reflux, night coughs and pain. I wanted the sleeve back then but there were no surgeons in my area doing it yet.

[runner 53]

WOW!!! so, you had a 6 month diet. Do you have to do a 1 or 2 weeks liquid diet or anything before your surgery besides the 6 month diet?? Congrats btw, you've done great!!!

I don't have to do the liquid diet before my surgery thank goodness!

Weight_no_more -thank you it's been hard but worth it

[NuStartInTx 31]

My dates been moved up, I'm July 16 now due to work....so nervous! Starting 3 week pre-op tomorrow......

[nawlinzlady 1]

My dates been moved up, I'm July 16 now due to work....so nervous! Starting 3 week pre-op tomorrow......

Maybe its a good thing....less time to worry about it. I am sure you will do fine.

[sabstar22 25]

My dates been moved up, I'm July 16 now due to work....so nervous! Starting 3 week pre-op tomorrow......

yes we are all secretly jealous that you are having yours in July lol, Congrats and keep us posted, good luck!!