Dr. Nick On The 31St

[vin294 1]

Im a new member I just discovered app, I'm scheduled aug 3 with dr trevedi in Paramus nj for the sleeve My dr never discussed pre op diet but I want to start ASAP since many ppl post there doing it any suggestions for a basic daily diet or shakes to but for day leading up to my date

[Tiny2011 3]

Dr Nick put me on 5 Protein Shakes a day and 5oz of meat and two cups of vegtibles at dinner time. or 1200 calories total. You have to watch the calories in the Protein Drinks. make sure they are low in sugar and carbs. I have to do this for 2 weeks pre op. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!

[vin294 1]

Thanks I'll follow same. I'll stop by shop rite supermarket and see what shakes they have tonight

[Smiley79 13]

i'm having my VSG July 30th with DR Nick. Starting to get nervous. But exited at the same time.

Congrats!! I am considering Dr. Nicholson as my surgeon. Good luck and best wishes! I will be following your journey.

[Need-a-Sleeve 211]

I am having my surgery next Tuesday the 31st also. I am getting kinda nervous. I haven't had to do a long liquid diet or anything like some people talk about. I only have to do Clear liquids the day before. I think I am getting worried the most about having complications and the hair loss and loose skin after the weight loss. I hope you have a great surgery and everything goes well!

The reason some surgeons do the pre-op diet is because most obese patients have enlarged & fatty livers. When they use a laparoscopic approach there is a greater risk of liver puncture when they place the scopes in. The 2 week high Protein diet with low carbs shrinks the liver and reduces your risk. But you would need to heed your own surgeon's advice.

[carioca 7]

Hi, I'm also new around here and my surgery will be on July 31st, next Tuesday. I'm very anxious and a little scared. It was very comforting to find this forum today with so many people talking about their surgeries, sharing stories and good advice. Best wishes from Rio and good luck!

[texassky 84]

I don't have Dr.Nick but I am being sleeved on the 30th at Forest Park by Dr. Davidson.

[Mama T 3]

I'm not on 31st but am scheduled for the 30th here in CA...day 6 of liquids only pre-op diet. Doing well! Have tons of family/friends supporting me. My best friend from TX (RNY last year) is flying in to be with me and help out once I get home...very fortunate! Good luck to all.....

[On my Waaaay 21]

Congrats!! I am considering Dr. Nicholson as my surgeon. Good luck and best wishes! I will be following your journey.

Dr. Nicholson is wonderful!!!! I was a self-pay on 6/19 and I travelled from Minneapolis! Great experience, so very happy I chose him!!