November Sleevesters?

[mike010906 14]

Greetings fellow sleevers:

So I have to say that there has to be some reason why the doctors are putting preop patients on a liquid diet. I don't know what the reason is though. LOL. I spoke with my doctor and I told him about all of the posts that are on here and how nervous I was about going on a liquid diet for 2 weeks and his response to me was "why would I want you to be malnourished before you have surgery?" He placed me on a reduced calorie diet. Breakfast - 8 oz skim or 1% milk 1/2 scoop of Protein Powder and 4 oz fruit' date=' Mid Morning a premade shake, lunch 6-8oz low fat light yogurt no fruit on bottom and 4 oz vegetable or fruit, Mid Afternoon 1 oz nuts OR 2 Tbsp Peanut Butter OR 1/2 cup Beans OR hummus and 4 oz fruit or vegatable, dinner - 4 oz Protein, 4 oz vegetable with Tbsp olive oil (helps with the Fiber effect since there is no fiber in this diet), 1 cup whole grain starch OR 1/2 potato (plain) OR 1 slice of whole grain bread.< /p>

This is as close to a liquid diet as the doctor see's feasible. I believe the purpose of this pre op diet is to get my body used to eating the smaller quantities and eating slower and more frequently. I believe a pure liquid diet is difficult but our mental status is what's going to get us through this. We will be healthier and happier in the long run. 13 days and counting for me. I am excited. My husband is already seeing a new me. He's wondering why I am being so nice and am in such a good mood. I am not stressing and I am feeling so positive! Good Luck everyone![/quote']

I have read that it shrinks the liver which makes surgery easier.

[queenvaleen 4]

November 20th. Ft Lauderdale. Dr Michael Perez - I am so excited!

[sleevendown 21]

November 13th Chicago

[LondonCalling 6]

Thanks for your kind words and support everyone! My surgery on the 6th went very smoothly and I was released from the hospital today. I've been walking for 15 mins or so every few hours. The only painkiller I'm on is paracetamol. I'm not really in any pain. Just a headache fom being dehydrated. my stomach gurgles an awful lot and it does hurt if I drink too fast. But overall, I'm feeling much better than expected. And my surgeon is pleased with my results.

Good luck to everyone who is still on the pre op diet. It's hard, but gets easier after the fourth day or so.

[mdonaldf 84]

I'm on day 11 of my liquid diet. Thankfully cream Soups are allowed, that's a lifesaver. Can actually say it hasn't been bad. Have lost 16 pounds . Maybe I should liquid diet for a year and not have surgery....hmmm...big day is Monday 12th

[CJ's mom 28]

Hey November sleevers! Just had my pre-op this morning so everything is set for surgery on the 12th. I'm super excited but also a little nervous. Honestly, mostly right now I'm just hungry! This week long liquid diet is killing me and I still have a few days left. I have given in a couple times and had a reduced fat cheese stick but other than that its Protein Shakes and broth for me. On the plus side I'm down 5 lbs since Sunday! Good luck everyone!

[dkellly 17]

11 days to go 7lbs down....nervous

[dkellly 17]

Good Luck November Sleevesters!!!!

[missyhope 20]

I start my liquid diet on Tuesday and I am nervous...

[evonnrae 39]

Surgery scheduled tomorrow at 7 am. I've been fine until now. As I sit I'm the airport I feel tears welling up...I'm a bit overwhelmed with emotion. I'm extremely proud and happy for taking this step yet nervous as hell abt surgery its self. This is a big deal...my life is getting ready to change for the better. Virtual hand hold hugs and prayers are needed

[socalsleever 17]

Surgery scheduled tomorrow at 7 am. I've been fine until now. As I sit I'm the airport I feel tears welling up...I'm a bit overwhelmed with emotion. I'm extremely proud and happy for taking this step yet nervous as hell abt surgery its self. This is a big deal...my life is getting ready to change for the better. Virtual hand hold hugs and prayers are needed <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Sending big hugs... you are going to do great! You are on your way to a better, happy and healthier you. You should cry... That is a huge accomplishment to put yourself first. Looking forward to updates from you after surgery. You have a big sleever family cheering you on!

[dlinnh 44]

Monday the 12th is fast approaching. The all liquid diet has been brutal to stick to. So I cheated, but in a good way. Actually, I was feeling weak and run down and had awful headaches when I didn't add some sort of other Protein to my day. With three full left before my surgery, I'm gonna stick to the shakes and broth and Water. I'm not that nervous yet, although I did have a nightmare that I woke up one day and I was bald! it was a crazy dream!

AFTER surgery, I plan to tell them that they need to "re-think" their two week pre-op diet I wonder if they'll listen.. Good luck everyone!

[CJ's mom 28]

Surgery scheduled tomorrow at 7 am. I've been fine until now. As I sit I'm the airport I feel tears welling up...I'm a bit overwhelmed with emotion. I'm extremely proud and happy for taking this step yet nervous as hell abt surgery its self. This is a big deal...my life is getting ready to change for the better. Virtual hand hold hugs and prayers are needed

Hugs!! You'll do great!

[Mommy sleeve 16]

November 2nd, last Friday. I get to o to puréed food after this weekend but have had no issues. sterile strips are off, off all pain meds except Percocet at night so I don't wake up if I roll on my stomach. 12 pounds down from surgery weight. No issues at all, walked 3 miles today. Got in all Proteins and should get ll Water in too. So far this is the best thing I have every done.

[mike010906 14]

Surgery scheduled tomorrow at 7 am. I've been fine until now. As I sit I'm the airport I feel tears welling up...I'm a bit overwhelmed with emotion. I'm extremely proud and happy for taking this step yet nervous as hell abt surgery its self. This is a big deal...my life is getting ready to change for the better. Virtual hand hold hugs and prayers are needed

Hugs. You will do great!!!