Attention February 2013 Sleeve Buddies!

[MzRobin 59]

8 days and counting before the big day! I noticed that alot of you all are preop before surgery. My doctor didn't put me on any restrictions before surgery. So I am hoping everything turns out okay for me! Has anyone else doctor did the same as mine?

nope not here my doc said it depends on you weight it is usualy a 2 week pre op liquid diet , but for some reason he wants me on a 3 week pre op diet ,, i start mine on sat .. i cant believe you have no diet the whole reason for the diet is to shrink the liver and make it limp so it dosnt crack when they have to move it out of the way to get to you stomach.. hmm if i were you id comfirm that and ask questions.. and if he still says no call around to other docs and just ask if they put their paients on a diet.. and then i would just put myself on one regardless because i dont think i wanna be in their alot longer then i have to while they repair my liver or maybe they wont even be able to do the surgery ive hurd of that happening as well.. anyway i wish you all the luck and please let me know how it goes either way,...

[Paige7485 1]

8 days and counting before the big day! I noticed that alot of you all are preop before surgery. My doctor didn't put me on any restrictions before surgery. So I am hoping everything turns out okay for me! Has anyone else doctor did the same as mine?

My doctor didn't put me on a pre-op diet either but his reasoning was that I was on the smaller side to have this (bmi of about 38-39) and he didn't feel it was necessary. The nurse at the hospital highly recommended I do liquids the day before to be safe so I would recommend doing that. Her thought was... It can't hurt and we have really good results with that. So I followed her advice.

I was sleeved fri feb 1st so I'm 6 days post-op. I have no regrets but do want to warn that when I woke up in recovery my chest felt like a 500-lb. Man was sitting on it. I hadn't seen anyone else warn about that so in case it happens to you, you're not alone. I do haft say it gradually got way better over the next couple hours but I was in a bit of panic when I woke up in that much pain. I also had a hiatal hernia repaired so I don't know if maybe that had something to do with the pain.

Anyway my doctor told me if I felt hungry and was digesting ok, I could start full liquids before the 2nd week so I had a protien shake last night and all went well. I'm going to try some Greek yogurt later and see how that goes. I have a follow up with my doctor today so well see how that goes.

Good luck and quick recovery to everyone who's going through it!

[mountaineer1 17]

Surgery was yesterday...feeling pretty good would like to have more than Water because I sure feel hungry

[Journey3 6]

Hi All. My big day is Feb 18th. I'm not scared or nervous, I'm excited!! I started the Pre-Op diet on the 4th. Never knew how much I hate oatmeal, or creame of wheat. Yuck!!! But all in all I'm looking forward for the next phase of my life to start. I've never known what it's like to be thin. I'm ready for it!!! Best of luck, all u February Sleevers!!

[kimikat3 150]

please send me an invite too my date is set for feb 26th and im supppppper excited

I'm a 26er as well!!!

[yvette626 18]

My doctor didn't put me on a pre-op diet either but his reasoning was that I was on the smaller side to have this (bmi of about 38-39) and he didn't feel it was necessary. The nurse at the hospital highly recommended I do liquids the day before to be safe so I would recommend doing that. Her thought was... It can't hurt and we have really good results with that. So I followed her advice.

I was sleeved fri feb 1st so I'm 6 days post-op. I have no regrets but do want to warn that when I woke up in recovery my chest felt like a 500-lb. Man was sitting on it. I hadn't seen anyone else warn about that so in case it happens to you, you're not alone. I do haft say it gradually got way better over the next couple hours but I was in a bit of panic when I woke up in that much pain. I also had a hiatal hernia repaired so I don't know if maybe that had something to do with the pain.

Anyway my doctor told me if I felt hungry and was digesting ok, I could start full liquids before the 2nd week so I had a protien shake last night and all went well. I'm going to try some Greek yogurt later and see how that goes. I have a follow up with my doctor today so well see how that goes.

Good luck and quick recovery to everyone who's going through it!

Well I will be going in tomorrow for my xrays and bloodwork tomorrow and other things they need to do! I will ask again! Lord knows I don't want any problems.

[kphat808 16]

My surgery is at 11:15am this morning!! Keep me in your prayers:)

[enuff_is_enuff 126]

My surgery is at 11:15am this morning!! Keep me in your prayers:)

Congrats and best of luck. I will be goin under at 7 30. Preparing for the hospital now! 5:30 is my call time.... prayers everyone!

[KelBel 34]

Hi Im from New South Wales in Australia and I am going to be sleeved on Monday the 11th wooohooooo

[KelBel 34]

Can anyone tell me how I join the Feb Social Group??? Thanks in advance!

[Ernielaurie 16]

My surgery is at 11:15am this morning!! Keep me in your prayers:)

Good luck here's wishing for a speedy recovery.

[Ernielaurie 16]

Congrats and best of luck. I will be goin under at 7 30. Preparing for the hospital now! 5:30 is my call time.... prayers everyone!

Good luck to you also. {{{{{{{{ good healing vibes!

[kphat808 16]

Congrats and best of luck. I will be goin under at 7 30. Preparing for the hospital now! 5:30 is my call time.... prayers everyone!

Good Look to you. Praying for a speedy recovery!

[kphat808 16]

Good luck here's wishing for a speedy recovery.

Thank you so much!

[Tstorm1070 192]

My surgery is at 11:15am this morning!! Keep me in your prayers:)

Good luck and a speedy recovery