Any April sleevers out there?

[LucieLady 17]

Oh.....I also tried the Atkins pre mixed Protein Shake and it was pretty good. My doctor said I could use 2% milk to mix with the Protein powders so I will start trying the Unjury and chike this week.

[JerseyGirlJodi 16]

I still have to do the cardiology and pulmonary work up next week then last appt w/nutritionist on 15th and blood work and final doctor letter on the 19th ! Then, hopefully, the insurance will approve and surgery will be the 15th of April. Getting less nervous and more excited every day !!

We're the same day! Unless I have to move mine due to insurance.

[Colemon70 87]

Jodi, why part of nj are u from? I'm in south jersey but going to Jefferson in Philadelphia. Surgery April 2nd. Good luck to you!!

[LucieLady 17]

We're the same day! Unless I have to move mine due to insurance.

Do you have to do the two week liquid diet before surgery ? I dread that !!

[JerseyGirlJodi 16]

Jodi, why part of nj are u from? I'm in south jersey but going to Jefferson in Philadelphia. Surgery April 2nd. Good luck to you!!

I'm in Roselle Park in Union County. I'll be having surgery at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Good luck to you, too!

[JerseyGirlJodi 16]

Do you have to do the two week liquid diet before surgery ? I dread that !!

I do have a 2-week diet, but it's not full liquid. I believe I have to replace one meal a day with a Protein shake. I can definitely live with that. I'm sorry you have to do all liquid!

[LucieLady 17]

I do have a 2-week diet' date=' but it's not full liquid. I believe I have to replace one meal a day with a Protein shake. I can definitely live with that. I'm sorry you have to do all liquid![/quote']

I wonder why there is such diversity between doctors/geographic location ? I may have to talk to them further about the "all liquid" scenario .

[JerseyGirlJodi 16]

I wonder why there is such diversity between doctors/geographic location ? I may have to talk to them further about the "all liquid" scenario .

Good question. I know some doctors have their patients do pureed food after the liquid stage. My surgeons/nutritionists don't want you pureeing food. They want you eating "mushy" food (i.e. - soft veggies, mashed potatoes, eggs, etc.), but not actually pureed food. Which, quite honestly, is fine by me. Also, some surgeons use drains and catheder's whereas mine doesn't use either. I don't really know why each surgeon does things differently.

[Stacy in KS 8]

Had my Bloodwork done this morning. One more step to "getting there".

Start my Pre-Op Diet on March 18.

Have my Pre-Op Appt 1 week before Surgery-March 25.

Surgery--APRIL 1! Does anybody else have an "April Fool's Day" Date? lol

Stacy in KS

[Bebee 33]

Had my Bloodwork done this morning. One more step to "getting there".

Start my Pre-Op Diet on March 18.

Have my Pre-Op Appt 1 week before Surgery-March 25.

Surgery--APRIL 1! Does anybody else have an "April Fool's Day" Date? lol

Stacy in KS

Apr 2nd... Lol

[kari61 128]

Lucie my surgeon told me that the reason some doctors make you do the all liquid diet pre-op is so that they can see your liver better when doing the surgery, my surgeon and other surgeons dont' feel the need for that, but some do I guess...Good luck to you I hope you get your surgery date soon..My date is April 2nd, same as you Bebee..

[LucieLady 17]

Lucie my surgeon told me that the reason some doctors make you do the all liquid diet pre-op is so that they can see your liver better when doing the surgery' date=' my surgeon and other surgeons dont' feel the need for that, but some do I guess...Good luck to you I hope you get your surgery date soon..My date is April 2nd, same as you Bebee..[/quote']

My surgery date is April 15th. Just started trying the Protein shakes.....not too bad ! Good luck to you, too , and keep us all updated on your progress !!

[Bebee 33]

Lucie my surgeon told me that the reason some doctors make you do the all liquid diet pre-op is so that they can see your liver better when doing the surgery' date=' my surgeon and other surgeons dont' feel the need for that, but some do I guess...Good luck to you I hope you get your surgery date soon..My date is April 2nd, same as you Bebee..[/quote']

Were gonna b sleeve sisters.. I CANT WAIT

[LucieLady 17]

Sleeve sisters............ Love that !!

[Bebee 33]

Sleeve sisters............ Love that !!

Yyyyyeeeeesssss