January 2014 Sleevers Come In!

[AnnieLytical 29]

Only day 1 of the pre-op and I'm struggling already

[Lucinda718 3]

It's all for the better

[shungsleeve 62]

Only day 1 of the pre-op and I'm struggling already

I know the feeling. My husband was eating crab and i so wanted to dive into his plate. Instead i just nibbled on my salad.< /p>

Edited December 27, 2013 by shungsleeve

[Shanna Mueller Wright 0]

Surgery is Jan 8! Start liquids Jan 1!

[VPAPNYC 30]

I have the same date as you both (Jan 6) at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC and was told only to do Clear Liquids starting 24 hours before surgery. But I've been having a lot of "last meals" which I'm worried will cause more weight gain (I'm on vacation and have no scale) so I think I'll put myself on a low carb diet until the 5th and then do the day of liquids. I'm also weaning myself off of coffee and caffeine now because I really don't feel like going through caffeine withdrawal while trying to heal from surgery...lol

[dandrassy 15]

My date is Jan. 8. I was able to maintain a low carb diet since I began seeing my NUT in mid October. On Christmas Day I had to begin a13 day diet of 2 Protein Shakes and a "sensible" meal - 4 oz of lean meat or seafood, 1 cup of cooked vegetables and a small salad with light dressing. Jan. 7 is all day clear liquids... I want my low carb diet back Hopefully I'll adjust in a couple days but right now I'm hungry!

[dandrassy 15]

Oh and I've been off caffeine for about 3 weeks and carbonated beverages since I began the low carb. It was easier than I expected but I miss my Diet Coke! It was just so much easier to pop open a can - not a big coffee fan.

[VPAPNYC 30]

Oh and I've been off caffeine for about 3 weeks and carbonated beverages since I began the low carb. It was easier than I expected but I miss my Diet Coke! It was just so much easier to pop open a can - not a big coffee fan.

Which city are you having your surgery?

[Cathee 2]

My surgery date is January 9 th in Michigan at Beaumont hospital. The liquid diet with one meal is so difficult I am starving and have headaches. How do they expect you to do this ? If I could have done this I wouldn't need surgery. Anyone else feeling the same way?

[dandrassy 15]

Crozer Chester Hospital outside Philadelphia. It's just so interesting how the surgeons have different pre-op routines. I feel safer following a conservative method but envy those who don't Telling myself this is my new life. Can't take it easy now, that's how I got myself in this predicament.

[dandrassy 15]

<p>My surgery date is January 9 th in Michigan at Beaumont hospital. The liquid diet with one meal is so difficult I am starving and have headaches. How do they expect you to do this ? If I could have done this I wouldn't need surgery. Anyone else feeling the same way?</p>

That's how I felt when I started my low carb diet but I lost 40 lbs on Atkins once - gained it all back plus. I'm sure I would be more upset if I had a headache with the liquid diet!

[521Diva 91]

521 Diva As you read the other posts you will see that most surgeons have differing opinions on pre-op diets. My friend is having surgery in February at a different hospital in the Philadelphia suburbs and she doesn't have 2 week diet either. I'm going to follow my doctor's directions. He has an excellent success rate and I'm happy with the support I receive from his practice.

Ok thank u. Good luck.

[521Diva 91]

My husband says they should just induce me in a coma for 2 weeks. He isn't looking forward to this...lol. I'm giving it my best! Keep me lifted in your thoughts!

Lol good luck.

[PonyGirlCop79 0]

Hi all! I am scheduled on January 21 at Silver Cross Hospital with Dr. Lahmann. Super excited and more than a little terrified!!!!!!

[AnnieLytical 29]

<p>My surgery date is January 9 th in Michigan at Beaumont hospital. The liquid diet with one meal is so difficult I am starving and have headaches. How do they expect you to do this ? If I could have done this I wouldn't need surgery. Anyone else feeling the same way?</p>

Yes!!!!! My thoughts exactly. I've given up coffee as well-so I am just one miserable human being.