January 2014 Sleevers Come In!

[fotogrphr 69]

Do you know the Protein and sugar content? It might be related to why you are hungry. Just a thought.

[musicology07 0]

I am the 15 too. Just had my EGD done this morning. My stomach and throat are a little sensitive but feeling ok. I start my pre-op diet today but I'm allowed a lean meat, veggies, & low glycemic carb with dinner. shakes for Breakfast and lunch and bars for Snacks. My stomach is not up for anything at the moment though.

I just got home from mine and my surgery is on Jan 16th. Whoo us!!

[joyrokk5 15]

Just got my date today. January 22nd. I am so excited by freaking out at the same time. I have to start a no carb high Protein diet tomorrow. I do 3 days of clears prior to the date. I can't believe this finally going to happen!!!

[Dannid 1]

I don't have a date yet and I'm not even sure how long this all takes. I started at the end of November by attending a seminar. I did see the surgeon and need to have an endoscopy done on January 13th and I guess we take it from there. I have already had my Physc eval, and met with the coordinator. I haven't met with the nutrionist yet, they said that comes later. I'm a bit confused. I also have to meet with a cardiologist. Did everyone have to do this.? I never had any heart problems, but my family has.

[fotogrphr 69]

I had a stress echo due to family history.

The time frame for the process depends on you and your insurance. I had to do a 3 month diet before any testing for insurance. After it only took 2 months from 1st surgeon visit to surgery date.

[Veena 1]

I have a date of Jan. 16, at NYU hospital, assuming everything works out with insurance (things are looking good so far!) I started my fast today, and I don;t feel so well but I AM DETERMINED. Major winter storm coming through here tomorrow but I;m going for mypre-op testing and nothing is going to keep me from doing that!

[Superfluous 19]

YAY! I can join this thread! Just got my date today- Jan. 29th.

[time4change14 20]

Just got my date, January 27th with Dr Neff at Kennedy Hospital in Stratford, NJ...super excited!!!

[Superfluous 19]

Oh, I forgot to add my details. My surgery is Jan. 29th with Dr. Schrier in Moline, IL.

[shungsleeve 62]

So today starts my 3 day clear liquids only. My surgery is Monday.

[freespirit63 112]

Clear Liquids? What kind

[shungsleeve 62]

Clear liquids? What kind

Broths, Water, crystal light, surgar free Jello and Popsicles

[blueeyes49508 4]

_{I'm new to this so not sure how this works. My surgery is January 13, 2014 in Muskegon, MI by Dr. Gluck . I Have not told to many people because I think I'm scared it's not going to work. I've seen the result so I know it will work with hard work and determination. I used to be a big Diet Pepsi drinker not since I've started the liquid diet, I'm learning to drink the Protein drinks and the protein flavored Soups. Done great with no pop the protein drinks had to search for one that I liked and that I could have and the soups are not to bad. Would like something to chew, but oh well that will come in time. The second day I started to get a headache and it's lasted until today. The first day of the headache was bad, but started to fade off now none. The first couple of days I was starving, but now I'm good as long as I keep to my routine. Today I had to go get blood work done and had to fast from 8:00 pm last night and never got out of hospital until 9:45 so I was starving. It took me all day before I got myself back on track. I'm not looking forward to the day before surgery when it's Clear Liquids only. Good Luck To Everyone We Deserve This.}

_{Blueeyes49508}

[dandrassy 15]

Pre-admission testing went well today. All set for January 8th! I'm just hoping cold/sinus infection is completely gone. Can't imagine coughing after surgery. I was worried that the surgeon and anesthesiologist would want to postpone .

[Sharrene 4]

Neti-pot to help get rid of your sinus infection. It is uncomfortable first time but really helps! I'm using one daily to prevent any sinus infections before surgery. I get sinus funk all the time. I'm also taking a Vitamin C supplement to help.

If neti-pot is too much for you then you can also do saline must sprays.