Anyone having surgery in March?

[plantosleeve67 12]

Hi there, is there anyone here having surgery in March? What are you doing now to prepare for the sleeve, and what is your diet like?

[niassy151 60]

I am! Mine is March 5.

Right now I drink a Protein Shake for Breakfast and lunch and whatever I want for dinner. February 17 I have to go on the two week all liquid diet, but I'm planning to start easier. I've ordered different powders to try, but mostly I like Premier Protein from Sams (ready to drink kind). I've slowly been knocking out my food funerals and honestly, I'm getting less and less interested in food and more and more excited about the future and my surgery.

Other things I'm doing: I'm looking into books, support groups, reading these forums. I'm going to probably buy a journal (like Fitbook) and some other tools (like measuring cups, a food scale, etc). I'm just trying to get as prepared as possible and read about other's people's experiences. I'm really looking forward to going to the support group at the hospital I'm going to. I hope I meet someone I like!

Exercise is going to be my weakness for sure. I've always struggled to committ. I've hid my personal dissatisfaction with myself with work. I currently work 3 jobs so I'm always busy. I'll be quitting one job the end of February, and the second part time job after my restrictions are up with recovery. At least that's my plan right now.

What about you?

[plantosleeve67 12]

Thanks for your information...Im also looking into support groups, reading a great deal, and here on Bariatric Pal...

[vdub_tx 92]

Hey we have the same surgery date! I'm March 5th as well. My 2 week pre-op diet sounds like what you are doing now. Protein shakes and a sensible dinner. I wanted to try out different Protein powders as well but I keep hearing that you might not like the same ones after surgery? I'm not sure why that is but I don't want to buy a bunch of something I like now just to waste it because that stuff is not cheap! I have to do 3 days of full liquids prior to surgery but I'm not sure if it's full liquids or not? I really hope so because 3 days of Clear Liquids sounds very, very scary to me. I'm committed and I will do it but still...scary. I have an appointment for blood work next week and will ask for clarification.

Weirdly I don't seem to have a lot of interest in food funerals. If I could get to New Orleans for one more time at ACME Oyster Bar I probably would but that's about it. I'm trying to change my habits now and look forward to having a powerful tool to help me conquer my weight issues. Today I bought Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies and The Emotional First Aid Kit because I'd like to be as prepared as possible for life after surgery.

[Wallflower7522 328]

Just got scheduled today for March 4th. I have slowly been incorporating foods into my diet that I'll be able to have before and after. I've been eating more yogurt and trying different broths. I'm going Protein shopping this weekend. I'll start my liquid diet in three weeks.

I gave up using straws for the most part a few months ago and I'm working on not having any carbonated drinks. I need to cut back on caffeine but that's going to be really really hard.

And the most exciting thing I've done so far is clothes shopping. I'm a 22/24 right now and I bought some smaller jeans. I just kind of look at them in the mornings and think how I can't wait till even those are too big for me.

[behrat 12]

Hi all-I'm scheduled for March 3rd. Right not I'm just trying to get in fruits/veggies, control portions and add in some Protein supplements. I start my pre-op diet on Feb 19th. I've cut out all soda and caffeine at this point too.