Reddrobin 24 Posted June 6, 2014 I am scheduled for the 24th. Reading everything I can. Bought my Vitamins and tried a Protein shake today. Tried them not to bad. I too am anxious, and scared. Saw the nutritionist today and got a a lot of information just trying to process it all. Good luck and please keep us posted on ur journey!! Wishing u the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamer78 7 Posted June 6, 2014 I'm also set for June 16th, I'm on day 4 of liquid diet... I just hope it gets easier as time goes by. good luck to you all on your journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrous65 10 Posted June 6, 2014 I am in day 5 of liquid diet... it is getting better .. can't wait for June 16th... enough of the sweet Protein shakes... I started for lunch with chicken broth with protein in it.. so it has gotten better ... I am now 7.5 pounds lost... can I say excited.. good luck everyone... 1 Reddrobin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asdf12345 12 Posted June 7, 2014 OK, day 5 of the pre-op diet. No more head aches, thank goodnes. I'm down 9 pounds as of this morning. I know a lot of that is likely Water weight, but I'll still take it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thesuse2000 698 Posted June 8, 2014 Hi all - I'm getting sleeved on the 16th too! Mostly excited, and a bit nervous too... I am lucky - my surgeon gave me permission to eat real food instead of liquids for pre op so it hasn't been too bad. I do still get hungry sometimes, but the high Protein really helps curb that. Good luck to us all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thesuse2000 698 Posted June 11, 2014 How are all you June 16th-ers doing? I'm going back and forth between excited and scared. Can't wait for it to be over so I can start healing and adjusting to the changes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asdf12345 12 Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) This morning was the first time I felt scared at all. I watched a video of a gastric sleeve surgery last night. That was the first time I actually saw how small my sleeve would be, which is roughly the diameter of a large writing pen. That got me thinking about just how restrictive my food intake will be. Edited June 12, 2014 by Asdf12345 1 thesuse2000 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaJodster 20 Posted June 11, 2014 June 19th for me! I just came home from all my pre admission testing, stuff is getting real now! I'm nervous but excited, and I can't help but wonder if this will work for me. I guess i'm used to being a diet failure! My doctor is only requiring a liquid diet 1day before surgery & nothing after midnite the nite before. Weird huh? It seems like y'all are having the liquid diet way longer! Good luck everyone! In a week we'll all be losers! 1 thesuse2000 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CherylNash 1 Posted June 12, 2014 My surgery is Tuesday, June 17th. Very excited! 1 thesuse2000 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisas Journey 0 Posted June 12, 2014 I'm June 16th - doing okay on the diet - mine was 2 weeks with the first week including one sensible meal (3 oz. lean Protein and 1 cup of green veggies). Who knew I'd miss those sensible meals so much??? But, it's not that far off now and my family is very supportive. My hubby and kids picked up cooking duty and I slip away and read or something while they have dinner - it's just easier for me that way. I know they envy my Protein drinks, LOL, but they'll have to deal with it.I hadn't weighed since my last consult (May 25th) and until yesterday and was pleased to see that I'd lost 30 pounds. But, I won't weigh again until the morning of surgery nd then only for stats.It's weird, but I'm not overly hungry - Granted, I did dream of going out to eat last night, so maybe not being hungry is wishful thinking. Either way, it'll be over soon and it won't be too long until I can have more liquids and soft foods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyCityGal 231 Posted June 12, 2014 Yes, me. I was originally scheduled for the 13th but it was moved to the 16th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjinWA 511 Posted June 12, 2014 June 17th.... Will that day ever come! I am so nervous and so excited. I know we all feel that way. Glad to know I am normal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliarg 37 Posted June 12, 2014 Unfortunately my surgery has been rescheduled for July 3. Turns out my surgeon would not operate due to a medication I was taking, even though my other doctors were fine with it. Very disappointing, as I was more than halfway through two weeks of liquid diet! Good luck to all of you and I look forward to hearing how it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyCityGal 231 Posted June 12, 2014 Unfortunately my surgery has been rescheduled for July 3. Turns out my surgeon would not operate due to a medication I was taking, even though my other doctors were fine with it. Very disappointing, as I was more than halfway through two weeks of liquid diet! Good luck to all of you and I look forward to hearing how it goes. Oh no! Put a spin on the delay, it's a jump start, lol. I guess the bright side is that every year from now on, your 4th of July celebration is going to have an extra special meaning. It's not like I can go out and buy June 16th decorations, right? lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyCityGal 231 Posted June 12, 2014 June 19th for me! I just came home from all my pre admission testing, stuff is getting real now! I'm nervous but excited, and I can't help but wonder if this will work for me. I guess i'm used to being a diet failure! My doctor is only requiring a liquid diet 1day before surgery & nothing after midnite the nite before. Weird huh? It seems like y'all are having the liquid diet way longer! Good luck everyone! In a week we'll all be losers! I don't have the liquid diet requirement.. Mine is reduce food intake two weeks before and nothing at all by mouth after midnight the nite before. I'm in NJ also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites