Looking for July Sleevers!

[kissawookiee 2]

Who's having surgery this week? Mine is on Wednesday in TJ at the OCC. I'm so ready to get it over with. Has anyone else been asked to do lung exercises the week before with a spirometer? Just wondering.

I'm this Wed too, but here in TX. Tomorrow I start the full Clear Liquids for 2 days, after being on "regular" liquids the last 11 days. Nervous, excited, ready to be on the other side!

I don't have to do any lung exercises pre-op.

Edited July 20, 2014 by kissawookiee

[Ccr3 16]

July 31st for me, coming quick! Nervous and excited for my life change!

[HEARTonmySLEEVE2014 24]

I was sleeved July 14th. Today I am feel so much better. I am down now 23lbs since the pre op diet.

23 lbs is wonderful! Do you know how much of your loss was preop and how much is post? I'm wondering what the average weekly loss is post op(although I know everyone is different)

[HEARTonmySLEEVE2014 24]

I was originally scheduled for Jul 30th, but my surgery has been moved up to the 28th, so I am really excited, I have a 4 day liquid diet that I am ready to tackle. I am so encouraged by all the other sleevers out there. Congrats to all the July sleevers and good luck

I'm scheduled for the 29...good luck to you!

[alwaysvegas 702]

23 lbs is wonderful! Do you know how much of your loss was preop and how much is post? I'm wondering what the average weekly loss is post op(although I know everyone is different)

My nutritionist said to expect to lose 75% of your excess weight within a year. This means that if you are 100lbs overweight, then you should expect to lose 75 lbs over the first year. Then just divide that out by 52 weeks. In this case, 75lbs divided by 52 weeks is about 1.5 lbs a week. This can very depending on proper diet and exercise, of course.

Edited July 20, 2014 by AlwaysVegas

[Lady Rock 25]

Good Morning SD Kelly,

I agree everything is moving so fast, I do know that I am ready for the surgery , but I am putting my list together of things to do after surgery, what Vitamins and supplements to get, what Protein Shakes to buy, it's like wow, I need to be on the ball.

Have you gotten your post op diet stuff yet, if so what Protein shakes did you invest in?

RaQuel

Wow!!!! I thought I was the only one. It seems as if everything started moving so fast once I got approval for surgery. Pre-Op class, Pre-Op liquid diet, Pre-Op clearance. My head is just spinning. Excited and scared at the same time

July 24th for me.

I keep flipping between being really excited to get this done and then I catch myself thinking "OMG, are you seriously going to do this". Date can't get here soon enough so I this can stop.

[alwaysvegas 702]

July 28 here I come! 8 days and counting! At this time next week I'll be doing liquid-only for the surgery on Monday! Yippee!!

[kathysleeve 38]

Hiccup

Edited July 20, 2014 by kathysleeve

[kathysleeve 38]

Mine is also July 28th!!! I can't wait. This pre opt diet is killing and only into 2 days into it. I'm so hungry. I'm getting my VSG at ECMC in Buffalo NY..

Hi Brandi and Susan The wait is difficult, but looking back from

the other side perspective. Loose all you can be steadfast

You most likely won't miss everything u think you will. I don't.

Brandi I am also from NJ! From the Hopewell Trenton area.

I applaud your bravery and that of all our WL Sleevers. We Rock

I am 6 days out and have lost 21 pounds how cool is that?

I am also becoming picky. If this is all I can have.... Give me the best.

Good luck and many prayers said for all of you!

[kathysleeve 38]

Hiccup

Edited July 20, 2014 by kathysleeve

[MB40buf 10]

Mine is also July 28th!!! I can't wait. This pre opt diet is killing and only into 2 days into it. I'm so hungry. I'm getting my VSG at ECMC in Buffalo NY..

I had my sleeve at ECMC too! You get your own room which is really nice, but the NP for my doctor admitted dietary does not get it. They do full liquids by the next day and Tomato Soup ! Overall, it was wonderful there! Just wished I felt better than I do. My surgery was Monday the 14th.

[finediva 979]

Mine is also July 28th!!! I can't wait. This pre opt diet is killing and only into 2 days into it. I'm so hungry. I'm getting my VSG at ECMC in Buffalo NY..

I had my sleeve at ECMC too! You get your own room which is really nice, but the NP for my doctor admitted dietary does not get it. They do full liquids by the next day

and Tomato Soup ! Overall, it was wonderful there! Just

wished I felt better than I do. My surgery was Monday the

14th.

my surgery was on Friday. I was in the OR from 136pm to 705pm. I had alot of scar tissue from three c sections. I came home last night. The pain and gas is almost unbearable, but I force myself to walk and drink. My surgeon is very strict. I'm only allowed no more than 4 ounces of clear liquids per hour. I have to do that until my visit with her next Monday when I'll be 10 days out. I'm trying to keep my head up and look to the future.

[butrflybecca 1]

I'm having min the 22nd so close and just liquids no more bars today or tomorrow. Yet alas I am close so close nervous and excited. Question for some reason I can't figure out what's allowed or not allowed on the all liquid diet? I'm guessing just liquids lol.

[KCHopkins 0]

July 29 here. Five days into my liquid pre-op diet and I'm actually doing ok with it except that I'm pretty much over the Protein Powder flavors I have now! It's hard to get them down. But I'm doing it. So excited to take this step!

[MB40buf 10]

my surgery was on Friday. I was in the OR from 136pm to 705pm. I had alot of scar tissue from three c sections. I came home last night. The pain and gas is almost unbearable, but I force myself to walk and drink. My surgeon is very strict. I'm only allowed no more than 4 ounces of clear liquids per hour. I have to do that until my visit with her next Monday when I'll be 10 days out. I'm trying to keep my head up and look to the future.

If your doctor will allow it, gasx helps tons. I cannot believe they sent you home so quick I was in from a Monday to Thursday. Trust me it gets better, but day five really sucked. I was told I had to upgrade to the Protein Shakes and that was hard. Were you through synergy?