July 7th is my surgery date!

[hadderrie8 10]

Can't believe I finally have a surgery date. I am so excited to start my new healthier life! Now I just have to whip this 2 week pre-op diet. My doctor requires lean Protein and low/no carbs for 2 weeks prior to surgery. Any one else have a similar pre-op diet?

[Dexter1118 27]

Congrats! 7/7 is a great date! (it's mine too). Good luck with your pre-op diet. Sounds better than what I am on...28 days of Protein Shakes.< /p>

[MRhynard11 41]

I do! I drink a Protein supplement for Breakfast and I'm allowed 3oz lean Protein + 1 cup of veggies for lunch and dinner. It's taken some getting used too- I get full right after eating but am usually starving about an hour later! I think it's because carbs give us that truly 'full' feeling. I feel better though and have way more energy! A couple of people have posted on here that the 2 week pre-surgery diet was worse than the after surgery diet. I sure hope so!! Good luck!

[SherB 220]

Dexter-No idea how you can drink Protein Drinks for 28 days pre-op. Yikes! My surgeon requires a 10% weight loss of the "total" amount you are overweight. I had to lose 14 pounds BUT I had 6 months to do it on my 6 month plan my insurance required. I lost that a few months ago so for the pre-op, on the day before the surgery I am to have a light Breakfast and liquids the rest of the day. My doctor does not require any liquid diet, just the day before. I feel lucky for that although someone said it may be a good idea to do my own liquid diet for one week before. I may do that to get in the right mindset. Good luck!

[choosinghealth 9]

My surgery is the 7th also, 2 weeks protien drinks, SF Jello and SF Popsicles . Clear broths. Hopefully it will fly by... Need to stay busy and get my walking in.

[Texas Moon 12]

My surgery date is 7/9 & I have the same pre-op diet, beginning 6/25. I'm more nervous about the diet than surgery! I know the end result will be worth it!!

[choosinghealth 9]

Is anone else second guessing everything? seems like my emotions about this surgery are all over the place. Day 5 of pre op diet, and so far so good.... But I'm reading all the horror stories, Vitamin deficiencies, and every other long term issues.. My Dr. Talked to me Tuesday for 11/2 hrs answering all my questions, left feeling great.. Then started researching more, again with the complications ... Saw my dietician today and she also has calmed my crazy thoughts.. feel like I am over thinking this as it gets closer.. Anyone else?

[Stacey Jo 1]

My date is July 8th and my emotions have been up and down. That coupled with a negative reaction from one of my best friends when I told her has not made it much easier. As with any surgery there are risks but I have heard and read more positive stories then negative so keep that in mind. Also, do you have anyone close by that has had the surgery and a good outcome. I am lucky to have 2 co-workers who have recently had the sleeve and they are doing FABULOUSLY. They have been supportive and have helped alleviate some of my worries. They have both said the 2 week liquid diet before surgery was the hardest (if you have to do that type of pre-op diet. The diets seem to really vary). I am doing the pre-op now and it is TOUGH. So I am thinking it can only get better. Keep your chin up and be careful what you read, put faith in you doctor, too. Good luck!

[Lisa Ducharme 10]

Hey it's on my 32nd Birthday all of your surgeries!! Good luck! I will be thinking of you on that day!

Lisa

[choosinghealth 9]

Thanks Stacy Jo, unfortunately I do not know of anyone who has had the surgery that I could talk to.. I agree more positives than negatives, maybe because I don't have any serious health issues at this time, and not a huge amount to lose, So I just keep thinking, should I once again do this on my own.. And not put myself at risk for the complications... But, I do already have high cholesterol , border line high blood sugar .. My mother is morbidly obese and has almost every weight related health issues.. Problem is as many times as I have lost (4 times lg amount). Have always put it back on within 2 years.. .So am hoping this will be the tool to finally get control and keep it off,..