tabithacool66 17 Posted August 16, 2014 Omg two days and I will be in surgery the time is going so slow I've never wanted anything so bad !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliebean31 0 Posted August 16, 2014 Mine is August 19;) I'm super excited!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzamundo 51 Posted August 16, 2014 My big day is August 4th in Mexico. Having occasional OMG moments, but mostly excited and looking forward to my new sleeved life. I'm schedule Aug 29 th in Cuidad Juarez w Dt RodriguezI had a great experience with Dr Rod in Juarez just a few days ago. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzamundo 51 Posted August 16, 2014 My big day is August 4th in Mexico. Having occasional OMG moments, but mostly excited and looking forward to my new sleeved life. I'm schedule Aug 29 th in Cuidad Juarez w Dt RodriguezI had a great experience with Dr Rod in Juarez just a few days ago. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen Scott 117 Posted August 16, 2014 Who really said the pre op diet gets easy. It does not. I am (crying) hungry. Omg my surgery is not until Wednesday morning. Wat can I do guys any response would help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mendraca 2 Posted August 17, 2014 My surgery date is 8/18/14. I'm excited and nervous too! Good luck to us all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamgirl45 32 Posted August 17, 2014 Jenn, great post. Have you tried semi-final your Protein Drinks or getting shaved ice to crunch on? Might help. Good luck on your continued road to recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamgirl45 32 Posted August 17, 2014 Jenn, great post. Have you tried semi-freezing your Protein drinks or getting shaved ice to crunch on? Might help. Good luck on your continued road to recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geelynn 72 Posted August 17, 2014 Surgery was on the 13th and I'm not going to lie-recovery for me has been rough. I was in post-op care for 5 hours due to high blood sugar, high blood pressure and low oxygen. I was out of it most of the first night. Back pain came in on first day post-open but walking helped that! I still rely on pain meds-not sure if I'm getting all the Protein that I need, but am trying. Incisions hurt a little. Looking forward to this phase in my rear view mirror. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevineMissM 59 Posted August 17, 2014 August 25th here. I started my pre surgery diet August 11tg. I've lost 7lbs. This part hasn't been too bad. I think the fact that I believe/know if I don't stick to it it will be harder on me or worse they won't be able to do the surgery. I do think about not being able to eat my favorite foods. I believe in time and in moderate proportion I will be able to eat them and I'm counting on the surgery to limit the amount that I can have. I also know that to stay healthy and keep my hair I have to eat plenty of Protein and some fats and stay calm. As someone told me don't worry about the things that you won't have remember all of the things that you're gaining. Good luck to all you Augusts levers I'll keep in touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevineMissM 59 Posted August 17, 2014 My surgery is scheduled for August 25. I began my presurgery diet August 11, I've lost 7 pounds. I think I've been able to stay on the diet because I realize if I don't it will be harder on me or worse yet they won't be able to do my surgery. I'm a meat eater so eating mostly Protein isn't a problem for me. I do think about not ever having my favorite Desserts again or a slice of pizza but in time I think I will be able to eat them in moderation and exercise. I was told not to worry about the things I won't be able to do or I'm giving up but to think about all the things I'll gain. One reason I've never been able to stick to a diet it's because I'm generally healthy and the weight didn't inhibit me it is doing that now I'm having difficulty standing or walking in the long distances. Now my weight is a health issue because of that and I believe I'll be able to stick to the diet if I think of my health and what the alternative might be like death, lol. Good luck to all my fellow August sleevers let's all keep in touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaroJoy 7 Posted August 17, 2014 my surgery is tomorrow so glad it's almost finally here I just want to start on my new beginning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amorga 35 Posted August 17, 2014 Post-op day five and I'm hoping the incision pain gets better soon. I practically have to give myself diarrhea (TMI, sorry) in order to have a BM cause it's too painful to push. This may sound crazy to some, but I'm so looking forward to the puree stage so I can get more Protein in with less volume. It takes me 4 hours to get down a smoothie of Greek yogurt and a half cup of milk. I feel I spend all day trying to get my protein in that it doesn't leave much time for fluids. One thing I'm super happy about is that I've lost 4.5 lbs since surgery day. Wishing everyone a speedy recovery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylorj7 51 Posted August 17, 2014 Thats my Birthday Present to Myself! Good luck! August 19th, it seems so far away and can't come soon enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites