Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Hey there September sleevers! Any one out there?



Recommended Posts

So glad I found this post! I will need to go back and read up :)

I am converting from band to sleeve on September 23rd. After 14 years I want the band out but I am not going to lie, I am scared. Getting hiatal hernia repair also so it will be a big surgery.

My surgeon does not require a preop diet but I am going to try and eat clean and do Protein Shakes starting tomorrow.

Can you guys tell me what your favorite shakes are and what to look for in a shake? I want to try a couple. I will be traveling 4 hours for surgery and staying in a hotel for 10 days so premade is best but don't mind having powder suggestions for when I get back home.

Again, so glad I found you guys :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So glad I found this post! I will need to go back and read up :)

I am converting from band to sleeve on September 23rd. After 14 years I want the band out but I am not going to lie, I am scared. Getting hiatal hernia repair also so it will be a big surgery.

My surgeon does not require a preop diet but I am going to try and eat clean and do Protein Shakes starting tomorrow.

Can you guys tell me what your favorite shakes are and what to look for in a shake? I want to try a couple. I will be traveling 4 hours for surgery and staying in a hotel for 10 days so premade is best but don't mind having powder suggestions for when I get back home.

Again, so glad I found you guys :)

My doctor doesn't require a preop diet either but I gave up all carb week one and starting tomorrow (Friday) I'll put my self on a liquid diet to make sure my liver is where it needs to be surgery is the 18th (bitting my nails) nervous is a understatement I've never had surgery other then oral. Keep pushing guys we are all almost on the other side

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@VDLT I am day 8 on my all liquid preop diet and I am starving but taking one day at a time with help of people in the room as I have had to be talked off the ledge a couple of times lol. I love the Boost Glucose Control drinks as they especially the chocolate are good, no after taste.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Preop diet day 1 complete, 13 more days. It was ok, but I'm hoping it gets easier...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I live in London, but I am from Sydney Australia :)

@@Shotochick ooooh you are from England? I'm SUCH an anglophile, I watch so many British shows.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good luck everyone! The pre-op diet is HARD. It definitely gets easier post op. I was having some major hunger pains, POST OP on my 5 and 6 nights post op. I read on another website that a surgeon (? wrote a book, maybe a Hispanic name) discussed this as being inflammation in your stomach that feels like physical hunger. I'm not talking mental hunger here. He recommended Gavisccon (sp?) and it has helped. I was scared my sleeve wasn't working. It's amazing how the pounds just melt off the first couple of weeks. Although you're not eating much. I feel so much better already.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Preop diet day 1 complete, 13 more days. It was ok, but I'm hoping it gets easier...

It does I'm on day 5, in 2 more days I go totally clear liquid + 3 peotein shakes.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Monday, September 14th is my date, what is everyone bringing to the hospital with them or if you already was sleeved, what do you recommend I bring?

9/14, totally nervous and looking for buddies.

I'm the same day, congratulations, keep me updated

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@byebyefat i'm taking comfortable pjs and bedroom shoes to walk around the hospital in, gas ex strips (because literally everyone I know talks about how bad the gas pains are after surgery) books, my heating pad and laptop.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Monday, September 14th is my date, what is everyone bringing to the hospital with them or if you already was sleeved, what do you recommend I bring?

9/14, totally nervous and looking for buddies.

I'm the same day, congratulations, keep me updated
gasx, chap stick, puzzle book/pen, cell and charger, slippers, sports bra, long night shirt, deodorant, toothpaste/brush, and my bonnet... am I missing anything?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Monday, September 14th is my date, what is everyone bringing to the hospital with them or if you already was sleeved, what do you recommend I bring?

9/14, totally nervous and looking for buddies.

I'm the same day, congratulations, keep me updated
gasx, chap stick, puzzle book/pen, cell and charger, slippers, sports bra, long night shirt, deodorant, toothpaste/brush, and my bonnet... am I missing anything?
thank you so much

@@byebyefat i'm taking comfortable pjs and bedroom shoes to walk around the hospital in, gas ex strips (because literally everyone I know talks about how bad the gas pains are after surgery) books, my heating pad and laptop.

thank you so much

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgery date was 9/1/2015. I took deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, panties, and a change of clothes. I also took my iPad and kindle as you get pretty bored although you're not feeling great.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgery date was 9/1/2015. I took deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, panties, and a change of clothes. I also took my iPad and kindle as you get pretty bored although you're not feeling great.

thank you so much

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×