April 2019 Surgeries!

[Feelinghopefulnow 62]

30 minutes ago, MaddiesMomma said:

@selmeeka makes five of us!!
I’m doing ok, dr only had me doing low fat until surgery so after a few good funerals I’m getting in track! I think I’ll do more liquid diet meals this last week though just to make sure I’m ready! Had my Pshyc eval today and I’m cleared for surgery!!

Ah nice one , I’m sure we’ll be a support for each other. I’ve not been asked to do liquid at all so just sticking to very low cal liver shrinking diet , I’ve been doing it almost five weeks now due to cancelled surgery , I’m hoping it doesn’t get cancelled again as my bmi was 40 but will be less now as I’ve definitely lost weight during this past five weeks , but the diet isn’t sustainable as it’s so low in calories and goodness and I’m quite hungry at times.

[sheademo29 12]

Hello! Mine is on the 28th of April I am scared and excited at the same time!

[killerqueen86 16]

Congrats! I’m fairly new here too. I start pre-op diet next week. At the beach for baseball this week. Trying to not gain any weight! Packed my Protein Shakes.

I know the feeling. I passed on birthday cake last weekend! That's my weakness. My pre-op diet starts next Thursday the 4th if all goes well at my appt on the 3rd. I haven't been really successful losing a bunch of weight. I only managed to lose about 8 lbs but am fearing I'll show a gain because I'm being graced with monthy Water weight next week. About 10 lbs ever month like clockwork. Goes away a few days later. [emoji45]

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[Colorado Cowgirl 170]

Newbie here. My surgery is April 1st. I am not nervous about the surgery itself but am more worried about life after. I am very excited about what lies ahead for me. Good luck with your surgery!

[soymala43 17]

Hi! April 5th for me!

[TTAshton 7]

6 hours ago, I Am Groot said:

Not as well on my end, but not too bad, either. I'm on day 6 of the 2 week liquid diet and some days, I experience true hunger, which in my opinion, is a wee be torturous. LOL. I have supplemented with a few ounce of mahi once per day, but will eliminate the practice altogether once I'm 7 days out.

The one thing that surprised me is that I'm not craving sugar/carbs.

I agree the true hunger is torturing! Your post made me realize I am also not craving sugar and carbs which I thought would happen but kinda forgot about.

[TheFlinstones 100]

Hello, I’m April 10th.

[pmreardon 9]

Good afternoon fellow April Sleevers! I have finally been assigned a VSG surgery date: April 24, 2019. Yay. I am so excited and still so very nervous.

Height: 5'6"
SW: 356.2
Goal: 150

I'm having surgery in Portland, Oregon and Dr. Valerie Halpin is my surgeon.

[sheademo29 12]

I am 217lbs.5”4 but having high b/p cholesterol,heart problems.i tried loosing weight on my own but didn’t work.so that’s my last straw!

[Karen D 16]

2 hours ago, pmreardon said:

Good afternoon fellow April Sleevers! I have finally been assigned a VSG surgery date: April 24, 2019. Yay. I am so excited and still so very nervous.

Height: 5'6"
SW: 356.2
Goal: 150

I'm having surgery in Portland, Oregon and Dr. Valerie Halpin is my surgeon.

Good luck surgery twin!! I’m the 24th too. It’s going to be a great day!!

[Thalia Alejandro 3]

Well I’m waiting for approval, maybe in April

[crigney21 58]

I’m in the Portland, Oregon area!! I’m getting mine done April first at the Kaiser Sunnyside.

[Marc M. 33]

Whoa, I am feeling it today. This is the fourth day of the pre-op liquid diet, and it is hitting me today like a ton of bricks.

On the plus side, my morning weight this AM was 340.2 (my pre-diet weight fluctuated from 345 - 352, which was a 25+ drop from my peak weight of 376).

[TTAshton 7]

2 minutes ago, Marc M. said:

Whoa, I am feeling it today. This is the fourth day of the pre-op liquid diet, and it is hitting me today like a ton of bricks.

On the plus side, my morning weight this AM was 340.2 (my pre-diet weight fluctuated from 345 - 352, which was a 25+ drop from my peak weight of 376).

I was feeling pretty rough on Day 3-4 last week. I am on Day 11 and it is a bit easier but I have been getting more sleep too. Congrats on the loss maybe that can be motivation when you aren't feeling the liquid diet.

[SusieQ2019 567]

From your number you are doing great so far. When is your surgery date?