May 2023 surgeries

[LindsayT 583]

Hey, May buddies. I just wanted to say that the pre-op diet is rough. If you can, start reducing your caffeine intake now (if you can still have caffeine pre and post op, lucky). I didn't reduce my caffeine and went cold turkey... BIG mistake. Also, variety in protien drinks is recommended. Im day four and can barely stomach my shakes. Good luck to you all.

[Misslynn918 0]

May 26 is my surgery date!!

[CarolineLittle 92]

Welcome aboard new May Buddies!

1 May - LindsayT

2 May - lunababe75

3 May - matt917

4 May - Laryssa

5 May - Sheri

9 May - travelgal

10 May - CarolineLittle, Jason Jacobson

11 May - ElizabethMW

16 May - turkaffe

17 May - Teamme2023_

22 May - Srxpadillaa

24 May - Shemleylodge

26 May - Misslynn918

[k.e.white 3]

May 2nd here.

On day 4 of Optifast and Water and having a really hard time stomaching it because of the metallic taste in my mouth after I drink it.

Not really having the "hunger" feelings like days 1-3 but do have an "empty" feeling. Hard to explain.

10 pounds down and the only place I can tell is in my fingers... HaHa

[Misslynn918 0]

7 minutes ago, k.e.white said:

May 2nd here.

On day 4 of Optifast and Water and having a really hard time stomaching it because of the metallic taste in my mouth after I drink it.

Not really having the "hunger" feelings like days 1-3 but do have an "empty" feeling. Hard to explain.

10 pounds down and the only place I can tell is in my fingers... HaHa

Thank you so much for sharing

[Morenalove 0]

I get mine may 2nd :)

[SleeveMeAlone23 16]

I’m scheduled for May 1st…going into Day 3 of my 10 day pre-op diet hell. So excited to get passed this phase!!!

[CarolineLittle 92]

Welcome aboard new May Buddies!

1 May - LindsayT, SleeveMeAlone23

2 May - lunababe75, k.e.white, Morenalove

3 May - matt917

4 May - Laryssa

5 May - Sheri

9 May - travelgal

10 May - CarolineLittle, Jason Jacobson

11 May - ElizabethMW

16 May - turkaffe

17 May - Teamme2023_

22 May - Srxpadillaa

24 May - Shemleylodge

[CarolineLittle 92]

A few of us are on pre op diet now. How's it going?

My surgeon has me on it for 28 days, I'm on Day 12 now. It's going fine, I'm not craving anything and my meals are filling. I just miss having variety of food so I'm looking forward to having that back.

My plan consists of 3 replacement meals a day, and 2 cups of vegetables wth 2 of my meals. I'm having Soups and bars mostly, sometimes a Optifast dessert. I don't do shakes.

If you're shakes only stay strong, it's only temporary. We all got this, were all so close now!

[LindsayT 583]

7 hours ago, SleeveMeAlone23 said:

I’m scheduled for May 1st…going into Day 3 of my 10 day pre-op diet hell. So excited to get passed this phase!!!

Mine is May 1st too! My preop diet is 14 days. It's been a rough first week.

[LindsayT 583]

5 hours ago, CarolineLittle said:

A few of us are on pre op diet now. How's it going?

My surgeon has me on it for 28 days, I'm on Day 12 now. It's going fine, I'm not craving anything and my meals are filling. I just miss having variety of food so I'm looking forward to having that back.

My plan consists of 3 replacement meals a day, and 2 cups of vegetables wth 2 of my meals. I'm having Soups and bars mostly, sometimes a Optifast dessert. I don't do shakes.

If you're shakes only stay strong, it's only temporary. We all got this, were all so close now!

Yes. Preop is rough. Mine is 14 days. So I'm 7 days into it. The headaches are getting better, finally. I'm so over the shakes. I have 2 per day and 3 oz lean Protein, a cup of veggies, and small amount of whole grain Pasta or brown rice for dinner. I can also have a snack of cottage cheese, fruit, or yogurt. Yes, I miss variety too. But, like you said, this is temporary.

[LittleRouxenyhood 5]

I am set to have my robotic assisted RNY on May 3rd! Currently on the 2-week liquid diet.

[LittleRouxenyhood 5]

13 hours ago, CarolineLittle said:

A few of us are on pre op diet now. How's it going?

My surgeon has me on it for 28 days, I'm on Day 12 now. It's going fine, I'm not craving anything and my meals are filling. I just miss having variety of food so I'm looking forward to having that back.

My plan consists of 3 replacement meals a day, and 2 cups of vegetables wth 2 of my meals. I'm having Soups and bars mostly, sometimes a Optifast dessert. I don't do shakes.

If you're shakes only stay strong, it's only temporary. We all got this, were all so close now!

I’m on shakes only and “clear” sugar-free liquids. It hasn’t been as bad as I thought as far as hunger, but oh my lord Day 3 was horrible. Caffeine withdrawal Migraine for 3 days and fatigue. Finally getting over that bump.
Good luck, everyone!!

[CarolineLittle 92]

Welcome aboard LittleRouxenyhood!

1 May - LindsayT, SleeveMeAlone23

2 May - lunababe75, k.e.white, Morenalove

3 May - matt917, LittleRouxenyhood

4 May - Laryssa

5 May - Sheri

9 May - travelgal

10 May - CarolineLittle, Jason Jacobson

11 May - ElizabethMW

16 May - turkaffe

17 May - Teamme2023_

22 May - Srxpadillaa

24 May - Shemleylodge

Lindsay your preop diet looks good and quite reasonable, I'd love some Protein

LittleRouxenyhood, good luck on your liquid diet! I think liquid only would be hard, but it's only temporary thankfully.

[la.nena 11]

I’m having mine May 11th. I’m not scared of the surgery it’s self. I’m worried about the after.