July 26ers

[deekel8 72]

Thought I'd start a thread for those that are having their surgery July 26th so we can all vent/compare how we are feeling at each stage of the journey. How is everyone feeling at this point? I keep getting this question: Are you stressed or excited? My answer is both!

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[Rocshae 45]

Hello, I'm scheduled for July 26th as well. How are you tolerating the pre-op diet so far?

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[katcando 2]

I'm stressed because my blood sugar has been high...300. I'm now on Humalog and Victoza. Anyone else having trouble?

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[deekel8 72]

I start the liquid diet tomorrow. I'm not sure if I'm more stressed for the surgery, or more from trying to lose the pre surgery weight. I dont have the blood sugar issues, but just had my preop physical and my GP said my heart murmer sounded different so now I have to go for an echo and ultrasound. Praying its nothing.

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[deekel8 72]

Rocshae, how is your preop diet going?

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Edited July 18, 2016 by deekel8

[kgarrettsatx 109]

Love that u started our own thread for July 26 sleeve sisters! I start my preop doet tuesday. Preop appt thurs. nervous about tests. Feeling excited but anxious about all i need to get done, especially at work before aurgery. But so ready for a new me!!!!

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[xoxotinarose 14]

Just so you know, pre op diet blows.. I was stuck with a 3 week liquid diet! Thank God for my uncles restaurant and giving me chicken Soup broth and albondigas broth.. it helped me out for a couple days.. the first 3 days was so horrible.. but I fought it by going out of the house and sleeping. I am so thankful for this post. Protein shakes and Water are life right now. Good luck all on your 7/26 surgery! It is really close now!

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[deekel8 72]

Omg, 3 week liquid diet! U poor thing! I'll try not to complain too much about 1 week, lol

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Edited July 18, 2016 by deekel8

[xoxotinarose 14]

Omg, 3 week liquid diet! U poor thing! I'll try not to complain too much about 1 week, lol

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Lol yup.. but I'm sipping a Protein drink... chocolate Protein powder with a tablespoon of ovaltine mixed with almond coconut milk.. taste just like a mounds bar. I wish I can have all the horrible food, but all this is prepping me for my healthier life. And I'm super emotional.. I don't know why but hey, it feels nice to cry at stupid things lol

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[deekel8 72]

That sounds yummy! Thanks for the idea!

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[Rocshae 45]

Rocshae, how is your preop diet going?

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Going really well so far, I started the 12th so I have 8 more days to go! I am struggling to get my Water in(any suggestions would be awesome) but I really like my Protein shakes so I really haven't been hungry. I do notice all the food advertisements more which makes me a little emotional but, I know that I'm better off following the path I'm on. Good luck to everyone we are getting really close now.

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[Lorie269 392]

Hi everyone! I saw the title of the post and thought I'd stop in and say hello and good luck. I am a July 26er, but from 2013 so I will be celebrating my 3 yr. surgiversary when you all are starting yours. Here's to a quick recovery for all of you!

Lorie269

[RNMomof3 11]

7/26 for me too! Excited and nervous but ready to be done! Go for preop work up tomorrow morning

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[annagene12 4]

Mine is the 27th (which is awfully close) and lemme tell you...this liquid diet is TERRIBLE. The first day was hands down the worst. On day 3 now of a two week liquid diet. I was dreading this almost as much as surgery itself. I think the liquids after surgery will be way easier.

[annagene12 4]

I also quit caffeine, which is a huge deal for me. The headaches and exhaustion has really been hard to deal with. Dealing with ending both at once has been very emotionally difficult, but I am ready. Just a little more snappy and emotional. I have to get used to people eating food around me that I can't have (like my friends and boyfriend eating burgers yesterday was brutal ) but I keep telling myself "this too shall pass". And it will. And in the end, these very MINOR tragedies will be but a distant memory. Although in the meantime, I am allowing myself to pout as much as I need.

Edited July 18, 2016 by annagene12