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Only a week away from surgery, and the nerves are setting in! I just went to get the cahiers check, and seeing all that money transferred to a piece of paper with Dr Kelly's name on it, has me in a swirl of emotions, from pure excitement to fear and worry. Ack!! Down almost ten pounds on my pre op one week in! So glad about that! Cant wait to meet my sleeve sisters and be on the losers bench!

Thanks for the reassurance! Finding, you can always text me, I have my 294 number working again

I am flying out on Sunday, I feel just the same as you. Prayers going up xo

Thinking of all of you being sleeved this week, and praying for a smooth surgery & recovery! Hard to believe mine is next Monday. Kinda got nervous about it since im going away from my family to have this done, and just a bit scared that I wont see them again. My anxiety was super high last nifht, but I just prayed and today I'm doing good! I know its just nerves, and that I am in the hands of a highly skilled surgeon. I think it just got real for me that I will be flying out on Sunday..My aunt and cousin are being sleeved the same day as me, so im not alone! Good luck everyone

My dear aunt that some of you have heard me speak of in the past, has given me a great little tip& I wanted to pass it on! Get a small pkg of SF jello (I bought the store brand/50cents) and mix it up according to directions and drink while its warm! Its 20cals and 4gr protien! It works great for in between meals to calm those pre op grumbles in your tummy! I know jello is on most of our pre op diets and it is more like a sweet treat. I found that eating the jello in the classic form wasnt as satisfying. Give this a try, and keep it in mind, for post op, by drinking half and refrigerating the rest for a classic treat later. I had heard of adding protien to jello, but it never occured to simply mix and drink warm! Enjoy!

us moms always seem to put themselves last. Thanks for always being so supportive! Xo

My Aunt told me to make up a small box of sugar free jello, and drink it while its warm! Its very satisfying for those inbetween meal hunger pangs..20 Cal and 4 grams of protien! I bought the store brand jello for Like 50¢ a piece. Also will be good for when you are on your clear liquid phase! Make up the jello, pour a few ounces of the warm mix in a glass and refrigerate the rest for a classic.jello snack later! Enjoy

Absolutely! Thanks for mentioning it for those who may not know! All the more reason to eat/drink jello!

Deb, yes they are, but even 16oz isnt alot to drink during pre op, cals and protien are the same, no mater the water content I only used a cup of hot water to drink it down. I also found that the wal mart brand is 5 Cal per serving, the Jello brand is 10 cals! Save the money and go for the value brand!

Hi! Mine is the 10th! I started out @ approx 20 days out with 2 protien drinks & a lean & green meal. I usually did the lean & green for lynch...then @ 10 days pre op I am doing a full liquid diet. Three shakes, broth and the jello water. Doing good, just hatd with all the graduation parties and backtatd bbqs weve been at lately! You can do it!

If that's your personal preference, then yes! But all four servings to a small box equal 20 Cal and 4gr protien, and equal one cup. you could definitely drink/eat the whole thing without guilt pre op. Post op, I'd stick closer to a single serving though!

First, I'd like to say that I'm glad to be back from my hiatus. I started my 2wk (by choice) pre op diet and had some serious detox going on about 2 days in. I am already down 5 pounds and doing well on my diet. I'm excited and anxious to finally be on my ten day countdown! Cant wait to meet Dr Kelly & his phenomenal staff! How are all of my sleeve sisters doing?

Jennifer! I saw that! It will be great to see all of you! 7 days til Mexico

@Benjamin- I will keep that in mind when I am post op and at the full foods stage. I was sharing this for those who are pre op and on a liquid diet for a length of time, & finding themself hungry in between meals. Wish me luck, 7 days down, 7 to go until surgery!

Cathy, I hear ya! Cant wait to meet you and Deb in a few days!!

Ive seen about adding the unflavored protein to jello and such, but I have never heard of drinking it before it sets! Its a Nice change from broth and protein shakes, and the like. good advice, thanks!

Thanks ladies! Im doing a 2wk pre op and im doing well, but it isnt easy for sure! Im not too nervous, since I have had a wonderful rapport with Dr Kelly and his fab staff. And all you great people on here have taken the fears way down! Just excited to finally have a great tool to help me be successful! Cheers

What a great list! Thank you for your hars work putting this together! My date is the 11th, I must not have updated it. Thanks!

Even though he is not my surgeon, I decided to buy his book, since it looked like it had lots of info for us sleevers. Anyone else have it? I will pass it to my aunt when im done

Did any of you take a couple of bottles of isopure with you? What kind of isopure do you like? My nut recommends it, and I was wondering if it was available in TJ or if you brought it with. What else did you take? Im planning on some bullion cubes for the flight home. We only have a 90 min flight. Please give me your suggestions. Thanks

that might be what she is saying. If you have more concerns, I'd call the office and talk about your concerns with them and only they can put your mind at ease. I cant remember which Dr almanza is, but if I were yoy, id check into the drs that beling to the facs and American bariatric association. There are 3-4 in Tijuana and Mexicali.

Maybe going back to your pre op diet for a week. Im sure that will do it

You're very welcome!

You have to click "buy the book"

It gave an option for kindle downliad when I went to his site.