Momof2under5

Congrats to all who have a day and good luck with the preop diet. We are one strep closer!!

Hello Everyone, I just want to say I am so happy I found this website!! So I am 27 live in Phoenix, AZ. Married with two children one 4 and one 2. My surgery is set for Feb. 2nd and I am working on my pre-op diet currently. I am on day 5 of the 14 day liquid diet required from my surgeon, Dr Schuster in Mesa, AZ. I am so excited for next Thursday! I cannot stop thinking about it and those around me that have not gone through it or those who do not know are probably getting a bit sick of me always taking about it. It is sometimes hard to focus :-) I am ready for a great life change and another great leap into a healthier lifestyle. Anyone have any suggestions or comments on how to get through the rest of my 9 days of pre-op? I want to say thank you for everyone who has posted anything on the website. It is truly informational and inspirational. Thank you, Nicole

Hello AZ members, My name is Nicole and I am very new at this website. So my surgery is set for Feb 2 and I am 5 days in to the 14 day preop diet. My surgeon is Dr Schuster at Banner Gateway. For those who have had him how did it go? I have heard great reviews. I am looking for a support group closer to home and people who have gone through the procedure or is about to. Please send me a message if you would like to chat. I live in the Phoenix/Laveen area. Thanks Nicole

I have a lower BMI for the insurance but was approved due to sleep apnea. I am currently 227 (3 lbs down due to preop diet. I'm on day 5 of 14) and 5'7". I wAs apporoved at about 230. During my pre-op my surgeon said to expect approximately 50-60lbs in the first three months. This was for me, I would definitely talk to your surgeon about weight loss timeframes. Good luck through the hoops and getting approved!!

Hello everyone! This is my first post and wanted to share. My surgery is scheduled Feb 2nd!!! Congrats to my fellow sleevers!! Has anyone started their pre-op diet? My dr requires a 2-week liquid diet :-( I am on day 5 and 9 days left!!!