Nick'sMom

Good luck to you! I felt the exact same way and still do. I'm getting sleeved on Sept 24th and some days I'm super confident and other days very anxious. I keep telling myself all the reasons why I am doing this and it calms me down..a little I'm on day 3 of 15 of my pre-op diet....so far so good. The dread of liquids is worse than it really is. We can do this!!

Wow - 17lbs!!! That's a great start!

Congrats!

Good luck to you too! Keep us posted on your progress - you will do great!

Hi there - I'm actually in the western suburbs. I'm glad to hear the preop isn't to bad. How long will you be in Mexico?

Awsome! Good luck . I hear the shakes are pretty and so are the recipes that come with them. I pick up my 'food' on Thursday

Hi there, getting sleeved on Monday the 24th. Starting my preop diet on the 10th. Anyone else out there with same date? Anyone in Chicago area with the same date?

You go Girl! You are are going to do great and so is Dr. Wallace! I hope you sleep well tonight and we will all be here saying our prayers and thinking of you. Take care and I will talk to you soon.

I've been thinking about the same thing. I travel locally to my client's offices and we frequently have lunch meetings. I hoping for soup but as a last resort, just maybe eating a little salad with perhaps a slice of turkey - no carbs and keep it very lean. No salad dressing. I was also concerned about something I heard about being on the pre-op diet...um.. to be careful about bathroom breaks. Liquids go in, Liquids come out. Don't wait until the last minute and never (i'm sorry if this is tmi) trust a fart. I am taking this advice to heart because the last thing I want is an issue when I'm in with clients.

I am glad you are feeling so well. Was it hard to adjust to 1/4 cup? I'm guessing it's a gradual thing since you are on liquids for so long and your tummy is sore. I hope I feel 1/4 cup is great too I actually start the pre-op diet on 9/10. I'm a computer consultant and I travel locally to my client's offices. I'm hoping to work remotely more once I start this journey just to avoid any unpleasant 'accidents'

Thanks for posting this!

Here's a book I ordered on Amazon:“recipes for Life After Weight-Loss Surgery – Revised & Updated” - Delicious Dishes for Nourishing The New You This edition was published in 2012 Margaret M. Furtado, MS, RD, LDN Clinical dietician Specialist, Johns Hopkins Bay View Medical Center Lynette Schultz, LRCP, RT Chef Joseph Ewing, BS Here’s the link to it on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Recipes-Weight-Loss-Surgery-Revised-Updated/dp/1592334962/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345943118&sr=8-1&keywords=recipes+for+life+after+weight-loss+surgery+by+margaret+m.+furtado+%26+lynette+schultz

Ugh, I read you were in a stall.... I'm sure it will be short lived. How are you feeling otherwise? Are you able to tolerate food and liquids well?

Sherry77, thanks for posting your experience! My date with Dr. Rantis is 9/24 at Alexian. I go through bouts of anxiety about this but I know this is the best thing for me. I am a big baby but your summary of the day really helps. I hope you are doing well.

Well, after 5 phone calls today from the coordinator, 2 hospitals, my date is confirmed for 9\24! They think at 9:30 am but that could change. At least I have the date. The hospital called to preregister me so hoping it is real this time.

Wow what a rollercoaster ride! I would hate that. You spend time getting over your fears to the point where you really look forward to the journey and then because some person decides to change their mind, make a mistake or not follow through, your life is put on hold. Ok, nothing but happy thoughts for the rest of the day. KZBen, keep your chin up too. We will be on the losers bench before you know it.

Sorry - I went on a big rant about scheduling then figured it probably wasn't in my best interest to post it but I couldn't figure out a way to delete it so I just put an x in the info after editing it. Sufice to say that there's an issue with my surgery date and I'm going to wait a few days so they can figure out a new date and time at the correct hospital.

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I am pre-op and your post was exactly what I needed to hear! My main issue is quantity and my other issue to a lesser degree is carbs, specifically breads. I am so happy that you are doing so well!

Has anyone had more heartburn/reflux from the peanut butter? I am pre-op still but when I eat PB it aggravates my reflux. I'm hoping this will change after...or at least not get worse

I received my official 'approved' letter from BCBS today and I also have my surgery date....Sept 17th is my day and Alexian Brothers is my hospital!

Congratulations! I'm so excited for you. Please keep me/us posted on your date, preop diet (can't wait to hear all the details ) and of course, your progress. I'm looking at a date of Sept 17th or as soon as Dr. Rantis has a Monday available. I might have to switch to Alexian Brothers if I can't get a date at St. Alexius...so I'll be joining you soon. You're going to do great!!!

Thank you! That is so helpful. I hope your complications have eased up and you are doing well!

I have gastritis - not the h. Pylori kind - mine is from eating wrong (surprise surprise) and taking too many Aleves, etc. Has anyone had complications with having the sleeve done while having gastritis? I searched the forumns but didn't find anything on this specific issue. Read posts where they developed it later but none prior to surgery. Thanks!