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I was told by my Doctor that he should have no problem doing the surgery, but he still wants me to do the 2 week pre-op. I assume so that I get used to a liquid diet. I can live with that. I'm in my 3rd day of the pre-op, so far just a mild headache and 3 more pounds lost. I can also eat as many green veggies as I want. I am using

I met with the surgeon today, two weeks to surgery date, started pre-op yesterday, starving! Looking forward to my surgery on the 5th of Jan. Thank God I can eat green veggies with my pre-op.

I can have three Protein shakes a day, all the green veggies I want and of course Jello, popsicles.

My surgery date is Jan. 5th. I'm scared as I could be! Pre-op starts next Sunday the 21st. I think the reality is setting in!

I hear you! I am the one that cooks Holiday meals for the family! I start my Pre-op on the 21st of Dec! X-mas dinner is gonna suck! LOL

Just under 30 days to go for my VSG surgery on the 5th of January. Getting really nervous. I guess that is nothing new. ANY suggestions on the 2 week Liquid pre-op diet? I start the 21st. I can have green veggies and 3 shakes a day. How did you do to get thru the two week Pre-op? I started at 360lb and I'm down to 345.

I had about a week of headaches after I gave up soda a couple of months ago. I only drink water now. I am not looking forward to the two-week pre-op diet before my surgery on 1/5/15. Anybody have issues with their pre-op diet? Headaches or anything else?

Nectar unflavored is good

Any suggestions on a chewable fiber gummy? I was told during my pre-op liquid diet I may have a problem with constipation. Thanks in advance!

I started using Opurity Vitamins, one a day. Kind of chalky but they don't taste bad to me at all. My surgery date is the 5th of Jan. I'm already drinking a Protein shake every other day to prep for my Pre-op liquid diet that consists of eating as many green veggies I want along with 3 shakes a day. so far I like nectar,

It took me about a week of headaches to kick the Coke and Pepsi, two months ago. The only time I really miss it is when I go to the movies. I like to have popcorn and soda during a movie! I went this last weekend and had popcorn and Water. YOU can kick the habit!!

I'm January 5th too. Self Pay. I live just outside of South Bend,IN I start my two week liquid diet on the 21st of Dec! Merry Christmas to me! LOL. Pre-op is 3 shakes a day with green veggies too. Already prepping myself by having a shake every other day and taking a Vitamin daily (Opurity)

I'm not looking forward to the headaches, I never have them! Maybe I won't get them, I've had 4 different surgeries over the years and understand the pain med phase. So, I'm not worried about that.

Does anyone else have a two week pre-op diet with 3 shakes a day and all the green veggies I want? I start mine on 12/21 and have already tried to limit my carbs so I don't get the "carb withdrawal headache" If you have had or going to have the same diet how did you plan to space out your meals?

Good Luck!!

Good luck to you too! I am getting mentally prepared!

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement! I think I am finally getting out of the funk I have been in. Death of a loved one and stress at work have really been tough on me lately, my wife just didn't know how to get me out of the funk. I usually don't get out of sorts.

Thx

Thanks.. I guess. LOL. I know what you mean though. My Dr says, If I lose all the weight he wants me too, I should probably weigh 240lbs anyway, I am just a big sob, but then again I will be healthy enough to have my knees replaced.

I've been second guessing my decision opting for VSG surgery. My mother in law recently passed away and it really has me thinking if I am making the right decision for myself. I have 3 kids and a great wife. I weight 345Lbs and my highest weight has been 360. I've given up soda about 1 1/2 months ago and have no craving for the stuff, I have been eating better preparing for the surgery and have found it to be pretty easy. I'm not looking forward to the 2week Pre-op liquid diet I start on Dec 22nd. My surgery date is Jan 5th. I guess I am really worried about the permanent change to my body more than anything else, I have had friends go thru the surgery and have had bad bowel issues for 2years or anemia and are always tired. And yes they have lost 100lbs or so each and wouldn't change a thing about their decisions. I don't know if I am just going thru a funk right now or what.. ANYBODY else have the same feelings??

Jan 5th for me. Commerce, MI. self pay.

Nectar protein taste pretty good too, not too sweet, several flavors available

Thanks

I was looking forward to starting my lifestyle change this weekend, but we have a family emergency.. I was supposed to start my pre-op Sunday 11/9 and have my sleeve on 11/24. Now I start my pre-op on 12/22 and Surgery on 1/5/15. Even though I'm really bummed, FAMILY first. At least somebody else gets to go in earlier than they thought.

Thanks for the info. Getting excited for the surgery and Lifestyle change.