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I'm 5 days into a 3 week pre-op diet. It's hell. They say that it defats the liver, making it smaller, floppier and much easier to retract during the surgery (and therefore, safer). They are VERY strict about it (they will call off the surgery if the patient doesn't lose 5lbs/week). I'm cheating (a little- a can of low sodium/low fat soup every evening), but otherwise trying hard. Have lost 4lbs so far. I'm absolutely obsessing about food and feel like crud, but if it gives me a safer outcome (not to mention, keeps me from delaying the surgery- which insurance is paying for), I'm gonna keep my eye on the prize. Thank G-d for a very supportive (and tolerant) husband! Even if your surgeon doesn't require a liquid diet, you may want to consider going VERY low fat and low sugar until your surgery. Good luck and keep us posted. Go June!!! :biggrin0:

I'm scheduled for a sleeve with them soon- has anyone here had any experience with them? Thanks!

Add me to the list! June 29! :001_tongue: 1 ? Laurel80, Willbesexyboytoy 2 ? Kat1018, Gardinerwife, Nannieg 3- Lessofme2010, Steve-0 4 ? Dsarg1 5 ? 4meandmygirls, Rollermom 6 7 Kimber29 8 ? Avilda, NadiaLinISgoing2beThin, Texaschick,Mommyof4 9 ? Zephra, Tlynnles, Determined, Terry Frances, Brittu 10 ? Sparkle, Nsalex75, tbarnes18 11 ? Ntvtxn, Ads, CGshrink 12 13 14 ? BandMomsRock, Lotusflwr80 15 ? Chellebelle0880, Delawaregal, Sam30204, Syry180, Sunnyinaz, Bigkahuna, Cottoneye 16 17 ? Jenni80, Bryan2088 18 19 TDL 20 21 ? Jdavid, Asiancajunmom, Kalex21211, Songbirdkay, Dixienorco 22 Educationrulz, Anniegg 23 - Swany 24 25 MP8BTPC 26 27 28 ? CurvyJudy, Forcarolynk 29 Beentherewasthat, PCindy 30 ? Greenize,CavyGuy

Mazel tov!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wishing you good health and continued happiness!

Trust your CRNA/ Anesthesiologist. There usually isn't a lot of friction on the vocal cords (but if you're a singer, just let them know). Remember, the larger the ETT (endotracheal tube), the easier it is to ventilate you. Most sore throat or hoarseness is temporary (if you have any at all), but having brain tissue well perfused and oxygenated trumps all...

LOL! Don't fear- no candles used in surgery! A Bougie is: bou?gie / ˈboōjē; -zhē/ • n. (pl. -gies) Med. a thin, flexible surgical instrument for exploring or dilating a passage of the body. (some think the term is related to the French term, "bourgiosie," don't know why)The word French is used with many medical devices that are straw-like, with an internal lumen (opening). The number correlates with it's size, ie: a "32 French" is larger than a "28 French." I'm glad they're using a 32 for my VSG, although I hear some surgeons are using 28. I hope to God that my urinary catheter (Foley) is no larger than a 16!There's an answer from a nurse. Good luck!

Great question list, Sparkle!

I'm on June 29th. Today is day 4 of my pre-op liquid diet and I'm 2.6lbs down. Hang in there! :scared0:

Jillian, i'm glad you did go to the ER. I have not had my VSG yet, but I know I would not be ready for it had I not found recovery and support for my underying eating disorder long prior to this. I see the VSG as a physiological tool in fighting a multifaceted disease. Please visit www.OA.org, locate some meetings in your area, and try 3 different meetings before deciding if OA is for you. I wish you success and believe you can find the support you seem to need, and most certainly deserve.

hope by the time you've read this, you've gone to the emergency room.