misfitjudy

No worries! They use your starting weight & BMI for any insurance submissions. So go for it! :-) Good luck!

Lol- that's how i kinda felt at; I'm ok AND I feel really prepared.

I've gone back 4 times! The first one was all the tests. Then i came back to review the results and I've gone 2 more times. We just talk about stressors and what to watch out for that might try to trip me up. I really like going and hope to continue after my surgery.

Hi everyone, Kinda graphic.... I'm on day 4....no wait....day 5, of a 14 day all liquids w 4oz lean meat & a veggie in the PM. I agree with the poster who wrote that i'm feeling 'out of body.'. Kinda weird. And headachy. What's stopping me from cheating is the fear of constipation after surgery!! :-). So i want to clear & clean out my system. I had major surgery 2x with two knee replacements & got constipated. Last thing i want after this surgery is an enema or having to swallow more pills with an achey esophagus. :-) now, that's motivation! Keep up the good work everyone!! We CAN do this!!!

Hey Joyous- I hope today is better for you. :-) Did you have problems w your shakes pre-op too?

Pink! You and i have the same day! Aug 21! I'm 5'5'. 51 yrs old. Doc wants me around 120 bcs i have two knee replacements. The lighter I am the longer they'll last. But I'll be passed out from shock like an earlier poster said. :-)

One day in the hospital? That's fast!! Besides feeling crummy and let down, are you ok? Pain wise? Gas? Acid reflux? I'm having mine on 8/21. I wasnt scared until I started to read peoples stories!! From what i've read, things should get better for you! Judy

Hi punkaroo, So your pre-op diet is only 8 days? Lucky you! Mine is 14. Today was my 4th day. Its not easy, but doable. I'm only allowed 2 jellos a day. Interesting that you aren't restricted. I haven't quite figured out why the variation in so many diff protocols. Good luck!!

I had a longish first consult w Dr. D. I have rhuematoid arthritis and Sjorens Syndrome. Two nasty auto-immune disorders. I have 2 full knee replacements. My big concern is going off my meds & having my pain kept under control. Not the surgery pain, but my RA pain. He has no problem with taking care of that. Sjorens Syndrome is a weird disease where my cells don't make enough mucous membranes so i'm thirsty all the time. Here's where I'm confused....in the info packet it says not to drink while eating. Dr. D said that wouldn't appy to me becuause I physcially need Water to swallow. And now I'm reading that people have to drink 64 oz post surgery? I can do that amount in a heartbeat. I'm seeing him next week so i can ask him this question, but maybe you can answer it....when does the liquid intake take place for 'normal' people? Are you supposed to eat and then drink afterwards? I really thought we were suppoed to limit our Fluid intake. My biggest fear is not being able to handle fluids.....my mouth is like the Sahara desert., so hearing that I'm SUPPOSED to drink 64 oz is a relief for me to hear. So where are you going for your surgery in November? Did you tell Dr. D? If so, what did he say? Your weight loss is amazing!! Sorry abt the kidney stone, though. Those are so painful!! Thanks for guiding me thru this stage. I'm SO glad you only have good things to say about BMI. :-) Judy

I'm 233!!! I can't even imagine myself at 138! I started 3 months ago at 253. I do have to say that I feel very prepared mentally. I'm kinda glad my insurance made me see the nutrionist and phyche for 3 months. The first month was the hardest trying to get my mindset out of the 'low-fat' diet craze. Now I'm totally on board. I've had more fun w fat these last two months than I ever imagined possible! Tuna with REAL maio!! :-) And I still lost weight. Crazy! I'm 51 years old and had 2 children....so I'm already sagging. I saw in another post of yours that you can't find a good plastic surgeon here in SA. Really? With all the medical docs we have here? That's wild. Maybe in about 2 years when I'm ready there will be someone experienced in our area. I'm scheduled to go to the Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital on Floyd Curl. I'm anxious but not overly worried. I've done my food plans, researched the docs....not much else I can do so stressing about it won't help. :-) Thanks!! Judy

Hi! I know that these posts are from last year, but maybe you guys are still active on the forum? I'm getting sleeved by Dr. D on August 21,2012. Just wanted to get an update to see if you ever got a support/exercise group going and maybe hear some updates? I do like BMI, but on clinic days it is so crazy. I feel a little bit like they are just pushing us through...nice people, just a bit overwhelming when the waiting room is packed.

You've lost 6 pounds in 4 days?? Wow! When is your surgery?

It's so interesting to read how varied everyones program is!

Hi Everyone! Newbie here, so if this was previoulsy discussed, just point me in the right direction. :-) My surgery date is August 21. On Tuesday I started the 14 day liquid diet. But I'm allowed 4 oz lean meat and a low carb veggie once a day. In reading other posts, are you guys on 100% liquids? Thanks!