Decembersleever

Start of liquid diet - 257 Date of surgery 248.8 Today (5 days out from surgery) 239 Total loss so far 18 pounds. Love my sleeve!!!

I need some feedback. I'm scheduled to be sleeved on 12/26. When I met with the nutritionist - she said .... "you won't have to do the full two weeks of liquid diet based on your current weight" (257 so not that skinny!). Then I got the email from the bariatric coordinator with the standard attachment for a two week liquid diet. I'm confused. I have already started cutting down on what I eat and am currently down to 248 pounds. I think the whole purpose of the liquid diet is to shrink your liver. If I were to have a Protein shake for Breakfast and lunch and then eat a sensible dinner of grilled chicken and veggies .... as long as I lose weight before the surgery - I should be ok. Right? I understand it's all about commitment and I'm there. Has anyone strayed from the liquid diet (in moderation) and been refused surgery?

Great ideas. I love this forum!

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. I'm four days out and feeling awful. Doing the ole "this was a mistake" I am having problems getting most anything down. My stomach just burns. I think I'm a bit nervous that I will do something wrong. Its people like you that keep me going

I was sleeved 12/26. I'm down 4 pounds in 4 days.

Everyone is different as to how we lose the weight. I was obsessing over the scale so I decided to stay off it. You have your hands full so try to concentrate on getting your Protein and Water in This forum is a great support system and we are all here for you. Take it a meal at a time.

Walking helps. So does a heating pad on your stomach. Hang in there. Each day gets better

Ok my fellow sleevers. I was sleeved on 12/26 and trying to figure out what I can get down. Ive tried chicken broth (can get a couple of teaspoons down before my stomach tells me that's enough) ive tried SF jello with the same results. I have been sipping water all day. Am I being too impatient ?

I was sleeved 12/26 and I feel crappy. Not a lot of pain but my stomach is cramping. It doesn't seem to matter what i try. Water or broth. Anyone have any ideas?

I was sleeved on/26. I had ZEROz issues. Doing reasonably well. Really tired and small pains to deal with

On my way to the hospital. Today's the day. See you all on the other side

Enuff is snuff ....... I wish I could meet you in person. You are such a positive influence and a wonderful person. My surgery is 12/26 and the closer it gets the more nervous I get. I am so tired of being fat. Definitely time for a new me. Thank you for the positive energy you send all of us. Bless you!

Congratulations to you! My date is 12/26 and I can't wait. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

I'm 6 days away - getting sleeved on 12/26. Finally settling into the pre op diet. I love reading the stories of those who have already had the surgery. Helps me stay motivated. For those who have already had surgery - is there anything that you took to the hospital that made things better?

I'm on day one of my pre-op liquid diet. Surgery is 12/26 so I have 2 full weeks to go. I am really struggling with the protein shakes. I've tried so many and don't really like any of them. Do any of you have any advice? Maybe I can get by with just water, SF Jello and SF popsicles? I know I should get protein in but I absolutely gag on the protein shakes.

Thank you all for the advice. I finally found one I could tolerate and I'm going much better. Only 8 days to go!

Good luck to you! During my first appointment with my surgeon I really had my mind set on a band. He talked me out of it and I'm SO GLAD. I'm getting sleeved 12/26.

The first 3 days are the roughest. I ate a LOT of extra SF Jello. I found that if I kept eating the Jello every couple hours - it kept me from starving. The best protein shake I found was ready made Adkins Advantage. I like the Milk chocolate flavor - tastes a lot like a real chocolate shake. You can get a four pack at Walmart or your local grocery store for a reasonable cost. So I start the day with a shake - eat the jello every two hours until it's lunch - then another shake - wait two hours and then jello.... It really has helped me. I also drank lots and lots and lots of water. I'm on day 6 and looking forward to my surgery on 12/26. At least then I won't FEEL hungry. Good luck to both of you. It really does get easier. Hang in there

thanks - I'll give it a try

I'm 5'6" and I'm going for 150. I'm perfectly fine without the big butt, big belly and all that goes with those two!

Thanks for that great advice! I have invested lots of $$$$ in protein shakes but didn't even think about the meal replacement. I love this website I start my liquid diet on 12/12 in 4 short days which moves me 4 days closer to surgery on 12/26/12

thanks for sharing! I have 18 days until surgery and I can't wait!

Ouch ! Sorry to hear about your poor toes We are getting sleeved on the same day - we'll need to keep in touch.