lei78

Hello my wonderful Oct Sleevers!!!! My surgery is scheduled for Oct 22 and I'm currently doing my 2wk liquid pre-ops. Can I just tell you I'm 5 days in and this plain SUCKS! I know this is somehting I have to do and is for my own good, but OMG. Anywho... the first few days (Mon-Wed) I was only able to get 2 shakes down and I had maybe 3 tablespoons of veggies. I needed that chewing motion badly. Please tell me that that is is all normal and that I'm not the only one that this has happened to..?? Thurs was the first day I was able to actually do shakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner and it looks like today will be another successful day. Other liquids include water, non-calorie drinks (crystal light), broth and jello. How much weight is expected to be lost..? Ive heard 10-20lbs from my Dr's office. I havent weighed myself, but I feel lighter and my clothes are fitting better. Thanks for all your input and encouragement!! Lei

My 2wk pre op consists of 3 protein drinks a day, water, broths, soups and jello. Its very similar to what my Dr prescribed for 2wks after surgery. I'm already mourning food! Lol

Jersey girl here also! Getting sleeved at Virtua in Mt Holly by Dr Samuel Wasser Oct 22. Originally from Middlesex County currently in South Jersey. Good Luck!!

Hey Carole, The approval took a matter of days. About 5 business days to be exact. The process as far as pre-op stuff took a total of 5 months. I have Horizon BCBS NJ Direct through my husband's employer which is the Board of Ed.

I'll be sleeved Oct 22 by Dr Samuel Wasser in South Jersey. My two-week liquid diet begins Oct 3rd. Stats: 5'7, Currently 232lbs. Short term goal 180lbs, long term 145lbs. I'm nervous, scared, happy and unsure. All the 'what ifs' are beginning to make me a little anxious, but I'm so grateful I found this site!!