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You'll do great!! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Come back and let me know how you're doing in a few days if you don't mind. So happy for you

Hi Chelenka .... It's here!!! Tomorrow we will be "sleeved" women!! Good Luck to you!!

Thank you for your help......not pretty..but at least people won't still think I'm a ghost...lol

How exciting for you!!! My surgery was Sept. 4th. I can't really think of advice for pre-op except to think about what you want to bring to the hospital with you. I was able to shower the morning after surgery and it was amazing I brushed my teeth constantly because I wasn't allowed any fluids for 24 hours after surgery. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have, sorry I'm not much help.

Update: nausea is gone! Not long after I drank the contrast for the leak test. The contrast was the 1st thing that stayed down. After that I had icepops, Jello, tea and broth, it all stayed down. Thanks to those who prayed for me. I feel much much better. Dr came in a seen me. I told him im ready to go home. He agreed, I went to walgreens and picked up my prescriptions now I'm at home sitting up in bed. The gas pain are still bad, but they come and go....I'm walking around fine, I do have a drain in my belly that the dr will take out oct 10. My total weight loss pre op diet was 10lbs.

I'm September 30 also!

I am about to start my pre-op liquid diet on the 16th then surgery on Sept. 30th. I am nervous, excited, scared and feeling kinda stupid to all this Protein, carbs, etc. am I feel in' normal or am I nuts???

Hello all!!!
Well this "50 something" young woman in about 5 days will be "sleeved". (Sept 30th). I am excited, numb, scared, happy ... on and on and on....Tomorrow I start my clear liquid diet for 4 days .... actually its been "freeing" to have been on the full liquids for the passed 10 days however I really haven't lost that much. (5lbs). I thought it would be more since continually seeing others posting their loses of 20lbs in two weeks, disappointing but done the less .... plugging along and will NOT let this discourage me. I have not deviated once since starting my full liquids. Curious what everyone else did for their CLEAR LIQUID pre-op diet? :tongue2:

Keep you initial weight loss expectations reasonable and not attach a number, which is the mistake most newly sleeved make.
As for the clear liquid phase, I had Gatorade, crystal light, and chicken broth, and of course Water. Good luck to you on your upcoming surgery.

Good luck sohio! How exciting for you. Let us know when you're back home from surgery. I know you'll do great!
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My surgery is September 25th!

My pre-op diet was 2 Protein Shakes a day until 48 hours prior to surgery and then it was Clear Liquids. My post-op diet was two weeks of full liquids. It was not easy but I did not cheat. My wife made some great Soups for me and strained it and then added unflavored Protein Powder. It made the last days easier since I got tired of the sweet Protein shakes. I am 7 months out and 93lbs lighter. My wife is in heaven looking at and buying new clothes for me. I am 52 and never thought the weight loss would happen this quickly. I would still like to lose 35-40lbs more, so I still have a bit to go. Good luck to all of us sleevers in our fabulous 50's. Who knew the 50's would be the new 30's.

Gee my pre-op diet was only 48 hrs and only liquids and Protein Shakes, my pre-op weight was 411lbs 6/19/13 and today i weighed in on 319lbs seen the surgeon today on my 4 month post-op and he said to me to keep up what ever I'm doing. I eat about a half cup at each meal 2oz of Proteins and veggies or Beans 1oz ea or just 2 oz beans, I have had up to 3/4 of a cup at meals only when I went on a 14+ mile bicycle ride and thats mostly Protein, with a shake right after the ride. I feel so much better, life at 54 is better than I was at 17... Life is good!

My pre-op diet was 3-5 shakes a day plus green veggies but no butter and only no-fat Salad Dressing. I was a total basket case until day 6 and suddenly it got easier. Hang in there, you can do it!
pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2

That is awesome! You can do it...and we'll save a spot for you on the loser's bench!
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I too have surgery on September 30th, 2013,,

THIS is absolutely AWESOME!!! You are a superstar!!
May I ask your age??

I have been trying to get approved for weight loss surgery for quite some time. Now that I have a firm surgery date for 2 weeks away, I'm freaking out! I find myself crying and full of anxiety, but yet I KNOW I made the right decision. I guess I'm nervous about being the fact that I have hid behind the fat girl persona and jokes for the last 14 years and now I'm not going to be that girl. I promise, I am a very stable individual and have confidence in my future. But for now, I just might need a xanax...lol! Anybody else go through this?

I am approved by insurance for a Tummy Tuck, Lipo and panniculectomy!!! I NEVER in a million years expected insurance would approve, even the nurse at the dr.'s office was surprised! And....it was approved the FIRST time!! I at least thought I would have to appeal. I think it helped that I got a referral from my pain management dr, due to the back/neck issues. Plus, I wrote about how many medical problems are resolved, since the weight loss and how important exercise is in keeping it off. Also put that I am limited in my exercise options, due to other problems, and riding the recumbant bike, is pretty much my only option now, but....the pannis sits on top of my thighs making THAT difficult. SOOOOO, the stars aligned and the request landed on the right person's desk and I am approved!! Also thought that would only approve panniculectomy, but....approval has codes for lipo AND TT!! WOOHOO!!! SOOO excited!!

I think a little fear is healthy. this is a HUGE change and anybody who goes into it all "la dee da" is going to have a very rude awakening.
It has been an amazingly positive thing for me, but i had a defective stomach and that damn thing needed to be reduced...LOL!
When people name their sleeves and stuff like that, i don't relate to it. I still have a stomach, it is just better suited to my actual eating needs now. It used to be the stomach that 6'6" football player should have!

Sept 30th here!!!! FINALLY!!

Hi! I'm scheduled to be sleeved on Sept 3! I start my liquid diet next Tuesday and I'm excited for that! I'm getting really nervous about the surgery though. I cry almost every day LOL I'm hoping it's normal to be so emotional about this! I'm so happy I found this forum - I have very supportive friends and family but it'll be nice to connect with people who are experiencing this too!!