Sboulie

I brought so much to the hospital and it was a waste. If you're not walking around you'll be sleeping and resting. Chapstick and phone charger was the only thing I used. Everything else is available at the hospital. And comfy clothes to wear home. No bra or pants. I wore a long muumuu type dress.

Had my surgery on Wednesday and came home today. I gotta say that I feel worse than I expected. One incision is so tight it's dimpled! I don't know if that's normal. I'm walking and sipping but what about nutrition? It's been broth all day which has a total of 20 calories for 32 ozs. No Protein at all which surprised me. I'm also taking pain meds but they are pills I gotta crush up and hide in a teaspoon of sf pudding. It's terrible! I guess tomorrow I start my medifast shakes so hopefully I'll be happier! Hope all you other July sleevers are doing better than me!

Best of luck tomorrow!!! I wish you both safe surgeries and speedy recoveries!!! I go in on Wednesday so I will definitely be thinking about you. When you can, check in so we know you are ok!!! So excited for you!

I am also having surgery July 9th.. Are you a mix of emotions like me?.. I hear stories about people who gain all the weight back and keep thinking if that's going to happen to me.. I have to think more positive.. We can't set ourselves up to fail.. Good Luck!!! Stay Positive..

I flip flop every other minute! I don't know what to expect. And being hungry is making me more cranky. I am tired of being fat, I know that for sure. We just need to stick to the program and commit 100%. I am in this for my kids. Gaining the weight back is too dangerous and not an option. If you need a buddy in available!!! 2 more days. ????

I'm two days from surgery. I have followed the liquid pre-op religiously in spite of some issues. I'm suddenly overcome with fear that it won't work, that I'll go through this and still be obese

I too am on July 9th. And have the same fear of this not working. I have failed at everything else!

Lol. I got the same thing for Dave Matthews band. Haha.

I highly recommend the EAS Advantage Carb Control shakes in dark rich chocolate. They are ready made and my dr allowed 1-2 per day (17gm protein). I get them real cold and they taste great.

AGREED!! They are my favorite too. I hope I still like them after surgery!!!

I am having my gastric sleeve surgery on july 9th. I am excited and nervous. Im glad I found this site

Yay. I'm the 9th too!!! This site really is amazing. Can't wait till we are on the losing side!!!

Does anyone know the calorie limit for the two weeks while doing the Protein Shakes? My surgeon wants me to have three per day, but I didn't ask my calorie limit. I would like to mix with unsweetened almond milk and add a small amount of natural Peanut Butter.< /p>

My first week is between 1100-1300 calories. My last week is 900-1000 calories. Then day before surgery is Clear Liquids only.

Hi everyone - My name is Carol and I just signed up for this site today....I'm starting to get nervous about my surgery. I started this process so long ago and each time lost my insurance during the process - the last time was back in February when I was about 5 months into my "diet" and lost my insurance - I was lucky to be able to pick up insurance from my job and found out they didn't require the 6 month diet - So I was able to start from that point on with a new Surgeon. That was April 3rd and I've been on the fast track to get this done - I'm cleared for everything so far. I was a smoker and stopped a few weeks ago.....I got too nervous that I actually bought tests from Amazon to make sure that all the metabolytes from the nicotine will be out of my system by my PAT. So, the last time I was at the surgeon - the girls up front said that my tentative date was July 16 - but then went I went back in on June 26th to sign my paperwork - doc told me that she doesn't have the OR on that week so either I could have it the 9th or the 23rd.....well...she didn't have to say it twice...I went for the 9th. Now I'm in my "clear liquids" only and I'm set for Monday, July 7th for my PAT and surgery on the 9th. But now I'm getting nervous....I'm praying that 3 weeks is enough to get all the chemicals out of my body and I don't come up positive for nicotine. The test I purchased through Amazon is a urine test - but my surgeon said that she is doing a blood test to search for it. First off....NO I'm not going back to smoking...I'm enjoying being able to taste and smell again! I also have been mixing my Isopure non-flavored Protein powder in 1/2 cranberry juice, 1/2 Water to try and flush it out. Has anyone else had to deal with this? Also, it's kinda morbid...but I also wanted to know if it's common to have your Living Will prepared and brought with you before surgery? I know I'm being paranoid but hell...I don't want to be kept alive on machines if anything bad happens. *hugs

I really enjoyed reading and learning about you! I'm on July 9th too. I started today on only liquids. Gotta make it through the weekend which is going to be hard. BBQs are my favorite! So we got a week to get through. Wish you the best of luck!! Let's keep in touch!

Hey there. I'm July 9th too. And freaking out too. So much that I canceled my first surgery April 21st 3 days before the surgery!! So I'm in the same boat as you but this time I refuse to give in. We can do this and be just as successful as others on this site!! Wish you the best of recoveries!!!

Hi I'm July 3rd the pre-op diet have gotten easier since I started. I'm nervous but ready to get this over with. Good like everyone

Yay. Good for you. Best of luck on Thursday!! So excited...check in and let us know how you're doing.

Good for you kaitlyn! I hope to be strong like you when my will is challenged!

yeah i had that mindset the first few months of my 6 month. Let me just enjoy food as much as i can right now before I have to get surgery and start living healthy yeahh. Ironically I was at my unhappiest those few months when I was eating whatever, Then i snapped out of it and just stopped and took control thank god. I think we need to remember the reason why I want to do this. Eating crap makes me feel like crap. When I treat myself well I feel more confident. And the happiness from food is only momentary. Anyway there is a lot of healthy food that taste delish

Amen Tisa! Nail on the head! When I go to the gym and make the right choices I'm like a million bucks. When I'm sneaking into a Chinese joint, stuffing and eating so fast that I don't even remember chewing, I just want to get under the covers and die! Why do we do this to ourselves. I'm on day three of my pre op and I am struggling. Had a slice of pizza today. Wanted to throw up I was so pissed at myself.

So got my tattoo yesterday and started my 2 week preop today! I feel like my life is starting over. It's such a great feeling! The J and O are my children's initials. Wish me luck to feel this good tomorrow! Lol

Cheating like this is not only the reason you became obese to begin with, now cheating can be deadly!!! Why would you do this to yourself? The risks you are taking is z clear sign that mentally you were not ready for this commitment. I suggest talking to your psych about this. You need to get on track for the sake of your health. The next time you "tempt" your new tummy it could land you in the ER. Please do your liquids and talk to your dr.

Hey today is the big day!!!! Don't worry about anything! This is so exciting. Drains are no big deal. And you don't go home w the catheter. I can't wait to be at that stage of this journey. Please post pics when you're all healed and GORGEOUS! Prayers to you for a safe surgery and speedy recovery!

If you are on your preop it is totally normal. As big people we are at a constant swell with Water due to our poor diets our entire lives. Now with the preop it is allowing our bodies to finally let it all go! It should balance out but the pre op is mostly liquid and you're drinking a lot of water. I was constantly going to the bathroom my first round of the preop. Don't worry about it. If it was a UTI it would be super dark and burn when you pee. If that's the case, go see your dr. Good luck!

Well, not to get too personal but I would love to see before and after pics. So happy that you're doing it! And what exactly are you having done. What is if called when you remove the skin on your inner thighs?

Me too itchman! Can wait!!!

@Sboulie@CandyPants81 did both of you ever get added to the fb group?

Lol. Yes Jenn. Thanks do much!!

July 8th. Although I'm having DS surgery. Haven't found a similar thread in that forum. I'll be in a Dallas. Lucky enough to have insurance covering the cost.

What's DS surgery?

Hello Everyone, So excited to find this site. I am scheduled for July 9th. I am 50 years old, 5'7 and 245 pounds. It is finally "Me" time. This has been a long journey but will be so worth it. I start my pre-op diet on the 27th. Enjoy seeing how others are coping.

Welcome Kentuckygirl! I'm July 9 th too. I think the reason we all got to this place is bc we didn't allow "me" time. I've neglected myself for 8 yrs and gained 150 pounds in the process! I am so excited for all of us and the journey we will be on together!!

Ashley didn't add me yet!!! How come?

I am so confused. I tried to join the page but I don't know if I was approved...I don't see any of the discussions.