Jaime_Boston

I'm tomorrow and I have the same ugh. No joke, I've shed 10 more pounds tonight because of it lol. One step at a time...

Wait... Why all the revisions??!?!?

This is my week! 18th (Tuesday) No heavy nerves YET.... But I anticipate at 5:45am on Tuesday I will be. First sleeve of the day at 6am.

Me too!!! My date is 3/18! This week!!! Jaime.flynn@gmail.com

My dr. Highly recommended I not do this before surgery.

It's strange but I'm going to call them today and ask too. Also extremely gassy. Ugh.

Am I crazy? I am pretty sure I haven't had a normal movement since my last full solids meal. Has this happened to anyone else and how can I fix this with only liquids? I'm on Day 8 of liquids. FYI. For my Dr - liquids also include Greek yogurt and soupy oatmeal etc.

Having the sleeve done in 1 week. First and foremost it's for a better healthy future for me. But secondly, we have tried for 6 years to conceive. I look forward to this happening in the future due to the weight loss.

Hi ladies As we all know, one of the many effects of obesity is irregular monthly cycles. I'm still pre op, but I've lost approx 30 pounds and have had a continual cycle since I am continuing to lose. Surgery is in 8 days. Anyone else experience this ?

It's a form of a colon cleanse but with instant results and improvement of the digestion track.

Let's see... HW: 370+ Pre - op appt: 341 CW: 336 liquids are easiest in morning/day time. Nights seem to get challenging but so far so good!

3/18 for me also in liquid diet. I find if I keep reminding myself that this is helpful to have a less complicated surgery by detoxing the liver... Hang in there!

I actually have been doing no sugar or carbs for a while but I feel like the continual liquids and less protein options are making me sleepy!

Day 5 of liquid pre op diet and I'm so exhausted. I'm doing ok sticking to liquids but I'm completely exhausted. I fell asleep mid afternoon! (Not like me) Anyone else experience this PRE op??

Same here. Tomorrow is day 4. Also 5 pounds down.

Same here, I took 2 weeks. Surgery is 3/18 I go back to work 31st. I've also got an office job and I have a home office so it's helpful.

Same here! 12 days and I can't sleep every night! Ugh!

Hmm ok My surgeon has done 22 sleeves and over 1000 lap bands. He has a 100% success rate so far with sleeves. Where it's considered the newer surgery, I actually found bariatric surgeons not having extensive experience. TRUST ME , I've been worried - but I'm far more concerned about my weight/health. He's had high success with the other bariatric surgeries. He's the head of the Surgical Weight Loss Specialist of Mass. Do your research and talk with some of his sleeve patients. Today was my pre op and he offered to connect me with some of his first patients.

Just sent you a PM

Had my pre op today. 21 pounds down but he decided he wants my liquid diet to start tomorrow vs this weekend. That's a big of a mental shock but this journey requires flexibility. What I learned today: * my surgeon doesn't use drains * no binding * no "clear liquids" stage * 2 weeks pre op AND 2 weeks post op = liquids (including yogurts, oatmeal, blended soups) * staples removed after 2 weeks * surgeon was kind enough to prescribe Adavan for any anxiety night before / morning of. So my point is - every surgeon has their own protocol.. I guess no two patients are alike or surgeons! Yikes, here we go liquids.

You aren't alone. I'm just doing prep stuff to keep myself busy. Where do you live?

I also have a few friends who are making me their favorite stocks recipe. It's nice to have friends that support the decision and want to be a part of it. Pre-op testing tomorrow. And I'll get more info on which type of vitamins to be taking. I'm pretty sure I'm overdosing on B12. Someone mentioned they take 1 time a week? I take two daily! 1000 mg!!

I had actually recommend one to her! It's all natural, no artificial sweeteners and 26g protein. Numedica Slim Fit chocolate.

Yay! Same day as me!

I too am a green a smoothie person and I know my surgeon and NUT mentioned that fruits and veg need to wait a few weeks bc of how difficult they can be to digest. Be careful ! Ask your Dr first