Stacey Jo

Yesss the pre-op diet is hard!! I have experienced the growling stomach but also I have been snappy with my husband and today I have a headache that I am thinking is caffeine withdrawal. I try to keep looking to the future realizing it will get better but sometimes that doesn't help much and my surgery is not until the 8th so I have a bit to go. It is nice to have others to share with because as loving and supportive as my husband, mom and friends are they have no idea how much I am struggling at times. Hang in there!!

My date is July 8th and my emotions have been up and down. That coupled with a negative reaction from one of my best friends when I told her has not made it much easier. As with any surgery there are risks but I have heard and read more positive stories then negative so keep that in mind. Also, do you have anyone close by that has had the surgery and a good outcome. I am lucky to have 2 co-workers who have recently had the sleeve and they are doing FABULOUSLY. They have been supportive and have helped alleviate some of my worries. They have both said the 2 week liquid diet before surgery was the hardest (if you have to do that type of pre-op diet. The diets seem to really vary). I am doing the pre-op now and it is TOUGH. So I am thinking it can only get better. Keep your chin up and be careful what you read, put faith in you doctor, too. Good luck!

Wow...a couple days or one week sounds great. I have 2 weeks of 5 protein shakes a day and clear liquids. I too question why all the differences but I will follow what the doc says. A couple co-workers had the sleeve and both said the liquid diet was the hardest part. That realization is helping me stay focused! ! Good luck.

My date is July 8th too and I am getting good excited. I told my best friend did and got a similar reaction as you got from you aquatic instructor which completely surprised me. I then started to second guess myself but my mom and my husband helped me realize that this has been a hard journey and a decision that I made after careful contemplation and research. It's also taken a while for me to talk to others about it realize I am not failure because of choosing this tool. It's going to be hard but I am up for the challenge to be healthier! Good luck on the 8th.

I am July 8th! Doing pre-op diet now consisting of only protein shakes and clear liquids. It's just about killing me! Right now I am thinking more about food and less about being nervous but I am sure that will change as it gets closer.