Liv2Ride

Jessica,
Praying that you get better. So sorry to hear about the rough time you've had. If you need to talk or just vent, we're all here for you.

Jessica,
Praying that you get better. So sorry to hear about the rough time you've had. If you need to talk or just vent, we're all here for you.

Same here. It is Premier or nothing. I'll drink Isopure Protein Water, but won't touch any shakes that aren't Premier.

My surgery was yesterday at 8am. I was discharged at 12:15pm. I am struggling to get my Water in. I feel confident i made the right decision though.

It was really hard for me too! I'm on the pre-op diet, surgery is 4/8... And I had to make the potato salad today!
Ugh... Talk about mustering up some willpower!!!!!
Good luck to you, hope today went smoothly!

I know all will go well but I am sending prayers up on your behalf!! Remember to get up and walk as soon as possible afterwards to reduce the gas pain!

@@jessica.lee91
I'm doing good, starting to have some mixed emotions.
When I start to doubt my decision I look to all the success stories & B/A pictures.
Pre-Op diet hasn't been too awful bad. 2 Protein shakes, 1 sensible meal with SF Snacks. Monday start all liquid.
How about yourself ❓

Hi LoriNS,
I'm having similar issues. I've been on pre-op diet for a week now and I'm also having trouble sleeping. I don't know why?
I'm scheduled for April 8th.... Can't get here soon enough! LoL ????

I remember being pre-op and my favorite thing to do was look at progress photos and dream
I am 6 months, 10 days post op and I am down 128 pounds total. This isnt a very great pic since I have been sick, but i still took it because anything is better than my before!!

Almost 5 months out, and I finally hit that 75 lb mark. Took some pics to celebrate!

I started my liquid diet yesterday, 4/1. Scheduled for surgery on 4/8. Good luck and best wishes my fellow April sleevers!

Had mine done today and my only complaint was the gas trapped in my chest. It HURT so bad, but finally it went away. Now my abs just feel like they ate sore from sit-ups. I hope it that's the most of my discomfort. I'm wishing everyone the best.

I have cheated several times on my pre op. Today was only a string cheese, yesterday some green chilli and the day before was some crackers and a sweet potato. I am at the weight I was supposed I get too but now trying to work on my grazing and limiting food to only every 3 hours. Good luck to those going in tomorrow and those that have went the last few days. Can't wait to see your updates.

Our struggle has been something we've dealt with our whole lives, we can't change over night. And just because you have a set back doesn't mean you are bad or a failure. It just means you are Human and just the way God made you.

I agree Liv2Ride.....just want the surgery over....good luck on Wed!
About sleeping.....maybe it's the drastic change in diet....no carbs.....hopefully it will get better as we get used to it!

Hi LoriNS,
I'm having similar issues. I've been on pre-op diet for a week now and I'm also having trouble sleeping. I don't know why?
I'm scheduled for April 8th.... Can't get here soon enough! LoL ????

I am in Cincy having surgery in march

Every doctor group is different. Mine required 1 week of liquids for everyone and 2 weeks for people with conditions indicating a fatty liver problem. The most current research that I am aware of indicates that 2 weeks of liquid is just as effective as a longer period for shrinking the liver.
For those who don't know me- I am a nurse who believes in safe, individualized care, based on evidence.
Armed with this knowledge, I stuck to my one week diet without a problem. There is evidence that the diet will shrink the liver. It is a fact that a larger liver will impede surgery, and may result in an open procedure or other problems. Knowing the facts makes it a foolish choice to disregard pre-op instructions.
Since there are some people pre-op here, let me also throw out some information regarding the immediate post-op period. The big dangers after surgery are infection, bleeding, pneumonia, and blood clots. You can't do much about the first 2 but you can DO a lot to prevent pneumonia and blood clots. USE the incentive spirometer they will give you every hour while you are awake and walk as much as you possibly can. These 2 actions can speed up your recovery and possibly save your life. So do it! Oh, and walking helps clear up gas pain

@@RenewMe Muscle Milk vanilla is disgusting!!!

Good luck everyone & stay strong!

Well tomorrow is my surgery day. Wish me luck.

I was originally scheduled for today, started my all liquid diet a week ago this past Sunday....was postponed till April 9th, stayed with all liquids, just didn't want to go thru those first few days again.....I'm finding it hard to sleep.....but not sure if it's nerves or the change in my diet.....looking forward to getting on with the next phase of this journey....and wearing a belt! Lol. Good luck April sleevers!! <3 :-)

I've lost 21 lbs! It feels great. Tomorrow is my surgery so it's been 14 days. I'm ready! Good luck to everyone!

hi...my surgery is tomorrow morning 4/1/15...would love a support pal.
Tee

I'm still 3 weeks out (April 21st). I started my own pre-op plan a few days ago. Protein Shakes for Breakfast and lunch, then small dinner of whatever I'm fixing for my family. So far it's not been too bad and I'm down almost 2kg since Sunday. Of course I'm still exercising about 1.5-2 hrs 5 days a week. This is encouraging since I've not seen the scale move since December.