Dragonrider

I was also sleeved on Wednesday, am having a very easy time so far, am getting in all of my liquids and have got one Protein shake down, along with my Vitamins and my crushed meds (yuck). Stomach muscles are still very sore, and I think I sprained my right wrist getting out of bed yesterday (nurse was not a lot of help) because it is sore as hell. had a little gas one day post op but all in all I'm feeling pretty well. I have also made a lap on the treadmill and will try to get on it at least twice more today.
Congrats on your success.

May 6th, starting pre-op diet on Wednesday, have 5 different kind of shakes.< /p>
I'm telling only 5 people about my surgery.

Actually I was on a modified for two weeks being able to eat one meal a day and the rest liquid. Then full liquid for two weeks. So yes for me it was mandatory

Actually I was on a modified for two weeks being able to eat one meal a day and the rest liquid. Then full liquid for two weeks. So yes for me it was mandatory

I know Clear liquids can be boring. Look in the Hispanic food section for GOYA bouillon. They have Ham (Jamon) sort of like split pea or navy bean, Tomato cilantro and chicken with tomato. Helps change up the savory side.

Hey guys!!! It is hard to believe that we are almost there. I was looking at my calendar last night and I was like holy crap there are like 4 1/2 weeks left before surgery. I just my bloodwork done and I have to redo some of them. I had blood in my urine and start Vitamin D. Since today was easter, I over indulged big time. It was kind of like a food funeral. So weird. I have found myself thinking of all the foods that I want to eat before I start my two week liquid diet prior to surgery. This is to shrink my live. I guess my clinic requires all their patient's to do this. So really it is 2 1/2 weeks before I start preparing for surgery. I still have to go to my pre op appointments. That includes the PA, nutritionist again, and an exercise guy.
I have found myself being more motivated to get outside and going for walks. I took my poor little dog on a 2 hour hike yesterday and boy in my back and hips yelling at me today. Oh well. I was really talking to my dad about this whole surgery thing today and about my liquid diet and he was like you aren't even going to need surgery. At the end of your diet, you are going to weight 130 pounds. LOL, not quite dad...
How are you guys doing? Are you getting prepared, nervous, scared, second thoughts?

Every extra pound you carry adds 5lbs of pressure to your knees. I listen to Doctor Radio a lot on satellite and the orthopaedic guy stated the number one way to reduce knee pain is weight loss. I have one buggered up knee and its markedly better since I've lost weight. I know I have no cartridge in it (found out from a knee surgery) but it doesn't hurt near as much as it used to. When I go to my circuit training class it gets sore but by the next day it's all good.

I am planning on joining the local YMCA and use the pool there

Well I finally got my date of surgery for May 6th. My knees are killing me.
I have been doing a lot of walking to start my weight loss before surgery, have any of you guys had knee problems prior to surgery and did they improve after weight loss ? what can I expect when the weight starts to come off and what can I do for exercise that will help with my weight loss, until hopefully my knees start to feel better.

May 6th, starting pre-op diet on Wednesday, have 5 different kind of shakes.< /p>
I'm telling only 5 people about my surgery.

I am planning on joining the local YMCA and use the pool there

I am planning on joining the local YMCA and use the pool there