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@@laguerr13 It is amazing how everyone's surgery program is different. After my surgery I was told I could have fruit juice (Apple juice and Cranberry) they even gave it to me in the hospital however, I had to dilute it with Water.(I am 7 weeks out). So at the time, I would do 2-6oz of juice and dilute the other 1/2 with Water and I was fine. I also had juice during my liquid stage diluted with water so that your not consuming so much sugar.

Now I am 7 weeks out my NUT said that it was ok to have 4 oz of juice if I wanted before Breakfast but just not consume it everyday. You mentioned "feeling regular" did you know that benefiber has packs made for water bottles? I add crystal light and benefiber to my water daily and it keeps me regular(TMI I know but trying to help).

Thanks!

There are healthier versions of making pizza on youtube using cauliflower. I am one month out and I am not that advanced in food yet but I am researching other alternatives to the foods I used to eat so that they are healthier.

I would try searching cauliflower pizza on youtube

Thanks!

Well I am back home. I had a textbook surgery. The only pain I have is gas pain that decided to rest in my diaphragm and moves to my back. Other then that, I feel good just tired

Thank you @ @@OutsideMatchInside and @@samuelsmom for your responses. I have decided tonight to drink as much Water and Protein as I can before 11pm.

To stay occupied in the morning, I have a test to take for class so hopefully it will take me some time to get through!

Good Afternoon,

I am scheduled for my sleeve surgery tomorrow and have to be at the hospital by noon. Has anyone had there surgery in the afternoon? If so how did it go?

Thanks!

@@Nylaj Welcome home and I am so glad you had a great surgery. My surgery is Tuesday and pray it goes just as well. Keep us posted on your successes and I also would be interested in suggestions anyone posts!

PS. I was born a Tarheel and raised in Michigan!!!!!

@@chavezmommy thank you so much I would like that!

I am getting sleeves on September 22nd 11 days before my birthday. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. freaking out as reality sinks in!

@@antpatte you are going to be just fine. We are all here for you Let us all know how it goes! Sending Prayers your way

@@gabbisha you are most welcome and thank you! I am a nervous reck but excited

@gabbisha I was told recently at my preop class that a childrens chewable Vitamin such as Flintstone Vitamins should be taken twice a day Post-op 1-30 days. 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening. I am not sure if that speaks for everyone, just what I found out in class. and sublingual Vitamin B-12(Dissolves under tongue). But per the dietician that is once a week.

Everyone's instructions are different I am just basing off my class! Congrats on your new sleeve and good luck. My surgery is September 22nd.. 19 day's away!

@knitchick my surgery was actually moved from the 23rd to the 22nd of September yesterday so I am right there with ya:)

I told my parents, my boss, one co-worker that I am close with, my brother, bestfriend and GodMother. I have and will not tell my extended family and the rest of my co-workers until after surgery. I figure the people I have told are my biggest support system and are not negative. I have my surgery on September 23rd, I am already on edge about the whole thing so I do not need negative in my mind right now. I am trying to flush that out already

@@MicheleL I am having my surgery at St. Mary Mercy In Livonia, MI

@@bjcarver thanks for the advice. I have done research and also found that Clusie L on YouTube to have some pretty informational yet funny videos about her sleeve journey. I have a feeling the closer I get to surgery date the more anxious I am going to get.

good luck with your surgery!!!! I hope you have much success!!!!

I actually met with Dr. Zeni today and he is nice quiet gentleman. my surgery date is September 16th. I work for the U and I am not sure of they are a center of excellence however Dr. zeni's practice is. he has done over 900 surgeries to date.

Hello! I am a first time poster and I just met my surgeon for the first time today and my surgery is Scheduled for September 16th! Everything is now moving so fast with appointments for lab work and such that I am starting to freak out! Everyone has said things will be fine but I still jitters thinking about this whole life changing event.

Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks