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NYC!! Hi everyone!

Here in just a short few weeks I'll be turning 21, also going to be 3 months post op. I'm not a big alcohol drinker anyway.. but I'm going to a casino for the night for my birthday. Can I have a glass of wine while I'm there? How fast do you get drunk?
Sleeved

My doc said no red or purple liquids 2 days before so to me that meant no red frozen pops... I have surgery Friday- Best Wishes!!

My surgery is tomorrow too! I wasn't given any different instructions for today other than no food/drink after 11pm.

Tomorrow's the day!!! April 4th and I am soooo excited/nervous

Hi everyone! So I am having my surgery tomorrow - which I am pretty excited and equally just as nervous about and I was wondering if your doc gave specific instructions on your diet for the day before surgery.
I was put on a 2 week liquid diet with Protein shakes/broth/SF jello/ice pops... but I keep reading some people having to do a CLEAR liquid diet the day before. Not sure if that's any different from what I am already doing or if it rules out Protein shakes and anything with color like Jello?
Please advise!

Tomorrow's the day!!! April 4th and I am soooo excited/nervous

Tomorrow's the day!!! April 4th and I am soooo excited/nervous

Hi everyone!
Starting my pre-op liquid diet today and scheduled for surgery on April 4th

NYC!! Hi everyone!

My date as well. Good luck!!

Stay strong, it does get better! I am on my 4th day and the first three days were the worst. I was so hungry and had a massive headache. I also had to say no to one of my co-workers who always brings sweets to share with everyone. Usually I am the first one to take one and it took so much for me to say "No thanks" she even looked so shocked and asked if I was on a diet (I am not telling my co-workers I am getting weight loss surgery).
Day #4 and I am not even hungry - it took me forever to finish my Protein Shakes and was so full from all the Water and liquids I've had. You did great in staying back and avoiding temptation. That's exactly what I have been doing and it's working. Stay away from smelling or seeing anything that may be a trigger. It's only 2 weeks of struggle for a lifetime of a better you.
I have a calendar by my desk with the 14 days of my pre-op diet and every day before I go home I cross out another day and it feels soooo good.

I also had some abnormal results such as Vit D and B12 levels and my PCP just gave me daily supplements and did not delay the surgery. Some abnormalities are to be expected for someone who is suitable for wls, so it makes sense. I don't think you should worry!

Welcome to the April club!

Hi everyone! My surgery date is April 24th !! Eeeeeek! excited and very nervous......

I'm with everyone else on this one. It seems you have your mind set on getting WLS, so try to change your PCP and get a second opinion. It seems your current PCP has personal feelings towards WLS and probably won't make the process any easier. You want a doctor who is going to support you and help out during this life changing process.
Good luck!

I have also been diagnosed with PCOS and my PCP assured me that WLS would help with the side effects of PCOS... so there is light at the end of the tunnel!

Hang in there!
My 1st day of pre-op diet landed on my sister's bday - I had to use my willpower not to eat anything I wasn't supposed to It was really hard. But after you come to terms with the fact that it's all a choice and you chose to do this for a better you, it does get better. Also, tons of support. Only my mom, sister, one friend and my Fiance know about my surgery and I get daily texts asking me how I am doing and pumping me for the day. Even my friend said in "solidarity" she will eat healthy and drink Protein Shakes for the next two weeks which was really nice of her. So getting all of that support and people rooting for you and keeping you accountable is a big part of the process.

That's great news!
I am half way done with my 2 week pre-op diet and I am 11lbs down - this diet is NO joke.
Best of luck during your surgery, so excited for you.

That's great news!
I am half way done with my 2 week pre-op diet and I am 11lbs down - this diet is NO joke.
Best of luck during your surgery, so excited for you.

That's great news!
I am half way done with my 2 week pre-op diet and I am 11lbs down - this diet is NO joke.
Best of luck during your surgery, so excited for you.

I'm at the hospital abt to go in for surgery the nurse weighed me and I lost 15 pounds in 1 week on pre op diet WOW!!!!

Stay strong, it does get better! I am on my 4th day and the first three days were the worst. I was so hungry and had a massive headache. I also had to say no to one of my co-workers who always brings sweets to share with everyone. Usually I am the first one to take one and it took so much for me to say "No thanks" she even looked so shocked and asked if I was on a diet (I am not telling my co-workers I am getting weight loss surgery).
Day #4 and I am not even hungry - it took me forever to finish my Protein Shakes and was so full from all the Water and liquids I've had. You did great in staying back and avoiding temptation. That's exactly what I have been doing and it's working. Stay away from smelling or seeing anything that may be a trigger. It's only 2 weeks of struggle for a lifetime of a better you.
I have a calendar by my desk with the 14 days of my pre-op diet and every day before I go home I cross out another day and it feels soooo good.

Hi, I am scheduled for April 4th as well. Doing the 2 week preop diet now, its tough but I know it will be worth it!

Hi everyone!
Starting my pre-op liquid diet today and scheduled for surgery on April 4th