jadelynn812

I'm in Tyler, TX. Yeah I'm allowed up to 5 shakes, green veggies and lean meat once a day and if I need it bars from slimfast or Atkins or the like. I'm having trouble with some of the dynamics of the diet like drinking enough Water and making myself take small bites and chew until it's basically blended in my mouth like in a blender. How long is your doc predicting you'll have to stay? Mine says average 2 days.

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I have the same dates. Are you having to do a full 2 week liquid? From reading on this site it seems like I'm lucky, I get 1 lean/green meal a day until the day before.

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I have the same dates. Are you having to do a full 2 week liquid? From reading on this site it seems like I'm lucky, I get 1 lean/green meal a day until the day before.

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Nov 9th here! Started pre op liquid diet yesterday. Wasn't too terrible. 1 day down, 13 to go!

I totally understand the "ex" aspect. I've been trying to eat all the things I will miss. It's going to be weird not have it in my life any longer. Start my preop diet tomorrow so trying to get my "last time" finished. Good luck on your surgery. It seems like something we've waited for so long is finally happening (sorry that I am assuming how you feel it just seems that's how we all feel). I'm 3 days after you.

I start my liquid diet tmr. My surgery begins 11/7 in Atlanta, GA. I feel as though I’m parting ways with an ex.

My surgery date is November 27 at NYU Winthrop (Long Island, NY). My wife is having her surgery on Halloween! Been watching her struggle with the two week liquid diet. I start mine in two weeks. Good luck other November Sleevers!!

Hahaha I hear you! I'm ironically noticing how many food commercials there are lol

Update! My doctor submitted the preapproval paperwork on october 5, UHC approved October 7. Surgery scheduled for Nov 9! I found out by calling my insurance directly.

Thank goodness my pre-op is high Protein and low carbs all liquids is brutal but it will be well worth it! Good luck all hang in there!

Hi all,
I'm from Texas and am waiting for an answer from my insurance for the pre-approval which was sent by my doctor's office yesterday for the Gastric Sleeve. I'm excited but SO nervous! I have 100 pounds to lose so I'm feeling overwhelmed. Looking forward to getting to know all of you and going through this journey with all of you!

Me too! Just got my date...11/1/17 with Dr Ing! I cried when they called to say I was approved! I'm am beyond ready!

Ginger tea is a good go to for nausea. There are also ginger chews/candies/lollipops and some are
Sugar free. Peppermint is also good for nausea--peppermint tea, etc.

The amount of sugar in cough Syrup is negligible, but there are plenty of sugar free cough drops.

I would contact your doctor to find out what you can take.

If you need cough Syrup to feel better, I doubt whatever sugar is in it is really an issue, although if you use something like NyQuil, the alcohol may be. I have tried both alcohol (1 beer) and carbonated soda (diet) since my surgery and have been able to tolerate all except Dr. Pepper Ten, which came back out like a volcano. I don't have any intention of being a regular user of either, but a Sprite Zero or Diet 7-Up would probably hit the spot for an upset stomach. But I think each of us has our own set of tolerances we have to feel our way through as we go through the post op journey, so what one person can tolerate doesn't mean another one can. Good luck to you with your surgery.

If you're desperate then Walmart and I'm sure other pharmacies sell OTC enemas. Not pleasant but sometimes necessary

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I'm glad you're doing well. I'm hoping to have a sleeve in October and I also have bp2 plus anxiety and psychosis. It took a long time to get "stable" and I am a little worried about my meds but glad to know some peoples meds still do OK. Good for you and thanks for posting.

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I work in psych - have your psych MD prescribe your psych mess and your WLS stick to surgery I have only seen positive changes with WLS patients and mood disorders. Extended releases are usually out. Also anxiety is normal before surgery I personally was scared it would not go well - it would not work - it would work!!! Best to you on this healthy journey - my bet is positive changes in body and mind.

I can't answer your question, but wanted to address your comment regarding the stigma of Bipolar disorder. I have been with my husband for 24 years, 10 years ago he was diagnosed as bipolar. I was terrified because of everything I had seen on TV and movies regarding it. We were together 14 years prior to diagnosis and the doctor tells us and all of a sudden I'm scared? I hate how they only portray SEVERE disturbing cases and not the everyday Joe. Truth is that on meds, his behavior is more even keeled and he enjoys his life more. When he is happier, everyone is happier. Thank you for telling your story. We don't keep his illness a secret because we want to be part of destroying the stigma. I hope everything goes well for you and you have a support here, whenever you need it.

I was sleeved the same day as you. Down 36, including week of pre op diet. I'm noticing I'm super emotional this last week too, and my husband is only cheating by sneaking cigarettes, which was enough to send me on an emotional melt down so I can only imagine what your going thru. Hang in there and try to stay focused on yourself. All you can do. One day at a time.

I've never met a person who was "perfect" preop. I know I wasn't. Do the best you can & use the advice to try different shakes.
If you don't eat anything as you claim, it's possible you're still overweight because your body is in starvation mode & slowing down your metabolism. It seems counter to lose weight by eating more, but it may help.
Good luck.

Herbal tea, though I admit I didn't have a lot of it. I couldn't have made it without Crystal Light!

Girl I ain't do nothing yet lol I saw where ppl were saying buy as u go because your taste buds change after surgery

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I bet that would be good in greek yogurt too!