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Hi I had BPDS Switch on April 2. I have lost 101 pounds since surgery and around 140 since starting the process. Main issue I am having is I have swelling in my lower legs very day due to low Protein and pre albumin levels. I am now taking additional supplements for Iron along with my bariatric Vitamins. Glad to hear everyone checking in!

Highest Weight 264
Surgery Weight 224
Current Weight 123

I did not weigh the first week then after my weekly weigh in I was surprised! I now wake up wanting to weigh. Not sure if it is motivation or not so far. As long as liver is shrinking I am happy! Good luck to you.

I can’t believe how close April 11th is!
I have my pre-op appointment with my surgeon next Friday, April 5th. I start my pre-op diet on that day.
I am very excited and a little nervous.

My date is 4/25. I start my pre-op diet a week prior. I’ll be going in next week for testing. I’m excited, and I know that this is the right choice, but I am nervous as well.

I am in the Charlotte area and had surgery 2/25. From what I saw DS is not performed much here.

That is a good mindset. I have been trying to think good thoughts that my liver is shrinking!

Are you weighing every day?

I’m in the Portland, Oregon area!! I’m getting mine done April first at the Kaiser Sunnyside.

Good afternoon fellow April Sleevers! I have finally been assigned a VSG surgery date: April 24, 2019. Yay. I am so excited and still so very nervous.
Height: 5'6"
SW: 356.2
Goal: 150
I'm having surgery in Portland, Oregon and Dr. Valerie Halpin is my surgeon.

Hello, I’m April 10th.

Hi! April 5th for me!

Hi
Ive had my sleeve surgery that was March 20th cancelled and moved to 3rd April so I’ve been on very low calorie low carb pre op diet almost five weeks now. Ive stuck to it 100% so I’ve lost weight as it’s so strict and am concerned they won’t do the surgery for me
starting BMI was 40 but I won’t be that now Anyone know if this has ever happened?

There a lot of new people:) Congratulations to you all!! My liquid diet started today;) Crossing fingers that this 2 weeks flies by. Good luck to everyone else who started liquids today!!

Looks as though April showers are bringing a crop of beautiful Newbees, Welcome to all of you and I wish you only the best of surgeries! Any questions any fears we can help with, please ask. We have all been where you are and we understand!

New here. My surgery will be around April 17th. I am so nervous. Surgery in general scares me, but this is a new level of scared. I'm so ready but my mind is starting to play tricks on me.

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Newbie here!

My surgery date is April 4th and I'm ready!


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Hello everyone.started my one week liquid diet today.almost there April 1 st the big day.nervous,excited .all of those!lol

April 3!!! 40% nervous 60% excited

Tomorrow I am going in to sign the consent form and and last blood work before surgery on April 29th ☺️

Congratulations on the weight loss! If nothing else that can be a motivator!

It is completely normal to be nervous. This is, after all, life changing! But I know we are all prepared for that or we wouldn't be here, right? ❤️

My favorite thing on the diet so far is raw veggies, especially peppers! They're so crunchy and raw veggies seem to fill me up. Im allowed 2 cups of cooked, or 4 cups of raw veggies a day.

I’m on day 7. I’m surprised I’ve made it this far. It does get easier than day 1 but still hard. I cheated a little but seems like I’m doing something right since I’ve lost 4 pounds. Hopefully I lose more next week. Next week I’m going for my pre surgical testing , Bariatric class and clearance. I can’t believe it’s only a week away.

Hi All! I am on day 7 of PreOp diet. My surgeon allows food but low cal, low carb and small meals. I woke up in the middle of the night last night with a growling stomach. I am not used to being hungry so I is hard. I appreciate now what it feels like for people who don’t have enough to eat. I am not sure how to go the next 7 days maybe drinking more fluids will help? Any tips?

I'm on day 5 of the pre op diet, and some days are easier than others. Yes, I think more Fluid helps, and also sugar free popsicles and sugar free Jello. Im also allowed low carb Protein Shakes. I'm hungry all the time, too! We will persevere!