NancyLF

May I suggest-- Do not go into the surgery looking forward to WHEN you can eat again.

Instead, concentrate on HOW you eat.

You MUST learn to have a new relationship with food. If you don't change that, you just might be setting yourself up to fail.

Before my surgery, besides being on this forum & reading about the experiences of those who have had the same surgery, I spent a lot of time watching videos on YouTube. There are so many! I have my favorites, of course, but I still check out others.

There are even photos of the actual surgery! Don't watch if you're the squeamish type. LOL!

My point is, you shouldn't go into this as if it's some magic wand. It's a tool. You still have to work.

You MUST get your HEAD in the game!

1 hour ago, DennisW said:

Excited about getting sleeve next week but I have been fighting more mental battles than physical ones with family and others telling me the reason I’m having the surgery is because I have “little self discipline “. Very hurtful. I’m wishing now I hadn’t told some people.

I never understood why some people feel like they need to tear down someone who's trying to improve their life.

Ignore them & DO YOU! Do what YOU need to do for YOU! Stay here with us. We'll NEVER bring you down. There's lots of support for you. BE STRONG!! You've got this!

4 hours ago, Dee2938 said:

Hi all. I just got my pre-op testing done on Thursday. Exactly three weeks before my surgery. I’m pretty sure all is good but I’m just curious and a little nervous. Did anyone here fail their pre op? And if so what caused you to fail it and what happened after? We’re you able to get the surgery? Was it postponed? I just really don’t want to have my surgery delayed in any way.

I failed the stress test (part of my cardio clearance) I ended up having a cardiac catheterization two days after what was supposed to have been my sleeve surgery date (June 17). Once it was taken care of, I was rescheduled to July 22. 5 weeks later. That went fine. Now, nearly 6 weeks later, I've lost 50 lbs & am doing fine!

Before my surgery I ordered & tried a variety of Protein Shakes from the BP Store. I enjoyed most of them. I ordered my favorites for post-op meals. My problem- my taste buds have changed & they now taste much too sweet! UGH!

Oh, well.

My surgery date was the day before yours. I have been taking my time moving from one step to the other. It's been fairly easy because I'm not hungry.

When I was moving from liquids to pureed food, I had pureed once or day - or not at all. I overlapped from step to step.

When I saw my doctor 2 weeks ago, I told him what I was doing. He was fine with it. He'd rather I took my time rather than trying to move too fast.

He had a patient who 2 weeks... TWO WEEKS... after surgery decided to indulge in PIZZA!! Not only that - she had TWO PIECES!!! Man, I felt my tummy explode just THINKING about that! She ended up in the ER! WOW!!

So far, I have lost 44 pounds. I have a feeling I might be taking my time so I'll keep losing. Today, I tried some grilled chicken. 3 tiny bites, and I was full.

YAY! for YOU!!

My milestone came yesterday in the doctor's office. When I got on the scale, I was able to move the lower weight thingy from the 250 mark to the 200 mark!! I even made a 20 sec. video of the weight being moved. The doctor was laughing SO hard. She patted me on the shoulder & said I deserved to video anything I want! LOL!

1 hour ago, Danielle1940 said:

I am one week away from my surgery and getting nervous by the day

It's normal to be nervous. I think I was SO psyched about getting it done, I didn't get really nervous until they were putting in the IV!

Relax! You can do this! Get ready for the NEW YOU!!

WELCOME, LIZZIE!!

My doctor had been urging me to have the surgery for 2 years. I wasn't emotionally ready. When my hip was getting worse, I went to the orthopedic surgeon pretty much knowing I needed hip replacement surgery. He said I needed to lose weight before he could do the surgery safely. He's the one who recommended my bariatric surgeon. Their requirements included meeting with a Dietitian, Phycologist & 6 month weight study. My doctor, since I've been seeing him for over 25 years, had the weight info. He just went back 6 months & filled in the form. I think he was so happy I was finally doing it, he would have filled out 20 years of forms! LOL!

My 1st meeting with the Bariatric surgeon was 3/29/2019. My surgery was 7/22/2019. It could have been sooner (in May) but the date they had available conflicted with another event on my calendar, so I was scheduled for June. Then I failed my stress test (part of my clearance fo the surgery), so I ended up with the July date. I was lucky, I guess.

My doctor is very pleased. He kept teasing me about waiting 2 years. I'm SO glad I did it & yes, I wish (now) that I had it done years ago.

This site has been very helpful. While everyone's experiences are different, there's a lot of info. The Store has SO many products! Some are yummy... some not so much. I also found many YouTube videos that were inspiring and informative. There are even some of the actual surgery! WARNING: Don't watch if you're the squeamish type.

This was a long way around to tell you not to let the delay deter you. My surgery was 4 weeks ago today. I have lost 40 pounds. I have been taken off 2 of my diabetes meds. My happy moment today was when I was able to move the weight on the doctor's scale from the 250 to the 200 mark. One of the girls in my church told me, "Miss Nancy, you look smaller!"

Believe me, it's worth it!

My surgery was July 22. So far, so good. I have lost 39 lbs. I am stoked to be able to move the weight on the scale from the 250 mark to 200 - then use the smaller one.

50 lbs to ONE-derland!! YIPPEE!!

39 minutes ago, motherof2inms said:

I literally just got the phone call!!! I’ve been approved!!! Pre Op appointment is Wednesday!!

YAY!!! That's great!

Chapstick! Chapstick! Chapstick! Chapstick! Chapstick! Chapstick!
Oh, in case you didn’t get it... CHAPSTICK!!

I put some watermelon in my blender & drank it. It was delicious, but man, oh man! About a half hour later it EXPLODED out my butt! YIKES!

Welcome! I had my surgery 3 weeks ago today. So far, I have lost 36 pounds! I hope you have an easy time like I did. I had very little pain, just some soreness. I am not feeling hungry- which makes things easier. Goo luck! Keep us updated.

I can’t move as much as I’d like, either. For you, it’s your knee- for me, it’s my hip. As soon as I get some more of this weight off, I’ll be getting a hip replacement!

2 hours ago, RoseQuartz56 said:

I had mine on the 22nd of July! I wonder why they haven’t moved you to the next step yet? My dietician said eggs right now is pretty normal at this point

I also was sleeved on the 22nd. My schedule is WK 1- Clear Liquids & broth. WK2 - Protein Shakes, cream Soups (no lumps) WK3 & 4- pureed food. Fat-free gravies, SF pudding, low fat ricotta, small curd cottage cheese.

WK 5-skinless chicken breast, fish filet, turkey...

So far, I'm over-lapping weeks 1 & 2. I'm staying with clear liquid most of the day, with a shake for 1 meal. I haven't been feeling hungry, so I'm not going to rush it.

My doctor doesn't have me taking any Vitamins. I go in every 2 weeks or so (started a month before surgery) and get s B12 shot & an IV of nutrients, mineral, etc. (potassium, magnesium)

I haven't had any problems with the liquid diet. I am feeling NO hunger. I saw my dr. yesterday. He's pleased with my progress. 30 pounds! 10 were pre-op & 20 post. I'm nearly 2 weeks post-op. I have stayed with the Clear Liquids & may alternate clear with Protein Shakes. Doc says, "fine". He'd rather I take it slow than try to move too fast.

I have an assortment of drinks, Soups & shakes that I purchased here on the BP Store. They're quite good.

I hope all your difficulties smooth themselves out. I guess I'm just lucky.
Now... If I could only come up with some winning lottery numbers! LOL!

10 hours ago, AnnieD78 said:

I’m having RNY on August 14. Today begins day 4 of the full liquids diet. The nutritionist told me many patients say this is the hardest part and I can see why. My stomach is upset, my sleep is interrupted and my mood is... hangry. She said by day 5 I should start to lose my appetite, which will make it easier. I’ve noticed I associate physical hunger with something really, really awful.

But I was thinking... for those of you who have had surgery.... do you feel like 2 weeks on the liquid diet helped you better mentally prepare for life AFTER surgery in any way? I was thinking that might be another benefit to this preop diet... so that it’s not just one day having surgery and then BOOM not eating. Also... I mean... I get to see right now what it’s like to not have food to cope with life. As opposed to after surgery.

Oh, Yes!! It helped me. I found it to be SO much easier. I lost 10 lbs in those 2 weeks.

36 minutes ago, Naddia said:

Bronx, NY

Hi, Bronx!

I wa s born & raised in The Bronx. Now I'm in Yonkers.

5 minutes ago, carola912 said:

Omg thanks!!

No problem. My surgery was 3 days before yours, on 7/22. I'm having no problems & am especially happy about the fact that I'm not feeling hungry! I have ordered Protein Shakes from the BariatricPal Store. They have a large selection. I tried one (French Vanilla) before my surgery & found it quite tasty. You can order a sample pack that comes with 9 packets of different flavors. A friend of mine buys these & swears by the Cinnamon Swirl. They (BP) also has a YouTube channel where the products are reviewed, mostly by a former sleever.

1 hour ago, carola912 said:

Wow that’s remarkable!! Congratulations. I had my surgery last Friday July 26. I don’t have an issue drinking the liquids and walking, but I hate the Protein Shakes, can barely stomach one a day. Any suggestions how to get the Proteins in?

My post surgery diet doesn't call for the Protein Shakes until week 2. I have Protein Drinks. I especially like Protein02. The grape is my favorite. It's available at my local Rite-Aid. Bone Broth also has Protein. My favorite is The chicken Bone broth by Kitchen Basics. It's available in my local supermarket.

I asked on the day of surgery - - - it was 36.

I wish I COULD walk! My hip is so messed up. I need to lose the weight so I can go for a hip replacement.

“Things that were trying to kill me are failing because of my sleeve. “
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THE BEST SENTENCE ON THIS SITE!!!!

I was on 2 oral meds & a once a week injection. The day after surgery I called my Endocrinologist to ask about my meds. She immediately took me off the injection & one of my pills. For the past 5 days, my blood sugar has been holding steady. Hopefully I’ll be able to eliminate the other pill!

My surgery date was 7/22/2019, so tomorrow will make my official 1 week.

i think I may be a (lucky) anomaly. I have not experienced any difficulty in drinking my Water & Protein Drinks. I haven't had much gas. While I was sore & swollen for the first 4 days, today most of the swelling is gone.

The best thing for me? I'm NOT hungry! I'm lovin' this! I hope it lasts.