LoriLynnRN

October 28th date for sleeve

Getting mine Oct 23

I'm now on day 3 of my preop diet plan which is for 14 days. My surgery is Oct 28. i am to have 4 Optifast shakes a day. I can have unlimited sugar free Jello and popsicles, broths, Decaf coffee/tea with only sugar substitute (no creamer), sugar free sports drinks and of course Water. I have been staying on track thus far. I haven't cheated at all. There's a light at the end of the tunnel. I know after a day or so once I'm in ketosis I'm supposed to feel much better overall and less hungry. Today I'm just tired, mild headache, achy all over, and hungry. I was off of work today. I survived Mon and Tues Days 1&2 of the diet while at work. I didn't take my breaks in the break room, I went elsewhere to drink my shakes and eat jello. I sipped on broth like it was coffee. (LOL). I started Monday at 237 and weighted 233 today! Need to be 231 or under when I weigh in at my dietician appt which is Oct 25.
Good luck to you all on your journeys!

Oh nice! Lucky you!

I am 8 days out of pre-op and below is my experience

Things I bought pre-op or immediately after that I use frequently
Wedge pillow for when you get home. I ordered the day I got home because I couldn't sleep flat anymore
sugar free popsicles
benefiber
biotene mouth spray, used that in the hospital and for a few days out, saved me.
carmex lip balm
5 oz anchor measuring cup
Water bottle with measurements on it.
Torini sugar free syrups...for Decaf coffee
ice cube tray - for freezing broth
popsicle trays - for making your own as store bought have more carbs and calories than you realize
store bought bone broths for in a pinch. Not chicken stock, Bone Broth
Blender - I had this but I use this 2 x a day for the Protein Shakes
Make sure you have extra Protein like GENEPRO to blend in to help you meet your protein goals
Silly, but a basket, notepad, designated for all of your post up meds
plenty of loose flowey dresses beach coverups - lucky i had a bunch but you won't want to wear a lot of clothes
Loose panties
subscription to myfitness pal or a good old notebook to document your liquids and Proteins and everything
I hate water so I need water enhancers, I used publix brand or great value brand orange
soy milk - i discovered the lactose doesn't agree with me so I had to buy soy milk
get your mani/pedi before because you will be wearing flip flops and not feel like bending over for sneakers

Things I bought that I didn't use.
I bought a kitchen scale then realized my program does not want me to use a food scale, only measuring cups
100 1.5 oz medicine cups - never used them..I thought I would track my Fluid intake this way...ummm..no..
almond Creamer, just don't like it
Miralax..didn't need it, the colace and benefiber helps me "go"

Gastric sleeve on 14/10/19 😱

I'm scheduled for my VSG on 10/28. Just found out my surgery date 2 days ago. Reviewing all the "WHY'S" in my head to psych myself up and not get overwhelmed. My why"s are 1) Be healthy overall once again 2) Be able to be a fun, active grandma to any future grandchildren my daughters bless us with 3) Be comfortable and confident with my appearance. My younger daughter is getting married 2/29/2020 and I look forward to not having to shop in the plus sized section for dresses!! My older daughter got married 6/17/2017 and dress shopping was almost depressing! Ended up in a size 16 or 18, and limited the selection to choose from. Plus had to wear Spanx to hold everything together. Dress was beautiful, but I still felt like I was being judged. Some relatives at the wedding I hadn't seen in many years, when I was a size 6/8. I know they were wondering why I let myself go. 4) Be able to travel and not feel like I am cramming myself into the plane seat. Have the energy to sightsee and not get tired out and want to sit down and rest, or avoid climbing up or down a sand dune or hill to get to the beach. And wear a 2 piece swim suit without hiding under a coverup!
I am concerned about the 2 wk liquid diet. I will be working quite a few of the days I have to be doing it. Only a few gals know I'm having WLS. I may or may not tell anyone else. I was thinking if someone asked, I'd say I'm having gallbladder removal. Will I feel like absolute crap at work like lightheaded, dizzy, headaches, brain fog, nausea? I try to tell myself that I may be too busy at work to dwell on it, and the time will pass faster than if I was sitting at home watching the clock. I'm an RN working post-partum, nursery and pediatrics.
What is the normal time off of work for those of us who do not have a sedentary desk job? When can I swim again in my new swim spa? I see the surgeon in 2 days for my pre-op appointment so I'll definitely ask.

Good luck to all October patients!! You've got this!!!

October 28th here 🙌🏼 (Roux-En-Y)

I'm the 28th too, also sleeve.

Hi! I'm a newbie here! I just found out yesterday my VSG will be Oct 28. Reality is starting to settle in! Great to find this forum. I used ones in the past for ankle surgery and hysterectomy. Wishing all October surgery buddies nothing but the best!

Good luck to you @LoriLynnRN ! I just had surgery yesterday,and work up with barely any pain. Discharged today with lots of meds. YOu seem to have this and know the whys. I wish you all the best!!

I'm scheduled for my VSG on 10/28. Just found out my surgery date 2 days ago. Reviewing all the "WHY'S" in my head to psych myself up and not get overwhelmed. My why"s are 1) Be healthy overall once again 2) Be able to be a fun, active grandma to any future grandchildren my daughters bless us with 3) Be comfortable and confident with my appearance. My younger daughter is getting married 2/29/2020 and I look forward to not having to shop in the plus sized section for dresses!! My older daughter got married 6/17/2017 and dress shopping was almost depressing! Ended up in a size 16 or 18, and limited the selection to choose from. Plus had to wear Spanx to hold everything together. Dress was beautiful, but I still felt like I was being judged. Some relatives at the wedding I hadn't seen in many years, when I was a size 6/8. I know they were wondering why I let myself go. 4) Be able to travel and not feel like I am cramming myself into the plane seat. Have the energy to sightsee and not get tired out and want to sit down and rest, or avoid climbing up or down a sand dune or hill to get to the beach. And wear a 2 piece swim suit without hiding under a coverup!
I am concerned about the 2 wk liquid diet. I will be working quite a few of the days I have to be doing it. Only a few gals know I'm having WLS. I may or may not tell anyone else. I was thinking if someone asked, I'd say I'm having gallbladder removal. Will I feel like absolute crap at work like lightheaded, dizzy, headaches, brain fog, nausea? I try to tell myself that I may be too busy at work to dwell on it, and the time will pass faster than if I was sitting at home watching the clock. I'm an RN working post-partum, nursery and pediatrics.
What is the normal time off of work for those of us who do not have a sedentary desk job? When can I swim again in my new swim spa? I see the surgeon in 2 days for my pre-op appointment so I'll definitely ask.

Good luck to all October patients!! You've got this!!!

10\1 HERE. HAD SURGERY YESTERDAY....EXCITED FOR EVERYONE HERE. GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!
Still in hospital, home to get released today!

I take my mason jar everywhere and bought the plastic screw on lids. A must. Only because the glass of the mason jar cleans better. Some of my Protein Shakes leave nasty smells in the plastic cups, lol.

Hi! I'm a newbie here! I just found out yesterday my VSG will be Oct 28. Reality is starting to settle in! Great to find this forum. I used ones in the past for ankle surgery and hysterectomy. Wishing all October surgery buddies nothing but the best!

Hi! I'm a newbie here! I just found out yesterday my VSG will be Oct 28. Reality is starting to settle in! Great to find this forum. I used ones in the past for ankle surgery and hysterectomy. Wishing all October surgery buddies nothing but the best!