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It’s go time

Just dropped off for surgery .... CoVid so I am all alone so that sucks but I feel fine a few butterflies or I am hungry at this point I can’t tell LOL. Surgery in 2 hours I will post when I wake! Send your prayers!

Go bag: neck pillow pj pants CPAP and Biotene

Very excited for you! I'm three weeks post-op and found that liquid vitamins work much better for me than chewables (aside from B12, that chewable is fine).

I actually regret not taking a small "neck" pillow. The pillows they had at the hospital I went to weren't all that, so I was putting rolls of clothing under my neck to make myself feel more comfortable. As per all the other stuff, I didn't even brush my teeth for the first two days because I had no energy 🤣

Drinking Water will be hard. I'm sure you've read this already but sip, sip sip and sip again. You'll feel annoyed you have to take a sip all the time (at least I did), but it really helps.

Good luck! ❤️

Go buy some DRY MOUTH SPRAY RIGHT NOW!! This is a must have for when you wake up. You will do great!!

In less than 24 hours I will be on the surgery table! I am so excited!! Today is all liquids all the time 😃
I have set up my frig in rows of my daily needs post op.... 16oz clear Protein 24oz of G2 for the electrolytes and small amt sugar and 24oz of propel Vit water... that is my Dr recommend daily intake....SF Jello and popsicles all added bonuses!!

I know this sounds crazy but I got those "excitement" twinges in my stomach reading your last two posts. I guess it is because your excitement level is coming through so loud and clear. Get ready because your life is about to change for the better!!
For the hospital, do you have a pair of those socks with those rubber grips on the bottom? Not sure if you will get a pair while there but I know that is definitely on my list!

1 hour left of regular food for a loooong time.... I can’t think of anything I want to eat before midnight so I am going to bed. 1 more day until surgery just got my negative COVID test so now it is really and finally starting to get nervous!

1 hour left of regular food for a loooong time.... I can’t think of anything I want to eat before midnight so I am going to bed. 1 more day until surgery just got my negative COVID test so now it is really and finally starting to get nervous!

4 hours til I start my liquid diet!!! All my pre op stuff was done today and I am officially quarantined until after surgery due to CoVid. I am getting really excited but nervous . Not about the surgery but about the eating/drinking post op. I am so scared that while making dinner for my family I am going to eat something I shouldn’t. That truly is my biggest fear and I know it’s sounds crazy but I love to cook and I always taste my food when I do cook. Any suggestions?
My hospital bag is packed... deodorant toothbrush chapstick biotene dry mouth spray a change of under clothes as I am the 7am case I will wear the clothes I wore to the hospital home the next am. I did pack pj bottoms as well. Am I forgetting anything?

I am going to update on this feed and hope it is helpful.

Just finished final pre op appointment. Tomorrow is pre op labs then Wednesday is full liquids until midnight then Clear Liquids until arrival to hospital Thursday 7am for surgery at 9am. I have been looking for a thread from pre op to post op instead of having to jump around. So I am going to track my journey on this post and hopefully make it easier for the next person. I have stocked my frig and my pantry with clear liquids ready for week one. I am more excited than nervous. I have already purchased and received all of my Vitamins which are a combination and are as follows based on content and what I personally need: BariMelts calcium citrate, Jarrow B12 sublingal 500mcg, Bariatric Complete by Pro Health.
I took everyone's advice and have a freezer full of SF popsicles, Gas X, and Biotene dry mouth spray for post op. I bought Premier Clear Protein from costco but they also have it on Amazon. I bought Bone Broth that has more protein then plan broth so I feel ready. I am open to more suggestions to make this experience as good as I can!
I am so thankful for this forum because it has provided support and answered to a lot of my questions!
Stayed tune for updates on my adventure

I love chicken pad Thai so much, but I haven't had it in months. I used to eat a full order in a sitting at least once a week. Last night i asked if they could replace the rice noodles with bean sprouts and ate 1/4th of an order (about 1 cup). My husband's full order is included for comparison. It was amazing!

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I can't answer from my own personal experience because I started with a BMI over 60 and had gastric bypass. But I can offer you a link to a calculator that will tell you the average weight loss at 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years:
https://mbsc.arbormetrix.com/Registry/public/calculator/uiCalculator/7?menuId=1013
Enter your data and click the disk icon on the top right of the page to see your expected weight loss. Note that the numbers they give are averages, so your personal results could be significantly higher or lower, but I still think it's useful information to get a ballpark estimate.

Surgery tomorrow, more nervous than ever but glad it is almost here.

I haven't told anyone about my VSG, though one person did know about my ESG (I am assuming my trust wasn't misplaced and she hasn't told anyone).
I certainly don't feel guilty about not sharing with all and sundry.
There will be some who should say why hide it, be an advocate for weight loss surgery etc but at the end of the day, you have to do what is best for you and your own well being/mental health.

I'm so excited for you! I can't wait until I am less than a couple days out!

Just had my surgery for the sleeve with a hernia yesterday & it wasn’t bad. It just makes you tired 😴

One more day until I start liquids.....doing my pre op blood work today

Morning all,
Today is my surgery day. Just got dressed in my super cute surgery gown, lol. So far, feeling calm. Not nervous actually. But hungry! First time. But, it's due to my own issue. I was so focused on drinking extra Water that I forgot to drink my last Protein Shake. Nurses getting me ready are great.

Hi @Newlyfe2021 I was sleeved 3/31 and I had no nausea AT ALL. And barely any pain. I don’t know how rare that is, but I just wanted to let you hear a non-horror story!

Congrats! Sending you good wishes! It looks like you are well stocked.

Just finished final pre op appointment. Tomorrow is pre op labs then Wednesday is full liquids until midnight then Clear Liquids until arrival to hospital Thursday 7am for surgery at 9am. I have been looking for a thread from pre op to post op instead of having to jump around. So I am going to track my journey on this post and hopefully make it easier for the next person. I have stocked my frig and my pantry with clear liquids ready for week one. I am more excited than nervous. I have already purchased and received all of my Vitamins which are a combination and are as follows based on content and what I personally need: BariMelts calcium citrate, Jarrow B12 sublingal 500mcg, Bariatric Complete by Pro Health.
I took everyone's advice and have a freezer full of SF popsicles, Gas X, and Biotene dry mouth spray for post op. I bought Premier Clear Protein from costco but they also have it on Amazon. I bought Bone Broth that has more protein then plan broth so I feel ready. I am open to more suggestions to make this experience as good as I can!
I am so thankful for this forum because it has provided support and answered to a lot of my questions!
Stayed tune for updates on my adventure

First of all, a belt will be your best friend for a while. You can skip sizes in pants by wearing using a belt for pants that are too big.
Also, shop sales and shop ahead. I normally try to avoid buying aspirational clothing in hopes that I'll fit into it someday, because that's just a recipe for wasting money on clothes that I'll never wear, but with WLS, it's a pretty good bet that you'll be wearing smaller sizes in the near future. I bought some clothes in Black Friday sales that were too small at the time but fit me now.
Take my advice with a grain of salt because I've never been known for being fashionable or well-dressed, but you can always get some cheap clothing at Walmart or Target during your rapid weight loss phase when you don't want to spend much on clothing that will only fit for a few weeks. You can wear a nicer cardigan (which doesn't need to be perfectly fitted) over a cheap blouse.
And finally, you will probably have to accept not having clothes that fit for a while. The good news is that people are going to notice your weight loss a lot more than they notice your clothing, and everyone will be telling you how amazing you look even if your clothes look a little ridiculous.

Hi all - I have my sleeve surgery in about an hour. Have read up on this forum for weeks now, and it has been extremely informative and supportive. I’m 6’ tall and my max weight was 360, right around the start of my preop diet 2-weeks ago. I’m now at 345 going into surgery. I’m having my surgery done by New York Bariatric Group. Hope all goes well. I have a mix of nervousness and excitement. Will update the forum on how things went.

My surgery date is 4/7 also! Just a few more days

Sending positivity to everyone who is scheduled for surgery this week! 🤗🌞