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happilylacey

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    happilylacey got a reaction from alau82 in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    Got my date of September 10th, going through Dignity Health WLC in Gilbert, AZ.
    I haven't seen a September thread of surgeries yet, but I'd love to hear where you are and your date!
    I start my PreOP diet Aug 27th, and its only 3 Protein Shakes a day...no chewing at all! I've seen some that are 2 Protein shakes a day and then a small amount of chicken and nonstarch veggies for dinner. What's your PreOP diet like and how long do you have to do it?
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    happilylacey got a reaction from summerseeker in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    That is so true. Even my books were full of food descriptions. But now that I'm on Day 6, I think I'm in a groove and its not so bad anymore
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    happilylacey got a reaction from summerseeker in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    That is so true. Even my books were full of food descriptions. But now that I'm on Day 6, I think I'm in a groove and its not so bad anymore
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    happilylacey reacted to DaisyAndSunshine in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    You're basically on a liver shrink diet for a week?!

    You seem to have various options to get you through. I am sure you'll be fine. 1 week will buzz through.
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    happilylacey reacted to chivone in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    Mine is 8 September. On day 1 of liver shrinking diet. I'm hungry. But powering though. Mine is pretty much all liquid. Soup, pudding, oatmeal, yogurts. I hope I can make it. I realize I eat out of boredom. I also never noticed how many food commercials and Facebook ads exist. They don't help.

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    happilylacey reacted to AngieL11282 in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    Sept 7th!! Lee's Summit, Missouri! Really struggling with the pre-op liquid only diet!! :-(
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    happilylacey reacted to Tony B - NJ in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    Surgery went very well. Very little pain, just gas bloated. Very difficult to drink but keep trying. So far everything is better than I expected
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    happilylacey reacted to Bloodhound in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    I'm slated for September 13th. I'm nervous as hell. Torrance Bariatric.
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    happilylacey reacted to elp93 in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    I live near you! I’m having my surgery in TJ though since it’s not covered by my insurance. My surgery is 9/15. I start my pre op diet tomorrow. We can have 3 Protein Shakes a day and one piece of lean meat if we are starving to death which I know I will probably be lol
  10. Congrats!
    happilylacey reacted to KingKev_VSG in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    Vsg scheduled for Sept 8…starting my liquid diet tomorrow!
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    happilylacey reacted to hauntedhideaway in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    Thanks. I’m coping better now but I could kill a pizza. Definitely hangry sometimes. Sorry you’re having trouble. Solidarity!
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    happilylacey reacted to BretBMF in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    I think it's just the different doctors and what they see work for them and their (previous) patients. It's probably also a case by case scenario with each individual patient. That being said...
    The pre-op diet can be frustrating, but it's definitely doable. I've been living off of Protein Shakes, Water, crystal light, and low sodium broth for 12 days now. If I can do it, pretty much anybody can do it (or whatever their version of "it" is). I will say this - I've given up on the broth. It accomplished nothing and has no benefit other than a different flavor. I just drink as much water as possible all throughout the day. That's the key for me.
    It seems far off right now, but it will be here before you know it!

    Bret
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    happilylacey reacted to BretBMF in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    Yes, I did. I am scheduled for this Friday (September 3) at 8:30am. As much as that feels like a finish line, it's just the beginning of the marathon. (Yes, that sounds cliché, but it's definitely true for all of us going through this).

    Bret
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    happilylacey reacted to lizonaplane in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    I'm on day two of my pre-op diet. I can eat "real food" except very low carb and low fat, lots of Protein and veggies. I have diarrhea and nausea. I'm used to eating a lot of veggies, but I'm not used to eating a ton of protein in the form of plain meat. I'm not sure if this is why I'm so nauseous but it just tastes gross! I'm exhausted too, and yesterday I had a headache. I'm craving cheese soooo baaddd
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    happilylacey got a reaction from alau82 in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    Got my date of September 10th, going through Dignity Health WLC in Gilbert, AZ.
    I haven't seen a September thread of surgeries yet, but I'd love to hear where you are and your date!
    I start my PreOP diet Aug 27th, and its only 3 Protein Shakes a day...no chewing at all! I've seen some that are 2 Protein shakes a day and then a small amount of chicken and nonstarch veggies for dinner. What's your PreOP diet like and how long do you have to do it?
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    happilylacey reacted to fahimarahman240286 in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    Hi. I would defo try and practice the liquid diet as in London, Uk they didn’t request dor a pre op liquid diet. I had my sleeve on 20th august and the first week was so tough. I became dehydrated.
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    happilylacey reacted to Azalea Crosby in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    I'm sure you will do well!! not sure what MGH means? i think I might start my liquid a couple days early and maybe "snack" once per day off something my hubby eats for a couple bites. Life is about balance right? the extra days will offset anything I take in those 2 days. SSHH!!!
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    happilylacey reacted to GooseyGirl in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    My VSG is 9/13 in Boston! Today is day one of the pre-op diet… all liquids for two weeks. I’m excited and terrified!
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    happilylacey reacted to BretBMF in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    This is my 11th day of the preop diet. I've been living off of Water, crystal light, and Protein Drinks. I've seen my family eat everything from pizza to pancakes to birthday cake and ice cream in these past 11 days. It's all mental. Remember the ultimate goal - you can do it!

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    happilylacey reacted to Azalea Crosby in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    My date is Sept 23rd, in Maine. Nervous because the first weekend of my 2 week liquid diet we are going to Boston for a show. Hoping I can do the liquid all weekend without succumbing to any solids! my hubby can enjoy all the good foods and I'll just watch from the sidelines 😂 good luck to all September surgeries
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    happilylacey reacted to Pinks in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    09/21/2021 WakeMed 🎉 Cary, NC
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    happilylacey reacted to Akilah in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    Hi, who are you having your surgery with in Mexico?
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    happilylacey reacted to TracieSassano in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    Good luck and I hope you feel better!
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    happilylacey reacted to fahimarahman240286 in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    Hellooo everyone. So I had my Sleeve on 20th August. And im now Day 9 post op. Im in London Uk. Ive got to say it was a big shock to my body when your used to eating and drinking whenever you want and also big shock psychologically as your body has never had restrictions. I did go in hospital as I became dehydrated not being able to drink as often as I did which made me feel dizzy unwell fatigued. Also constipated aswell. My blood results are all normal so If i manage to keep drinking a sip every 5 mins( Aiming 1 litre a day) i will go home xxx
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    happilylacey reacted to summerseeker in September Surgery Buddies!!   
    Nearly there now, good luck

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