Goldengirl321

3 minutes ago, Donna Suz said:

I wish you the best. You will really need to be strong, but I know you can do it. I live alone so its easy for me to just have in the house only what I need. Its good that you communicated with them what's going on so they can help support you. Just make sure you have plenty on hand of what you can have so you aren't dipping into their food while you prepare it. Best of luck, you can do it!

Thank you for the encouragement! I def am getting myself prepped in advance. I feel like I have a lot of sweet things like the shakes, ice pops, Jello etc and I’m more of a savory person so I’m gonna try and get a bunch of broths to mix it up

4 minutes ago, Donna Suz said:

I'm on day 11 of my 2 week liquid diet. The first week was the absolute worst. After the second week or so, it started to get easier. I think my body started to get accustomed to having less calories. The trick for me has been to have something to eat (drink) regularly throughout the day, like every hour or two. When it gets really hard I've been relying on the sugar free ice pops. They give me a little bit of sweet and I really enjoy them. In the evenings I've been making broth out of half a cube of bullion (only half since there is so much salt in those) A huge helper has been the Gatorade Zero. That is enjoyable and does a good job of making me feel full. I haven't cheated because I don't want to ruin the progress I've made so far. It would probably be like starting all over. I've lost 12 pounds since I started so far and I still have another 3-4 days. My surgery is on Monday. Almost there now. You can do it, stay strong and when you are feeling hungry, don't ignore it. Have the next item you are allowed for the day.

Wow! Excellent job! Kudos to you! I bought the Gatorade zero w Protein. I think they have 10gms each so I will definitely drink a lot of those when it’s my time next week. What I’m really nervous about it I will still have to shop and cook for my kids so that will be rough. I sat them down and explained my diet and I may be cranky, etc and they understand but cooking meals when I can’t eat will be a challenge.

19 minutes ago, Kia kaha said:

Anyone else cranky on the pre op diet? I’m SO hungry and tired, I cheated (a bit) and had an omelette with veg, that helped. I don’t mind the taste of the shakes etc but it doesn’t feel enough to keep me going through the day.

I’m cranky just thinking about it I start the diet next week. I really don’t know what else to say besides just keep your eye on the prize! And I think feeling cranky is quite normal

8 hours ago, JessM87 said:

I am having surgery on Wednesday April 6th. I just started my 7 day pre op liquid diet and I am already miserable at the end of day 1. All I can think about is a crunch wrap supreme. I think 7 days is a little excessive but that's probably just my food addiction talking.

Be grateful it’s only 7 days I would love that! Everyone in our practice has to do the same 2 week liquid diet regardless of starting weight. Good luck you are almost there!!

5 minutes ago, GinaVSG said:

Just got my date… 4/25! Excited and even more nervous now. Plus a new slew of appointments and meetings. Anyone have tips on calming my nerves? I’m fine now but the closer I get I fear I’ll start to panic 😂

I have no advice really bc I’m going under 4/19 also for a sleeve but to say I’m starting to get excited now. I went through the nerves part earlier. But I am very very nervous about the liquid diet I need to start next week. I’m prepared but I still have to cook and shop for two teenage boys so that is going to be tough. Good luck and congrats!

8 minutes ago, Mariann812 said:

UPDATE:
All that worry was for nothing. I passed, and the cardiologist was beaming. He had told me 10 days ago he didn’t think I would pass. I laughed and told him: ‘I know I don’t look like a runner, but I used to run 7 miles a day, 5 days a week. I will do this.’
And, I did.
IMHO, they go easy on you when you are over 60 (I’m 67). I did 2 thallium stress tests 18 and 15 years ago and THEY.WERE.DIFFICULT. I think that at my age, they just don’t want you to keel over.
So, I worried for nothing basically. The techs at Cary Radiology were fabulous! They could not have been nicer! Everything was explained in great detail.
They wanted my heart rate to get to 130 which I was fine with. A year ago, I could get to 138 running around a nearby lake.
They were constantly asking how I was doing while on the treadmill. I was in for 5 minutes, they were hoping for 4.5 minutes. My bp was 220/140 when I told her I was finished. I knew to jump right onto the table so they could U/S while my heart rate was at peak.
I found it interesting that I was fine on the treadmill one minute and almost instantly I knew I was finished.
My post treadmill U/S pix were excellent.
The cardiologist was very nice. He told me that bariatric surgery is going to be wonderful for lowering my blood pressure. He said I will likely always be on bp meds, but carrying less weight will make a huge difference in my life. He was very encouraging, and Now that the stress test is behind me, I am really excited to move forward.

So happy for you! I know you were worried so I’m very happy to hear you can now put this stress test behind you!

40 minutes ago, Donna Suz said:

Thanks! The first week yes, it was a struggle. This week though my body seems to have accustomed itself to less food. It’s not near as hard. My emotions, however, that’s another story. Not being able to use my eating disorder as a way to avoid my feelings has been rough.

Yes! I feel that way I’m going to try and find a therapist now bc I’m gonna need one

10 minutes ago, Donna Suz said:

That sounds very similar to mine. I’m on day 9 and am already down 11 pounds.

Wow 🎉 congrats that’s amazing! Have you found it hard to stick to?

26 minutes ago, LaylaAA212 said:

Yes to the April Surgery Buddies!!

My surgery date is April 27TH!!!! wohooo!

I'm getting the gastric sleeve!

HW: 420

CW: 379

Congrats to you! I’m 4/19 so I should be out and on my way to eating purées when you go in

23 minutes ago, LaylaAA212 said:

anyone have any suggestions for the liquid diet, I start mine in a week and I am nervous because I don't know what all to drink/have on this diet. Doctor's office wasn't very specific besides: liquids only.

Any help or recommendations is appreciated!

My liquid diet is 3 shakes a day (they suggested the Fairlife shakes I got mine at BJ’s) they should have low carbs and sugar with some Fiber. Premier is another popular one or Atkins. We can have three drinks a day of either - one egg, sugar free pudding or Jello (1/2 cup), one light greek yogurt or 1/2 cup plain ricotta or cottage cheese. We can have unlimited sugar and caffeine free beverages, ice pops and plain broth

1 hour ago, Tina Jeter said:

I'm April 29.in Denison Texas. So excited. It is my goal to get this weight off me. I have been fat all my life . Lose the weight then it creeps back until it's twice the amount I lost. I am or will be 61 on April 23 and have diabetes high blood pressure asthma and COPD. I take 6shots a day for diabetes and 1 pill plus about 15 other meds. I tired of not being able to walk anymore or anything else. So this is really life changing for.me. 5'3 286 I'm having sleeve surgery.

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Congrats! I just finished my zoom class with the others who are getting surgery from my surgeon within the next few weeks and it was very helpful. She said that those who take diabetes meds will never take them again once they leave the hospital so congrats on that also! I’m at 40 bmi with no co-morbidities per se but I want to get ahead of it. I have low energy, joint pain and get out of breathe easily. Not how I want to feel at 45 years old so I’m excited for this tool!

9 minutes ago, Mariann812 said:

So…I’m going to get weighed before my echo stress which is this coming Tuesday, the 29th?
I will see my surgeon after that since my pre-tests/qualification tests must be completed prior to meeting with him.
I’m just going to keep eating. 🤷🏻‍♀️

That was my experience, obviously every dr does things differently but I would rather not risk not getting approved. Good luck!!!

On 3/11/2022 at 7:38 PM, sugarbee24 said:

Thank you goldengirl321.

Have you already had your surgery? If not do you have a date scheduled?

I’m scheduled for 4/19!

11 minutes ago, Quesodip251 said:

Usually insurance goes by the weight you’re at when the doctor’s office weighed you at their approval so you’re good if the surgeon’s office isn’t planning on calling you back in for any reason. As long as you’re over the surgeon’s required minimum to do the surgery it won’t matter. I’d call your insurance company to confirm.

If your paperwork is already submitted, you’re good to go. If not, I would maintain. My surgeons office originally told me that it would only matter what my first weigh in was but then they corrected themselves bc what really mattered was the weight I was at when I did my testing for cardio, pulmonary, psych and nutrition because it was after that they submitted the packet to the insurance.

My surgeon told me that if you meet the criteria you’re good. I still was nervous though but my approval came in about 2 days

4 minutes ago, Mariann812 said:

THIS ⬆️

Exactly my concern. Should I wait and not do the pre-op diet till insurance approves? I am trying to do the surgery April 11 or pretty much any day that week as it is spring break and i do not want to take time off from school. My surgeon and his admin know this.

I would definitely wait. I totally get your concerns and I know that most doctors have the 2 week liquid diet but in reality I know many people who they “pushed thru” with just a few days liquid prior. So yea I would not loose. Insurance can be a b***h!

21 minutes ago, Nurse2u said:

Golden girl since we are scheduled the same day, I have questions. My preop mtg with dietary snd surgeon is scheduled the first week in April. I finished all my required visits in Oct last year but have been waiting for surgery due to Covid. I am nervous because I haven’t really lost much weight since then. I know I will need to go strict diet for 2 weeks prior to surgery but anyone else who has not lost a lot of weight preop in their own??? I feel like I should’ve done better.

Hey there! I am just at a 40 bmi with no co morbidities so my dr actually told me to maintain my weight until surgery. Although I do still have to do the 2 week diet prior and I’m sure I will he said at that point the weight won’t matter. My journey was a little different I did all my pre op testing cardio, pulmonary, nutrition, psych, sleep study and my 12 office visits (per my insurance, Aetna) then I was approved at the end of January. I asked to be scheduled mid April due to some work things I had going on. I now have to do more testing at the hospital on 4/15 an EKG, chest X-ray, Covid test and blood work, I’ll see my primary Mon 4/18 for final clearance and then hospital 4/19. But back to your original question don’t worry too much you will loose in the 2 weeks and be a rockstar!

1 hour ago, jenniferever said:

I finally got a surgery date of 4/6 after having my 12/24 surgery date rescheduled due to Covid. I am nervous but excited! How about you guys?

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Congrats! Very exciting. I’m scheduled for a sleeve 4/19!

Makes sense!

Yes they are the best “bang for your buck” in terms of nutrition etc that taste good. I found the best price on them at BJ’s -good luck with your liver shrinking I’ll be starting mine 4/5

The Fairlife Protein Shakes are pretty good.

Ugh that sounds rough, my pre op diet allows for one cup of caffeine a day which I’ll gladly take

Hi! I’m in NY would love to have a surgery buddy!

Congrats and welcome! I’m going to be sleeved 4/19, getting past the nerves and into the excitement now.

Yea! Good job! I heard the first few days are the worst so you did great.

Thank you!! Feeling positive!!