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I had the sleeve surgery yesterday. I feel great. The esophagus spasms have been the worst part. Prior to surgery I had lost 36 pounds, 10 inches and 4% body fat. Y’all keep going. It will be worth it!

Hello everyone my name is Tristen and I live in Eugene, Oregon. I just had gastric sleeve this Monday the November 15th. I am trying to navigate thru this journey and would love to chat with other folks that are going thru the same thing.

Hi Guys! It’s my first time. I am having my sleeve surgery this Friday, November 19th! I’m excited.

I'm scheduled for November 23rd as well!!

You got this! I will be right there with you in my own surgery in my my hospital.

I am scheduled for 11/23. Day before Thanksgiving. I am so ready!

I am scheduled for 11/23. Day before Thanksgiving. I am so ready!

Pre-op diets vary from one surgeon to the next, but be prepared for it to suck. There's pretty much no way around it, but you just have to get through it as part of your WLS journey that will be worth it in the end. It feels like an eternity when you're going through it, but eventually, it will be a blip in your memory.
My best tip, both for the pre-op diet and the liquid phase, is that you're going to be drinking a lot of protein shakes, so buy samples of different brands and flavors so you can have a variety. Also, you'll learn to appreciate sugar-free popsicles.

My surgeon's office was pretty strict in that I could only have Carnation Instant Bteakfast made with fat free milk and 2 snacks (sugar free Popsicles, sugar free pudding - not the cups though, a very few grapes, etc.).
I was hungry for 3 days but after that I completely lost my appetite and just struggled along to get through the diet for the remaining time.

Exercise wouldn't hurt but it will not "solve" the problem. It is inevitable.
I still want to loose about 60-80 lbs and look like I have 2 sets of boobs now. If I could pull that skin up and tuck it in my bra I would be good as gold. HAHAHA ???