Merri Beth

So glad to hear you are doing well! Congratulations

4 hours ago, AboutDangTime said:

Successful surgery. Gas pain isn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. I think the toughest part is standing up to walk and feeling that stretch in your abdomen. But all in all doing very well. Up to about 3 oz of Water an hour consistently, just need that 4th one and I go home.

Congratulations!! So happy for you and to hear you are doing so well AWESOME!!!

2 hours ago, kimb59 said:

My preop diet is meat and veggies, with Clear Liquids only the day before surgery. I wonder why I get to eat? I'm having the RNY at St Vincent's Bariatric Hospital.

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I am seeing so many variations of the pre-op diet. I guess it depends on the surgeon. Of course, I am on the two week liquid diet. I start it on 11-14 for surgery on 11-28. I am trying to psych myself up to get past thanksgiving LOL! I am thinking positive and keeping my eye on the goal which is better health! I am having my surgery at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas.

8 hours ago, sez22 said:

Where you getting yours from? Have you got much to loose?


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Hi Sez22,

I am getting my surgery locally, in Las Vegas on 11-28. I have about 80-100 pounds to lose. How about you? When is your surgery scheduled?

5 hours ago, sez22 said:

I’m having mine in November! Very nervous


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I am too! We will be okay, I am already using this site at least a couple times a day amd I have 28 days to go!

4 hours ago, Fellbunny said:

I am allowed 2 Protein Shakes, 2 small approved Snacks, and a lean cuisine type dinner per day up to 5 days prior, then im cut to 1 snack.

I am seeing others who aren't required to do the two weeks either but then there are others who are required to do it. So I am just following what my surgeon told me to do which is the two weeks. I think either way is going to be good, just depends on the surgeon.

2 hours ago, Fellbunny said:

11/28 is my birthday. Its a good day.

My surgery is Nov. 8th. I am scared that even though i am following the prescribed diet, I must be doing it wrong and my liver wont shrink right.

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It is a good day! I am sure you are doing it right, I think as long was we don't eat anything we are okay LOL! I am really trying to be positive about the liquid diet thing. I just had to do it for one day for another procedure and I did okay so my thought is one day at a time. You are almost there you can do it, keep me posted on how you are doing.

11 hours ago, KimA-GA said:

Per op liquid diet starts tomorrow… surgery Thursday… I am so nervous about the unknowns

You got this!!! Keep us posted on how things are going

On 10/29/2022 at 7:52 AM, estecany said:

Hi Merri Beth,
My surgery date is 11-08-22. I'm on day 6 of my liquid diet. It's hard but one of my nurses suggested to start drinking Protein Shakes for Breakfast and lunch before my liquid diet started. I think it helps I just get hungry around dinner but once I fall asleep I know I'm a day closer to my surgery date. I hope it helps!

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That sounds like a good idea. I was told to start the Protein Shakes, 4 a day and then other liquids Water of course, broth, limited tea, coffee, sugar free Jello and popsicles. I just told my friend today I will be working and sleeping while I am on that liquid diet at least for the first 3 days or so. Thanks for the reply, please keep me posted on how things are going, you are almost there, yay!

On 10/29/2022 at 4:05 PM, Elena05 said:

I’d love some buddies! Scheduled for 11/9

Hi Elena05,

I am scheduled for 11-28-22. You are getting close, how exciting! Are you doing the pre-op diet now? That has me a lilttle nervous but I am working on changing my thinking around the all liquid thing LOL

1 minute ago, KimA-GA said:

it’s stressful and scary not knowing how much i can handle and don’t want to hurt myself trying to be normal! if only we had crystal balls and knew what it would be like after!

I agree!! I have decided I am not going to push myself, I am going to do the FMLA paperwork in case I need more time but hoping i won't have to use it.

On 10/11/2022 at 7:16 AM, KimA-GA said:

thank you to everyone sharing experiences. i hope one week is enough for me!! I plan on taking a solid week off and then part time for two weeks. a bit nervous about the after surgery recovery.

i have a desk job but do field work too and will be up and down helping the public within the office. has the potential of being tiring. will have to play it by ear and be ok if i have to take off additional time.

I also work at a desk job and go out into the field often. I work in child welfare and go into the field to visit in foster homes, attend court, and whatever other tasks require me to be out and about to help families. I have scheduled for two weeks off but will request more time if needed. I am concerned about all the movement even at two weeks out.

On 9/22/2022 at 10:40 AM, Lily D said:

Good luck on your upcoming surgery! Yes, this tool is definitely going to help even though for the long run we all have to change majority of our bad habits to keep the weight off. Let us know how it goes!

Oh a three day liquid diet sounds fantastic. I have to do a two week liquid diet and it starts soon, my surgery date in November 28, 2022.

On 10/26/2022 at 10:27 PM, AboutDangTime said:

T-minus 6 days. Nervous.........excited.......and nervous...Did I mention I'm nervous? lol

For my fellow November surgery pals, best of luck and success. Raise a glass to life changing moments.

Congratulations, right behind you. You will do wonderful, I think being nervous is normal, i would wonder if someone wasn't at least a little nervous

On 7/7/2022 at 12:17 PM, Crystal Leifheit said:

Anybody out there? I haven't scheduled yet, but it will certainly be in November. I'm still doing a little research, a bit nervous about traveling to Mexico by myself.

Can't wait to hear from others. Thanks and I will keep you posted.

Hi, I just got my surgery date yesterday. It will be November 28, 2022. I am having my surgery in my hometown of Las Vegas, NV. Dr. LaDuc at surgical weight control center is performing the surgery. I met with him yesterday and he was awesome, spent a good deal of time talking with me making sure I understood everything. I have another pre-op appointment in his office on 11-22-22, to make sure everything is in order and I have the right Proteins and Vitamins etc ready to go. This appointment is supposed to take about 3 hours so I think it will thorough and a big help.

i have a friend who went to Mexico for her surgery and she is doing great, I can't even remember seeing her overweight. You will do great as well.

On 10/23/2022 at 7:35 PM, KeCor87 said:

Hi all! Very new to this site and about to have gastric sleeve surgery on 10/31. I started the process back in July and it’s all felt pretty quick. I knew I wanted to go through with it after talking to the surgeon and team. They have been absolutely wonderful.

I’m currently on the two week pre-op liquid diet (only broth/sugar free Jello & popsicles/protein shakes/clear liquids). I think I didn’t fully prepare myself for how difficult it would be to go without solid food. I’ve struggled most of my life with being overweight and overeating and I got tired of it. But I think my attachment to food is still extremely strong. I’m working with a therapist to overcome it and change habits. However, the liquid diet is driving me crazy and making me think this wasn’t the right way to go. I’m afraid I don’t have the strength to go through with it and be successful afterwards. I haven’t cheated on the diet over the past 7 days but I constantly think about it. And I thought it would get easier but it hasn’t.

Did anyone else experience this pre-op? Did your feelings change after surgery? It’s just tough to not rely on something that made me so happy before (food). Any advice is much appreciated. 🙂

Thank you for this post. I am getting ready to start the liquids, my surgery date is 11-28-22. You laid out some of my worst fears, can I do the liquids for two weeks and not cheat especially with thanksgiving smack in the middle! I also relate to your relationship with food. I have also struggled with my weight and overeating most of my life. I talked with my surgeon about all of it. He did tell me that the pre op liquids phase is the hardest. He said that by the time I feel like I can't do it anymore that surgery date will be here, I know i play mind games with myself about it already and I need to focus on what I can do and put the thoughts of the end goal in the forefront of my thoughts. I think we can both do it!!! Like someon said I might just have to "white knuckle" it. I think keeping the end goal of better health in mind will be a big help. I am diabetic and have other medical concerns that 4 different Dr.have said could be lessened or resolved with the surgery so I am committed no matter what it takes. I wish you the best going forward and have faith we can do this!!! P.S. I am very new to this site as well still trying to figure it all out. I can't even figure out how to update my profile or find my ticker so you are doing great.

I am right behind you, scheduled for November 28, 2022.

I have my final consultation on Oct 27th. My case manager said she thinks my sugery will be mid to late November. I am a little nervous but really am ready to go

It looks like i may be having my surgery in late November, I am so ready as well