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Even though I think the pre op diet has been hard …I have lost about a pound a day. Unreal!

@julie. I think it’s weird that everyone’s pre op diet is so different. My nutritionist told me that it use to be all shakes before surgery but she asked the surgeon to include something chewy to help us not quit. I have to say it’s not simple. My surgeon is one of two drs at University of Miami hospital who does Bariatric surgery. He told me my husband could stay with me because the floor is his and he can specify a lot of things. I’ll be staying 2 nights because of distance and my age. Just liquid the day before surgery for me and two weeks after also. Then every 2 weeks the next step. I would love a slice pizza or a grilled cheese sandwich right now. It hasn’t even been a week yet:)

Welcome, I’m having my pre op exam today and my surgery is 10/21. I think my primary waited too long to get approval from insurance but we will see? What is a ballon gastric surgery? I haven’t read of that one?

I don’t start taking my vitamins until 2 weeks later and then just add each one at a time period. NeonRaven8919: no gas pain? If not how great!

Forgot Pre op doctors appointment is 10/11

Hi y’all I talked with my nutritionist this morning for the last time before sleeve surgery 10/21. One more telehealth appointment with surgeon …then appointment 10/14 for anesthesia clearance and then ….anyway starting today pre op diet, if I can get to the store for shakes. I live in SE Florida? Planning what to do? Stay or leave? How are any of you doing with your pre op diet? Mine is 3 shakes and a little meal for dinner a day. Water! Until the day before surgery.

So glad for you! Check in often? Can’t wait to hear any updates!

Forgot because it’s been awhile since I’ve had any abdominal surgery. Thought it best to inform my surgeon of my multiple scar tissue and adhesions from 7-8 abdominal surgeries starting in 1981-2018. Have video appointment 10/11 but first…. 2nd one with nutritionist, then my pre op exam by primary, then pre op with nurse of surgeon, maybe another with nutritionist? Then surgery for gastric sleeve & esophageal hernia repair! Hope there is no problem with the previous surgeries?!

I have already had my Psychiatrist evaluation and the ok letter plus 3 others, I had to get. My first visit to my new psychiatrist was my one he used to okay me! We started at the beginning since he was new. We didn’t really cover a lot about the surgery but I did tell him about it in the beginning. I’ve been depressed, anxiety and grief since 2005. But no problem getting letter! Actually that’s when my weight gain started with behavioral meds.

Hi @FarmGirlKate New here also! Mine is 10/21. Just trying to be on an every 3hr schedule? Not doing to well

I first went in because of internal bleeding and they found the esophageal hernia which had Cameron lesions that were bleeding last September 2023. When I saw the surgeon he suggested the sleeve at same time. I was surprised. But when I researched it the University of Miami and my surgeon are pretty well know for doing both. So your throat was sore…for how long? How far apart were your surgeries? Thanks for the input.!

Forgot to add numbers Age : 67 Heaviest: 215 Now:195 Goal: 125-130 Started gaining since 2005 mainly from behavioral health meds.

Hi, I’m new here and I’m scheduled for 10/21/24 and just starting to eat every 3hrs. Hard! Not on full pre op diet yet though until my next appointment with nutritionist on 10/01. Looking forward to a group and of course the surgery.

This was in my paperwork…I haven’t had my follow-up yet with nutritionist after reading them? She has me starting to eat every 3hrs and using a timer.! I guess that’s where the 5 shakes come in. I’ve been told by both surgeon and nutritionist that I wouldn’t have to be on a really strict pre op diet because of being 195lbs but that is 70lbs overweight for me. Plus I have so many medical problems probably related to weight. I am older but I have an esophageal hernia that’s going to be repaired at same time and doc suggested for the sleeve. Didn’t think it could be done at my age….but so thankful.

Hi, I’m new here and my surgery date is 10/21 so I can be in your October group? Not sure what all that entails but willing to learn.

Hi, I’m 5’2” but was 5’4 1/2” and shrinking. My surgery date is October 21st. Will start pre-op diet after speaking with nutritionist again on10/01. I was reading the info on pre op and during and after surgery about nutrition. Did you all drink 5 shakes per day every 3 hours?? I don’t like them that much! BJ’s has a variety of flavors though.