BellaRoma713

You will be able to meet the challenge of the preop diet! Keep focused on your goal to have surgery. Re-read your post as affirmation to the many great things you and your husband will achieve.

Designs for Health has a rice-based protein in their Paleo shake line. You will need your NUT to register first and then you can order. My dr, thought the sweeteners may be the cause of my problems.

I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea in the 3 month waiting period. I got my machine 1 month before surgery and was required to use 2 weeks prior to surgery. I had to bring the machine to the hospital for post-op use. The oxygen in the hospital was so dry, I was glad to have the machine with humidity control.

I am on day 5. I have had to stop the crystal lights, etc. for a few days based upon dr. advice. I am now having broth and herbal teas to get my fluids in. plain water wasn't going down well for me. Have you tried anything else besides water?

I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Oops, the dog jumped on me. It is not the case with gastric bypass.

I had both EGD and colonoscopy done at the same time. Polyp tissue was taken for biopsy. All can back benign. Dr. said that with sleeve they can go back and take out any time--not the case with by N

Best wishes to all the September 20 sleevers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery! My surgery is today at noon. Today is the last day of summer and I am so ready for the seasons to change.

Good luck! I am 9/20 too and so excited. Wishing you all the best for a great recovery!

Best wishes to you today. I will be hoping to hear from you on the losers bench. I am heading in for noon surgery today.

That is good news. Glad you are doing well. I hope I can say the same thing tomorrow.

Best wishes to you! I am right behind you at 12 noon! I am so excited!! I will be see you on the losers bench!

Congrats on your success. I am getting sleeved tomorrow and you give me hope that I will be able to maintain after 1 year. Thsnk you for sharing your story!

What a beautiful picture of you and your daughter! Congrats on your success!

Congratulations on making it to the losers bench! I hope your recovery continues to be smooth !

Best wishes to all of you! I am looking forward to all your posts after you are on the losers bench. Sending prayers your way!

I am on Thursday too. I am more excited than nervous. I am keeping myself occupied with work, errands, etc. i am sure Thursday it will seem real! Best wishes to all of you and hope for a speedy recovery!

Glad to hear you are well and have lost quite a bit of weight ! Congrats! I live in Gaithersburg and will be sleeved by Bluepoint on 9/20. Can't wait!!

Great job! You look great!

Wishing you the best on Monday and strength to get through the party. I had cupcakes for my son's 11th birthday last night. I probably would have had 3 (red velvet, carrot cake, and chocolate) if I weren't on the path to surgery on Thursday! They looked good, but not worth failing on pre-op plan.

You can do it! Stick to your pre-op plan. My surgery is thursday. My dr. has me on Optifast, but i can have decaf coffee, crystal light, sugar free jello, and sugar free Popsicles. It helps take the edge off. Good luck!

Great idea on the pandora bracelet as a reminder of the progress made!

I am scheduled for 9/20 too. I started pre-op diet yesterday (Optifast). Surgery will be in Virginia. I am more excited than nervous!! Best wishes to all!

I know what you mean! Just had final visit with surgeon and NUT today. I am doing 6 days of Optifast, then surgery on the 20th too. Good luck on EGD!