Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Well, I went in to the surgeon today to get my date! April 6th! I am so excited. And I will be very busy over this next month. My surgeon has A LOT of tests he wants done before surgery. So very excited.

But apparently I'm the only one this excited because my husband told me that if I am this happy right now it means I am not being realistic! What? Is he crazy? He totally killed my buz.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am also on April 6th! Doing my Psych Evaluation on the 16th, EGDon the 23rd, then pre-op diet starts the 24th, which I am really nervous about! Good luck and sorry he killed your buzz! Sometimes I think the hubbies just don't realize how to and not to lend support! So far my hubby has been really supportive but he's a shift worker and not here a lot to help with household and 3kids! I think it's going to be overwhelming at times but my mind is made up! I am not going to fail! Keep posting about where you are in your journey and I'll keep on as well! April 6th can't get here soon enough!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm so excited for you both. Could you tell me about the pre-op diet? how long are you one it and what can you eat?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sounds like pre-op diets vary from dr to dr but mine through True Results is 2weeks and includes 2protein shakes a day and 1meal of 6-8 oz lean meat (basically chicken, fish, or lean beef, 1cup of green veggies(no peas, carrots,potatoes) & 1cup fruit (no bananas)! Any amount of sugar free Jello and sugar free Popsicles plus any non carbonated drinks with less than 10 cal/serving and less than 2grams sugar/serving! Sf kook-aid, crystal light, unsweetened tea are unlimited! Doesn't sound that bad but I am preparing myself for it to be one of the hardest things I have ever done! Hope this helps!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ladies, if you havent already done so, join the Springers group on this site. It's for anyone with a Mar, April or May surgery date.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgery date is April 5th! Good luck to you all.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

On March 5 All of my paper work was been turned into the insurance company. Now it is a wait and see game. If approved I suspect to be in surgery in April.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm set for April 2nd. I've been mentally preparing, researching and stocking up on Soups and such.

VERY excited!

Springers is a very supportive group and always looking for new friends. DebraG I like your ticker counting days! I think I need one of those!

j~

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My preop diet is to lose 5% in 90 days or 10% if I don't do 5 in 90. I just had a weigh in ...down 3...amazingly...and have 5 to go! Asked the coordinator about preop diet...she said I am on it. I am doing a Protein Shake in am then 2 or 3 times a day I can have salad, chicken or fish and cottage cheese as much as I want but only as much as I can eat in 20 minutes. Set a timer then once it goes off we are done! 60 oz of Water too.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My pre op diet is 2 Protein Shakes and a weight watchers or lean cuisine meal. I can have one sugar free Jello as a snack. It's not much but it sounds like more than others get.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×