I am new to this site need some buddies to go through this with ! Surgery set for may 2nd anyone else scheduled in may???

I think you are right about the schedule. I need to time it out instead of waiting til I get hungry. But the only thing that seems to keep me full is sipping on these protein drinks throughout the ENTIRE day. I don't stay full for more than 2 hours tops on these drinks. At first I thought it was mental, but I literally felt like I was going to pass out this afternoon.

All of my drinks have 30-40g of protein in them and my doctor said I should be having 70g a day.. so I should be getting in enough protein since I am having a minimum of 3 a day. i also have at least 1 cup of jello and 1 bowl of broth.

I am really confused.

Are you getting enough water? If you feel like you want to pass out I just wondering if you are getting all of your water in. I drink crystal light and if you see me I always have a glass with water or cyrstal light in it. My dr told me to check my urine from time to time. And if my urine is as dark yellow as it is in the morning than I'm not drinking enough water. Watch tomorrow and keep a glass close by all the time.

ok if any one is still having problems joining the May blooming bandsters let me know and I will send you a invite. If you could personally send me a message it would be easier than trying to find you all in the mix of conversations here.

Are you getting enough water? If you feel like you want to pass out I just wondering if you are getting all of your water in. I drink crystal light and if you see me I always have a glass with water or cyrstal light in it. My dr told me to check my urine from time to time. And if my urine is as dark yellow as it is in the morning than I'm not drinking enough water. Watch tomorrow and keep a glass close by all the time.

My nutritionist never mentioned water... I'm only having a couple of glasses a day so I think I definitely need to be drinking more. How much are you having every day?

My nutritionist never mentioned water... I'm only having a couple of glasses a day so I think I definitely need to be drinking more. How much are you having every day?

I can't believe she never told you about Water. It is very important. You need to be getting 64oz of water a day. Try the water tomorrow and let me know how you feel at the end of the day.

Hi everyone.

Surgery is tomorrow. Yikes! I am excited to add years to my life for my family.

My husband is proud of me so we are planning to get our diving certs. Next year I will be on a beach somewhere enjoying the sun (without a drink).

As far as bc it is because bc can cause clots. With surgery there is an added risk of clots without bc. I had to stop my daily aspirin (and I clot too much). They want you somewhere in the middle.

Went and met with one of the surgeons today, he was reaaally nice, and a lot more friendly than the other one. He gave me a prescription for Percocet today...way to make me 10x more nervous!

Last time I weighed in with my nutritionist I was 312.6, I'm down to 307, gotta love this pre op diet.

Speaking of being down, the last time I went through this the surgeon asked me to lose 10 lbs, today NONE! this is good. Go us May Bandees!

P.S. May 11th date here

Went and met with one of the surgeons today, he was reaaally nice, and a lot more friendly than the other one. He gave me a prescription for Percocet today...way to make me 10x more nervous!

Last time I weighed in with my nutritionist I was 312.6, I'm down to 307, gotta love this pre op diet.

Speaking of being down, the last time I went through this the surgeon asked me to lose 10 lbs, today NONE! this is good. Go us May Bandees!

P.S. May 11th date here

Mine is the 11th as well. I started my 2 week diet yesterday and my liquid fast starts next Wed. I'm excited and nervous at the same time.

My surgery is May 11th as well. I started my 2 week diet yesterday and my liquids I start next Wed!!! I'm excited and nervous at the same time!!

I'm very excited my surgery is set for may 14th in Everett, Washington north of Seattle. I have been waiting to do this for almost two years. Finally my day is almost here. Ryan

Hi everyone.

Surgery is tomorrow. Yikes! I am excited to add years to my life for my family.

My husband is proud of me so we are planning to get our diving certs. Next year I will be on a beach somewhere enjoying the sun (without a drink).

As far as bc it is because bc can cause clots. With surgery there is an added risk of clots without bc. I had to stop my daily aspirin (and I clot too much). They want you somewhere in the middle.

Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way! Good luck tomorrow! Can't wait to hear all about your experience as soon as you feel up to it!

I'm very excited my surgery is set for may 14th in Everett, Washington north of Seattle. I have been waiting to do this for almost two years. Finally my day is almost here. Ryan

I'm May 14th too- have you started the pre-op diet yet?

I am on day 4 of my preop diet and have found that if I stay ahead of the hunger I do better I have my coffee at 8am, a protein drink at 9:30, Chicken Broth at 11:30, SF jello at 1:30, Beef broth at 3:30, a protein shake at 5:30, SF popsicle at 7:00 and bed by 9. I am satisfied with this plan.

I'm still trying to figure out what to do to join also. It's asking me for a Pw but I see some people say they were able to join without one! Let me know when you find out.

I just sent you a invite

I just sent you a invite

Will u send me an invite as well

Ok Day 4! I am gonna have my first meal of the day shortly. Sticking to a schedule and having water constantly through the day. Hope it goes better.

Congrats, Jennifer! How do you feel? I will keep you in my thoughts tomorrow. Update us after surgery.

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Hi Ryan! That is so exciting. It feels good to be close after waiting so long.

My surgery is May 11 and I can't wait! Started my pre op diet and I am ready! Good luck to all of us!

Started pre op diet today, so far not bad! I got to have a pancake for breakfast and chicken noodle soup for lunch!