OK, I couldn't wait any longer. I have to see who else is scheduled for October. The closer it gets the more I'm looking forward to the surgery. Well, not the actual surgery.......but you understand what I mean. Is anyone going to have surgery in Tijuana on the 11th? I'm looking forward to possibly meeting someone from the message board during my trip. I know that I will be at the same recovery house that is used by Dr. Almanza. I keep thinking about all of the NSV's I'm looking forward to happening. I swear everyday I think of a new one. Today's is .....looking forward to not being so sweaty all of the time. :001_tongue:

when r you guys starting your preop diets?... I feel so out of control right now with food... I just eat whatever I crave because I feel like its my last chance.... Oh man I need some advice as to when I should make the switch?

I did that too.. ate whatever I wanted prior to surgery. I did not have to change diets. I was able to eat until 8 hours of the surgery time and then I had to fast. Don't feel bad about wanting all you desire. It is scary thinking we can't ever eat it again.. but we can.. just in moderation and several months later.

I don't know when you should switch because I'm not sure what your doctor recommended. if he didn't recommend a specific time, you could always just switch two days before to clean out your system.

I'm required to do a 1 week, low carb (less than 20g/day) but since I have been eating everything in sight I am starting tomorrow. I feel like throwing out all the junk food so I won't be tempted!

VSG 10/19 in Texas. Pre surgery diet starts 9/28.

my clear liquid diet starts tomorrow!! Friday is the big day.. and i fly out on thursday whew!! its going to be a whirlwind for sure.. wish me luck on these clear liquids... its going to be difficult but sooooo worth it

I am scheduled for October 19th. On October 6th I start another pre-opt diet. I have been doing a pre-opt diet since July with two bariatric shakes a day and one meal usually at dinner. I have limited my fat intake.

Word of warning: I went for a lapband three years ago, woke up in recovery without the band. The doctor said my liver was too large. It took three years to get over that. So I have been more careful about how I'm eating before surgery.

I am scheduled for October 19th. On October 6th I start another pre-opt diet. I have been doing a pre-opt diet since July with two bariatric shakes a day and one meal usually at dinner. I have limited my fat intake.

Word of warning: I went for a lapband three years ago, woke up in recovery without the band. The doctor said my liver was too large. It took three years to get over that. So I have been more careful about how I'm eating before surgery.

I'm gettin sleeved October 8th in Arkansas. My pre-op diet is full liquids for two weeks. I am struggling on my 4th day. Had severe headaches, nausea, and my reflux is horrible. I've double my reflux medicine and it has helped. We're all gonna make it, we just have to put our minds to it and picture ourselves in those little skinny people clothes, lol. Good luck to all of you!!

My preop diet starts officially on Wednesday but I am starting it one day early. Wish me luck!!!

Melissa

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Starting mine today too since I have been such a pig over the last couple weeks. I want to make sure my liver isnt' slippery. To whoever posted about getting their lapband rescheduled because of thier fatty liver, that gave me just the motivation I needed to stay on track!

2 weeks and I'll be on the losing bench :scared0:

WOOT WOOT... we are all getting CLOSERR!!!!

4 more days!! AHHH!

Hooray! I just booked my surgery today for the 19th with Dr. Rodriguez. I am thrilled to join this thread as I thought I'd never pull the trigger.

Been a long journey ,feel very prepared. Started this process in Dec. 09. Going to Pacific Bariatrics in San Diego to have my sleeve on Oct.6th with Dr. Taller. Super excited. Looking forward to being on the other side!:thumbup:

Good luck all October dates!

I have my last appointment tomorrow. I was scheduled for the 5th of October but have been pushed to the 4th. I am so excited about the surgery. I can't wait to be able to eat fish again. I miss it so dearly. I am in NYC. Is there anyone else going any time in October to have surgery in NYC? I feel like the only person. So I can't to share tips and recipes with all of you. Wish me luck.

Hello Everyone

My surgery is tomorrow 09/28/10.