I think we all have different instructions pre-op (I am resenting the heck out of mine- two weeks liquids only) but we are all - at least those up to May 12th, in the last two week pre-op period.

How is it going? Are you on liquids or some kind of doctor imposed diet? Do you feel ready for your surgery?

I'll start-

You may have seen I had a major crisis on the first day of my liquids when the Premier drinks I got from costco were so disgusting I not only could not drink one but then freaked thinking no Protein would work for me.

Since then I have found that GNC Extreme 60, nectar, and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury were all at least somewhat palatable, with only the splenda aftertaste bothering me. I am able to drink them. YAY! I have several more samples to try.

I have lost seven pounds since Monday! Of course, at least three of them I put on in the few days before Monday with my "last meals" and the famous red velvet cake! I hope I can take off some more and make my doctor happy with the state of my liver.

It is not easy- for one thing everything is sicky sweet and I long for savory. I am hyper sensitive to odors and the sell of cooking food can really get to me. Late night my husband seemed to be consuming huge quantities of food all night but I am sure it is just my condition of hunger !

I do find it a little disconcerting to realize this two weeks ends in the surgery and then the real food work begins- and that I will still be on liquids for at least another two weeks after and possibly three. Then mushies- it will be a full 8 weeks from the start of this two weeks until I am allowed real, regular food. That's a looooong time!

Other than that I am excited for my surgery and would love this 11 days to pass quickly.

How about all of you?

OK Guys-

I thought I would post a list of what I know so far based on posts here- copy it and add your name if you want- I think it would be great if we all know so we can do a prayer circle of sort- keeping our fellow sleevers in heart and mind on their days- hoping they have an easy effortless time in surgery and then heal quickly!

May 2nd lkcraig316

May 3rd Chicadee Kristy

May 4th MaeConnie 68

May 5th

May 6th Lots of Hope

May 7th

May 8th

May 9th Dawn of a New Day Gusso5 kellyw74 meggieprice

May 10th Karen H.

May 11th

May 12th

May 13th

May 14th

May 15th

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Thanks so much for the list. Since I probably won't remember who is next after me, I am going to send a prayer up right now for everybody on the list so far!

Thanks , You are all in my prayers! I also need yours.

Thanks so much for the list. Since I probably won't remember who is next after me, I am going to send a prayer up right now for everybody on the list so far!

You re certainly in mine right here right now! You must be so excited!

I got a Magic Bullet too as well as a early Mother's Day gift from my husband and the kids. Quick question- Are you two still so so hungry? I am starving! We are almost there ladies. May 9th can't come any quicker

Melinda in Fort Worth, TX

Wow- you are getting close! I can't believe they are making you do TWO days of clears before on top of the five weeks of diet- one day of clears seems about right to me- I have done that for a colonscopy- but two? Blessings with you!

I think the thing I keep thinking is all this diet followed by major surgery and then weeks of recovery and not real food until - for me- about six weeks if everything goes well. Sigh. However, at least we will have tiny tummies and eventually no hunger hormone.

God good luck and I will think about you on Tuesday!

I will pray hard for you to get your job first and then that you sail through your surgery easily and effortlessly. This truly will be a new beginning for you!

I just hope we are not this hungry after- seems like that really does go away , especially after the hunger hormone goes away! Easily and effortlessly- that is also my hope for you!

Yay Connie- you are almost there! I think I need to do a list of our dates ;-P SO my aging brain knows who needs to be in my healing easy effortless thoughts and prayers! Can't wait to hear how you all do.

My husband got me a Magic Bullet too- I love it for the shakes and it will be so cool for the purees too.

Seems a shame they make you go to Dallas twice...why can't they have you do the tests that need results close to you and just the true preop paperwork etc. that day? With gas the price it is it really makes a difference, huh?

Well, I did eat yesterday. I had the meat and vegetable at the wedding but not the potatoes. I just could not have been on liquids working 11 hours on our feet and running around. The wedding was really hard on my back and knees and I kept thinking I will never be that heavy at a wedding again.

We have one Friday but I will just go to the early orning ceremony and then my husband and son will cover the evening Chinese Banquet- I will be two days pre-op and don't really want to be at a reception where the whole reason for being there is 12 course of food!

OK I am going over this thread to figure out who is being sleeved when and will posty a master list that you ll can add to or change...

My surgery date was scheduled originally for May 4th but got moved to May 5th today I guess the doc has an emergency. It gives me one more day to stress lol My doctor does things so much differently than what many are doing I am finding out. For instance no pre-op diet I just cant have anything after 10pm the night before. After surgery I am on clears for 24 hours and then days 2-21 its liquids to soft solids as tolerated. Finally solids at day 22. I mean I dont plan on rushing anything but Ive seen alot more restriction on the here for other sleevers. I researched my doc out and he is one of the top in the country it just seems odd that the diet varies so very much for us all. I am almost jealous of not having the pre-op diet since I wont lose any weight before hand but then again Im not complaining it sounds horrible.

Hey I wish you all luck - ITS GONNA BE A GREAT MONTH!!!!

I got a Magic Bullet too as well as a early Mother's Day gift from my husband and the kids. Quick question- Are you two still so so hungry? I am starving! We are almost there ladies. May 9th can't come any quicker

Melinda in Fort Worth, TX

I am hungry every day. I thought it would go away but especially after my Water aerobics I am hungry. I look forward to having a small stomach!

Since I have a cold my biggest issue now is that I can;t take Advil since yesterday and it is my go to drug for feeling like this. I KNOW I would feel much better if only I could take it.

Power through! We CAN do this.

My surgery date was scheduled originally for May 4th but got moved to May 5th today I guess the doc has an emergency. It gives me one more day to stress lol My doctor does things so much differently than what many are doing I am finding out. For instance no pre-op diet I just cant have anything after 10pm the night before. After surgery I am on clears for 24 hours and then days 2-21 its liquids to soft solids as tolerated. Finally solids at day 22. I mean I dont plan on rushing anything but Ive seen alot more restriction on the here for other sleevers. I researched my doc out and he is one of the top in the country it just seems odd that the diet varies so very much for us all. I am almost jealous of not having the pre-op diet since I wont lose any weight before hand but then again Im not complaining it sounds horrible.

Hey I wish you all luck - ITS GONNA BE A GREAT MONTH!!!!

Sorry girl- YOU are the lucky one! I am sick right now and would love to have some Soup, I'll have some broth- big whoop.

You also will probably post big weight loss numbers right out of the gate whereas we may slow a bit soone having dieted so strenuously before.

CInco de Mayo for you!

Wow! That is interesting how each doctor can vary so much! I am sure it will be great! Congrats! You are almost there. I will be praying for you. Keep us posted

My surgery date was scheduled originally for May 4th but got moved to May 5th today I guess the doc has an emergency. It gives me one more day to stress lol My doctor does things so much differently than what many are doing I am finding out. For instance no pre-op diet I just cant have anything after 10pm the night before. After surgery I am on clears for 24 hours and then days 2-21 its liquids to soft solids as tolerated. Finally solids at day 22. I mean I dont plan on rushing anything but Ive seen alot more restriction on the here for other sleevers. I researched my doc out and he is one of the top in the country it just seems odd that the diet varies so very much for us all. I am almost jealous of not having the pre-op diet since I wont lose any weight before hand but then again Im not complaining it sounds horrible.

Hey I wish you all luck - ITS GONNA BE A GREAT MONTH!!!!

Thanks for letting me know I am not the only one out there starving . I am so looking forward to having a small stomach too! I really hope you start feeling better soon. Try taking the Tylenol Cold and Sinus. I believe it is an approved drug you can

take. We are almost there!

I am hungry every day. I thought it would go away but especially after my Water aerobics I am hungry. I look forward to having a small stomach!

Since I have a cold my biggest issue now is that I can;t take Advil since yesterday and it is my go to drug for feeling like this. I KNOW I would feel much better if only I could take it.

Power through! We CAN do this.

Sorry girl- YOU are the lucky one! I am sick right now and would love to have some soup, I'll have some broth- big whoop.

You also will probably post big weight loss numbers right out of the gate whereas we may slow a bit soone having dieted so strenuously before.

CInco de Mayo for you!

oh is this appropriate or what, I had red velvet ice cream for my last visit to my favorite ice cream palor last night LOL

surgery here I come!!!