So it's finally here...my surgery day is tomorrow!! I've been doing the pre-op diet and really miss chewing food but it's been fun watching the scale drop a little as I do the liquid diet. I can't wait to be on the other side of the surgery and see that scale drop more!

My emotions go from excited to scared/nervous throughout the day. I do think I'm doing the right thing for me but surgery is still scary. If any of you would pray or think happy thoughts for me tomorrow I'd greatly appreciate it.

I'm so glad I found this forum. I have learned so much from all of your experiences and advice. I hope to someday be able to offer advice to other new sleeve sisters and brothers!

So it's finally here...my surgery day is tomorrow!! I've been doing the pre-op diet and really miss chewing food but it's been fun watching the scale drop a little as I do the liquid diet. I can't wait to be on the other side of the surgery and see that scale drop more!

My emotions go from excited to scared/nervous throughout the day. I do think I'm doing the right thing for me but surgery is still scary. If any of you would pray or think happy thoughts for me tomorrow I'd greatly appreciate it.

I'm so glad I found this forum. I have learned so much from all of your experiences and advice. I hope to someday be able to offer advice to other new sleeve sisters and brothers!

Hello.. best of luck tomorrow!

I was wondering what the preop diet is and how long you are on it... do you get it from the doctor or are you simply advised what to do by him?

Thank you for your help and be safe and healthy!

Julia

Thanks Julia!

I got the pre-op diet from my doctor. It was a week of Protein shakes for Breakfast and lunch and then a chicken salad or chicken and veggies for dinner. Then three days before surgery, it is Clear liquids only. It's been a struggle at times but great practice for life post-op. I've already lost 9 lbs before surgery!!

Excited and nervous is completely normal I'm positive everything will go excellent! Congrats on completing what you have already!

Please check in and let us know how you're doing when you feel up to it. Sip, Walk, Rest, Repeat!!

Thanks Julia!

I got the pre-op diet from my doctor. It was a week of Protein shakes for breakfast and lunch and then a chicken salad or chicken and veggies for dinner. Then three days before surgery, it is clear liquids only. It's been a struggle at times but great practice for life post-op. I've already lost 9 lbs before surgery!!

Thank you so much for a prompt reply

I am smiling thinking of how exciting this all is! I am planning on heading to Mexico August 6th. I have to decide between Dr. Kelly and Dr. Aceves. Both have good reputations. The cost is just significantly less with Dr. Kelly. I wish I could make up my mind! lol

How did you decide?

Thanks

Julia

Thanks LilMissDiva! You look fabulous...can't wait to drop this weight!

Julia, I went with Dr. Kelly because I researched and like what I found out about him. I think Aceves is an excellent choice as well...he's just further away from me and traveling there would have been more difficulty. I'll add you as a friend so I can update you when I'm post-op and let you know what's going on.

omg im so excited for you! hope everything goes well.. are you having yours done in fv?

You will be fine Jenn! Good luck and God bless!!!

Good Luck Jenn.

Thanks everyone! I'll update as soon as I can Getting so excited!

I'm so excited for you!! I can't wait until I am in your shoes! You will do fine- keep us posted! Good luck!

If I could have re done the whole experience I would have went with dr.aceves I chose dr.kelly and am finding that my incisions are much larger then my mothers who went with dr.aceves but its all personal choice. Also with one of my incisions... the one that my stomach was pulled out of it looked like a quater inch above that he wsnt sure where he wanted to cut and at last minute went a little lower so I have 2 scars where the stomach comes out of. But best of luck to you and your decision.

You will do awesome!!!! I am so happy for you!!!!

Congrats CaliforniaJenn! Best of luck tomorrow! :bananajump:

Sending a little prayer out tonight to you! Hope everything goes great tommorow and keep us posted

Wow so many people are close to their surgery dates! Congrats to you all and you will do great.