Hello Everyone,

I just want to say I am so happy I found this website!! So I am 27 live in Phoenix, AZ. Married with two children one 4 and one 2.

My surgery is set for Feb. 2nd and I am working on my pre-op diet currently. I am on day 5 of the 14 day liquid diet required from my surgeon, Dr Schuster in Mesa, AZ. I am so excited for next Thursday! I cannot stop thinking about it and those around me that have not gone through it or those who do not know are probably getting a bit sick of me always taking about it. It is sometimes hard to focus :-)

I am ready for a great life change and another great leap into a healthier lifestyle. Anyone have any suggestions or comments on how to get through the rest of my 9 days of pre-op?

I want to say thank you for everyone who has posted anything on the website. It is truly informational and inspirational.

Thank you,

Nicole

Hi Momof2under5,

Congratulation on your decision to change your life!!! Even though I haven't been sleeved yet, I know how important this life changing decision is for you. I too have 2 children, a 5 (soon to be 6 on feb 3rd) year old little girl and a 18 month old boy. I'm doing this for a healthier lifestyle as well.

I haven't started my pre op diet yet, so I don't have any suggestions on how to get through it. My surgeon only requires me to do the liquid diet on the day prior to the surgery, thank goodness! I can only imagine how difficult it must be to do it for 14 days!! :smile1:

But again, congratulations on your decision. This board has been great! They're are amazing people here who will be there for you to answer any questions you may have!

Congrats! MY surgery date is 2/3 so one day after you! I am soooo excited. I just really can't wait. I think te waiting game is the worst part!

Thank you! 1 day liquid diet man I wish! But I think the 14 days is really getting me to buckle down and have expectations for after surgery.

Mischa,,

Congrats on the feb 3 surgery date! I am so excited for us. I agree that waiting is the longest part!

I am on day 4 post op and so far absolutely no regrets whatsoever!!! Other than some heartburn which i am now starting to treat, i have had an amazingly easy recovery! I am drinking two protein shakes a day plus about 40 ounces of other liquids like water and Powerade Zero. Sipping on some broth at "meal times" and looking forward to trying some cream

Of something soup this evening. I wish you all speedy recoveries and if I can help you in any way I am here. Take care!!!

Congrats on being post op! Soon I will be on the other side with you. Glad to hear everything is going well for you. Good luck with the cream soups. Let me know if you have any recommendations for me once I'm there. Did you have a pre-diet?