March 2012 Vsg

[New Chapter 1]

I have a question to those who have had their surgery. My doctor wants me start my liquid diet one-week prior to surgery. But in everything I read on this forum I notice that most are on a two-week liquid diet. I was wondering if I should put myself on a two-week liquid diet just to be sure my liver is completely empty or should I stick to the one-week.

Mrs.Riene,

It depends on the doctor because I only have to do a liquid diet 3 days prior to my surgery. I know someone else that only has to do one day prior.

[Mrs.Riene 16]

Thanks canadianprairiegal for share your experience. I am getting a little anxious about the whole thing. All week some of my friends have been asking me if I was excited. I told them no, I am just anxious about the unexpected. I have had one major surgery about a year ago but for some reason this one is making me a little anxious. I have 2 weeks before the surgery, I feel once I go and see my doctor for the pre-testing, I will start feeling a little bit more excited, It's just the waiting I having a hard time dealing with. Does anybody have any suggestion on preparing for the surgery? I just want to be prepared (body and mind) prior to the surgery.

[Mrs.Riene 16]

Mrs.Riene,

It depends on the doctor because I only have to do a liquid diet 3 days prior to my surgery. I know someone else that only has to do one day prior.

I spoke to my doctor and he told me to just do it for a week.

[canadianprairiegal 31]

Thanks canadianprairiegal for share your experience. I am getting a little anxious about the whole thing. All week some of my friends have been asking me if I was excited. I told them no, I am just anxious about the unexpected. I have had one major surgery about a year ago but for some reason this one is making me a little anxious. I have 2 weeks before the surgery, I feel once I go and see my doctor for the pre-testing, I will start feeling a little bit more excited, It's just the waiting I having a hard time dealing with. Does anybody have any suggestion on preparing for the surgery? I just want to be prepared (body and mind) prior to the surgery.

Practice sipping liquids slowly, chewing slowly, and. Start walking, walk walk, this will help after your surgery, to get into the routine

[Mrs.Riene 16]

Practice sipping liquids slowly, chewing slowly, and. Start walking, walk walk, this will help after your surgery, to get into the routine

Thanks canadianprairiegal I will start sipping and chewing today, I remember at the seminar they told me about that but I completely forgot about it. My husband and I already walk at night about 2 miles maybe we should increase it by two more miles for right now and then after surgery we can make the first two miles our goal to build up to. Thanks for the info.

[Mews 37]

Hi all! I just found this group. My surgery is TODAY in about five hours! I am a nervous wreck to say the least. Hopefully everything will go smoothly.

As for the liquid pre-op diet, my doc didn't require one. He said he wasn't worried about liver size as he's done the surgery so many times with so many different sized livers. I guess each doctor is different.

[fitbottomedgirl 6]

Best of luck Mews! Sleeve buddies! Keep me updated

[Mrs.Riene 16]

Fitbottomdgirl, New Chapter and Mews TODAY is the first day to a newer you. You are all in my prayer for a successfull surgery and recovery. See you all on the loser bench. 13 days and counting when I will be there with you. Keep us post on your progress.

[bethany1987 66]

Hey everyone! I'm having surgery on march 22nd! anyone else?

Congrats to everyone here..I knw this is an exciting time for all of us!! :]

[Shemy-away 83]

Hey everyone! I'm having surgery on march 22nd! anyone else?

Congrats to everyone here..I knw this is an exciting time for all of us!! :]

Hi Bethany1987,

I had my surgery March 6, but I had to comment and tell you that your picture is too cute

[Mrs.Riene 16]

Ok March Sleever I am officially getting nervious. I just received a call from my surgeon regarding the lab tests that needs to be done prior to my surgery. Now it seems so real as if this is really going to happen. Prior to this it just felt like it was a thought or something down a distant future. But that is not so true now, that call just put everything into prospective. I am about to have this surgery less than two weeks away. Tomorrow I have to go to my surgeon office's for all of lab work, then I have to start my liquid diet. Boy, I a feeling a lttle anxious and wondering if I am making the right decision.

[bethany1987 66]

Ok March Sleever I am officially getting nervious. I just received a call from my surgeon regarding the lab tests that needs to be done prior to my surgery. Now it seems so real as if this is really going to happen. Prior to this it just felt like it was a thought or something down a distant future. But that is not so true now, that call just put everything into prospective. I am about to have this surgery less than two weeks away. Tomorrow I have to go to my surgeon office's for all of lab work, then I have to start my liquid diet. Boy, I a feeling a lttle anxious and wondering if I am making the right decision.

I know exactly how you feel!! Mine is this thursday and it still is hard to realize that this is really happening! But then some moments it hits me how close it is and I'mjust like..wow what am I doing!? we will get through this! and we will be better for it!

[Leederz 49]

Ok March Sleever I am officially getting nervious. I just received a call from my surgeon regarding the lab tests that needs to be done prior to my surgery. Now it seems so real as if this is really going to happen. Prior to this it just felt like it was a thought or something down a distant future. But that is not so true now, that call just put everything into prospective. I am about to have this surgery less than two weeks away. Tomorrow I have to go to my surgeon office's for all of lab work, then I have to start my liquid diet. Boy, I a feeling a lttle anxious and wondering if I am making the right decision.

You ARE making the right decision, this is for your health and happiness. Its a tool that you have for the rest of your life to manage your weight and keep it under control so you can live at a healthy weight and get rid of the excess fat. Think about all the positive health benefits you will be gaining.

[Liberated Sleeve 148]

You will be fabulous!! Your walking before surgery will help you in your recovery!! Walk as soon as you can in the hospital and keep on walking! LOL - it really does help with the gas! Keep us posted

[Mrs.Riene 16]

You will be fabulous!! Your walking before surgery will help you in your recovery!! Walk as soon as you can in the hospital and keep on walking! LOL - it really does help with the gas! Keep us posted

You ARE making the right decision, this is for your health and happiness. Its a tool that you have for the rest of your life to manage your weight and keep it under control so you can live at a healthy weight and get rid of the excess fat. Think about all the positive health benefits you will be gaining.

I know exactly how you feel!! Mine is this thursday and it still is hard to realize that this is really happening! But then some moments it hits me how close it is and I'mjust like..wow what am I doing!? we will get through this! and we will be better for it!

Thank you ladies for the encouraging words, I really like this forum you ladies are such a blessing.