I can't believe in only 4 more days we will begin our journey to weight loss I was hoping that anyone with this date stays close by and replies to this post that way we all know what we are experiencing and can help each other out.

Bumping this up for those who haven't seen this

I'm with you! 3 more days!! May 1st for me too!

I'm with you! 3 more days!! May 1st for me too!

Yeaaaaaaaa how has your pre op diet been. Are you nervous, scared? What are you doing to prepare yourself for Tuesday

I'm SO ready for Tuesday to get here! I'm just freaked out about the what if's.

I'm SO ready for Tuesday to get here! I'm just freaked out about the what if's.

What types of What ifs?

What types of What ifs?

What if the recovery is worse than with my band? What if it doesn't work, just like the band? They're small things that I know the answer to, but the control freak in me doesn't like them!

What if the recovery is worse than with my band? What if it doesn't work' date=' just like the band? They're small things that I know the answer to, but the control freak in me doesn't like them![/quote']

Well I've never been banded but I do know with the support of everyone here we will do great with the sleeve I'm definitely trying to stay optimistic

Dr didn't have me on a liquid pre-op diet, but been on shakes/small amounts off food for 4 weeks now.

I start the liquid diet on monday (tomorrow) and then surgery tues morning.

I just went grocery shopping today to pick up the necessities for the first two weeks.

I got Jello, popsicles, Water, crystal light, broth, Soups, yogurt, some small measuring cups (like the 1-8 oz kind so I can keep up with how much I drink).

I couldn't do the whey Protein (made me gag just to smell it). I was able to find the rice protein and it doesn't have near as bad of a flavor.

I got the chewable Iron, tylenol gel caps, immodium, mylicon, Multivitamin chewable, Calcium citrate chewable, B-12 sublingual, and chewable iron (which was hard to find... finally got it at the Vitamin Shoppe).

I picked up my prescripts for the nausea med and the prilosec meds (dr. gave me a script for the first 7 days)

I'm getting my bag packed, laptop, book, comfy clothes, flip flops, robe, etc.

Hope this helps those who are getting prepared!!

I'll keep you updated!!

If anyone's interested, I'm posting on my profile.... 2 days before surgery, what i'm buying, how I'm preparing. Then, I'll try to keep posting everything that happens in hopes that it will help anyone who is curious!!

Dr didn't have me on a liquid pre-op diet' date=' but been on shakes/small amounts off food for 4 weeks now.

I start the liquid diet on monday (tomorrow) and then surgery tues morning.

I just went grocery shopping today to pick up the necessities for the first two weeks.

I got Jello, popsicles, Water, crystal light, broth, Soups, yogurt, some small measuring cups (like the 1-8 oz kind so I can keep up with how much I drink).

I couldn't do the whey Protein (made me gag just to smell it). I was able to find the rice protein and it doesn't have near as bad of a flavor.

I got the chewable Iron, tylenol gel caps, immodium, mylicon, Multivitamin chewable, Calcium citrate chewable, B-12 sublingual, and chewable iron (which was hard to find... finally got it at the Vitamin Shoppe).

I picked up my prescripts for the nausea med and the prilosec meds (dr. gave me a script for the first 7 days)

I'm getting my bag packed, laptop, book, comfy clothes, flip flops, robe, etc.

Hope this helps those who are getting prepared!!

I'll keep you updated!![/quote']

This is a great list! Will definitely look through my list and make sure I have a few things from your list. Thanks for posting

Hey everyone I am still in the hospital in alot of back pain and dizziness, I have only had a teaspoon of jello, I hope I'm doing ok or on the right track like other May 1st sleevers

How are all the May 1st sleever doing

Glad you made it through & doing okay. Take care & wishing you an easy recovery!

Would love to know how are all the May 1st sleever holding up. How are your liquid intakes? How much weight have you lost? And anything else you care to share

Well it's been 12 days for us!!! it's hard to get a lot of fluid... only b/c all I really want is a diet coke!! HAHAHA I was losing 2-3 lbs a day after surgery, so in 12 days it's been 17 lbs so far. HOW ABOUT YOU???

I'm eating the full liquids and a little more.... I found that i'm hungry when my stomach is gurgling to me! I am having yogurt for breakfast, cottage cheese, soups, apple sauce. I had sweet potato the last few days. One time it was only one bite though, because it felt like it was just "there" and I didn't want anymore. I have loved my cream of chicken soup though! With lots of pepper! And one night I sent my husband to get hot and sour soup from the chinese place, and I ate the broth and the tofu.

I'm interested to know what you are eating! I have had a lot of head hunger... wanting so many things, or at least a bite!!!!! It's difficult!!

My incisions are healing well and I don't have any pain getting out of bed anymore. Also, driving is easy now and I can sleep somewhat on my right side.