Sleeve surgery is June 25. Stomach pains and vomiting caused the EGD to be moved up. Im so excited about neing thin my heart flutters with joy constantly. Lost close to 15 lbs in the past 3 weeks from stomach problems. Any suggestions for preparing for the liquid pre diet?

I am also having my EGD tomorrow but it is just something my surgeon requires. good luck. my surgery is scheduled for 5-17-12

Congrats on the upcoming sleeve!! Sorry to hear about stomach issues, hopefully they will be able to clear everything up for ya asap! Definitely follow the guidelines that your doc gives you but some things that were a staple to me during the liquid phase were:

• Water (with Crystal Light, Mio drops, any Sugar free flavoring)(Stay hydrated at all times, don't gulp, sip on liquids)
  
• Protein Shakes (if on your docs recommendations) (everyone on these boards have different tastes so what may taste good to some, tastes pretty nasty to others)
  
• Thin Broths (I eventually moved to creamier soups that were strained and blended-- soups with NO rice/noodles) (you can add unflavored whey protein to these to bump up the protein intake)
  
• Sugar Free popsicles, jello, pudding. (No added fruit chunks)
  
• Crushed Ice helped me during any nausea. It's weird but I still start my day with some crushed ice. (We actually buy a bag from Sonic because their ice is THE best! I know, it's lame to have a favorite ice lol)
  
• Milk (with sugar free chocolate syrup). You could also do soy milk or almond milk to suit your tastes. (some people find they are lactose intolerant after surgery for some reason; it actually reversed for me and I could finally tolerate milk. VERY odd but it is what it is lol)
  

Your tastes and preferences may or may not change after surgery but take it slow with each new thing you try. Sip slowly & walk if possible. Nothing strenuous, just get your legs moving a bit. Best of luck to ya and if you need any more help, feel free to shoot me a message!

I love Sonic ice too! I plan on buying a bag right before surgery to help stay hydrated and to have something to chew on.

Got up this morning tp alot of good advice. Smiling as I read it all. Super excited. Thanks for the info !!!

thanks for all the tips, I will def have to get a bag of sonic ice!!!!!!!!!! you are doing great on your weight loss that is amazing 40 some odd lbs in 2 weeks amazing!!!!!!

EGD was fine. Some irritation in the linung but otherwise looked ok. He too a biopsy for some type of bacteria. Trst took about 3 hoirs start to finish. Ive slept 4 hours since I got home. Still draggy but smiling.

thanks for all the tips, I will def have to get a bag of sonic ice!!!!!!!!!! you are doing great on your weight loss that is amazing 40 some odd lbs in 2 weeks amazing!!!!!!

Sonic ice is the best!! I didn't lose it in 2 weeks, sorry for the confusion. That would be magical though lol. I lost 30 preop and 13 since surgery (2 weeks exactly from today). Best of luck to you, when is your surgery date?

Oops sorry! I saw it was on May 17th! Wow so close!! May 17 is my birthday lol. Hope all goes wonderfull!

Thanks for the Sonic ice idea. I love it as well. I live alone and am planning on cleaning out the kitchen this weekend before my preop diet begins Tuesday. Looks like I'll have plenty of room for ice!

~Amy

It's pretty cool, Sonic sells it for pretty cheap I believe. I think my husband said he got it for like $1.50 or something close to it (it's a big bag too!)

It is a 1.50 ffor a huge bag. Also, zaxby's has the same ice and if you bring your own cooler/bag, they will fill for free (although I never feel right about doing that without buying something)