I finally was given the news that have been approved and a surgery date. It will be 9/27/12. I had to make phone calls to find out and get a date, so if you're in this phase of the process make sure you ask for things to get expedited or even to get done. Anyways, I'm so happy but starting to get nervous.

Any suggestions on how should I prepare my self for the pre-op diet and for surgery? What should I buy and have at home after I get home from the hospital?

Thanks!

Congrats!! My surgery is 9/25. We are just a couple of day apart. At least you don't have to wait long. I got my date in early July. I have tried different protein shakes but like the premier from Costco. After surgery my dr office have a shake I can get from them. Hope everything goes well for all of us.

Princess- who is your surgeon?

To save myself the time writing it out again (and remembering everything) I made a list a few days ago on another thread:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/48841-what-do-i-need-for-the-hospital-and-for-the-first-week-at-home/

There is also an official thread on this:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/10081-the-official-what-you-will-need-for-your-gastric-sleeve-surgery-thread/page__hl__%2Bofficial+%2Bhospital+%2Bthread

And a follow up on what people brought vs what they actually used:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/44973-of-all-the-crap-you-took-to-the-hospital-what-did-you-actually-use/page__hl__+nook%20+robe#entry407579

As far as preparing yourself pre-op, if I could go back and prepare again I would:

- Spend more time getting in six small meals a day (about every 2 hours) to be a habit

- Exercise more: getting off a bit of weight decreases your surgical risks

- Follow the pre-op diet as close as possible (I didn't have one, but if your surgeon asks for one, it's important to follow it as close as possible)

- Set myself some realistic goals for the first few months post-op

- Get in the habit of sipping 64 oz of Water - it's harder than it sounds!

- Try a bunch of Protein drinks - but don't buy too many for post-op, your tastes may change

- Try and identify times I feel compelled to eat so that I could start working on them (emotional eating, etc)

- Figure out if all my medications are available in chewable/liquid form and make sure i have them on hand right after surgery - crushed pills taste horrible

- Take before pictures

- Take before measurements

Surgery will be here before you know it ! Congratulations on getting your date!

Princess- who is your surgeon?

Dr.Daniel Scott- Dallas, Tx

IPrincess- congratulations & best of luck to you! We are same day!

IPrincess- congratulations & best of luck to you! We are same day!

Yes we do. Congrats and best wishes to you too!