Anyone planning on getting sleeved Jan. 2013? Haven't seen anyone talking bout Jan yet. Looked at the monthy groups and it goes up to December 2012. I plan on getting sleeved Jan. 7th.

My surgery is scheduled for Jan 31st with my pre-op appt in Jan 17th in Louisiana

My surgery is scheduled for Jan 31st with my pre-op appt in Jan 17th in Louisiana

Where are you at in Louisiana? I'm in Kentwood, La!!! My date is Jan. 24th at cypress point surgical Center in Hammond, La.

I am now three days post op. (Former band patient that eroded, band removed last March). Was in the hospital two days. I'm sore, mostly in my lower back (probably from laying down so much) and my large incision (where they removed my stomach) really hurts when I move the wrong way. I was able to start yogurt and applesauce today along with my non-calorie fluids and protein shakes. Those seem to be going down well. I can eat about an ounce at a time right now. I'm not hungry at all. Some things taste a little different but not horrible. (My vanilla shake tasted more like coconut). I was able to get a shower today which really helped! I still get tired easily. I get up and do something then go sit for a while. Struggling to get the fluids and protein in but I was terrible at hydrating myself pre-surgery. I weighed a couple of lbs more when I came home from the hospital but that has disappeared and I've dropped a lb. I'm hoping to be a little stronger tomorrow. Besides the initial discomfort, so far so good. Ready to get back to normal!

My doctor has me on liquids only for two more weeks. Went for a ride in the car with my husband today. It felt good to get out but the bumps were a bit tricky!

This friday I start my pre-liquid diet wow, ok so I have my protein shakes, crystal light and water down what else can I have on Full liquids?

Sleeve Day Jan 28

This friday I start my pre-liquid diet wow' date=' ok so I have my protein shakes, crystal light and water down what else can I have on Full liquids?

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My surgery day is the 28th also! I start my one week pre op liquid diet on Monday. That has me more stressed than anything because I still have to work and lead a normal life with no actual food PRIOR to surgery.

Aim was really nervous about the pre-op liquid diet too but it does get easier after the first few days. I lived on vitamin water because it kept me hydrated and the vitamins helped combat the weakness associated with not eating. Good luck!

This friday I start my pre-liquid diet wow' date=' ok so I have my protein shakes, crystal light and water down what else can I have on Full liquids?

Sleeve Day Jan 28 [/quote']

Me 2!

This friday I start my pre-liquid diet wow' date=' ok so I have my protein shakes, crystal light and water down what else can I have on Full liquids?

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Don't forget to start your vitamin schedule! That's worse than all the liquid!

Surgery postponed!! Can't seem to get a reply from the insurance company ohh my gosh! I was supposed to be sleeved on Tuesday, January 15th and here I still sit on Thursday, January 17th. Since then I thought all was going to be good. During this journey I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, anxiety, arthritis, hiatal hernia and chronic gastritis besides high blood pressure and a BMI of 42... I thought, all the making of a quick approval but apparently not. I've been told by the doctor again maybe next week.. Monday they say by Thursday and now yesterday they said maybe next week ughh. Aetna Ins.

Until then I am still on my protein shakes doctor said that I could have a little bit of vegetables green... I was so frustrated that by the time I got off work at 5 I went to my mother's and I ate a small salad with lettuce tomatoes onions and garlic sprinkled with a vinegarette... And 1 cup of fat free chicken broth.. And 2 cup reg chicken broth . Yes I ate all of that Yesterday only.... After drinking 3 of my protein shake earlier that day ... Today back to protein shake and water and jello. Uggh... I started all liquid diet January 2nd 2013 at 221down and since a week ago til..today...208lbs. I seem to have been at a standstill for the past week anyway. Uggh! NJ HERE.

My surgery is this Monday. Only four days away!! I am really nervous. I have been on my Pre op diet for two and a half weeks. It's been challenging but I found a brand of shakes that I really like.

My surgeon is dr brancatisano is Sydney Australia. He is the best apparently.

Anyway wish me luck

My surgery is this Monday. Only four days away!! I am really nervous. I have been on my Pre op diet for two and a half weeks. It's been challenging but I found a brand of shakes that I really like.

My surgeon is dr brancatisano is Sydney Australia. He is the best apparently.

Anyway wish me luck

Mine is Monday too! Good luck!

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I so agree with the post that vitamins are harder to manage than keeping up with liquids! I can remind myself to take sips, but I am taking so many vitamins, and some have to be taken with food, that I have started carrying them around with me in a snack bag and parsing them out over th course of the day.

Breakfast 2 Flintstones Complete Multivitamins chewables

Mid-morning 1 Vitimin D3 and medicine tab

Lunch 2 Calcium Citrate chewables

Dinner 2 Calcium Citrate chewables

Met with nutritionist today (NUT) and she says I forgot to add B12!

At least that one goes under my tongue and not in my tummy!

I was sleeved on January 14, 2013 ! No regrets but it has been difficult. Wasn't discharged until Friday due to bleeding issues. This is the first day able to take micro-sips of fluids without significant pain. Very concerned with staying hydrated.

My surgery is this Monday. Only four days away!! I am really nervous. I have been on my Pre op diet for two and a half weeks. It's been challenging but I found a brand of shakes that I really like.

My surgeon is dr brancatisano is Sydney Australia. He is the best apparently.

Anyway wish me luck

Hope all went well,