Hello,

I am relatively new to the site do there may have already been this thread prior so I apologize.

Just wondering of the planned/anticipated novembers?

I'm scheduled for Nov 26th. It's coming up quickly!

I'm not so nervous about the surgery itself, more about staying under goal weight up until surgery and all the changes after surgery. Otherwise I'm excited and ready!!

Good luck Novembers!

Jules

I was sleeved on the 13th and all went great. I just want to pass along a tip from the OR nurse. The day before' date=' when it's the strict liquid diet, drink until you float so that you will still be hydrated the next day for surgery. It helps when they take blood and put in your IV. Drink all the way up to midnight.

It works. I have terrible rolling veins but i was hydrated enough 12 hours after my cut off that it only took the nurse one shot at the IV.

So, late November sleevers, drink up me hearties yo ho![/quote']

Thanks for the tip. I have bad veins and am starting my liquid Diet tomorrow. I will drink myself crazy!

Let me know how it works out for you guys.

I didn't get one either. Another doctor preference I guess.

I asked my surgeon yesterday at my pre op visit and he also does not do the barium swallow. He does the leak test right after the surgery with water and air also. He said te barium swallow is old school and has a 50% false positive rate.

New to site...now in Pre-Op Liquid Diet stage. One week to go! November 26th is the day! Struggling right now, but not giving up!

New to site...now in Pre-Op Liquid Diet stage. One week to go! November 26th is the day! Struggling right now' date=' but not giving up! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I am starting my prep diet tomorrow. My date is the 27. Are you struggling with the diet or the nerves?

New to site...now in Pre-Op Liquid Diet stage. One week to go! November 26th is the day! Struggling right now' date=' but not giving up! [/quote']

Hello and welcome ! ! You have come to the right place for support.... everyone here is so friendly. Good luck with your journey and God Bless

Well it's here...November 12th....my new birthday! Sitting in the waiting room ready to start my new life. Surgery is scheduled for 1 and I'm actually surprised I'm not more nervous. I feel very peaceful and calm. Good luck to you all getting sleeves today!

Hi CJ's how did u go? I had mine done last Monday also...so far - so good!

Wassup people...im almost near the middle of my 2 week diet...im a big dude what's who does construction work for a livin...im starting to expirience alot of muscle cramping...im hopin more fluids will cure this..but it i went to the gym yesterday...and i can joke now..but last night was terrible for body cramps...one more week to go tho...#gottastaytuff

I also nearing the middle of my 2 week pre-op liquid diet. I’m finding that my stomach has activities and making noises...lol. I got to hang in there, come on 11-26-12!!! My job is not having mercy on me either. I have so much to do before my leave...geesh!

I work 12 hour shifts in a very busy ER. I am concerned that these shakes won't hold me up!

Hi CJ's how did u go? I had mine done last Monday also...so far - so good!

It went really well! No nausea, not much gas, some pain and discomfort but I definitely think my c-section was worse. I've been getting most of my protein in as well as my fluids. I noticed today I've been "hungry" but have been satisfied with an ounce or so of soup. Today I had 3 shakes and about 2 oz of soup. It almost feels like I shouldn't be "eating" this much so soon.

I also went on two walks today...those definitely help! Oh and last night I was finally able to sleep on my side for a while! Yay!!

Overall I would have to say my experience has been excellent. I'm extremely blessed!

What about you? How much have you been eating, walking? Any major pains?

It went really well! No nausea' date=' not much gas, some pain and discomfort but I definitely think my c-section was worse. I've been getting most of my protein in as well as my fluids. I noticed today I've been "hungry" but have been satisfied with an ounce or so of soup. Today I had 3 shakes and about 2 oz of soup. It almost feels like I shouldn't be "eating" this much so soon.

I also went on two walks today...those definitely help! Oh and last night I was finally able to sleep on my side for a while! Yay!!

Overall I would have to say my experience has been excellent. I'm extremely blessed!

What about you? How much have you been eating, walking? Any major pains?[/quote']

That's amazing

surgery date 12/3/12 with Dr Goreki NY

Sleeved on Nov 6' date=',,lost from 264 to 249.5 during pre op diet. Was released Fridauy at a weight of 257 current weight as of yesterday 424.7....WHOO HOO![/quote']

Congratulations!

Sleeved on Nov 6' date=',,lost from 264 to 249.5 during pre op diet. Was released Fridauy at a weight of 257 current weight as of yesterday 424.7....WHOO HOO![/quote']

You did mean 224.7 right? :-)