December 6 Sleevesters!

[Coykoi 45]

9 days and counting!

I'm excited and nervous and scared and impatient and....

No pre-op diet for me, just a general urging to eat less and practice how I'll eat after surgery.

Where are you having your surgery done? I'll be in Torrance, CA

[bayareanan 24]

I am getting sleeved on Dec 6 also. Mine is in TJ with Dr Ortiz. I only have to do 3 days of a preop liquid diet, so that isnt too bad.

I fly down on the 5th which is just over a week from now. Excited.

[Coykoi 45]

Eight days to go! How is everyone doing with the pre-op prep, diet, jitters, etc?

[Coykoi 45]

One week to go!!! How is everyone else doing? I'm ready to go, but ran into a snag with my ride to the hosp. One friend can, but would have to drop me off at least two hours early. Ive got calls out to those that said that they'd help but I'm fearful that it'll be like when you move---when it comes right down to it, they all disappear!

[Coykoi 45]

Six days and counting! The last weekend is coming up. My week next week is so full of signing consent forms, hospital registration and pre-op testing. There's hardly time to get nervous! Is your situation the same?

[Coykoi 45]

5 days to go!!!!!

My office is having an open house tonight and part of me wants to be the "before" me and part wants to be the "after" me. Are there holiday events that you are looking forward to/dreading?

[Coykoi 45]

4 more days to our new life! How are you doing on your pre-op diet? I had my last solid meal yesterday (of my own choice) and now I'm just going to do shakes thru Tuesday, which I then go to Clear liquids on Wednesday, then Thursday is the big day!

I've been mixing up Protein drinks ahead of time and storing them in the freezer. I can take them to work and let them melt slowly, that way they're as cold as possible and it keeps me from chugging. This is really true of Isopure: it's icky when not ice cold. Someone suggested making Isopure ice cubes and adding them to Crystal Light lemonade, I think that's a super idea, as long as one can get enough over the course of the day.

[Ainsleet 67]

Hey Coy,

my date is the 6th at 7:30 AM.

You joined this group on my birthday and I am 61, my surgery will be in San francisco.

No pre-op diet for me either. I am pretty much doing the things you are doing. I cut way back on carbs and fats. I do liquids all day Wednesday.

I suggest making small Isopure icecubes that you can pop in your mouth. Everyone says their mouth is so dry. I figure it will kill 3 birds with one stone. Sooth the dry mounth, get Protein and you can chew it which will help satisfy the desire to chew.

Good luck with the ride. If all else fails, how about a cab? Not that I would want to do that either. I prefer a friends support and love.

Ainslee

[Coykoi 45]

I'm not until 12:30 so you'll be in recovery by the time I go in. Good luck with your surgery---3 more days to go!!!

[Ainsleet 67]

I'm not until 12:30 so you'll be in recovery by the time I go in. Good luck with your surgery---3 more days to go!!!

And Good Luck and best wishes to you! I will talk to you sometime soon.

Ainslee

[Coykoi 45]

Wow, two more days!! Tomorrow I'm on Clear Liquids, pack everything up and go to my friend's house.

[Ainsleet 67]

Well I am glad you got a ride with a friend.

I am on liquids today too. good luck today and tomorrow.

Ainslee

[Coykoi 45]

Less than 24 hours to go! I started getting nervous last night. I'm glad that I'm working today, its keeping me occupied. Good luck to the rest of you tomorrow- you'll do great and we're off to our new life!

[Coykoi 45]

I'm at the hospital now, waiting to be called in. Therapy dog came by & calmed my nerves a little.

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