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Hello everyone! I'm scheduled for Aug 6. I'm on the pre op diet, and chicken broth has been my saving grace so far! I was so hungry last night before bed, and the broth took the edge off. How is everyone else faring? I see my surgeon today.

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Day 1 Pre-op diet 228.4lbs I saw MY NUT yesterday who is not afflifiated with my surgeons office, She thougt It was CRAZY that they reccomended Glucerna (As did I) seeing as the 6 shakes they want me to drink have 120 carbs and 36 grams of sugar. She gave me a much better meal plan consisting of eas advantage shakes (which I like) and yogurts and broth. She also said that at my weight 1200 calories was a bit too much as they recommend that amount of calories to a person 500lbs. I was very confident with my NUT as she has worked with thousands of bariatric patients from a near by hospital who are even more conservative after surgery than my hospital requiring 3 months of full liquids. So I will go with her reccomendations as the lady at my surgeons office was very vague and couldnt answer any questions that werent written on the paper. I hope to be down to 215 on the day of surgery. How much does everyone typically lose on Pre-op??

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Hi Everyone. I'm new to the site and this is my first post. I've finished all of my pre-op testing, approvals, evaluations, etc. My surgery is scheduled for August 8. Today is my first official day on pre-op shakes. It's the New Direction shakes and I can't stand them. The only thing I've liked so far is the lemon pudding and the strawberry shake but the pharmacy only carries the strawberry shake as part of a variety pack with a bunch of things I can't stand. It's going to be a miserable two weeks but at least it's over soon.

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Ok now I am Aug 28, my surgery was suppose to be 7/31 because there was a Mia communication it was pushed back. Well not complaining because at least I am getting it done lol

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I am scheduled August 6th, freaking out a bit. Reading some stories on here is scary. Positive thoughts...lol

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AND Each shake has 20+ grams of carbs Am I crazy for not wanting 140 Carbs Per day on a DIET??? I dont get it..

Hmm that sounds like way too many carbs. I'm keeping mine around 50gms by doing lower carb shakes. Figured I'd use this time to rebalance to 70% Protein, 15% carbs, 15%fat since that's what we're supposed to do post-op as I understand it.

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Welcome newbies.. Congrats on the dates.. I hope to have mine August 23.. But it's not set in stone yet.. The doctors office is dragging their feet on setting the date.. :(

This is also my date. I wish you the best if luck. Sleeve Sister!!!!! :)

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Hey I'm scheduled for Aug 23rd cant wait !!!!! I too am nervous but I want this more than anything. Would love to go through this with a buddy (buddies).

Hey that is also my date Aug 23rd

Hf

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Completed Day 1 of Pre-op Down from 228.4 to 226 this morning..Yeah scales finally moving in the right direction!!

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Just arranged the surgery date!!! August 26!!! Pre-op diet begins August 12. Grand Health Partners in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Foote. Sooooo excited!!!!!

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I finally have my surgery date (8/14) and I am beyond excited. Looking for some sleeve buddies to go through this process with. I have been making changes already and so far so good. I have increased my activity level and stopped drinking Diet Dr Pepper' date=' which was a huge change for me. What is everyone else doing to prepare? Does anyone who is post op have any helpful tips for things to have on hand after surgery?[/quote']

Hello! I finally have my surgery date (August 8) and would love to be able to go through the process with someone! I'm nervous at this point. What have you done to make changes? Just would be nice to have someone to talk to. Ya know?

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Hello! I finally have my surgery date (August 8) and would love to be able to go through the process with someone! I'm nervous at this point. What have you done to make changes? Just would be nice to have someone to talk to. Ya know?

I am aug 21. Gonna try quit smoking after tonight..

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Hi everyone. I am tentatively scheduled for August 19, pending insurance approval. I will be having band to sleeve revision in one surgery. I spoke with my surgeons office today, the office manager was super nice. She is submitting today and thinks it will go well. August 19th sounds wonderful and would work for many reasons. I'm happy, excited and nervous!

Good luck to everyone on your pre-op diets and surgeries!

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