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, 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?

I'm getting done on Monday!!!!

I am Aug 21st too! I think I would want to smack her for bringing that donut by me. My husband said I was cranky yesterday. I am on my 3rd day pre-op diet. The first went ok, I was hungry throughout the day and went to bed hungry. Yesterday my stomach wasn't begging as much for some "regular" food and today was better than yesterday. I hope it continues to get better. You can get through this...a lot of people have gone before us and have been successful.

Hi everyone- I am have been on liquids since Wdnesday morning. And that is clear liquids (not full) so no protein shakes. Water, flavored water, soda, broth, jello and popsiciles. I am having a horrible time and feel tired, weak, shakey, fuzzy, and have headaches. I just brewed a cup of coffee (which we can have, no cream, no sugar). Thank goodness I only have the rest of today and Sunday-Tuesday like this. However, I am EXTEMELY worried about going to work Monday and Tuesday like this. Heck, I am worried about driving in about an hour to go to the chiropractor. Any advice?

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If you have a GNC near I would suggest Isopure RTD so you can get protein. Not sure if they taste ok but heck anything to get you out of your fog. That is a long time on clear liquids & no protein.

2 more days before I get my sleeve, feeling calm and peaceful.

Hi! I am 8/14 too! We'll do great!

I am well on the 14th starting to get nervous.

I am well on the 14th starting to get nervous.

I'm the 14th also

I'm getting done on Monday!!!!

Monday!! Me too:) good luck!!

If you have a GNC near I would suggest Isopure RTD so you can get protein. Not sure if they taste ok but heck anything to get you out of your fog. That is a long time on clear liquids & no protein.

I wish I could. I even called the dietician and she said no protein.

A little juice diluted with water twice a day and a cracker if I feel light headed.

They are serious about the no protien...

Only a couple more days.... Thanks for the advice though! I was looking at all of the protein shakes and water I have in the fridge for after surgery and wanted to down one so bad.... lol. I was good though and had a Coke Zero instead hoping the caffeine helps!

Laura

was sleeved 7 days ago and yesterday hubby giving snuggles says - 'your loosing weight' I was feeling that but asked how he knew and he replied " You don't have those bumpy bits around your bra!'

Woohoo!!!! **huge grin** first milestone??

can anyone please tell me how to update my ticker? :wub: I'm not so cluey.

was sleeved 7 days ago and yesterday hubby giving snuggles says - 'your loosing weight' I was feeling that but asked how he knew and he replied " You don't have those bumpy bits around your bra!'

Woohoo!!!! **huge grin** first milestone??

Congrads To you !

I can't wait to reach that milestone and feel healthy again, one thing I'm learning its not the easy way out its a lifestyle change for the better, anytime you have to change something you've always done its not easy at all.

My date is 8/27!!! Starting my liquid diet today. Very excited! Any tips from the early August people?

My date is 8/27!!! Starting my liquid diet today. Very excited! Any tips from the early August people?

Don't use mouth wash or breath strips while on antibiotics. I got thrush & I think that is why I got it.

Try coconut water during your 1st week of clear liquids (post-op) -- good electrolytes and tastes refreshing (much better than Gatorade).

Well I made it through surgery and my first night! Just really tired but I've been doing my walking and breathing and they have me sitting up and sipping broth. One question for those others did you have an indention in you tummy?