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 have to do a 4 week pre surgery diet of optifast' date=' what do you guys have to do?[/quote']

I am doing 3 weeks:) optifast

Having mine done on the 6 th of aug and getting scared !!

Me too also worried and scared and hoping I do the right thing

I think the two week liquid diet will be worse than the surgery itself, but I'll survive...

My nut told me I didn't have to do the liquid diet bc my liver was already small but I'm thinking if I should just do it anyway to get use to it .

I've got two weeks on the per optifast diet. Not looking forward to it. I have a feeling that I may b a raving lunatic dying this time so I have warned everyone around me! I told my husband that he was only allowed to eat things I didn't like during this time.

Hahaha

I've got two weeks on the per optifast diet. Not looking forward to it. I have a feeling that I may b a raving lunatic dying this time so I have warned everyone around me! I told my husband that he was only allowed to eat things I didn't like during this time.

Hahaha

My hubbie would starve. I love all food!

I've got two weeks on the per optifast diet. Not looking forward to it. I have a feeling that I may b a raving lunatic dying this time so I have warned everyone around me! I told my husband that he was only allowed to eat things I didn't like during this time.

Hahaha

I've got two weeks on HMR. I have started replacing some meals with shakes to get used to it. So far I've been a like shaky and it has got me worried for when I'm on full liquids.

I'm 8/8, I have to start my high protein and less than 40g of carbs on July 25th! So glad I don't have to do a month of liquids!!!

25 days!!!!

Kim

Have any of you been told that it was important to keep up your fiber while on meal replacements? My dietician told me to take benefiber during this time as not to get constipated.

I've found in the past when I've done the shake diets I tend to use the bathroom more. But that might be because I was eating a full main meal at night.

What are some of your experiences?

I have not heard about increasing fiber, but I will ask in the morning.

I have my big pre-op appointment in the morning with my surgeon and nut. I am nervous, and hoping I get good news. Surgery is less than a month away!

My date is 8-29 and I can't believe i'm a lil nervous. but I am so ready for this,,,, everyone will see my before and after.

My date is 8-29 and I can't believe i'm a lil nervous. but I am so ready for this' date=',,, everyone will see my before and after. [/quote']

I no ur feeling my date is August 20 I have the butterfly feeling

I called today to get the ball rolling on my complication insurance, since I will be having surgery out of the country and my health insurance excludes WLS. Not scared yet, just excited. However, what will happen is that I will be TERRIFIED on surgery day!!!

My surgery date is August 6th as long as insurance approval goes through. I start my two week liquid diet Juky 23rd, I will be having a light and fit dannon greek vanill ayogurt for breakfast, a eas protein shake for lunch and am allowed a lean meat and small salad for dinner. Only thing that sucks about having surgery early August is NO SWIMMING,,with2 small children this might be difficult..but a small price to pay for health..I too have a busy August but this was the only date that would work for me. Hopefully we can all keep eachother posted on our after surgery progress. Oh and my pcp called today after some blood work and told me I have High Triglyerides.. Surgery couldnt have come at a better time! Bring it on!

Me too also worried and scared and hoping I do the right thing

ME THREE For August 6th!!