September Sleevers...! Come on in and chat!

[little michele 2]

My surgery date is September 17 in south Jersey

[ladyomnom 13]

We arrive in San Diego at 9:35AM so I guess we will have to hang out in San Diego as well. Are you with Ready4Achange? ??

The above was directed at you!

[newcocoame 54]

Do you mean to ask me or ask the OP? I am with ready4achange! Sept 9!

Ok.I am Sept. 10th with Dr. GARCIA..TJ

[deflizzard621 8]

Well tomorrow is the day for me. I am getting sleeved first thing in the morning. I have to say that the biggest thing I am worried about is the possibility of my liver being too large to safely operate. I did follow the liquid diet fairly well. I can't say I followed it perfectly as I did eat Soup once a day which I was not supposed to. I do have to say that the liquid diet has been one of the hardest things I have ever done, but I did manage to lose 19 pounds on it. I am a little worried about pain afterwards, but I will be off of work for two weeks to recover. I am excited amd terrified as I know that my life will be totally different after tomorrow.

[newcocoame 54]

Hey guys! September 9th in Tijuana' date=' as mentioned before.

Update: I have been following my pre-op diet: Protein Shake AM, Protein shake lunch, light salad with some form of protein (chix, fish, etc) and a protein shake later in the evening if needed. It has been working out quite well, and I have been working out pretty damn hard. 1 hour of cardio a day (most days), but I have also been lifting some weights ---which has most likely slowed my weight loss. Should I stop that? It just feels so good to lift!!! ;D

Anyway, doing well, surgery is THIS MONDAY! I am so friggin nervous, but SO EXCITED!

I am however, a little nervous about post op liquid diet. I have noticed that Isopure is very popular, so I believe I am going to buy some today. What are all of you buying for your post op?

I hope all of you are having a beautiful morning! CHEERS [/quote']

I just looked at ISOPURE unflavored and the punch mix. I think I will order unflavored bc you can mix it with smoothies, juice, Water, and Soup. There is a mixture of reviews about the punch...mostly bad!

[Norseman's Rage 12]

Well tomorrow is the day for me. I am getting sleeved first thing in the morning. I have to say that the biggest thing I am worried about is the possibility of my liver being too large to safely operate. I did follow the liquid diet fairly well. I can't say I followed it perfectly as I did eat Soup once a day which I was not supposed to. I do have to say that the liquid diet has been one of the hardest things I have ever done, but I did manage to lose 19 pounds on it. I am a little worried about pain afterwards, but I will be off of work for two weeks to recover. I am excited amd terrified as I know that my life will be totally different after tomorrow.

Well, I'm right there with you. My operation is scheduled for 8:30AM tomorrow. I wish you the best, and hope all goes well and pain is a minimum!

[NickieLo339 47]

Nickie! Congratulations! I am very excited for you! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Thanks ladyomnom good luck with your surgery also! When you're feeling up to it afterward let me know how you're feeling

[NickieLo339 47]

My surgery date is September 17 in south Jersey

Good Luck little michele I'm the 19th in North Jersey

[yeshello 1]

September 16th at noon! I'm really nervous because I have never had surgery before. I'm so scared of going under and then not waking up! I know it's dumb' date=' but I can't stop having major anxiety about it.[/quote']

I was worried about the same thing.. but I had to get an endoscopy for pre surgery testing.. they put me to sleep. I was super nervous, but it was the best nap ever!

[LoryLosesXS 154]

Please say a prayer for me. I am hoping for a fast approval for my surgery. I've done all I can do. I took a stress leave from work because it became too much to work and take care of me for the first time in my life. I've lost 15 lbs and 5 more to go before surgery. Please send your positive ju ju my way. I need support. Thanks and I wish everyone here their dreams of great health to come true.

[Sha0717 46]

Next tuesday for me..Sept 10th...getting cold feet...For me its two things..,,1. After all that money will it work? I am considered a low BMI at present 32. But have been 35 in the past.......2nd I hate that I wont be able to socialize as much atbmy age 56. Whatbdo we do have a drink and go to eat out.....tell me it will all be worth it...I need the support!

[JourneyToLife 119]

Please say a prayer for me. I am hoping for a fast approval for my surgery. I've done all I can do. I took a stress leave from work because it became too much to work and take care of me for the first time in my life. I've lost 15 lbs and 5 more to go before surgery. Please send your positive ju ju my way. I need support. Thanks and I wish everyone here their dreams of great health to come true.

You will be just fine, keep thinking positive and remember why you are doing this.

[Bailey212 1]

Hi, i had my surgery Sept 4th. I am still trying to get into the Facebook group, which I am very excited to get into because I like that its more fast paced with questions and answers. Can someone please private message me how to get in? Thanks and good luck to all!

[BayshoreBuddy 58]

I'm back, my surgery on Tuesday went very well according to Dr. Reich. 2-weeks on the pre-op diet reduced my liver's size making the operation a "breeze". Woke up in recovery without a foley and was admitted to recovery by 5 o'clock. Needless to say I was still groggy from the anesthesia and NPO. My friendly morphine drip took over pain management as the anesthesia wore off.

Wednesday morning I passed my barium swallow x-ray leak test and was granted liquids. Parched, I attacked the "broth" like a man lost in the desert - drinking too much too soon and paying the pain price. Having learned my lesson, I slowed down on the liquids to 3 oz/hr. My morphine drip was still there to take the EDGE off my pain and lull me to sleep. I also has a fast flowing saline IV pumping me full to avoid dehydration.

Thursday morning came bright and early. My friendly morphine drip and IV went back to storage and I prepared for discharge. My doctor's team briefed me on post-op meds for indigestion, nausea, and my old meds. I was ready to take my new stomach home and begin my re-training. Eventually I was able to get to sleep, using a small pillow to support my abdomen.

This morning I awoke with limited gas (CO2) pains and began day-1 of my clear liquid diet despite the growling from down below. I have started doing my walking laps to take care of the associated uncomfortable digestion that feels like my stomach is churning. No regrets and have misplaced 2-3 pounds - likely the 80% of my stomach that was removed on Tuesday.

All in all, I have no regrets, so far, in taking the leap to have a sleeve.

Note: My Doctor told me that my pre-op dieting was directly responsible for my operation being less complicated and likely to speed up my recovery!!!

[youthguy80 65]

I'm back' date=' my surgery on Tuesday went very well according to Dr. Reich. 2-weeks on the pre-op diet reduced my liver's size making the operation a "breeze". Woke up in recovery without a foley and was admitted to recovery by 5 o'clock. Needless to say I was still groggy from the anesthesia and NPO. My friendly morphine drip took over pain management as the anesthesia wore off.

Wednesday morning I passed my barium swallow x-ray leak test and was granted liquids. Parched, I attacked the "broth" like a man lost in the desert - drinking too much too soon and paying the pain price. Having learned my lesson, I slowed down on the liquids to 3 oz/hr. My morphine drip was still there to take the EDGE off my pain and lull me to sleep. I also has a fast flowing saline IV pumping me full to avoid dehydration.

Thursday morning came bright and early. My friendly morphine drip and IV went back to storage and I prepared for discharge. My doctor's team briefed me on post-op meds for indigestion, nausea, and my old meds. I was ready to take my new stomach home and begin my re-training. Eventually I was able to get to sleep, using a small pillow to support my abdomen.

This morning I awoke with limited gas (CO2) pains and began day-1 of my clear liquid diet despite the growling from down below. I have started doing my walking laps to take care of the associated uncomfortable digestion that feels like my stomach is churning. No regrets and have misplaced 2-3 pounds - likely the 80% of my stomach that was removed on Tuesday.

All in all, I have no regrets, so far, in taking the leap to have a sleeve.

Note: My Doctor told me that my pre-op dieting was directly responsible for my operation being less complicated and likely to speed up my recovery!!![/quote']

What was your Pre op diet?