Hi all those having their surgery in September 2012.

I am set for the 25 th

I have done about half my pre op requirements

Psychiatric evaluation - check

EGD / colonoscopy - check

sleep study- check

Cardiology clearence- check

GI consult- check

Pre op education program - 1 class to go

Final doctor appointment

Final two dietician meetings

Official insurance clearence

Chest X-ray

EKG

Blood work

** these must be done within 30 days of surgery**

Appointment with IVC filter doctor

IVC filter placed 3 days before surgery

Pick up incentive spirometer and surgery bag

I got my surgery date. Sept 4th

Okay! I just want to stay I'm sooooo stoked September is here!! Eeeeee!!! Let the changes begin!

Who's up first?

I've been reading other posts about weight losses and huge changes and I'm sooo exited!!! Can you tell?!?

Good luck and speedy recovery to us!

I got my surgery date. Sept 4th

Wow, that's right around the corner! Congrats!!

Okay! I just want to stay I'm sooooo stoked September is here!! Eeeeee!!! Let the changes begin!

Who's up first?

I've been reading other posts about weight losses and huge changes and I'm sooo exited!!! Can you tell?!?

Good luck and speedy recovery to us!

Yes lolz

It looks like our newest addition, debs84, is the first one of us having surgery! May each of us have a safe surgery, a speedy recovery and GREAT results!!!

Jessica

September Members

My surgery date is Sept 4th.

So I was under the impression my surgeon usually gives pre op diets only two days before sugery but only to some patients. I wasn't informed that I would be on one. I assumed that I probably wouldn't be on it and if I did it would be for a few days. I got paper work and I will be on one for a week. I'm not thrilled but really I have been trying to incorporate protien shakes into my day anyway. This will be a challenge because it is a liquid only diet. I feel like I can do it but because it's before surgery I can just imagine that I will be hungry all the time. So I need 3 or 4 protien shakes a day and as many low cal no more than 10 calories for 8 oz drinks with no carbs as I want. I can also do clear broth, sugar free popcicles and jello. Just wanted to let you guys that are on one your not alone.

username Date of WLS Name

Amazeyem.............Sept 4............... ?

Two2many.............Sept 4............... ?

Juditha...................Sept 5........Judith ?

Mommyhand........Sept 5...............?

Pebbles..................Sept 5......Courtney

Tiffbp.....................Sept 5........Tiffany

Landensmommy10....Sept 7....Lexi

Ciobella.................Sept 10........Maria

NurseTab..............Sept 10............?

Amazeyem............Sept 10...........Lisa

Momof6................Sept 10....Kimberly

moffie....................Sept 11..........Mo

Mustangsteve........Sept 11........Steve

lydiajohnston611..Sept 12.....Lydia

Missyjack................Sept 13..............?

Tiburon..................Sept 13.......Angela

Riverbuff................Sept 14........Mark

Judeaboo...............Sept 17......Judy

Cholosladii............Sept 18.......Lilli

Big Lou.................Sept 18..........Lou

chunkypudding....Sept 18.........Leslie

janelane................Sept 18.......Jessica

uniqueladybug....Sept 19........Jessica

Stardusted............Sept 24..............?

Dejoseana.............Sept 25...............?

rabrijumo..............Sept 25......Rachael

rurias.....................Sept 25......Ramona

27 of us!!!!

Updated....

Jessica

So I was under the impression my surgeon usually gives pre op diets only two days before sugery but only to some patients. I wasn't informed that I would be on one. I assumed that I probably wouldn't be on it and if I did it would be for a few days. I got paper work and I will be on one for a week. I'm not thrilled but really I have been trying to incorporate protien shakes into my day anyway. This will be a challenge because it is a liquid only diet. I feel like I can do it but because it's before surgery I can just imagine that I will be hungry all the time. So I need 3 or 4 protien shakes a day and as many low cal no more than 10 calories for 8 oz drinks with no carbs as I want. I can also do clear broth' date=' sugar free popcicles and jello. Just wanted to let you guys that are on one your not alone. [/quote']

I've been on the pre-op diet for a week and have one more to go. The first day is the hardest. I do get some real food, so it's a bit easier than all liquid, but just keep your eye on the prize. Try to remember why your doctor has you doing it and when you feel hungry, drink more. My nutritionist told me if I got hungry, just eat/drink more protein - even if it was more than my daily plan. Of course, you need to follow your doctor's program, but as long as you are consuming protein (instead carbs), you should be fine. You can also bulk up your protein shakes by blending them with ice. Good luck! It will be so worth it!!

Thanks for the encouraging words! Your so right on about the pay off on the end. Fingers crossed that GNC still has Isopure buy one get half off the second. I think I better stock up.

I have to do a ten day full liquid diet. I can only have 2 protein shakes a day. Not looking forward to it. I've already given up soda, sweet tea and gum. I also have to do a bowel prep the day before. Should be an interesting few weeks! Excited and nervous!!!

Jessica

I hate starting this liquid diet Monday too because I've been invited to so many holiday parties. There is also a Rib challenge this weekend. I want me some ribs!.....but I want to be able to feel my own more. I think that if we can get through the liquid pre op then we will be good to go. Right now it really is looking like one of the hardest things for me. I'm just really happy to know that I'm not alone. Nobody in my day to day life can relate to my issues right now. I have an appointment with my surgeon on Friday so maybe I will find out if I have to do the bowel cleanse. I feel like I don't know what I have to do until I'm doing it right now. A have gained so much knowledge of what I may have to do from this forum it's no joke. It has been a valuable resource.

Thanks for the encouraging words! Your so right on about the pay off on the end. Fingers crossed that GNC still has Isopure buy one get half off the second. I think I better stock up.

Word of caution about stocking up pre-op....A LOT of people I talked to had changes to their taste buds after surgery. Many did not like anything sweet and had to stick to the chicken soup protein. I went the safe, but a little more expensive right now, and bought some single-serve sample packs so I could try different flavors and brands. By far, my favorite-tasting brand has been Syntrax Nectar. They have the traditional creamy flavors, but also great ones for use with water like lemon tea and fuzzy navel. I can literally sip protein all day using this stuff! I have heard isopure is good too, so I may check out GNC too. :-)

Thanks for the heads up! I will have to check out that chicken soup stuff.