Is it too early to start an April thread? I didn't see one yet.

I'm scheduled for April 22. I still have to finish PCP clearance and psych then insurance approval but don't anticipate any problems. Once I started my appointments the excitement and anxiety kicked in. I started 6 month supervised diet in August....this used to seem so far away and like a vague idea but its so real now. My anxiety is double as my husband's date is march 18 and I worry a lot more about him than myself. How are all the other April folks doing?

Its hard at home when my family eats at meal time cuz mostly i cant smelling the food drives me nuts but somehow i have stayed away

So I saw my Surgeons nurse for a teaching appointment last Friday and we were discussing my Mirena and my concerns about its effectiveness after surgery and I asked if the Surgeon would consider doing a Tubal Ligation while I have my gastric bypass. She said to discuss this with him and see what he says. So I have that to look forward to finding out next Tuesday when I meet with him! That would be so great to have done since I have three children and we are absolutely done having more. Wish me luck!

Okay, so my pre-op diet starting two weeks before surgery will be 900 calories a day with at least 70g of protein, less than 30g of carbs and less than 10g of fat. No caffeine, no alcohol and no carbonated beverages.

The day before surgery I will be on clear liquids only, and no red food coloring (first time I've seen that specified).

The Post Op diet will consist of four stages, during which I need to try and get 800 calories, 70 -100g protein and 64 oz water (or other liquids) per day.

Stage 1--Clear Liquids. Weeks 1 & 2. Includes water, sugar free Jell-O, SF popsicles, crystal light, SF Kool Aid, Propel, Fruit 2.0, broth (veggie, beef or chicken) or clear protein drinks like Syntrax Nectar.

Stage 2- Full Liquids. Weeks 3 & 4. adds fat-free milk, low-fat strained soups, and protein shakes. Add vitamins at this stage.

Stage 2.5--Pureed Foods. Weeks 5 & 6. adds blended soups, baby food from a jar (meat or veggies only), light sugar-free yogurt, no-sugar-added apple sauce, cottage cheese, pureed beans (but not from a restaurant due to high fat content), pureed tofu, pureed lean meats except for beef, well-cooked pureed non-starchy veggies. (no carrots, peas, potatoes, corn, etc)

Stage 3--Soft Diet. Weeks 6 -12. slowly add tender meats (still no beef), flaky fish, low-fat cheese, egg whites or Eggbeaters, beans, tofu, occasional soft fruits, well-cooked or canned veggies. Avoid tough or stringy veggies. Chew, chew, chew. Avoid all liquids with calories such as milk, V-8 and soups. Protein drinks are allowed to achieve your protein requirements.

Stage 4--Regular Diet. Forever. You should be able to tolerate almost anything now, including lean beef, shellfish, raw veggies and small amounts of complex starches. An approximate meal for someone at this stage will be 1/2 a piece of chicken, 2 broccoli florets and two tablespoons of brown rice. Eat protein first, veggies and fruit second, and starches last--if you have room. Avoid sugar and large amounts of fats. No snacking.

Okay' date=' so my pre-op diet starting two weeks before surgery will be 900 calories a day with at least 70g of Protein, less than 30g of carbs and less than 10g of fat. No caffeine, no alcohol and no carbonated beverages.

The day before surgery I will be on clear liquids only, and no red food coloring (first time I've seen that specified).

The Post Op diet will consist of four stages, during which I need to try and get 800 calories, 70 -100g protein and 64 oz Water (or other liquids) per day.

Stage 1--Clear Liquids. Weeks 1 & 2. Includes water, sugar free Jell-O, SF popsicles, crystal light, SF Kool Aid, Propel, Fruit 2.0, broth (veggie, beef or chicken) or clear protein drinks like Syntrax nectar.

Stage 2- Full Liquids. Weeks 3 & 4. adds fat-free milk, low-fat strained soups, and protein shakes. Add Vitamins at this stage.

Stage 2.5--pureed Foods. Weeks 5 & 6. adds blended soups, baby food from a jar (meat or veggies only), light sugar-free yogurt, no-sugar-added apple sauce, cottage cheese, pureed Beans (but not from a restaurant due to high fat content), pureed tofu, pureed lean meats except for beef, well-cooked pureed non-starchy veggies. (no carrots, peas, potatoes, corn, etc)

Stage 3--Soft Diet. Weeks 6 -12. slowly add tender meats (still no beef), flaky fish, low-fat cheese, egg whites or Eggbeaters, beans, tofu, occasional soft fruits, well-cooked or canned veggies. Avoid tough or stringy veggies. Chew, chew, chew. Avoid all liquids with calories such as milk, V-8 and soups. Protein drinks are allowed to achieve your protein requirements.

Stage 4--Regular Diet. Forever. You should be able to tolerate almost anything now, including lean beef, shellfish, raw veggies and small amounts of complex starches. An approximate meal for someone at this stage will be 1/2 a piece of chicken, 2 broccoli florets and two tablespoons of brown rice. Eat protein first, veggies and fruit second, and starches last--if you have room. Avoid sugar and large amounts of fats. No snacking.[/quote']

I am amazed at how different these programs are. I don't have my plan yet, but it looks like you can't have any "food" till week 5. And no milk or shakes till week 3. I was plaaning for shakes right away. I can't wait to get my plan, as I have already bought several samples and would like to know what I am really gonna need at first! Glad you have received yours so you can prepare! Getting so excited!

I am amazed at how different these programs are. I don't have my plan yet' date=' but it looks like you can't have any "food" till week 5. And no milk or shakes till week 3. I was plaaning for shakes right away. I can't wait to get my plan, as I have already bought several samples and would like to know what I am really gonna need at first! Glad you have received yours so you can prepare! Getting so excited! [/quote']

Did u get ur plan at ur pre-admisaion testing

Hi LauriM! Welcome to our group' date=' Ive got you added to our April surgery list! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Thanks so much Dorian! I like to see everyone's posts! Good luck to everyone!

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I am amazed at how different these programs are. I don't have my plan yet' date=' but it looks like you can't have any "food" till week 5. And no milk or shakes till week 3. I was plaaning for shakes right away. I can't wait to get my plan, as I have already bought several samples and would like to know what I am really gonna need at first! Glad you have received yours so you can prepare! Getting so excited! [/quote']

I was surprised about being on liquids for a month, too. I need to get some clear Protein for those first two weeks or I'm gonna be starving. I hope it's easier than it sounds!!

Did u get ur plan at ur pre-admisaion testing

I got it at my one and only visit with the nutritionist. i haven't done my Pre-op testing yet. That will be in a couple weeks.

I got it at my one and only visit with the nutritionist. i haven't done my Pre-op testing yet. That will be in a couple weeks.

Ah ok, they havent given me mine yet my only appt left is pre-adm testing amd etc

Hi all my date is April 8 I have flu at the moment i read somewhere Its not a good idea to proceed If. U have flu 4 weeks prior is it true?

I am amazed at how different these programs are. I don't have my plan yet' date=' but it looks like you can't have any "food" till week 5. And no milk or shakes till week 3. I was plaaning for shakes right away. I can't wait to get my plan, as I have already bought several samples and would like to know what I am really gonna need at first! Glad you have received yours so you can prepare! Getting so excited! [/quote']

That is really crazy how coherent the plans are. I don't have to do a pre op diet or liquid diet but I am choosing to on my own since I have the lap band and feel more comfortable with during before since that is what I did last time. After surgery I will bee on clear liquids for 3 days then can move to full liquids for the remainder of the first two weeks. After that I can move to puree foods for four weeks then work at my own pace to soft foods and regular foods.

That is really crazy how coherent the plans are. I don't have to do a pre op diet or liquid diet but I am choosing to on my own since I have the lap band and feel more comfortable with during before since that is what I did last time. After surgery I will bee on clear liquids for 3 days then can move to full liquids for the remainder of the first two weeks. After that I can move to puree foods for four weeks then work at my own pace to soft foods and regular foods.

*different... Not coherent lol

I just got my date...wooohoooo!!!! April 22

I just got my date...wooohoooo!!!! April 22

Yay!!!. Welcome to April dates!

Hospital stay: What do i need to bring?

Grocery Shopping: What do i need to stock up on?

So many questions...my mind is going 100 miles an hour!!!