I finally got my insurance approval this week and my surgery is scheduled for May 20. If seems SO far away but hoping the time will fly by. I've been trying to adapt my diet to more like it will need to be post-op but find myself eating horribly about once a week. I think it's the food funerals starting. I did really well during the week and had lost 2 pounds this week and then last night after work ate whatever I wanted (it wasn't good). Are others going they this same struggle?

Would love to find people who are anxiously awaiting their May surgery dates and be here to provide support for each other as we start this journey to change our lives!

I have my preop with my surgeon today and it's less than 2 weeks til surgery. Did that keep me away from Girl Scout cookies? No it did not.<br><br> I have to say what makes me nervous is not the procedure itself but anticipating post op pain, post op feelings if deprivation and concerns that I won't be able to handle the post op diet. Anyone else feel like that?<br><br> Also I'm obsessing on vitamins. What brand, how many milligrams, what type.... I wish I could be like you guys and clean house with anxiety instead of getting stuck on details.<br><br> -MB

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Do you have a pre op diet? I'm the same way I'm not afraid of the procedure im afraid of the aftermath.. I just wanna be ok. I take the chewable bariatric advantage vitamins. They are so good!

I have my preop with my surgeon today and it's less than 2 weeks til surgery. Did that keep me away from Girl Scout cookies? No it did not.<br><br> I have to say what makes me nervous is not the procedure itself but anticipating post op pain, post op feelings if deprivation and concerns that I won't be able to handle the post op diet. Anyone else feel like that?<br><br> Also I'm obsessing on vitamins. What brand, how many milligrams, what type.... I wish I could be like you guys and clean house with anxiety instead of getting stuck on details.<br><br> -MB

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Do you have a pre op diet? I'm the same way I'm not afraid of the procedure im afraid of the aftermath.. I just wanna be ok. I take the chewable bariatric advantage vitamins. They are so good!

Hi! Thank you for the recommendation. I've been wondering which vitamins I'll need and which are best. Do those bariatric advantage vitamins have all that we need in them, or do you have to take other supplements/vitamins as well.

They have everything I need in them. My doc said they would be fine. But since I'm a freak I also take the calcium chews they sell and a separate b12

Hi everyone! I had my surgery yesterday, 5/5. I just got home from the hospital. I have 6 incisions and two of them hurt pretty bad. Getting in or out of bed is the worst. I also have a lot of shoulder pain from the excess gas. I was out of it most of yesterday so did not start feeling the pain until last night. I am so relieved it is over - I was super nervous. Also glad to report that I am not hungry - a welcome change from the pre-op liquid diet.

Congrats on making it thru surgery! Gosh, thank you so much for posting. I have my surgery on the 8th (Thursday) and am really scared. I am so relieved to hear you aren't hungry. I know what you mean about the liquid diet because I am starving. So why six incisions instead of four?

Yes daddymarie its the 7th..they called and pushed the surgery back to 130 pm and told me to be there by 1130 am

I had my surgery May 5th. I was scared and nervous but was so pleasantly surprised. It seems to have been so easy. Other than a little tenderness at the incision sites, I have had no pain, and best of all, NO HUNGER! You all will do great and I am excited for yall!

God bless you guys

Congrats on making it thru surgery! Gosh, thank you so much for posting. I have my surgery on the 8th (Thursday) and am really scared. I am so relieved to hear you aren't hungry. I know what you mean about the liquid diet because I am starving. So why six incisions instead of four?

I may depend on your surgeon, if you've had previous laparoscopic surgeries, etc... I have five incisions and had a laparoscopic procedure several years ago. Due to some scar tissue, my surgeon needed to do 5. I will say that each day DOES get better. I had my surgery May 1st and other than some tenderness at the incision sites I'm doing well. No HUNGER! You will do fine.

Omg what an ordeal. I got home yesterday from hospital and felt awful. I spiked a fever and the protein shake upset my stomach. I really hope today is better

Omg what an ordeal. I got home yesterday from hospital and felt awful. I spiked a fever and the protein shake upset my stomach. I really hope today is better

Awww, so sorry you had a bad time of it. Hopefully things are better today.

I had a similar experience my first night home. Spiked a fever of 102F, and thought I might have to go to the ER, but I figured I'd give it a couple of hours. When I next woke up, fever was gone, and hasn't been back.

I didn't start protein drinks until Day 3, so I didn't have that problem, thank goodness. But that first night, NOTHING was helping my stomach settle down completely. Gas-x strips helped, but I even felt like the codein/tylenol I'd been prescribed was irritating instead of soothing. I stopped taking that the second day.

Today is Day 7, and I'm feeling much more steady and confident I can handle what my stomach is telling me. I actually got 89g of protein down yesterday, and 64oz of fluid, fully meeting my plan for the first time. Go me!

I am hopeful things will be much better for you very soon; just hang in there--you're through the worst of it.

Well I am 6 days post-op and I am feeling pretty good. I am down 10lbs from the date of my surgery and down 20lbs from my pre-op visit. I am getting better with getting the 64oz everyday but I am struggling with the protein. The shakes make me sick. Is anyone else having this problem?

Well I am 6 days post-op and I am feeling pretty good. I am down 10lbs from the date of my surgery and down 20lbs from my pre-op visit. I am getting better with getting the 64oz everyday but I am struggling with the protein. The shakes make me sick. Is anyone else having this problem?

Congrats!!! I'm also 6 days post op. It's easier for me to drink milk instead of the protein shakes

Well I am 6 days post-op and I am feeling pretty good. I am down 10lbs from the date of my surgery and down 20lbs from my pre-op visit. I am getting better with getting the 64oz everyday but I am struggling with the protein. The shakes make me sick. Is anyone else having this problem?

I am finding the Premier shakes are going down ok--not great, but ok. I have also been mixing in a little banana protein powder from Bariatric Advantage into the chocolate and vanilla Premier for a little change and a little protein boost. I'll try some P2B today and some Nectar later. I tried Unjury Chicken Soup yesterday, and it was a welcome change. I guess just keep trying different things until you find things that interest your palate.

Hi everyone! This is my first post, I was sleeved May 1, tomorrow I can start full liquids, creamy soups, yogurt. I'm actually a little nervous about it. Has anyone tried those yet. Thanks!