Hi everyone!! This is my first post, I am scheduled for next Wednesday the 30th of July for my sleeve. I had my Presurgical testing today and am seeing my primary care doc Friday for final clearance. I'm on day 7 of the 2 week liquid diet and I've lost 15 lbs so far! Very exciting to see the scale move down instead of up for once! Anyone else sleeving next week?

Welcome, good luck with your journey.

Thank you!

I am 9 days out... I am glad I did it... but no one told me of the weight stalls. Just be prepared for anything.

Things that changed this past week....

1. SMELLS are exaggerated and some are deceiving. Have a hanky ready if you are in a public place to breathe through. I sat next to a guy eating beef Jerky on the airplane on the way back from hospital. I thought the jerky smelled like road kill. and the stewardess had some awful perfume... the combo was not pleasant!

2. those first days of drinking... a sip means a teaspoon...not a tablespoon... else OUCH

3. prepare for nap time for at least the first 10 days (cause that is where I am at)

4. make sure you have Gas X strips! I took some on the way home from hospital... boy do they help with the gas pains.

5. try to find a couple clear Protein drinks... I like powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth... but it is getting old. and Isopure (rightfully nicknamed isopuke)

6. Have some adult liquid Tylenol for when you get home, OR have a way to crush some pain pills.

7. your gauze when you get home... get the kind that doesn't stick to wounds.... learned that the hard way!

8. stock up with your Clear liquids and have a variety. (fruity G2 and Jello... gets old too. )

and get rest!

Good luck with your surgery!

Thanks so much for all the heads up!!!

I'm getting mine done on the 29th, and as of this morning I'm down 15 pounds on the pre-op diet, too! I think that's the first time I've gotten on the scale and not wanted to toss it out the window! Good luck!!

Awesome keep it up! Good luck!