Hi everyone!! This is my first post & I'm looking for October surgery buddies. I'm very excited about the surgery. I've gotten my psych clearance, scheduled my sleep study, nutrition classes and upper endoscopy. My date is October 14th. Btw, anyone here from Jersey? Look forward to making friends w everyone!

Edited August 21, 201411 yr by Marielbx

October 8th liquid diet in 5 days!!!!

I start mine in 2 days. I think I got this. We all got this!

I'm October 6th. Starting my pre-op liquid diet on monday. Labs and anesthesia clearance on the 30th.

What is you guys who have them pre op liduid diets consists of. I am a low carb diet and not liquid diet

My preop is 2 protein shakes a day 1 meal of 4oz meat, 1cup veggies, 1cup of fruit w/out skin, n no more than 2 snacks ( sf jello/popsicle) a day

Hi Kathy

Sorry I didn't get back to you ... My surgery was last week and I'm recovering and have been in the post op posts..... It took time to get used to the machine. FOr me it's the headband around my head more then the mask itself. It gives me a headache and if it's not on tight enough the air seeps through and then makes noice.....I'm a mouth breather so I have a full mask... But I did notice that I felt better using it, also it can be soothing.. The air and sound...sometimes I get up around 4 am and take it off. I had to bring it to the hospital and it was on me when I woke up...made my mouth very dry, I had an issue cause it turned out I wanted to keep it on even while awake in hospital cause I felt like it helped with my breathing and my doctor said that was fine. Give it time you will get used to it, and good luck to you.

When I first got my bi-pap I had a mask with a headband. I kept it so tight due to air seapage I wound up with a sore on my forehead. I switched to nose pillows with a chin strap and it works great. You might wanr to see what your sleep doctor thinks.

My preop is 2 protein shakes a day 1 meal of 4oz meat, 1cup veggies, 1cup of fruit w/out skin, n no more than 2 snacks ( sf jello/popsicle) a day

No wonder do many people have so much trouble with liquid diet sounds hard. I am sustaining my weight pretty good but ill try the liquid diet and see what happens Thanks

My liquid diet (two weeks long!! starting the 7th) is seriously liquid. Broth, sugar free jello, tomato soup, shakes. But thank goodness I can have one protein bar pet day, yogurt and oatmeal. But no solids. Wahh!! Lol. They said flavored oatmeal is okay so I'll go with varieties. But still, blah lol

What is you guys who have them pre op liduid diets consists of. I am a low carb diet and not liquid diet

my pre-op diet is 2 protein shakes, 3 oz of protein, 2 cups of veggies twice a day, low fat dairy in am. 700-800 calories a day

My doctor only requires a one week high protein low carb diet one week prior and clear liquid the day before. He said it may be different for everyone according to their BMI. My date is 13 Oct.

Hey everyone, I'm counting down the days , I have 16 days until surgery. Starting my 2 week pre-op diet on Tuesday, September 23rd. My surgeon wants me on a low carb diet. I am choosing to substitute 2 meals with premier protein shakes. I'm looking forward to getting myself prepared for surgery!

I'm going to plan my meals tonight to avoid repeating the same meals.

When I first got my bi-pap I had a mask with a headband. I kept it so tight due to air seapage I wound up with a sore on my forehead. I switched to nose pillows with a chin strap and it works great. You might wanr to see what your sleep doctor thinks.

@@Inner Surfer Girl Wow! Thanks! I will definitely discuss this w/my sleep dr. I have never heard of this.

I am new here & my surgery is scheduled for Oct. 10 @ OCC anyone else? I am so scared

I am excited and nervous I have a surgery date of October 6 I am having the lap band taken out that was placed 4 years ago. I have lost 40 lbs with lap and kept it off. For that I am grateful. The band is not set right and needs to come out, but fear that I will gain is scarey. I definately can lose more weight as my BMI is 40. Start my 2 week diet tomorrow, I think I can do it. Have cut out all soda, sweets and most carbs. I am ready. I am scared, but determined. love this page

I am new here & my surgery is scheduled for Oct. 10 @ OCC anyone else? I am so scared

My date is Oct. 22 and I am also very scared. But I just keeping reminding myself of all the wonderful successes and how this surgery is going to change (save) my life. We're going to great, naan!

My date is October 13th. Im really scared but also very excited .I've been looking at YouTube videos and following peoples journeys and it's been very helpful. I'm sure you'll do fine as I hope we all will. good luck