Hi everyone!! I am 34 years old, and live in Arlington Texas with my husband and our almost 3 year old son. I am having the sleeve on October 1, and I'm looking for a buddy to go through this with, as well as a mentor to look up to! I start my liquid pre op diet on Wednesday, and I'm super nervous more about the pre op diet than the surgery itself (if that's possible). I am looking for any guidance/friends I can get through this process!!

Ditto, so am I in the Pelham (Birmingham), AL area. My surgery was 3 September 2014.

I had mine In November 2013 so will basically be a year out just before you have yours Ask away!

I had mine In November 2013 so will basically be a year out just before you have yours Ask away!

I'm not sure I have any questions at the moment, but I may add you as a friend in case I freak out about something closer to surgery (anxiety). You have done great so far!!! I am hoping to be as successful as you at almost a year out!

Hi ! My name is Tiffany, I'm 18 and I'm from New Jersey my surgery is November 14 I'm supper nervous and excited. I would love to be your buddy and gain insight from you ! ☺️

Hello I am having my surgery on October 15 and I am from the Dallas Fort worth area

Hi there, my name is Tj and I am from Australia. My surgery is scheduled for the 28th September. Feeling nervous as well!!

Hi buddy! I'm on 10/02 and so nervous. I just got the call of approval today and will be sleeved next week in Scottsdale, AZ. I wasn't given a pre-op diet to follow. Maybe because I haven't seen the doctor yet. I wonder if I should put myself on one?? I already stocked up on a months worth of Protein shakes.

Hi all, had my surgery sept 10th and am doing great. The liquid diet isn't too bad, especially if you are drinking protein shakes. You can have clear broths, sugar free jello, sugar free popcicles, skim milk, etc. Afterwards, liquids do get tiring, I had 2 more weeks of them, but believe me, you will not care or be hungry at all. At 2-1/2 weeks post op, I'm down 23 lbs., 12-1/2 inches, it is sooooo worth it. Remember, you will eventually be back on real food and look fabulous eating it! Hang in there, good luck to all!

Y'all I'm dying with this liquid diet! I've been on full liquids for 12 days and clear liquids today and tomorrow. Wednesday is the big day and I'm nervous, anxious and excited. And emotional for some reason. I just cried during Dirty Dancing Havana Nights. What the heck is wrong with me??

I'm so emotional myself and I don't start liquid diet until Thursday. I have my last meal tomorrow.

JenW~79, praying all goes well and look forward to hearing about your experience

JenW~79, praying all goes well and look forward to hearing about your experience

Thank you! I've had a difficult few days. I've been really sore and it's difficult to move around. I was really nauseous days 1&2 but the cream they prescribed me worked well. I didn't get protein in the first day only sipped water. Today is 4 days post op and I got in 40g of protein and about 40oz of water.

I had my sleeve on oct 3. My stomach makes noises like its hungry but I am only on clr liquids right now. Just ate my 1st sugar free jello and omg it hurts even with tiny bites.

_{How are you doing @@JenW~79? Just saw this post...very excited to see how you are faring 3 weeks post op!}

Edited October 23, 201411 yr by crysclev